2.26.2012

What You Should Know About Windows vs Mac OS

By Dave Carlile


You've undoubtedly heard about or even taken part yourself in that debate that's been raging for years amongst computer users: Windows vs. Mac OS. This isn't exactly a new debate and each system has quite a bit to it that makes it a good choice. Yet there are differences that mean that one or the other is probably better for your purposes. Consider the features of Windows and Mac that we'll be discussing in this article, and then make up your own mind.

Price is the biggest advantage that Windows offers to its users. Windows computers, on the whole, are much more affordable than Mac computers. Whether you are buying a laptop or a desktop, you should be able to save hundreds of dollars by selecting a PC instead of a Mac. This means that if you don't have a lot of tech experience and only want your computer for basic things like web surfing, email and watching videos, it makes more sense to buy a Windows OS PC. There are still reasons that you may like Mac a lot better like design or how easy it is to use, but it definitely will cost more money. But when you are looking for an affordable computer, Windows PCs definitely have the advantage.

Most users of Windows find that Windows 7 is a genuine improvement over previous Windows operating systems. With the coming of Windows 7, Windows is gaining ground on Mac computers with much better security and less likely to crash. People who use systems such as Windows Vista or XP, as well as earlier versions, have had many complaints about glitches and crashes. Microsoft has recently released Windows 7, and it is their operating system that seems to be the most reliable. Whether Windows 8 will prove to be even better remains to be seen.

What is important about a computer is taking care of your needs, but it is a good idea to get a computer that looks good to you. However, many people prefer the look of a Mac over most PCs. When designing their products, Apple put a lot of effort into having ones that were high functioning along with being ergonomic and attractive. If you were wondering why most other brands were less expensive than Apple products, this could be the reason. There are many computers that are not only nicely designed, but also Windows-based, and you can find one that appeals to you with a little effort. It is nice to have a computer that looks really good, but there are other things that are way more important.

There are a lot of reasons that you may prefer Windows or Mac OS. We've looked at some of the basics (budget, preferences, needs, etc) and benefits of both so that, hopefully, you'll have an easier time choosing between them. Depending on the way you'll be using your computer, how much you want to spend and what type of design and interface you prefer, you may end up liking either Mac or Windows OS better.




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