Macs versus PCs: which one is better?
Mac VS. PC
If you’re reading this article, you’re interested in comparing Macs versus PCs. Maybe you’re on the cusp of purchasing a new machine or deciding whether your company should migrate from one to the other. Hopefully, the article below will help you decide on your next purchase(s).
Design
For a long time now, Macs have crushed PCs on pure beauty by simplicity, and unfortunately for PC users, this is still the case. PC manufacturers such as Asus with its Zenbook, Dell with its Ultrabook line, and Microsoft with its Surface have made tremendous strides in design. However, the Macbook Air still surpasses its competitors with a symbolic balance of style, minimalism, and sleekness.
Point = Mac
Usability
It should come as no surprise that PCs, mainly PCs with Windows, control almost 90% of the market. Most offices will consist of PCs, and even the ones that aren’t primarily PC-based will support PCs. In addition, most hardware and software components, routers, switches, servers, and monitors are designed with PCs in mind. This is slowly changing, considering an increased demand for Apple products and an increased migration towards the cloud. However, PCs still hold a victory in this column.
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Point = PC
Security
At least once a week, a Windows user will come to me stating his computer is slow, and nine times out of ten, it’s virus-related. Rarely is this the case on a Mac. Windows with UAC (User Account Control) and Security Essentials (free virus scanner) has made significant strides in protecting its users; however, Mac, with its Unix kernel and its strict app store, still comes out ahead in this category.
Point = Mac
Power
Macs have always been the choice of design and photography specialists because of their performance and graphics capabilities. Even though Apple has recently migrated to the same chips used by PCs, Intel chips, this performance has not been negated. Yes, PCs can be customized to provide the same specs; however, the Mac OS, in combination with the hardware, provides a reliable powerhouse that, over time, outperformed most PCs.
Point = Mac
Backup
This last category is tough; on the one hand, Mac, with its built-in Time Machine software, makes the recovery of files and even operating systems a breeze. On the other hand, if there’s physical damage to the unit, such as a bad hard drive, the PC”s hands down makes for a much easier repair. Typically, replacing a hard drive in a PC requires a screwdriver. However, with most Mac models, special tools are required. Suction cups are even necessary for an iMac. With that said, this category goes to Mac. You’ll typically get a few years of your machine before the hardware goes bad.
Point = Mac
My recommendation is to get a Mac. For Windows users, Macs do take some getting used to, but once you go Mac, you’ll never go back. There are some trade-offs, as described above, and you must also make the best decision for you. Each person is different, but from an objective point of view, Macs are hands down surpassing PCs.
