apple's MAC and windows PC - why need MAC?
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1)Reliability.  Macs have the lowest out of the box failure rate of all companies.\n\n2)Support.  Apple support is far superior to any support from any other company. If  I have a problem with my Mac, I go on the internet, schedule an appointment at the genius bar at the nearest Apple store, Go there and an Apple Genius fixes it right before your very eyes and if I have questions, the questions get answered.  I do not sit on the phone on hold for hours and then end up with a person who speaks English poorly at best.\n\n3) Vista ( the next release of Windows OS) has  many MAC OS X like features because OS X is clearly a better, friendlier operating system.  Oh, BTW, The next version of Mac OS will be out months before Vista, putting MS behind once again.\n\n4)Apple controls it machine configurations, the software is tested on specific hardware.  It is optimized for that hardware.  Windows has a wider variety of hardware to pick from,  and it is called Plug n Pray for a reason and that is it may not really be as easy to install as one thinks it would be.\n\nWindows might be needed because some of the companies don't write for the Mac OS, because the customer base is not as large. I have only found 1 program that I want that is Windows only and I found a suitable substitute.  Many people are concerned about gaming on the Mac, but hey, do you want a good stable reliable computer with great service or a violent game?\n\nMore and more people are buying Apples with a good reason, they are easier to use and more reliable.  You may spend a few dollars more upfront but you get what you pay for.  \n\nIn 2005 Apple won notebook of the year, desktop of the year and server of the year. I think that says it all! Oh and don't forget the iPod!
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It all depends on what you're using the computer for. Apple's are much better at graphics rendering, so anything related to design or graphics is better suited for a Mac. PC's are better designed for executing intense calculations/procedures.\n\nOverall, Mac is making a lot of progress. I am personally a PC user, but if I had extra money lying around I'd get a Mac too. PC's used to have user-friendliness on their side, but even that is beginning to change. When it comes down to it, it's almost a personal preference. Somehow or another you can probably find some one to do everything on either machine.
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Mac, definitely.  I don't know where to begin, concerning reasons.  First of all, I think the best feature is that although a PC has separate hard drive and monitor components, a Mac comes in one piece.  You just need a keyboard and a mouse (which are both USB compatible) and it works great.  Plus Macs have more voice activation, they are easier to navigate, they come with a built-in microphone, and you can update the system software so that you don't need to buy new hardware to get a better computer.  Plus, Macs have bigger screens and better layouts and controls.  And get this - a new program lets you use Mac hardware for PC software.  Not bad, huh?  Down with Windows.  I rule.
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Hello, You may be interested in an Emulator for your macintosh. Below is a website that will run Windows (which can then run other pc software) on your Mac. \nAnother interesting point is that Mac's will soon be manufactured using Intel chips. This may make it easier to run pc software, but only time will tell. \nHope this helps!
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Yes.  I used to be a PC user until I saw the light.  The great thing about Macs is that everything just works.  It's easy to use and I don't have to worry about viruses (Not as much as I would using a PC anyway).
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I've been using an AppleMac for about 3 years now; before that I was a PC user. Here's a list of reasons why I'm glad I switched:\nMacs crash *much* less often than your average Windows machine.\nViruses, trojans etc. are much rarer for the Mac.\nIn my experience at least, Macs last much longer than PCs.\nMacs are great to look at.\nThe operating system is very intuitive and much simpler to understand than Windows.\nThe community of Mac users (especially online) is great. When you meet someone else who has one, you just feel instantly connected to them.\nThey're much better than PCs for graphics and image editing.\nApple are not the subject of any anti-trust lawsuits, unlike Microsoft.
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I've used both Mac and PC, and really there's almost no difference.\n\nThe reason you don't hear about Mac viruses is because there are so few Mac users out there, especially in business applications, that is just doesn't effect enough people for it to be big news.
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Microsoft Exchange server for the Windows side of things. As for the Mac I believe if you are trying to sync Mac & PC you are SOL.
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Screw Windows, get a Mac!
