Please give specific reasons or examples.
2007-01-21 08:24:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Because you want to?
It's up to you if you buy one.
Or do you mean 'instead of a PC'?
In that case, because you have a specific application in mind that is only on the Mac (or is better on the Mac) or because you like the Mac. Just 'cos someone recommends it for reason X is no reason for you to buy it.
2007-01-21 08:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There no reasons to buy one anymore. The only difference between the Mac (PC Clone) and a real PC is the OS. Problem is the Mac OS will not allow you to play many things as most programs/games are for real PCs not the mac.
Now if you're surfing the internet, letters, and other very simple things, the Mac can be easier to use, but then it's typically more expensive than a PC with the same parts.
And note: Mac OS X is based on FreeBSD (linux). You can get a PC with linux and have more benefits than a Mac pc with OS x.
2007-01-21 08:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by computertech82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reason 1: Quality. Macs are known for having better quality than pc's. Applecare is amazing and they will generally fix whatever is wrong with your computer for free (sometimes even when it's obvious it's your fault)
Reason 2: OSX. There are almost no viruses for it and it's pretty. I really like that it is UNIX based. Te way things work in OSX makes a lot more sense than in windows.
Reason 3: They are definitely noticed. People will almost definitely be impressed when they see it.
Reason 4: ilife. The ilife suite is great for learning how to do various audio visual tasks. I get a lot of use out of it.
Reason 5: MUCH better freeware.
That is all i can think of off the top of my head.
2007-01-21 08:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by ToSunnyMexico 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot think of an applicable reason for today's situation, in the older days Macs are very strong in Desktop Publishing but it is not true today; iPods have been hacked to sync with Linux and hence forth it is usable within Windows since old days of 2nd generation. I suppose if you are a network admin in a company and want to deploy UNIX-based fat-client workstation without the learning hassle of a true UNIX you may want to look at OS X.
OS X uses a derivative of Mach kernel by Berkeley University. Same one used in BSD UNIX. Adapted for FreeBSD, not Linux; those two are fundamentally different.
2007-01-21 08:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouln't
the pc is faster and more flexable than a mac
(if u keep the viris's out)
2007-01-21 08:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by Flusher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