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Well, my laptop finally quit on me today. Quite sad, I was hoping to get another year out of that baby. I suppose that this is a knowledge issue though! As I go to buy a new one, what do I do? Do I buy a Mac? Do I buy a PC? What about a tablet? Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY!
I guess what I'll talk about is Mac vs. PC. That time when you have to buy a new computer is a pain in the butt. There are so many options these days and you want to buy one that will make your money go as far as it possibly can (at least, I do). I'll lay out the pros and cons and you can help me decide.
Apple/Mac
Pros:
-On average, last about 2x longer than a PC
-Brand power
-Extremely fast
-Almost impenetrable by viruses/there are no viruses for Macs
Cons:
-Costs twice as much as a PC
-Software out dates quickly and you need to pay to update (sometimes)
-On an older Mac, something breaks and you're in trouble (a.k.a need to buy a new one)
-Cannot download whatever you like (kind of controlled by Apple)
PC
Pros:
-Cost half the price of an Apple (for similar specs)
-Can do everything an Apple can (and probably more)
-Can download anything you would like
-Full customization
Cons:
-Tend to die between 2 and 4 years
-Come pre-loaded with all sorts of trial this and trial that (eventually lead to slowing computer)
-Viruses (nuff said)
I tried to be objective. I personally think I want an Apple. I have watched my family go through many PC products and I think change would be good. Obviously the price tag isn't helpful at all. But, the way I see it, you pay twice the price for twice the life. Any comments on this?
Using both PCs and Macs, I much prefer PC. The main reason Macs don't get viruses is because its operating system is much more closed. Since it's closed, you lose the power of customization.
ReplyDeleteI like the power to customize and download programs that my computer can run, but at the cost of viruses, and the lifespan. Not only can i customize the software on my PC, but also the hardware. If i dont like the specs on some piece of hardware in my comp or i just want to add 4 GB of RAM, I can easily access, and replace or add new components.
Both have their perks, but I can't see myself switching over anytime soon
Kind of a technology question. Which one is better. The fact of the matter is, they both can perform the same task. It just comes down to personal preference I believe.
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