Macintosh is better than Dell

Massvideogamer Said: "They may have SIMILAR hardware, but even then parts of Mac are better. Even though they are made out of the same parts, the software in the hardware far exceeds that of Dell. " First you say that they have similar parts, then you say they have the same parts, you contradict yourself there. The truth is they are made out of the same parts and the software is really your only difference. Each company found its own niche with the features it offers. You then list the things that a mac has that a PC doesn't. None of these things make the system better: "Better speakers Dual-layer DVD burner (Dell doesn't even offer this option, but rather one for a Blueray burner @ + $500 US) Thinner, lighter, quieter, with better battery life Not a "webcam," but rather an iSight camera that delivers full-motion video. There is a difference. An Expresscard-34 slot for expansion Firewire 400 and 800 ports, as well as USB 2" 1. "Better Speakers" - this is debatable, but even so, any speaker that comes with a computer is not nearly as good as one you can buy elsewhere so getting a mac for the speakers seems foolish as for $25 dollars you can go to the store and get speakers that are better than anything that comes standard. The next four things you list are not necessarily a good thing. Apple puts these things in "standard" so that they can charge more. If you are paying for something that you don't need then its not a bonus for the computer to have that standard. All these pieces can also be purchased at a Tech store if they are desired, or from the manufacturer as an add-on for a fraction of the price. Also, PC computers come with USB2, and Firewire is not nearly as useful as USB ports. Massvideogamer said: "But then, you must look at the quality of the hardware you're getting. There's no comparison; Macs are simply better-built, using better materials. And, the support and repair coverage for Macs is unparalleled. " Again you try to claim that they are made with different parts when you earlier said that they are made with the same parts. You are re-hashing your arguments without presenting new information Massvideogamer said: "With a Mac there's no additional software that must be purchased, something that cannot be said of a Dell. Plus, the software that comes with a Mac for doing many tasks is far, far better- providing far, far better results- than any comparable software available for Windows. " As I said before just because the software is included doesn't mean that you aren't paying for it. You admitted that Macs are more expensive than PCs and this is why. Furthermore, Microsoft Word and Excel are still the standards in the marketplace as well as in the education realm and they come standard with Windows, but have to be purchased with a mac. Massvideogamer said: "I have seen some videos that a Windows computers have made, and they aren't exactly what one would call "great". I am used to what can be achieved in OS X, and what they are able to produce is truly embarrassing. " I even conceded the point to you that Macs are better at making multimedia, but you haven't even addressed the points I've made about PC/Dells being better in the workplace, not everybody is interested in producing videos therefore that advantage it has over PCs is not decisive in determining the overall betterness (I know its not a word) of a Mac or a PC. Massvideogamer said: "In a closing statement i would like to say that a Mac computer is like a fully completed jigsaw puzzle, each great feature being a puzzle piece, and a Dell is the same jigsaw puzzle but with missing pieces" This analogy doesn't work as I have pointed out earlier, all these options are not vital to everybody's needs. The Mac is a luxury computer that costs more whereas a PC is a more cost-effective option with a greater level of customizability (again another non-word lol) which suits some people better than others. You assume everybody's needs are the same, which they are not. My question to everybody is why would a corporation need all these bells and whistles on their systems? You still haven't shown that Macs are better in the office environment and your topic "Macintosh is better than dell" plus your opening argument that doesn't qualify the term "better" implies that you mean to debate that Macintosh is better than Dell in all areas, and here I am showing you that Dells are better than Macs in the office environment and you haven't even addressed this argument, ergo you haven't met your burden of proof. As an aside, I really enjoyed this debate, and I would be more than willing to debate you again as I don't mean any of the criticisms I have included in my arguments to be personal attacks. I also encourage the voters to vote based on the arguments and not on your personal opinion to maintain the integrity of the debates.