By Carlos Esparza Posted April 20, 2011
Want to start a war between computer geeks? Ask them the timeless question, Mac or PC? In today’s world, we use computers in all aspects of our lives such as school, work, or just for leisure. Although Macs are technically PCs, the term PC has become associated with computers that run Microsoft Windows rather than Mac OS X, which is developed by Apple.
Since Macs run a different operating system, OS X, making the switch to Macs will be a surprise to the user. However, since all the components of Macs are made by Apple, the computer runs smoothly with everything else.
Using Apple computers since high school, Mr. Jeff Setzer champions the iMacs. “They are far easier to use, they are more intuitive. They anticipate what the average person will want to do.”
Although if you need to run Windows, you will be able to do so since Macs can dually run Windows and OS X at the same time. If you are truly a tech junkie, you can also run any flavor of the Linux operating systems.
Both Macs and PCs have their pros and cons; it all depends on what you need to do on your computer. Let’s look at the pros and cons of both.
Macs: Simply take it out of the box and set it up. They are a great tool for graphic artists and audiovisual engineers, or a teenager who wants to have some fun on their computer. As stated before, you can run Windows and Linux on Macs. As far as cost, Macs are expensive computers with the cheapest Mac Book starting at $1,000. Also, they are not compatible with many games or other programs out on the market.
PCs: Microsoft is the leading software provider in the world. Being so entrenched in the corporate world, Windows will always be the leader. Cons, Windows freezes constantly, it gives you the blue screen of death and the OS is infiltrated by viruses daily.
All in all, it depends on what you need your computer for. If you want a seamless computer experience with all the benefits of an amazing OS, then buy yourself a Mac. If you want endless compatibility with a myriad of programs then buy yourself a PC; so are you a Mac, or a PC?
