PC and Mac have become the two competing platforms for decades. Almost
during the same PC has become a top choice for consumers because more
application developers to make software for the Windows operating system
used PC.
However, in recent years things began to change. Today, most Windows applications are also available for the Mac OS operating system used by the Apple computer platform.
With the thin distinction Windows and Mac OS, some consumers might be getting confused to choose between the two types of computer platforms, especially with the release of Windows 8 in October.
Well, to help you choose, here are the eight most important difference between PCs and Macs that can be observed before dropping the option.
1. Apple offers beauty productsapple-prides-itself-on-design(Photo: Business Insider)
This one thing can not be denied: Mac products are beautiful in the eyes. Apple is deeply concerned look of Mac computers, both series iMac, Power Mac, MacBook or laptop.
Meanwhile, depending on the vendor display PC computer makes. Appearance between brands can vary. Even so, there are also PC-catching, such as the latest Ultrabook-made Dell.
2. Windows Software Morewindows-has-software-that-is-more-Widely-available(Photo: Business Insider)
Although the gap has started to thin out the number of applications, Windows still has more software than the Mac. One type of application that best demonstrate this is the game, where most are made for the Windows platform.
Some programs also run better on Windows. Examples such as the Microsoft Office for Windows that has a lot more features and functionality than the Mac version.
3. Macs are more expensiveyou-get-better-customer-support-with-a-mac(Photo: Business Insider)
In general, Mac products tend to be more expensive than the PC equivalent technical specifications. Even a thin type of Ultrabook laptops (Windows based) there were several hundred dollars cheaper than the MacBook Air.
At the top of the hierarchy of products Apple laptop perched MacBook Pro with Retina Display is super expensive. The price is pegged from 2200 U.S. dollars, or approximately USD 21 million
4. PC is a better choice for gamingwindows-is-better-for-hardcore-pc-gamers(Photo: Business Insider)
As mentioned earlier, gaming applications more commonly found on Windows. Not only that, the computer hardware Windows PC as a base is more open and easily modified. For example, users can easily upgrade the graphics card or adding RAM capacity for the game run more smoothly.
Instead, the Mac can not compete in terms of PC gaming. To get a Mac with a specification that can be relied upon to play the game, users have to spend very deep.
5. The appearance of Windows and Mac OS are different, but both are easy to usethe-two-operating-systems-look-different-but-are-still-easy-to-use(Photo: Business Insider)
PC users are switching to the Mac for the first time may be confused with a user interface that is different from Mac OS Windows. However, after using it for a while, it will feel that the workings of Mac OS like Windows.
"Start" button of Windows, for example, a lot can be represented by the icon "Finder" in Mac OS that will display all the programs, documents, and other files on the computer Mac.
Mac OS has advantages in terms of software bundle, where the operating system comes with a variety of useful applications such as iPhoto, Mail, Garage Band, iMovie, and more.
6. Macs tend to be more secure from the threat of malwaremacs-growing niche-to-be-safer-against-malware-and-viruses(Photo: Business Insider)
Compared to the PC, only a few users who use Mac computers. Because it is still relatively Macs are safer than Windows that many people use. Windows PCs often become victims of hacking and the absolute need anti-virus.
Even so, it should be noted that Mac computers were not immune to cyber threats, as evidenced by some Mac malware that appeared recently, such as "LuckyCat". Apple also has revoked the slogan "free virus" for the Mac.
7. More PC hardware choicespcs-have-a-larger-variety-of-hardware-to-choose-from(Photo: Business Insider)
With so many manufacturers of PC hardware, Windows users also have many choices of components that can be selected in assembling or upgrade your PC.
Conversely, components made by Apple Mac only limiting user choice platform.
8. Want a middle ground? Combine any twowant-the-best-of-both-worlds-macs-can-run-windows(Photo: Business Insider)
Macs can run Windows operating systems through either a virtual machine or directly from within the system. Every Mac has a Boot Camp program that allows users to install Windows on a Mac.
If desired, users can even share hard disk space reserved for Windows and Mac OS X when the two operating systems installed on the computer.
