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Macs are plagued with hardware issues

Mac users often flaunt the superiority of their Operating system but they don't mention how buggy their hardware is. It is a well established fact that no Mac gan go a year or two without experiencing some kind of a hardware defect. Repairs are expensive unless they have chipped out £250 for AppleCare. With the old machines (iBook, Powerbook, etc), it was usually the hard-drives and logic boards that drove users crazy. But with the advent of the new Intel based machines, problems have started popping up everywhere. Macbooks have faced random shutdowns (which almost led to a class action lawsuit against Apple), discoloration, chipping, display dimming and other such problems. The life expectancy of Mac hardware is still horribly low. And since its almost impossible to replace many critical (and defective) parts within Macs, a defect can cause you to throw away your machine unless, as mentioned above, you had the oversight to purchase applecare well in advance.
Macs continue to gain Market share in all sectors

Apple’s market share in the PC industry has shot up ever since the introduction of Intel-based Macs. Before that, Macs were used primarily in advertising, media and other creative industries such as art, photography and music. But now Macs are rising in popularity amongst home and business users. The market share of Macs in now rising across all demographics, be it students, home makers, professionals or businessmen. Although the popularity of the iPod has attracted many customers towards Mac computers, most people won't buy a Mac simply because they like an iPod because of the obvious cost factor. They will buy a Mac for a multitude of reasons: because it suits their needs; because it looks stylish; because it all works out of the box; because it is better.
Incompatible with PCs

Macs are so incompatible with PC’s; the amount of time I've had to spend re-formatting videos and pictures for my media degree is unreal. Why does apple do this? – So everyone has to buy a Mac! Also, Apple is so motivated by profit that you can bet your Mac will break almost as soon as the warranty runs out or that a couple weeks after their sales peak they will release the ‘next best thing’!
Macs are more expensive

People pay for looks and style. This is an undeniable fact. Why else do we have catwalks and fashion houses? Mac computers are more expensive, but that is because they are better computers in terms of style and ease of use. A Skoda costs less than a Mercedes that does the same job, but if you gave people the option, more people would choose the Merc any day. Probably because it's more stylish and easier to use. The argument that the premium is excessively high is also a non-starter. PC World offers laptops for £300, but for the same tasks that a Macbook can handle, you would not want the £300 laptop. For equivalent laptops, you must look at computers such as the Sony VAIO series, which start from £500 for a very basic model - not far from the £700 of the Macbook (£600 with educational discount), and do not come with nearly as much useful software. Furthermore, is the fact that there are many PC and PC component suppliers a good thing? If your PC spontaneously breaks down, you have to work out which component is at fault and then fight with that company's tech support team who will tell you that it must be the fault of someone else's component. With a Mac, all you need do is take it to Apple and they'll fix it. One more thing: although consumers and investors tend to believe Macs cost 20% to 30% more than comparable PCs, according to Gene Munster, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, an investment banking firm, Macs are only on average priced 16% higher than PCs with comparable hardware. With laptops, that percentage goes down to 9%. in the long run macs are actually cheaper than pcs because of all the anti virus and software updates that pc users have to deal with over the years and macs never have to worry about all of that nonsense
Mac users are way cool!!

I have recently returned to using a Mac a year ago after living in exile in the Windows world for several years. I can say that my return to the Mac as a platform has been more exhilarating than a trip to Narnia, often because of the extremely tasty color palette. During my brief exile in the windows world (I was in rehab) I have made some observations. Windows users just seem to be… boring and hyper technical at times. They tend to focus on the trees while missing the forest. I realize some Windows users will take offense at this comment, but it serves to capture the different ethos between the two users. The Mac platform for me is an intuitive and creative operating system. It not only helps me with basic tasks, but it lets me transcend them as a powerful creative tool. When I am using a Windows machine I feel like I am in a narrow box; however, when I use a Mac I feel like I am leaving the ground for an unknown adventure, as I like to take a hit of LSD right before. When I leave the ground, my creative juices flow like the waters of the Amazon, and a positive torrent of wild thoughts and creations spring forth into the world in which I live. This perhaps explains the extreme emotional attachment people have for their Macs. A Mac is more like a piece of furniture or art as opposed to a cold pale beige business tool. Dave I agree with Dave's point. I have gone to mac from pc and find that I am far more productive in the mac environment than the pc. Instead of figuring out how to make pc do what I want, I just do it. The mac environment is far more intuitive. No longer do I have to mess about with software and hardware that isnt working. On the back of using the mac I have changed my my mobile to an iphone and I am now enjoying the world of mobileme and everything that brings.Yes, there is a premium to pay on the design and the mac equivalent of excel is terrible to use, but other than that, there is no way I would ever revert back to a PC. Full marks to Apple, they have got it right.
Macs are more secure

