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Comparing Mac and PC Is like comparing Coke and Pepsi!!

To compare Mac and PC is not that difficult. If you haven't read part 1 of the series yet, be sure to do so. Part 1 features an overview of Mac vs. PC computers.

So, if you had to pick one, which would you choose? A Mac or a PC?

Below is a brief Mac vs. PC review and overview. I will list as many pros as possible about each one.

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Why Macs are Better


- Macs give you the ability to run OS X and Windows both (legally).

- Macs work great with other Apple components such as the iPhone, iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod Touch, iPod Shuffle, etc...

- Macs are very simple to use.

- Macs are less prown to computer viruses, although they can get viruses.

- Purchasing a Mac gives you Apple Store support.

- Apple uses quality parts to manufacture Macs.

- Macs are trendsetting, designed well, and visually appealing.

- Macs come with better software, out of the box (iLife).

- Macs give you out of the box access to the iTunes Store, if you are an iPod or iPhone user.

- Out of the box, Macs are not loaded with trials and additional software.

- Apple has top of the line phone support.

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Why PCs are Better

- You can build a PC from the ground up, picking each individual component. PCs give you maximum customizability.

- PCs are generally cheaper in price. You can get the same processor, amount of RAM, and hard drive capacity for much cheaper with a PC.

- Branded PCs are a wide market. You have many options when it comes to choosing a PC: Dell, HP, Gateway, etc... There are really only 6 types of Mac computer: MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iMac, and Mac Pro.

- PCs have better software compatibility. You can find practically any software for PC. Macs are more limited in selection.

- PCs generally have better backwards compatibility. You can run Windows 7 on a 5 year old PC. You cannot run Snow Leopard on a Power Mac G5.

- More people use PCs. Thus, PCs have a larger support community behind them.

- The majority of businesses use PCs.

- PCs are better for gaming.

- PCs have more compatible accessories than Macs.

- PCs are more upgradable.

- PCs are open source.

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Here is a comparison of two examples of a Mac and a PC:

Mac

iMac: $1499

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SPECS
Hardware: 20-in. screen, 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1 GB DDR2 RAM, 320 GB hard drive, built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, 8x CD/DVD burner, remote control, ATI Radeon HD 2600 graphics card.
Software: OS X Leopard, iLife '08 (iTunes, iPhoto, GarageBand, etc.), Front Row, iWork (30-day trial).
USER RATING
Design 4 stars
Ergonomics 3 and a half stars
Internet surfing 4 and a half stars
Digital photo management 3 and a half stars
iWork 3 and a half stars
Front Row (movies, music, etc.) 4 and a half stars
Overall 4 stars

SPEED TEST:
Boot Average startup: 28.7 sec.
Average shutdown: 4.0 sec.
Install Microsoft Office: 4 min. 17 sec.
Adobe Creative Suite 3: 31 min. 44 sec.

Program Launch
Safari (Internet browser): 3.3 sec.
Microsoft Word: 4.2 sec.
Adobe Photoshop: 4.0 sec.
Stress-launch Photoshop (w/ 8 apps running): 21.36 sec.
CD rip: 3 min. 35 sec.

PC

Gateway One: $1800

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SPECS
Hardware: 19-in. screen, 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 3 GB DDR2 RAM, 500 GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi, 8x CD/DVD burner, remote control, ATI Radeon HD 2600 graphics card.
Software: Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Works 8.5, Media Center, Microsoft Office (60-day trial).

USER RATING
Design: 3 and a half stars
Ergonomics: 3 stars
Internet surfing: 4 stars
Digital photo management: 4 stars
Works: 4 stars
Media Center (movies, music, etc.): 4 stars
Overall: 3 and a half stars

SPEED TEST
Boot Average startup: 1 min. 13 sec.
Average shutdown: 44.3 sec.

Install:
Microsoft Office: 6 min. 25 sec.
Adobe Creative Suite 3: 25 min. 45 sec.

Program Launch
Internet Explorer: 6.3 sec.
Microsoft Word: 5.2 sec.
Adobe Photoshop: 5.5 sec.
Stress-launch Photoshop (w/ 8 apps running): 40.0 sec.
CD rip: 3 min. 35 sec.

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Conclusion

To compare Mac and PC... Which one is better? It's all personal preference. I'm sure that's not what you wanted to hear, but that's the best answer. In the above review, you can see that both of them have some great advantages. Some people like Macs better, some people like PCs better. Thus, some people absolutely hate Macs, and some people absolutely hate PCs.

It's all an opinion, a preference.

I will however, give you my opinion. As for myself, I'm a Mac. That's just what I prefer. I like Macs because I believe that they are simpler to use, and I like the designs that Apple comes up with. I would rather use OS X than Windows. That may change in the future. But as of now, my opinion is that OS X is a better operating system than Windows.

I will say, I would not want to give up Windows though either. I use Windows with VMware Fusion just as much, if not more, than OS X. Windows 7 is a great OS.

Are you a Mac or a PC? Which operating system do you use? Why do you believe it's best? Reply down below saying why!!!

Thanks A Lot Guys,
Now I will sit back and watch the arguing

The only differences I am really bothered about is that on Mac you can get programs PC can't get and PC can get ones Mac can't get. Also, PC's can be custom built so they can run a lot better and have better specs

Omg pc rapes mac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 ever

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'Nuff Said.
No offense.

Sorry bout the groan, but honestly who would want more space being hogged and having to have the actual computer on top w/ the monitor?! Along with the cords everywhere and the ugly webcam. Seriously i would rather have a clean nice pc if macs bcame like the way pc's are. Don't get me wrong i'm actually techsavvy its jsut a thing most appreciate.

Pc rapes Mac, Why?
Because PC has Hearts (The game )

Mac:whistle:

Pretty great post, most people who argue about which is better are either horribly biased or just really stupid. There are a few things I disagree with, though.

- Apple uses quality parts to manufacture Macs.
False, Apple uses faulty Foxconn motherboards, and you won't find a Mac with a good graphics card.

- Macs give you out of the box access to the iTunes Store, if you are an iPod or iPhone user.
iTunes is pretty indisputably awful.

- PCs are open source.
Not quite sure what you mean by this, but Windows is not remotely open source. Obviously most (if not all) Linux and BSD distributions are, but I don't think you were talking about Linux/BSD.

mac has to many restrictions not even worth paying for when you can run linux for free even windows is a better choice then mac

For the price of a shitty MAC, 1500, you can easily get a high end, top of the line, fastest PC ever.

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PC actually is an acronym for Personal Computer