im about to buy a new notebook. the only thing im confused is wether to buy windows or apple-mac? ive heard of vista something similar to apple.how worth is it buying an apple pc? what is the extraordianry feature in it to be so expensive? i badly need a lot of advice!!!!!!!!!!! :)
2007-03-21 03:44:04 · 5 answers · asked by Ahmed 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I love my Apple notebook. They're worth every single penny. They have a great battery life, they're very powerful and they have a beautiful display. I've actually received compliments on how bright the display is. Also, you won't find a lighter, thinner notebook.
Benefits of Mac:
No viruses, or any other malware for that fact. (This is due to Mac OS X's UNIX underpinnings, not "lack of users" or "low market share.")
Seamless integration. Your hardware will work perfectly with your software, because both are designed by Apple.
You will enjoy many advanced features that are not available in Windows, even Vista. Features like Exposé, Spotlight Search, a built-in dictionary that can be invoked in any application with a simple keystroke, easy to build scripting using Automator, zero-configuration networking, system wide spell checking and many more.
Macs can dual-boot with Windows or run Windows within Mac OS X itself. With BootCamp, you can dual-boot with Windows and run any PC application, even high-end games.
Excellent support and customer service. Apple is well known for it's support. I had a wonderful experience with Apple when the logic board in my Mac mini went bad. (This was due to a power issue in my home, not the Mac.)
Great software. Most of the software made for the Mac is better than similar software for Windows. Crap doesn't survive on the Mac market. iLife is absolutely amazing. Mac OS X is compatible with many file formats, right out of the box. As I mentioned before, you can run Windows applications. With a Mac, you can have it both ways.
Beautiful hardware. Quality hardware. Apple puts the sex in tech. Apple hardware is always beautiful, as well as functional. Apple has extremely talented engineers. One look at an iMac will tell you that much. The hardware is of excellent quality and built to last. Macs are well known to have a longer life span than PCs.
Upgrades? Who needs them. A seven year old iMac can still run the latest release of Mac OS X. Sure, you can add more RAM or get a bigger hard drive, but your Mac will run beautifully for years to come. When a new version of Mac OS X is released, you won't need to scramble to purchase upgrades in order to run it. (Leave that to the Vista adopters.)
Crashing. It doesn't happen. I'm not saying Mac OS X is absolutely perfect, but it's damn close. Most problems are easily fixed within minutes. Macs don't require the constant maintenance needed by PCs.
Value. When all of these things add up, you'll actually be saving money, as well as time, in the long run. You'll find yourself actually doing more on a Mac. Things you never thought of doing on a PC.
2007-03-21 03:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a Windows computer. It's a lot better than a Mac, and easier to use too.
2007-03-21 06:52:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if money's not an issue, as it must not be if you are considering a mac, get a mac with xp on boot camp. im a big fan of both, but i have never heard of anyone not liking their mac notebook.
2007-03-21 04:32:57 · answer #3 · answered by joelius24 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get a Mac, you will be happy but your pocketbook will be sad.
If you get a Windows Vista, you wont be happy and neither will your pocketbook.
If you get an open source operating system, then you will be happy, your pocket book will be happy but Bill Gates will be sad. You choose.
2007-03-21 03:48:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=macs_cant
2007-03-21 05:16:39 · answer #5 · answered by Judas Rabbi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