At a recent convention in Canada, three laptops were offered to hackers to try their skills out on. If they could gain control of the computer, they would win it and a cash prize. Out of Vista, Ubuntu and OS X, it was the Mac that succumbed first. "Macs are secure" comes only from the statistical likelihood of them being attacked. As Macs become more popular, they will be subject to further scrutiny from malicious coders, rendering this myth defunct. Apple are also worse at patching vulnerabilities in their OS and applications as seen from recent studies. They take longer than Microsoft to patch new vulnerabilities in the wild. You'll also find that a Linux OS, classed under "PC" is even more secure The Yes side is clearly misrepresenting contemporary Windows based PC's. Windows Live Mail does no such thing and all incomming packets to Windows 7 based PC's are screened for possible injections. Macintoshes do not support the capable technology with their Airport drivers, as this causes internal system instability. This leaves Macintoshes open to Ad-Hoc injections which would be fairly easy to perform over an University network. As an operating system's userbase increases so does the number of "Black Hackers" that go with them, which is the number of hackers who write malacious code. What the Yes side does not understand is that hackers are the same amazing people who develop the software they know and love, and help keep it secure. Both Microsoft and Apple are founded upon hackers. The argument is flawed as well by claiming that Apple lockes down their software for obvious reasons. Only to claim that its their use of open source (non locked down software) and the freedom it encompasses which makes Mac's incredible. Windows 7 using Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Defender, and Windows Firewall provide more than enough security. Unfortunately for Mac users their computers are plagued with spam worms that annoy the rest of us facebook, BBM, MSN, and mail users as they cannot be aware of thier local intranet being infected. Which is what black hackers are now leaning towards as computer security has become far to difficult to attack to be worth the effort. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Malware problem you're shrugging off is 600,000 computers infected with a malware that will steal any information uncluding usernames, passwords, personal information ect. This isn't as much of a brush under the rug situation as you make it seem. http://www.technolog.msnbc.msn.com/technology/technolog/half-million-macs-infected-apple-issues-second-anti-malware-patch-674423 Also, the event that took place was predicted by Macworld .com http://www.macworld.com/article/1156744/2011_viruses.html The reason Windows has more viruses than Man is the same reason theres more Homicides in the united states per year as compared to Mexico. Theres just simply more victims. Furthermore, put yourself in the shoes of the virus creator. You could infect the large masses buying windows, or the small population using Mac. Whats more beneficial to you?
Macs are beautiful

I've found that many people who are mac owners, buy macs because of the "simple and strikingly beautiful" look. I think Apple have a very good marketing department and that's their success. Beauty is a very subjective concept. While many people like the look of Macs, some may prefer different, perhaps sleeker styles. The exterior design of a Macbook is very similar to that of the Vaio CR series, which has also proven to be very popular. The design of the Mac OS, while undeniably aesthetically pleasing, is no more "beautiful" than the appearance of Windows 7. The Yes side represents the epitome of stereotype. beautiful is intended to be a highly subjective term. Minimalistic design is similar to the model T, whereas a chevy would be more representing alienware or stylistic. Customization is a better representation of beauty as any human can then make their computer 'beautiful' in thier own way. Most Mac's I see have clone copies of their desktops. However with Windows based PC's theres much more diversity, not just the exterior, but the operating system itself, from custom sounds, colors, themes, animated backgrounds, cursors, even the very internet browsers can be customised to such an extreme. The defualt Aeroglass however is to par with Apples default. That is if Apple has something that isnt the defualt? Ive never heard anyone say "I bought a beautiful vacuum. It doesnt work, but who cares, its beautiful"
There is very little difference between the two

First at all, we have to clarify Microsoft, Windows and Office terms. Microsoft is a enterprise, they create Windows, an operating system, Office, a office suite, and other software. It's like Tommy Hilfiger, which make t-shirts, bags, etc. Microsoft sell software, so they are not going to lost Mac users pontencial consumers. For that reason they create Office for Mac, and Internet Explorer, etc. Apple sell software, too. And they are not going to lost PC users potencial consumers. For that reason they create Quicktime and iTunes for Windows. They are no working together, they're just doing their bussines: sell. It's like if Tommy Hilfiger decides don't to sell clothes whom use Addidas, or to think that they sell clothes to everybody just because they are working together. Furthermore, Apple can't ban Microsoft to develop to ther platform, that's a monopolizing behaviour that is forbidden around the world. Indeed, Microsoft was accused of obstruct the third party developer to create software for their Windows operating system. And, at the end, a court condemned Microsoft. Finally, Mac and PC have differents architectures in design and software. As We have said before, Mac have a optimized, synchronized and harmonizaed software-hardware combination, and Mac OSX is building in a modular way. Two features that a PC doesn't have. In the linux hand, a Mac with Linux is not a Mac, Mac is a computer designed by Apple with a operating system designed by Apple, that the Mac magic. An Intel Mac does not run off of the same base as an Intel Windows computer. Linux is a different story. Windows runs off of the MS-DOS base, a base criticized for its lack of built-in security and inefficient development. Macs instead run off of UNIX, a stable, secure operating system base that runs in an entirely different way. PCs and Macs do have the same x86 architecture, but that is for CPUs, not operating systems, which I believe is the point being brought up.
Macs are more expensive

