Deciding
whether to buy a Mac or a PC should be based on two main points: your
budget and whether the computer is primarily for business or pleasure.
Both types of computers are excellent for specific tasks, although if
you are planning to go to work and bring your computer with you, you may
need to consider what types of computers your coworkers will have to
make it easier to swap files or compare notes. Here a few basic tips on
how to choose the right computer for you.
Budget
There’s
no debate—Macs are far more expensive than PCs. If money is a big issue
for you, you’ll want to buy a PC. However, Macs aren’t overpriced.
Unlike PCs, each computer is designed for maximum efficiency in both
processing speed and ease of use. While PCs frequently crash and are
vulnerable to spyware and viruses, Macs resist most viral attacks and
operate at a consistently high standard with virtually no technical
issues. If you can afford it, a Mac is an excellent investment which
will work for you for years.
Business
While
Macs have always been the preferred computer of graphic designers and
other creative individuals, for most corporate office work, PCs have
long been favored over Macs. For this reason, PCs still dominate in most
business settings.
Up
until a few years ago, the major software designed for business suites,
like the Microsoft Suite, was designed chiefly for PCs. However, the
popularity of other Apple products such as the iPod and iPad has started
to change the way Macs are perceived in the larger corporate world.
Most business software now has versions available for both Macs and PCs.
Because of their heftier price tag, Macs still have a long way to go in
making a dent in the corporate world, although in terms of
functionality they perform just as well as a PC.
Graphically,
Macs have richer displays and a Linux based operating system that makes
them ideal for manipulating complex information such as layered
graphical displays. Photoshop was initially designed for the Mac. If you
are buying a computer for use in a professionally creative setting,
your coworkers will likely also be using Macs.
Programming
Computer
programmers are evenly split on whether Macs or PCs make better
programming tools. The truth is, it comes down to a matter of personal
preference. Macs developed a comprehensive suite of developer tools with
their OS 10 which, if used properly, can help you get to the moon. PCs
have always been oriented toward programming; in fact, the DOS/Windows
interface was developed mainly as a way to stay competitive with the
user friendly Mac interface. However, many programmers have complained
that Macs are slower than PCs when it comes down to executing large
amounts of freshly programmed code.
Personal Use
If
you enjoy playing video games in your spare time, buying a PC is
probably the best choice. This is partly because PCs are easier to hook
up to auxiliary equipment like television sets or other devices.
Although USB ports are evenly distributed between Macs and PC, the
higher data transfer portals of a Mac do not always adapt easily to most
conventional televisions, making it difficult to quickly relay
information between the two devices, whereas the higher data transfer
portals of a PC are usually very adaptable to auxiliary devices.
If,
on the other hand, you prefer to design or develop creative projects in
your personal time, Macs are a much better choice. Because Apple has
invested so much time in making the user interface incredibly easy to
use, spending time creating music or drawing or editing movies becomes
less about the computer and more about the activity; you forget you are
using a computer, and can instead focus on the act of creation. PCs have
a more rigid approach; it’s hard to forget that you’re on a computer.
Cloud Computing and the Future of Virtualization
Of
course, with the tech community excited about the potential of cloud
computing, computer memory is going to become less of an issue, with
flexibility, mobility, and processing speed becoming increasingly
important when making purchasing decisions. Mac’s suite of mobile
devices are far better adapted to shifting between different
geographical areas while also offering enough functionality to make them
viable business tools. However, for now you should buy the computer
that best suits your needs, and plan on the inevitable: no matter what
you buy now, in a few years it will be completely outdated anyway!
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