Why doesnt windows build their computers like macs (all in one)?

Question

How come windows has a tower and mac desktops are built like laptops

Answer 1

Well, Windows is from Microsoft, and Microsoft doesn't actually distribute desktop computers. Other major manufacturers, such as IBM, HP, Dell, and Gateway, purchase licenses to run Windows Operating Systems on their desktops. Why don't these companies create desktops more like Mac's all-in-one feel? You won't find one definitive answer for this, but mostly opinions. One would be that PC's (Windows) are more likely to be upgraded or customized. Designing the computers to be easily opened and taken apart has been common with PC's since the beginning. Mac (Apple) has stuck to a more elegant design, sacrificing most user-friendly upgrading. I've had both PC and Mac computers. When I had to replace the HDD in the Mac, I had to tear down the entire thing, remove the keyboard, then replace the HDD, about 2 hours of work. Replace the HDD on a PC (laptop or desktop) usually can be completed with 10 minutes. Laptops usually have 2 screws to remove on the bottom, desktops have 2 thumb screws on the back.

Each design carries their own set of benefits, but the PC's design is specifically designed to accomodate upgrades and customizations to keep up with the gaming community.

Answer 2

There are Mac towers. Apple makes 5 types of computers, the Macbook (budget version of a laptop), the Macbook Pro (higher level user laptop), the iMac (all in one, looks like a monitor with no tower), the Mac Tower, and a Mac Mini. The Mac Tower can be expanded, improved, changed, everything you can do to a PC tower, if you want. Originally some Macs were made as all-in-ones because it was easier to protect the innards of a computer in a school system. One of the PC labs at my old high school had the PC towers gutted by students who stole RAM, motherboards etc. because the towers were so accessible. The lab had to get all new computers and get moved to the Library where it could be watched full-time as well as be monitored by cameras.

Answer 3

First of all, Windows doesn't make computers. Windows is a software made by Microsoft, which also doesn't build computers. PC's, which typically run windows are made by independant companies, Dell, Gateway, Compaq, E-Machine, Toshiba, etc. These computers can not only run windows, but other operating systems such as OS/2, Linux, FreeBSD, Unix, etc. Macs are proprietary systems that can only be upgraded or repaired with parts made by Apple. PC's are completely customizable with parts from nearly any manufacturer, which not only keeps the costs lower, but allows people to maintain their own systems. The downside is that there aren't the standards that there are with Macs - which means more problems can occur.

Answer 4

Macs make their own computers, hardware, and software. So they have the option of being all-in-one. First off to a comment above...you can update you macs way easier than windows. If you want the new operating system then you buy it and install it, it's that easy! With windows you have to buy it, then buy new video and sound cards, and update other insignificant things...so ends up being a more expensive process and you might as well buy a new computer with the new operating system already on it. Plus Macs are "green"... http://www.apple.com/hotnews/agreenerapple/ ... they are leaders when it comes to computers in the way they make everything. All-In-One means less materials used which makes it better for the environment. Check it out it's very interesting.

Answer 5

Windows is simply a software package that is intended to mostly be installed on computers of deferent venders, platforms and architectures. However with the technology advanced world we live in other devices has been brought up to a new leave. Thus you see windows installed on cash registers, info kiosks, Macs, cells phones, network switches, TVs, sign controllers, and even some PBX units. With the case of the Apple, they build hardware for their software. There hardware it is tailored to their software with specific tasks in mind. However, because of this tailoring, the hardware vender choices are limited. When Apple switched to Intel, the OS had to be completely rebuilt. I only wonder now, is how fast is Apple willing to update their hardware to keep up with Intel.
Hope this helps

Answer 6

Apple coputers are lots greater powerful in a diverse numbers of techniques. 1st component to the mac is unix meaning its open source however the different section is closed source purely like abode windows. different then that Mac is wayy greater powerful then abode windows becuase you dont get viruses and not that lots matinice is mandatory for it like a abode windows. You my buddy have purely began a flamewar between apple fanatics and window fanatics there'll purely be no end. I propose if abode windows became opensource i could so totatly get it over a mac beauce it may be open source or mayeb identity have the two mac and the open sourced abode windows. yet i be attentive to that MS will nvr reavel the source fo the abode windows in assessment to linux or unix

Answer 7

Not the power Macs

Answer 8

You can't upgrade iMacs or Mac Mini's... really. It's really a terrible way to design computers for people like me.

Answer 9

Windows (really Microsoft) doesn't make computers. Dell, HP, IBM, etc, are the ones that make the PC's. They could, in theory, make their computers all in one, but apparently they don't feel that the demand is there.

Answer 10

If the monitor craps out on a PC, you buy a new one, hook it up, and you're off and running again. If the monitor craps out on an iMac, you're left with a large colorful paperweight on your desk.