There is also the option to build a system of "hackintosh", the traditional PC computers running the Mac OS operating system.
However, in recent years things began to change. Today, most Windows applications are also available for the Mac OS operating system used by the Apple computer platform.
With the thin distinction Windows and Mac OS, some consumers might be getting confused to choose between the two types of computer platforms, especially with the release of Windows 8 in October.
Well, to help you choose, here are the eight most important difference between PCs and Macs that can be observed before dropping the option.
1. Apple offers beauty productsapple-prides-itself-on-design(Photo: Business Insider)
This one thing can not be denied: Mac products are beautiful in the eyes. Apple is deeply concerned look of Mac computers, both series iMac, Power Mac, MacBook or laptop.
Meanwhile, depending on the vendor display PC computer makes. Appearance between brands can vary. Even so, there are also PC-catching, such as the latest Ultrabook-made Dell.
2. Windows Software Morewindows-has-software-that-is-more-Widely-available(Photo: Business Insider)
Although the gap has started to thin out the number of applications, Windows still has more software than the Mac. One type of application that best demonstrate this is the game, where most are made for the Windows platform.
Some programs also run better on Windows. Examples such as the Microsoft Office for Windows that has a lot more features and functionality than the Mac version.
3. Macs are more expensiveyou-get-better-customer-support-with-a-mac(Photo: Business Insider)
In general, Mac products tend to be more expensive than the PC equivalent technical specifications. Even a thin type of Ultrabook laptops (Windows based) there were several hundred dollars cheaper than the MacBook Air.
At the top of the hierarchy of products Apple laptop perched MacBook Pro with Retina Display is super expensive. The price is pegged from 2200 U.S. dollars, or approximately USD 21 million
4. PC is a better choice for gamingwindows-is-better-for-hardcore-pc-gamers(Photo: Business Insider)
As mentioned earlier, gaming applications more commonly found on Windows. Not only that, the computer hardware Windows PC as a base is more open and easily modified. For example, users can easily upgrade the graphics card or adding RAM capacity for the game run more smoothly.
Instead, the Mac can not compete in terms of PC gaming. To get a Mac with a specification that can be relied upon to play the game, users have to spend very deep.
5. The appearance of Windows and Mac OS are different, but both are easy to usethe-two-operating-systems-look-different-but-are-still-easy-to-use(Photo: Business Insider)
PC users are switching to the Mac for the first time may be confused with a user interface that is different from Mac OS Windows. However, after using it for a while, it will feel that the workings of Mac OS like Windows.
"Start" button of Windows, for example, a lot can be represented by the icon "Finder" in Mac OS that will display all the programs, documents, and other files on the computer Mac.
Mac OS has advantages in terms of software bundle, where the operating system comes with a variety of useful applications such as iPhoto, Mail, Garage Band, iMovie, and more.
6. Macs tend to be more secure from the threat of malwaremacs-growing niche-to-be-safer-against-malware-and-viruses(Photo: Business Insider)
Compared to the PC, only a few users who use Mac computers. Because it is still relatively Macs are safer than Windows that many people use. Windows PCs often become victims of hacking and the absolute need anti-virus.
Even so, it should be noted that Mac computers were not immune to cyber threats, as evidenced by some Mac malware that appeared recently, such as "LuckyCat". Apple also has revoked the slogan "free virus" for the Mac.
7. More PC hardware choicespcs-have-a-larger-variety-of-hardware-to-choose-from(Photo: Business Insider)
With so many manufacturers of PC hardware, Windows users also have many choices of components that can be selected in assembling or upgrade your PC.
Conversely, components made by Apple Mac only limiting user choice platform.
8. Want a middle ground? Combine any twowant-the-best-of-both-worlds-macs-can-run-windows(Photo: Business Insider)
Macs can run Windows operating systems through either a virtual machine or directly from within the system. Every Mac has a Boot Camp program that allows users to install Windows on a Mac.
If desired, users can even share hard disk space reserved for Windows and Mac OS X when the two operating systems installed on the computer.
There is also the option to build a system of "hackintosh", the traditional PC computers running the Mac OS operating system.
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