PCs and Macs are basically the same.

Hello. This is my first debate on debate.org, so, I don't intend to go "balls out" on this one. This is simply a quirk of mine. For as long as I can remember, the Mac vs. PC debate has been metaphorically "ablaze." I see no end to it. There just seems to be no compromise between PC and Mac elitists. I want this to end, because, quite frankly, it's getting old. To set the premise, I am both a PC and Mac user. When it comes down to it, OSX and Windows are the same. They both provide all of the same functions (commonplace functions, rather,) but in different ways. There are certain things that are easier to do on a Mac than a PC, and visa versa. What it really boils down to is what's more "user friendly" for YOU. "Preference" is the key word. The word to end the PC vs. Mac debate. It depends on what YOU like. Some of the most common arguments on the PC side are: 1. "Macs can't play games." Correction: Newer Macs can run Windows via Boot Camp, thus run PC games. Sure, there may occasionally be an incompatibility issue, but I haven't heard of many. If you have a good Mac, then the games should run swimmingly with no issues. I've done it, and thousands of others have, too. (See youtube if you need proof.) 2. "Macs aren't upgradable." This is true - for some models. When people hear "Mac," they automatically think "iMac." The all-in-one Apple desktop. While it is a nice machine, it isn't upgradable. Think of it as a laptop. A huge one for your desk. When you buy an iMac, it would be ideal to get one that will last you a good while. I do understand that technology grows and expands quickly, but not that quickly. I digress. Now, back to the crux of the matter. Apple does have a customizable desktop model. The "Mac Pro." Look into it. Nowadays, you can even build a "Hackintosh" - a PC that runs OSX. 3. "Macs are too expensive." While I do agree that some of Apple's computers are overpriced, this isn't entirely true. You have to stop and take a look at what you're getting for your money. Similar pre-built PC desktops are usually within the same price range. Also, as I said earlier, you can very well build a "Hackintosh" for under $800 dollars. All it takes it time, patience, and a screwdriver. Macs are only expensive as you need them to be - just like a PC. 4. "OSX has an interface that appeals to toddlers." There's nothing wrong with having an interface that's pleasing to the eye. Hell, I personally think Vista's "Aero" theme is more of a shiny "look at me!" gimmick than OSX's interface. There are more people trying to make their PCs look like Macs than the other way around. Third party software such as "WindowBlinds" and "Object Dock" make this very possible, and I see tons of people using at least one of them. 5. "Macs don't have as much 3rd party software available." This is true, but not true. For every 3rd party application I can think of for Windows, there is a Mac version or a suitable Mac alternative that accomplishes the same function. Not to mention that Macs can run Windows now, so, theoretically, a Mac can run all of the same applications that Windows can. Now, some of the common arguments on the Mac side are: 1. "Macs don't crash." Oh, but they do, and when they do, they crash hard. Macs are not perfect machines. No computer is without flaws. Much like PCs, they have their faults, and they're occasionally going to crash. Don't lie about it. 2. "Macs are better for digital media and photos." No, they're not. All of the major media editing applications, such as products from Adobe, various video editing and image editing software, and, well... practically anything you can think of is, in fact, available for PC. You can't honestly say that one is better than the other because they do the same things. Again, it boils down to preference. 3. "PCs are riddled with viruses. Macs don't get them." It is true that PCs can contract viruses, but any average Joe knows how to take care of his PC and prevent them. In all my years of using a PC, I've only come across one virus, which was fixed with a single scan of Norton Antivirus in roughly 20 minutes. Any Mac enthusiast who says Macs don't get viruses are liars. There are several known viruses for the Macintosh. The reason viruses aren't more abundant on the Mac is that PCs make up 90% of the computer market. Why would a virus writer only aim at that 10% when he can glorify himself with the 90%? 4. "Macs are intuitive and work the way you do." So do PCs. That's kind've my entire point in this. They do the same things. 5. "Macs are beautiful. PCs are large, bulky, and ugly." That's a matter of preference. Personally, I think the new Aluminum iMac is hideous. Not to mention, the Mac Pro is large, bulky, and has tons of wires, just like any other PC. You also fail to mention that most PCs are quite customizable. You can make them look practically however you want. Don't you see, people? All of these "flaws" in each system is a matter of PREFERENCE. What's right for YOU. I have, however, noticed one notable difference. The users. Mac elitists are the worst. I hate seeing "Get A Mac" ads. You don't see PC companies posting pompous garbage like that, do you? Elitists like this give all Mac users a bad rep in many people's eyes, unfortunately. Most of the PC elitism (that I see) comes from people (notably gamers) who have never used Mac OSX outside of the cheap, crappy G3 iMacs from 1999 that are in their school's computer lab. If these people would actually take the time to actually use OSX, they might see that I'm right. In closing, neither is better than the other. It's a matter of preference. Your move, whoever you may be.