Apple or PC? What's the Better Computer?

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It realy depends on what you use it for
In my opinion Apple is more user firendly. And is easy to use with you media and music
You can use it for other things but it doesnt work as good as pc for me
Pc is more usful to me for programing and I like the way its organized alot better

I've been told that Apple has a more stable OS. They can also run an emulator that makes it capable of running windows software, like MS Office.
As a side note, my "survey" of techies gave the winning OS to Linux, starting with Ubuntu, as the most stable OS.

Apple!!! Their programs are amazing, everything is so organized, and projects are great to do on it!!!! :)

It's more customisable, for one thing. It's best for my work and -obviously- for gaming.

Waiting on the new Ipad.

Ill use an apple for when I get into graphic design. if I want to play Sims ill play on my PC. They both have its up and downs.

You should have a neutral choice for those of us who like both the same amount.

It honestly comes down to what you consider constitutes a "better computer."

Hardware-wise, they're pretty even. Apples are pretty durable and built to last. Of course, PCs will vary by manufacturer and model. But, if it's custom built, then it can easily reach or maybe even surpass what Apple has. Of course, that means the prices are nearly even. What Apple could adopt, though, is having two-button mice.

Software-wise, Apple's got the more stable OS. Windows 7 has nifty features, but it's still prone to a few stability issues. Apple also doesn't really need any internet security/anti-virus programs...for now. Of course, on the flip-side, PC's got more choice of programs, but Apple's slowly catching up in that regard.

At this point, it really comes down to what you're using the computers for. For students, it doesn't really matter unless your teachers start requiring you to use certain programs that only works on specific platforms. If you're doing media-based work, such as website creation/hosting, photoshopping, 3D animation, etc, then Apple's just right since it's designed with that in mind. If you're about business/work and gaming, then a Windows computer would be best since most of those programs are currently only available for Windows.

I use both, and prefer Apple for some things and use PC begrudgingly for others.

This is a totally biased answer; haven't even started a a MAC. I'm aware there is apparently less vulnerability to cyber attacks. True?

No there isn't, it's that most computers (in the military, commercial applications, etc) are PC and 99.99% of viruses are coded for the PC.

Thanks good to know; but I still think I'll stay with my HP Notebook nevertheless.

I've worked with several versions of Windows, and... I'm still crazy about my Mac!

It really depends on what you are using it for. Games, for instance, are sadly lacking for mac.
I have this principle, however, that when I pay for something, I expect it to do what I paid for it to do, and I expect to spend significantly more time enjoying my investment than fixing it, or maintaining it.
As far as computers go, I feel that the interface should be user friendly, yet never patronizing, you should not need to be tech savvy to use it, and it should do exactly what you tell it to do, when you tell it to do it, nothing less, nothing more, and if something goes wrong, it should tell you exactly what went wrong, in plain english, not with some code you have to look up in some gigantic database, and it should tell you how to fix it. My mac meets all of these requirements, while none of my PCs met more than one or two of them if that. My mac has lasted me four years, and runs just as fast, and just as smoothly as the day I bought it, I don't have to think about it, which is good, if I had to work to keep my computer running, I would expect to not have to pay for it on top of it all.
Many people expect different things from their computer, however, I think PC is easier to tinker with if you are clever that way, and if you don't mind maintenance and fixing, you can probably mess with the code more easily if you know how.

Macs are faster, virus-free and easy to operate.

PC now.

I don't know much about Apple except they have a highly proprietary computer and system. Most computers are pc and compatable with regular windows and linux.
PC is the only type I've ever had. I have known of people that swear by Apple. I've never had the opportunity to try it, can't afford to buy one "just to see if I like it". You hve to buy the computer to use the operating system, have get only certain operating systems to use the computer, and the PC platform is working for me.

PC's can have dual operating systems, Linux and Windows. Enough said.

Since Apple has converted from the PowerPC chipset to the Intel Chipset, you can now run all three operating systems on one computer.

Enough said.

You are still paying only for the Apple logo, which amounts to much more than the average PC. I would still rather a PC, they are much more robust and if you stuff it up, it's easy to fix instead of having to send it in to an Apple repair shop and waiting a month.

Unless you are capable of doing your own repairs... ;)

In my experience with both Apple and Intel based systems, most problems are software related, and hardware issues are usually easily resolved.

All that being said, I am (currently) primarily a PC user. However, now that I am gainfully employed again, I do plan on adding a Mac to my home network, primarily for audio and graphics applications.

Sadly, I am not capable of doing my own repairs. So PC it is!

Actually, Apples-based computers can take more abuse than Windows-based computers because they're built that way. Why do you think Apple opted to build computers with aluminum-cased computers? So, in that regard, Apple computers don't visit repair shops as much as other PCs. How would I know? I own a computer services business.

I was talking about system and software failures. Apples may not be as susceptible, but they certainly are a pain in the arse to fix.

System and software failures? That's stability, and unfortunately, Windows is known by the entire IT community to be the most unstable and susceptible to failures constantly. MacOS X, with Linux, has been benchmark tested to be more stable than Windows. As a fellow technician explained, "Microsoft comes out with updates and new operating systems with fixes to their problems, but that, in turn, brings up new problems. It's a never ending cycle."

As for Apple being a pain to fix, they're actually just like any other computer out there, but built tougher. I'm not sure what you mean by "wait a month" when most computer manufacturers take that long. (Dell and Gateway are notorious for taking an average of 2-3 months.) It all depends on the problem and who you have it done by. For example, a Macbook with a failed hard drive, chipped plastic bezels (panels of the case) and a popped key only took a week to have the parts ordered, all parts replaced, laptop tested and sent home with the customer.

You can't really blame problems on a brand unless they've notoriously been called out for it by professionals, such as Dell and Gateway's reputation for saving money by taking working parts from returned computers and installing them into the new computers they're manufacturing. The parts are refurbished, sure, but it's not like they'll tell you about it.

If you have the expendable income then buy an Apple....me? I'm stuck with PC :(

I have a MacBook, and am paying for it. Already payed for half of it. I'm 13. ;)

Now that's what I like to hear!!! Right now I have car payments, house payments, Alimony, child support payments, car insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, then of course there are food, electric, telephone,gas bills to take care of....so just in case your wondering why I bought a PC, instead of a Mac....the answer may be obvious...heh,heh...I am glad that you appreciate the cost of things...

lol, yeah, i guess i forgot all that stuff....sorry hehe

There is really no big difference anymore except for price. Apple went Intel based on their units now and what you are paying for in the long run is the name "Apple". But yes there sometimes can be the units that are either less or more while comparing units.
As someone stated here, there is a larger selection of software for PC than a MAC. Steve from Apple should have opened up the Apple lic. to allow clone Apple units this would have then opened up competition between Apple and PC.

I think you're right about the hardware, but I find mac's OS to be much more user friendly for a non-computer whiz and it requires little to no investment of maintenance time.

Some Linux interfaces are much easier to use than Mac''s OS. And on a PC you can use both Windows and Linux.

On an Apple, you can use MacOS, Windows and Linux. Same with a PC. It all comes down to having the hardware to support each OS.

I can safely say that Apple computers are more durable than PCs, so they visit computer repair shops less frequently.

i think apple

But it depends what you need it for. There's more software options on a PC, so I'm kinda tied to it. Oh, and the price difference.

I just got my first macbook and I love it! My boo even likes the mac better! It is easier for him to understand. I'm sorry I waited so long to get one!

You get what you pay for in many situations.

I'm very happy for 2 years now!

I have never worked on an Apple but know that our school system uses them exclusively. I have a PC....not sure what is better but the software that I am used to is geared for the PC.