Comparing Macs to PCs is something like comparing apples to oranges. Nevertheless, it is a comparison that is drawn all of the time, and one that elicits different responses from different people. More often than not, when comparing Macs to PCs, people will say something like “Macs are simply easier to use,” or “Macs are more functional,” or simply, “Apples are just better machines.” These types of responses are typical, whether the discussion is centered on MacBooks, Mac Minis or MacBook Pros.
While consumers around the globe have their personal reasons for loving their Macs, Apple has provided a list of reasons for itself, which explain quite well the broad range of reasons that make Macs so superior to PCs. So when comparing Macs to PCs, a good place to find evidence is straight from Apple’s Website. To sum things up about Apple’s take on the Mac, this excerpt was taken from www.apple.com:
“The Mac is designed to provide the best computer experience you can have. Everything just works. And everything works together. That’s because Apple makes both the hardware and the software. So whether you’re accessing a Wi-Fi network or organizing your photos by faces or video chatting with friends, it’s all amazingly simple. And that’s just the beginning.”
More specifically, Apple claims that Macs are simply better at performing day-to day computer tasks, and most Mac users will agree that this claim is true. The track pad alone makes Macs much more functional than PCs. The unique track pad design allows Mac users to scroll up and down with two fingers; browse through screens with three fingers; minimize screens with four fingers; rotate screens between horizontal and vertical view by turning with the thumb and forefinger; and even zooming by pinching the thumb and forefinger together. While this may sound complicated to a PC user who has never before experienced a Mac track pad, the truth is that after only a few minutes of getting familiar with the commands, the track pad becomes highly intuitive and simple.
In addition to being intuitive and simple, Macs have tools that allow users to do things that simply cannot be done on PCs. Every new Mac is loaded with official Apple software that unlocks unlimited possibilities for their users. iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand, for instance, allow users to do amazing things with photographs, movies and sound recording, respectively. And, it does not take long to learn how to use these programs. Most Mac users are fully comfortable with these programs within only days of bringing their Mac home, even if they have never before used these types of software.
Getting into the more technical side of things, Macs come standard with advanced technology. The thing with PCs is that there is a wide range of computers out there. While the higher end PCs may come equipped with powerful processors, there are just too many PCs out there that cannot hold their own. This is not a problem, however, with Apple computers, as every Mac comes equipped with the best technology available. Mac users can rest assured that their computer will work quickly, efficiently and effectively.
