Microsoft is a better company than Apple

RebutallsValueCon bases his argument on residual value, this isn't an accurate way of measuring value for the consumer, because what consumer uses a computer for is its software and its specs. Macs tend to hold more value after they become obselete, because they are built with high quality materials compared to Windows P.C's.I'll make a comparison of 2 laptops The New 2015 Apple Macbook Air 13 inch 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz Intel HD Graphics 6000 4GB memory 128GB PCIe-based flash storage 12 hour battery llife 1440x900 screen resolution Price: $1,119.00 (U.S) Dell XPS 13 inch 2015 5th Generation Intel® Dual Core™ i5-5200U Processor ( 2.20 GHz) 8GB Dual Channel DDR3L-RS 1600Mhz (On Board Intel (R) HD Graphics 5500 128 GB PCIe-based flash storage 12 hour battery life 1920x1080 screen resolution Price: 1,119.00 (U.S)ProcessorBoth devices run a dual core Intel i5 processor. The difference however, is the actual processor itself. On Apple's website, it says their product runs a 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor. The XPS 13 however, has a higher clockspeed.Verdict: Because the XPS 13 has a higher clockspeed, the XPS 13 beats the Macbook Air in this aspect.RAM(Memory)Apple again dissapoints. It only provides 4gb of ram for the 13 inch MacBook Air, whereas, the XPS 13 has double the RAM with 8gb. A downside with both machines is that the RAM is soldered(meaning it can't be removed and replaced). But 8gb is already very adequate for most users anyways.Verdict: XPS 13 gives 8gb of ram, whereas the MacBook Air 13 inch gives only 4gb. XPS wins again.GraphicsApple used the Intel HD 6000 graphics. While the XPS 13 uses the Intel HD 5300 graphics. Technically speaking, Apple does use the better graphics, but there is a very small perfomance difference between the 2.Verdict: Because it has a slightly more powerful graphics chip, the MacBook Air 13 inch wins.StorageBoth devices use a 128gb SSD.Verdict: DrawBattery LifeBoth devices can run for 12 hours.Verdict: DrawScreen ResolutionThe MacBook Air 13 inch uses a mediocre 1440x900 resolution. The reason why they refuse to increase it, is because it would impact the battery life. The XPS 13 uses a Full HD 1980x1080 resolution. This is impressive, because it still maintains the 12 hour battery life.Verdict: XPS 13's screen is far superior.Operating SystemThis one is certainly depends on the preference of the user, but In my opinion, Windows OS is far superior.Windows OS-More Programs-shared source(meaning others can manipulate the code to create software)-Ease of TroubleshootingOS X-far less programs-closed source(very restricted)-If you break it, you have to go to Apple to fix it. - Is unsupported in 1-2 yearsConclusionAs you can see, the XPS 13 has far greater specs that the MacBook Air 13 inch. So to a consumer, which would be more of value? You get better specs, more ram, and a better screen.Sources: http://store.apple.com......http://www.dell.com...... Consumer ReviewsReviews from amazon, largely depend on where you come from. If I compare the Dell Xps 13 from my location, it received 5 stars on Amazon, while the Macbook Air received 4.5 stars. Keep in mind however, not everybody buys laptops from Amazon, so making this comparison isn't fair in the first place. You can see for yourself, that results varied from what my opponent provided. Best Laptop BrandCon makes a mistake here. Microsoft isn't a company that sells a laptop brand, rather one that sells software to run on PC manafactured laptops. So, if a company isn't rated the highest laptop brand, it doesn't mean Microsoft is at fault, because they are not the ones in charge. Also, it doesn't explain why the market share for P.C's are still in over 90%/Smart Phones No arguments here really, but Apple is certainly ahead of Microsoft in the moble market, but that is because Microsoft only seriously started competing after the release of Windows 8, and Apple entered the mobile market in 2007. Microsoft phone is a growing platform, and Con hasn't really argued why the iphone is better, but rather it sells more.http://web.archive.org... TabletsCon compares the tablet market by comparing the Asus tablet, but a more accurate tablet would be the Microsoft Surface. Here is why I think the Surface is better.Affordibililty A reason why many people avoided the Surface Pro 3, was because it was too expensive. The Surface 3 fixes that problem. With a 64 GB SSD, You get a hybrid of a tablet and a PC with an intel Atom processor for $449. For the same price, you get a 16 GB ipad Air.SoftwareThe Surface RT was a failure, due to the fact that the RT OS just wasn't adequate enough with its limited choice of programs. Now with the Surface 3, you have a fullblown version of Windows, which means you have a ton of programs to download and run on your device. This way, you can be more productive on your Surface. With the iPad, most apps aren't geared towards productivity, and its more of an entertainment device. The Surface 3 can serve as both.KeyboardUnlike the iPad, the Surface 3 comes with a intergrated keyboard. This increases your productivity, and bridges the gap between a tablet and a laptop. The iPad comes with bluetooth keyboards, but most aren't as functional as the Surface's keyboard.Brand LoyaltyBrand loyalty isn't a valid argument, because it doesn't explain why Apple makes superior products. This is precisely why Apple continues to get sales with their iPhones. It isn't nessrarlily price friendly or powerful, it has an Apple logo.Music playersThis isn't a fair comparision, because Microsoft no longer sell this product. Obiviously, with no market competition, there isn't any doubt that Apple would sell more.Also, Con says that he can't compare gaming, because Apple doesn't having any product for the gaming industry. This is false. Apple sold a Apple Pippin, a gaming console. Since, both of us have obselte products, I'd would propose that none of us would bring up the Zune or the Pippin in the coming rounds.http://web.archive.org...