These are my thoughts on the Mac vs. PC war. This is actually focused on the advantages between the Mac and PC.
Mac vs. PC Notes
- Out of the Box Experience (OOBE)
PC: Typical PC’s comes with crapware, such as trial anti-viruses, games, useless proprietary software. My thoughts: Why? Why include software when the end-user is going to uninstall the programs on the first day? Why waste the end user’s time uninstalling the programs and why would manufactures waste time pre-loading the software? Just, why?
Mac: Typical Macs comes with iLife. iLife includes iMovie, iPhoto, iWeb, iDVD, and Garage Band. My thoughts: Perfect. I think Apple did a excellent job of keeping the OOBE as clean as possible. Apple includes software where the end user would find useful and fun to use. I think PC manufacturers should keep Windows 7 as clean as possible. For example, just put custom wallpapers and their branding.
2.Hardware and Software integration
PC: It’s kind of simple. Microsoft makes software, Manufactures makes the hardware. I think this is bad because it will cause this will lead to driver problems and problems with in the OS.
Mac: Apple makes the software and the hardware. Since Apple makes both the software and hardware, you will not have to worry about drivers at all.
3. Build Quality
PC: With typical PC’s, you see the standard plastic chassises and rarely, aluminum cases. My thoughts: Cheap, heavy, and clunky. With plastic enclosures, you will get a PC that creaks and flexes. For example, take a laptop and push down on the palm rests, push down the keyboard, push down on the screen when closed and twist the screen. What do you get? Flex every where. Even a ThinkPad has the same exact problems.
Mac: Apple uses the precision unibody. A unibody is basically one block of aluminum and a machine carves all the ports and the key holes. My thoughts: With the unibody enclosure, you get a chassis with no flex, ultra durable, and thin.
4. Multimedia
PC: With a PC, you have Media Center. My thoughts: I think PC is the clear winner here. The reason why is because PCs has DVR capabilities and TV Tuners. So, basically, you can record TV shows right on your PC.
Mac: With a Mac, you have Front Row. It is a multimedia app that’s built-in to OSX. My thoughts: The Mac loses in Multimedia. The reason why is because there’s no DVR or TV Tuner support. You won’t be able to use it for recording TV and other stuff like that.
5. Gaming
PC: PC’s has a lot of games. From RPG, FPS, Puzzle, Arcade, etc. My thoughts: Now, I’m not big into gaming, but I think the PC wins for computer gaming. The reason why is because it has a massive library of games for the PC. Also, with a PC, you have many options to upgrade the hardware for enhanced performance on gaming.
Mac: The Mac has a decent amount of games. When it comes to gaming on a Mac, it’s not that good. Now, the Mac does have a decent amount of games available, but it doesn’t have the hit titles from a PC. Also when it comes to hardware upgrades, you’re pretty limited.
6. Price
PC: Typical PC’s costs as less than $299. My thoughts: If you’re a person that checks Email, Surfs the web, and word processing, a PC is perfect for you. With a PC, you can find computers that are high spec and cheap.
Mac: If you want a Mac, you’ll have to pay a premium. My thoughts: If you’re a person that wants to do intense Multimedia production, a Mac is highly recommended.
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1) OEMs include this crap for one simple reason: the software vendors PAY them to do it. Kinda like the ads on Tech Cores... they're annoying to me, but they do bring in a bit of money for TC. It's not like a clean copy of Windows on my homebuilt PC has that problem.2) That is NOT bad. Want that fancy new Sound Blaster on your Mac for high-quality sound? No can do. Want a TV tuner, or even a freaking webcam without the Apple logo? Nope. With PCs, you have the FREEDOM to upgrade and choose your hardware.3) My ThinkPad is quite solid. It may flex a tiny bit more than a Macbook Pro, but not much. The white Macbook is utter crap in terms of its build quality. Cheap ABS plastic versus my ThinkPad's CFRP. And then there's also a mil-spec Panasonic ToughBook.4) With a PC, you can actually use a TV tuner. Woohoo. Enough said.5) Maybe because you can install two high-end video cards into a PC, but are stuck with a single midrange card on a Mac?6) PCs come in different price ranges. However, a PC is cheaper for the same specs. A $800 Windows laptop has similar specs to a $1600 Macbook.Neither is inherently better. It is purely a matter of personal preference. The whole thing about Macs being better for mutimedia is a load of bull. You yourself stated earlier that PCs are better for multimedia... and they are if you need PC-specific hardware.Ironically, I would recommend a Mac to someone who isn't too tech savvy and wants something that "just works" for web, email, word processing, and even media. Like my old teacher, haha.
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LikeYou talk about flex within a ThinkPad compared to a Mac laptop. I'm curious, how does the Mac weigh in on drop and spill tests?
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Like1) OEMs include this crap for one simple reason: the software vendors PAY them to do it. Kinda like the ads on Tech Cores... they're annoying to me, but they do bring in a bit of money for TC. It's not like a clean copy of Windows on my homebuilt PC has that problem.
2) That is NOT bad. Want that fancy new Sound Blaster on your Mac for high-quality sound? No can do. Want a TV tuner, or even a freaking webcam without the Apple logo? Nope. With PCs, you have the FREEDOM to upgrade and choose your hardware.
3) My ThinkPad is quite solid. It may flex a tiny bit more than a Macbook Pro, but not much. The white Macbook is utter crap in terms of its build quality. Cheap ABS plastic versus my ThinkPad's CFRP. And then there's also a mil-spec Panasonic ToughBook.
4) With a PC, you can actually use a TV tuner. Woohoo. Enough said.
5) Maybe because you can install two high-end video cards into a PC, but are stuck with a single midrange card on a Mac?
6) PCs come in different price ranges. However, a PC is cheaper for the same specs. A $800 Windows laptop has similar specs to a $1600 Macbook.
Neither is inherently better. It is purely a matter of personal preference. The whole thing about Macs being better for mutimedia is a load of bull. You yourself stated earlier that PCs are better for multimedia... and they are if you need PC-specific hardware.
Ironically, I would recommend a Mac to someone who isn't too tech savvy and wants something that "just works" for web, email, word processing, and even media. Like my old teacher, haha.
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