7 differences of Mac versus PC

Mac computers are more expensive than PCs, but these are nice, stable, well-protected and faster than Windows computers .

Not as big as Windows users, but most of Mac's fans have become revered, and become followers, difficult to switch to other operating systems. The first impressive "Apple" operating system is elegant, easy to use, stable, all integrated in a top-notch design. Meanwhile, Windows users also have their own reasons for criticizing Macs, one of the reasons is that Apple computers have so few choices.

The debate between Mac and Windows fans is always tense everywhere, everywhere. However, although there are few users, the market share is not large, but Apple computers are revered as a legend.

Here are 7 reasons for the differences between Mac and Windows.

1. Mac is more expensive than PC

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A laptop with an Apple logo is more expensive than a PC with the same configuration. Photo: Kathyschrock .

Users only need to spend $ 399 for a netbook and under $ 600 to have a new laptop to run Windows. Meanwhile, if you want to buy the MacBook, users have to go to luxury showrooms with devices that cost much more. Microsoft CEO once irritated Mac users, " why spend $ 500 more because of the Apple logo ".

A survey by market research firm NPD shows that, on average, a laptop running a Mac operating system is $ 1,493, while Windows is only $ 637. And the TBR study shows that the price of Apple computers in the past few years has been stable, with little price reduction, even when the economy goes down. But the Windows PC market is getting lower, averaging 13%.

However, it should be viewed objectively, that the Apple laptop is a product of quality, strong configuration, free design. In addition, it is important to consider the Mac as the package that is better than Windows, like iLife, while Windows normally starts trial, installs a lot of system slowdowns. Apple offers value for worthwhile products.

Windows often hits a strong configuration, a big screen. But Mac's philosophy is design, convenience and good service.

2. Mac is better protected than PC

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Mac operating systems are less vulnerable to attacks and viruses. Photo: Zdnet .

Mac users have no concept of viruses eroding programs on the computer. There are only a handful of malware that attack this operating system. Meanwhile, Windows is the focus of computer viruses, malware with millions of different malicious code.

Mac computers also show consistency and consistency between hardware and software, so there are fewer compatibility errors. Mac OS X software is updated regularly and only one source.

Another point that hackers are not excited about invading Mac is the market share of these products is too small, applications to important areas are not as much as Windows.

3. Mac is easier to use than PC

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The Mac interface is simple and easy to use. Photo: Cnet .

With a more streamlined interface, OS X is famous for being easier to use than Windows. Even those who use computers for the first time, have such views.

However, anyway, Windows still gets up to 90% of people worldwide choose to use. And PC users still have reasons, feel that Windows is friendly because they are used to it.

4. Mac is better for students and artists

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With beautiful design, MacBook is an inspiration for artists. Photo: Apple Insider .

With a smooth interface, a well-designed machine and support tools, OS X is loved by students and circles of art. Apple's creativity in its products ranges from design to features that are typical for artists.

The iLife software suite is an example, it allows users to make short video clips, develop ideas and video editing facilities. Other Apple applications also provide good support for graphic designers, 3D designers, sound .

Meanwhile, with student value of Mac is undisputed. Many analytics and learning utilities are pre-installed, while optional software and additional installation are cheap compared to Windows.

5. Mac is more stable than Windows

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Mac compatible both hardware and software should run stably. Photo: Ning .

Windows depends heavily on the version used. While XP was highly rated, Vista left Microsoft short of the Mac battle. In addition, Apple computers are stable, because their operating system is compatible with hardware, "Apple" produces both, while Microsoft only offers software to install on different companies' computers.

Recently, PC users embraced the new Windows 7 operating system, which is considered to fix Vista problems. Currently, Windows 7 has a beta, many users have chosen, and feel the changes are obvious, but some are not compatible, and rebooted.

Meanwhile, Apple's Snow Leopard may be released this summer. The operating system version is considered a lot of changes, and is a direct rival of Windows 7.

6. But Mac plays very bad game

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Traditional Macs often play bad games. Photo: Macworld .

For a long time, Windows with Microsoft DirectX graphics program allows users to play games easily. But Mac is famous for its entertainment, installing OpenGL is incompatible with popular games around the world.

Until recently a Mac computer equipped with a discrete graphics card, the newly released Nvidia generation is an example. The market for gaming software for Mac is also not much. Apple should study its iPhone, App Store and multi-touch screen bring thousands of games for this famous mobile phone.

7. But Mac runs faster than Windows

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It runs faster than PC. Photo: Applestage .

The upgrade of the last MacBook series in 2008 as a 13-inch model with 2.4 GHz speed, 2 GB RAM, Nvidia 9400M graphics card shows that, Mac testing runs much faster than the same PCs.

Experimenting with 3D games shows that Mac computer scores are often higher than PCs compared to the same device (3,093 compared to 2,825). Besides, when installing Windows on MacBook, the score of Apple computer still score higher than PC with operating system and configuration.