You have to pay a very high premium for the stylish looks and ease-of-use of a Mac. Comparable PCs can be bought much cheaper, a natural consequence of there being so many different suppliers all competing for market share. Which means you get more for your money by buying a PC. The fact that the PC-component market is crowded is only good for consumers, as it increases competition and drives prices down. A quick Google will throw up any major problems with a brand, and, of course, the cheaper you go the less quality there will be, but for a basic home computer that's needed for e-mail, internet and word-processing, a Mac designed to edit HD video and mix high-def 7.1 surround sound is just overkill. The lack of competition in the Mac market allows Apple to price their computers as high as they dare before custom tails off - effectively creating a monopoly around the operating system and the hardware it's designed to run on. This cannot be good for consumers; monopolies never are. Let the Mac users wail in denail. I will hold on to my PC until the end of Microsoft.
Macs maintain value

You can add parts to increase the value of a PC. They adapt to the way the world of computers advance. So you could have an old computer and then buy parts for way less than a New Mac book… AND it will be WAY more powerful. I just upgraded my home PC to have a 3.0 dual core processor, 4 gigs of ram and a 9600 Nvidia graphics card, all for under 500 bucks… a Mac book costs $1000 or more and usually has way less power. Talking about "maintaining" their value… I agree with the idea that people only buy Mac books because they are "pretty". Look at the majority of people owning Macs; either girls (who usually don’t know anything about computers anyway) or very clean guys who commonly get mistaken for being homosexual because of how girly they are. The Yes side is once again inverting the case. Developers HATE having limited hardware to work with, less processing power and less graphical power and less ram means less creativity. This is comming first hand from a developer. On mobile operating systems it is different as they are genuinely intuitive.
There are fewer options when choosing a Mac

When choosing a PC, the options are endless. With the huge variety of brand names and styles, its possible to find a PC in just about any colour, size, weight, and design. Different price ranges cater to different consumers, often with optional features so that you don't pay for more than you need. Macs provide fewer options when selecting a particular style. Both the Macbook and Macbook Air are 13.3", which does not satisfy consumers who prefer a different size. The Macbook, although claimed to be portable, is not designed to be lightweight and is rather heavy at 5lbs. Much lighter, ultraportable laptops for PC can be found within the same price range or less. Also, we must remember that all OEM (company pre-built i.e. Dell, HP, Apple, etc) computers are made with GENERIC PARTS. Just like the generic and prescription medications, the generic ones are cheaper and lower quality. The build quality is the exact same; the only difference is the Apple charges you 2x the cost.
Macs are beautiful

Compared to most PC's (Desktops and Laptops) that are covered in stickers and labels, Macs are simple and strikingly beautiful. And when it comes to choosing a "better" car or a "better" house, one of the first things anyone does is choose what is aesthetically pleasing. No-one ever says, "I bought a car that looks as ugly as sin in my opinion". iMacs, Macbooks, Macbook Pro's and the new Macbook Air all subscribe to Apple's design policy which states: "Simple is good!" There is a very good reason why people are flocking to buy Macs with better design. Computers are more than simple commodities these days. Everybody has one, so naturally people are more inclined to pick computers that stand out from the beige boxes we've come accustomed to. There's this great analogy in this 3 year old article by Nicholos G. Carr, a writer for BusinessWeek. Carr pretty much predicted the resurgence of Apple after writing an article comparing Dell to Apple. Dell was dismissing the iPod at the time as a fad, but Carr used this analogy about Ford to explain why Apple was going to start dominating the computer market: "It's the classic Model T strategy. Like Dell with PCs, Ford Motor came to dominate the car market a century ago by turning the automobile into a cheap, mass-market product. Other manufacturers couldn't compete with Ford's extraordinarily efficient operations. By the early '20s, sales of Ford's drab but well-built Model T surpassed those of all other U.S. auto makers combined. Then the market changed. As consumers began to take cars' basic functions for granted, they started seeking a little pizzazz in their vehicles. An unadorned black roadster was no longer enough -- everyone suddenly wanted a stylish set of wheels. Niches proliferated. Fashion mattered... While Ford continued to churn out one-size-fits-all Model Ts, GM introduced a string of attention-grabbing Chevrolet models with smart new features. It also began tweaking its models every year, following the lead of clothes designers. By 1926, Chevrolet was stealing market share from Ford. By 1927, Chevys were actually outselling Model Ts. The market had gone, to use Sloan's terms, from "mass" to "mass class." Okay, so if you don't understand that simple analogy, you're never going to get why people love Apple. Many people think that Steve Jobs just throws a fresh coat of paint on Apple products and makes a nice commercial to sucker everyone in, but unless you've owned a Mac, you'll never understand how the power of Macs are more than skin deep. Steve Jobs once said, "Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it looks like. People think it's this veneer— that the designers are handed this box and told, 'Make it look good!' That's not what we think design is. It's not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works."
There is very little difference between the two

