Mac or Windows?

Question

Ok we have all seen the ads from apple as to why a mac is better. But my question is this which is better for a business user? I know the macs do offer more fun stuff to do for home users but I honestly can not see the productivity use in a business sense. Are any of you business owners that use a mac and how well does it function in your business?

Answer 1

It depends on the software you're running and what sorts of customers you have. As a general rule, though, it's probably best to have both Macs and PCs so that all your bases are covered. For example, if a customer brings in a disc, it could be formatted for Mac (which only a Mac can read) or for Windows (which a Mac can read as well, but not as quickly) or another operating system, and it's important that you have at least one computer that can read it.

Windows machines are useful because they are cheaper to buy initially, they run a wider variety of software, and your employees are more likely to be familiar with them. On the other hand, Macintoshes are more secure, break down less often, are cheaper to repair, and have a greater resale value. All of these things (among others not listed here) are important considerations for the business owner.

Answer 2

Mac- This system is very expensive to buy and also to upgrade. Mac systems are great if you are into Graphic Arts and video production. They are safe from major virus for the time, but I think that they are slowly catching up with windows. There is not as much business software for the mac. But overall they do have a great system.

Windows - the system is cheaper than the mac and is also very cheap to upgrade. Their is a more wide spread of viruses for their system. You can get more business software for your windows system.

Mac or windows the question being. Well I guess overall this would depend on the type of business you are running and what you expect your system to be able to do.

Answer 3

There is more business software available for Windows.