Apple products are known for their sleek, minimalist design and powerful performance. It is the high-end among consumer electronics, and the Mac product lines the first among its equals; no wonder Apple has got a reputation for being preferred by people who are loaded (with money). But being luxury-like and superb is not just the reason, Apple computers are slightly better than Windows-powered machines. Hence the recent switch of Windows users to Mac. But both machines have plus points and minus points, and their advantages/disadvantages offset one another. When asked 'which is better Mac or PC?', the answer is best left to the user who ultimately chooses which advantages and disadvantages of both machines will he both prefer and tolerate. One can be a boon while the other a bane, or both.
The advantages of the Apple computers first. Primarily, Macintosh desktops and Macbooks are more preferred because of their time-tested and time-honored security; and in this atomic age security is given the premium priority when it comes to machines. Viruses, malware, adwares and Blue Screens of Death are a horror to computer users. However, most of these malignant things are designed for Windows-based processors; the reason is that there are fewer Macintosh users. In the question 'which is better Mac or PC?', Apple computers score enormous plus points in this aspect.
Also, the sleek and minimalist machines have the upper hand when it comes to reliability and operating system stability. Basically, Macintosh-designed softwares are strictly and specifically for Macintosh hardwares; in other words one can't have a Mac OS, among other things, in a non-Apple machine. Windows on the other hand can run on countless variations of hardwares, laptops and desktops. This mean another plus point, because of operating system stability, for Apple computers. Aside from that, Macintosh-powered devices are generally produced with more advanced technology. Take the newer desktop Mac Pros for example, which boast of LED monitors, multi-touch mouse trackpad and up to 8 core processors and 4 terabyte of storage. Because Windows machines are a pittance compared to that, Apple computers score again in the 'which is better Mac or PC?' question.
However, Macintosh machines have some disadvantages that may or may not offset its plus points. First of all, Apple computers only have greater security because there are only a handful of Mac users; and apparently viruses and malwares are designed to spread en masse (that's what a virus means after all). With the recent switch of most users to Mac, this can be a clear and present danger. For gamers, Mac may not be a good choice because most games are designed for Windows. Though there is way to run them, it may be more of a hassle than a convenience. Better play the video game consoles then.
Another plus for Windows is that it has more selections for upgrade and customization. Yes there are upgrades for Mac (which usually entails buying a new one), but components can't be mixed and matched with it; Macs are only made for Apple products. There's also the very offsetting, expensive price of Mac computers. Cheapest Macbooks cost around $1,000, while Windows are only as little as $500. Which is better Mac or PC? That is best left to the user.
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