An Intel Mac has virtually the same architecture as a Windows PC. The two machines running the same Linux distribution are even more difficult to tell apart. On the software side, most Windows software such as Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer now has a Mac version. There is iTunes and QuickTime for Windows and iPods are compatible with both machines. More and more third party developers make both Windows and Mac versions of their software and most storage media can handle both. This very fact that Microsoft and Apple now work so closely together and release such similar products, to me, severely diminishes another distinguishing factor between the two – the corporate image. Apple are no longer the quirky independent producers rooting for the underdog. By working closely with Microsoft, they indirectly support Microsoft's policies and are ethically no different. Apple and Microsoft just aren't at war any more.
Spare Parts

This is a common misperception about Macs. Macs use the same hard drives that go into PCs, which means you can easily buy any SATA hard drive from the same sites you order your PC hard drive and replace the one that comes by default with your Mac. This is also true for RAM and video cards, although with video cards, Apple only creates drivers for a certain selection of cards from both nVIDIA and ATI. A video card not recognized in OS X will however be recognized when using Windows in Boot Camp. However, the argument that "spare parts" are unavailable outside Apple does not stand up. And we have to take in mind, that indeed they are pieces of hardware as Ram, videocards, ans other which are no Mac compatible. But that's because Mac oS X is optimized, as we said before in the point about the Mac performance, for certain hardware, and Windows and Linux no.
Macs maintain value

While PC's quickly lose value, macs have a steady value. That's because a Mac is designed to be "synchroized" and optimized for its hardware and software combination. That's why a Mac can run more quickly than a PC, even if the Mac have minor technical specification. For that reason, a Mac can last running newer aplication over the time, longer than PC. In the other hand, due to Windows and Linux have to be "compatible" with every PC, and they are a lot of PC model a pieces of hardware, its to difficult for the developers to achieve the best performance of the hardware and the software. For that reason you have to buy pieces of hardware in order to keep working your PC with the last software in the market.
Macs are hassle-free

The Yes side must be speaking of the polar opposite of Apple Care. With AppleCare protection any accidental damage is not covered. The price to repair a damaged LCD screen is 2 weeks at minmum time. The brilliant minds that are mentioned on the Yes side are not even certefied engineers. Apple hires university and highschool students at minimum wage to reapair computers. Not only is this dangerous but it is the main reason why most Macintosh's are replaced, at the full expense of the end user. Typically costing up to 1 grand in repair fee's. For intelligent PC users who do their research prior to the purchase of a PC the level of customer service when compared to Macintosh can far exceed them. For example; Asus has a facility of certified PC repairmen. Will cover your shipping and handling, and covers accidental damage not including spills. Windows 7 uses "sandboxing" for the rare crash. This isolates the process and puts it on hold while the addresses are found. This ensures that no Windows program ever truely crashes. Albeit there is still the option to taskkill the program, made easier by double clicking on the greyed out window. When Macintosh crashes occur (most often due to people foolishly not managing their temp files) they are leathal to the computer. Causing massive instability that is often a cause for replacement. Once again at the expense of the end user. Windows experience degrades terribly with the purchase of a substandard PC from a substandard company. look up high qualiity microphone... theyre the same price as a mac pro desktop... and im assuming youre referring to the lap tops which are cheaper than high quality microphones. How does that work out?
Macs can't right click

Macs have always had the ability to right click. That they don't is the biggest myth in the history of Mac computing. Before the introduction of the multi-touch Mighty Mouse in 2005, you could right click on a Mac by holding down the CONTROL key and clicking. Macs were always capable of using any HID compliant mouse. The right click on those third party mice would work exactly like the right click on a comparable Windows machine. The important thing is that on a Mac, you don't need to right click. It makes things a lot easier of course, but you can live without it because Our Holy Lord Steve Jobs decided it was cheaper. Users of Macbooks and Macbook Pro's can enable the two finger right-click in System Preferences. The right click then works by tapping two fingers simultaneously on the touchpad