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Your question is flawed. It assumes that no one is switching from Windows to Mac OS or Linux, which is very definitely (and verifiably) not the case. You mentioned that in your question because you didn't know any better, which is forgivable. But it just so happens that that goes one step beyond answering your question.\n\n"Why don't people switch to Mac OSX or Linux?"\nMany Windows users know only what they have heard about these two operating systems and have never used either. They don't challenge what they hear because they don't want to try anything new (to them), don't want to have to learn something new, or for any number of the following reasons which they believe to be correct.\nAbout Mac OS X, they hear:\n1. Mac OS will only run on specific - overly expensive - hardware directly supported by Apple; and\n2. Software support for Mac OS is highly lacking\n\nAbout Linux, they hear:\n1. Linux is not ready for the desktop; you have to be a geek to use it\n2. There are very few drivers available for Linux and the hardware support sucks\n3. There are very few programs written for Linux\n4. Linux isn't really more secure, it's just that fewer people use it so fewer problems have been found\n5. Linux is not compatible - you will lose all your documents and not be able to communicate with your Windows friends\n6. Linux TCO is more expensive than Windows TCO\n\nRead some of the answers here and tell me if I got it spot on. These are the reasons people are saying. But do you notice a pattern emerging? You ask why people use Windows instead of something else and instead of saying why people use Windows, they say why they don't use something else.\n\nThe reason that people repeat these rumors is that they know no better. Why I call them rumors is because they are flawed - if not in fact then in logic - and often originate from Microsoft of Microsoft funded research. (Many people refer to this as FUD.)\n\nWithout getting too far away from the question, I do intend to address some of those claims and provide links to interesting info you might find. In the end, it's up to the person what OS they will use - if you want to use Windows, use it, but to say that the reason you use X is because you don't use Y is flawed.\n\nSo to answer the question, you don't know why people don't switch to Mac OS and Linux because you haven't heard or read too much that they do. But, let me assure you, they do. All it takes is looking on Yahoo news or just about anywhere else to tell you that.\nAs for why Windows is popular, it could have something to do with Microsoft's control of the media, or that they make better products (which many people will attest to), or it could be from anticompetetive practices [1].\n\n\nSo back to those fun fun claims about Mac OS and Linux: Mac OS is only supported running on Apple supported hardware. The fact is that if you have a compatible architecture, you can run Mac OS on it (that doesn't say anything for "hardware compatibility" - your ability to use your hardware). If you can get a computer with compatible hardware, you can run Mac OS. The fact that Apple is switching to Intel as their CPU provider makes that switch all the easier.\n\nApple's software support is not all that lacking. Some games and duplicative or useless programs are not available for Mac, but more of the largest software companies support their software on Macs. To name a few of many: Microsoft, Adobe / Macromedia, Id Software, Blizzard Entertainment, etc.\n\n"dude have you tried buyiing mac compatible games?? there are, like, 3 or so..."\nLet me count some: every game in the Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo series, including World of Warcraft; most games made by Id Software, including Doom 3; every game made by Bungie (now Microsoft), including Halo; every version of Unreal Tournament since about UT2k or perhaps earlier; many games made by Electronic Arts,
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No and no chance in near future Apple corporation has got an operating system i.e. mac OS but it is only special purpose operating system i.e. for graphics and they don't have that much things like mail service or messenger etc. and MS Windows is the world's most used operating system around more than 75% of PC users use windows and microsoft also have got alot of other softwares and things so there is no way we can compare these two corporations even after the transfer of MAC to Intel hardware...
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because only one company makes them. They can drive up the price to whatever they want!\n\nBut, for a computer that actually works without having to tinker with it -- i'd pay a little extra. Windows sucks.\n\nIt also takes a higher degree of sensibility to appreciate the difference between mac and windows.
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PC.\n\nMac has less than 8% of the market.  \nMac is more expensive\nIf you are used to a PC then going to a MAC is going to take a little bit of time to get used to.\nSignificant amount of software is available for the PC compared to MAC.\nMajority of businesses use PCs over Macs\nMore repair shops and experts available for PCs\netc.
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Nope, but Apple has software available that lets you run Windows on an Apple computer.
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I like Macintosh Computers because:\n\n1. They are very stable. Windows-powered computers are usually very unstable due to driver problems and what not. With the Mac, though, everything is already handled by Apple so you don't have to worry about it.\n2. Plug-in-play, without the drivers. You can use most any piece of hardware that you want, without having to install drivers.\n3. No viruses. People don't target the Macintosh computer with viruses.\n4. Great multimedia power. Mac OS X works great with Photoshop, Bryce and a few other programs.\n5. Run Windows alongside Mac OS X. Now you can partition your drive with Boot Camp.\n6. Macs do Office too. Apples have their own version of Microsoft Office.
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Obviously depends on your preference. \n1) Macs, right now, have no in the wild virus', and very few, if any spyware problems\n2) Windows has hundreds of thousands of virus', and MANY spyware issues\n3) Macs are very user friendly, which is good for the novice, may be difficult for the expert or advanced user\n4) Check your software, if you paid $500 for Office for Windows, probably want to stick with that (if you already have a PC). Also, what do you use at work/school/in your profession (i.e. musicians and photographers usually prefer macs, while engineers, etc prefer PCs)\n5)Macs can be much more expensive\n6)Macs sure are purdy!:)\n\nNow, it may seem like i am biased, but i use almost 100% PCs (hopefully changing soon :P), and they definetly get the job done. It all depends on your personal preferences. Go to an Apple store near you and test them out. Im sure you have some friends who have PCs, check those out as well. See which one you like better. Do some research as well, does mac have the software you wish to use. Read articles on wikipedia about both, it's very interesting!\n\nIn the end, it all comes down to you. \n\nGood Luck with your Choice!
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Windows beats Mac 100%!