Should I buy Windows PC or Apple MAC?

I personally think Apple products are over priced, but they are nice just the same. Definitely there is more software made for the PC, unless we are talking about phone software.

I would say...get what you're used to.

Most IM stuff is web based software...where you don't have to download anything...since it's all web based. Therefore, it won't matter what OS you use.

Now, if you're running backlinking programs, and/or blackhat type stuff...you may need to check which ones run on Mac.

Yeah i would agree, get what you are used to. I would love a macbook however im not sure how easy it will be for me to adapt to it versus using a windows pc my entire life.

I'm a huge windows fan personally. I've been using windows pc's since 95. I currently have windows 8 on a few machines and I must say that I love it. Like everyone else has already said stick to what you are used to, but think about how many business use windows, and how many people build programs just for windows.

I have been using a PC since they were made. My oldest son and daughter got MACs after graduating from HS for college. The boy now says it was his biggest financial mistake - and he loves gaming too. My daughter continues to love hers.

Personally - if you do graphic design or video editing there is NO question - MAC is the way to go. But, I think for everything else, the PC and Windows will more than do the job well.

So, it boils down to your wallet and your own preference.

I just bought a new PC and it's Windows 8. All the scare stories about it are hyperbole in my opinion because I've found it perfectly usable.

The only reason I would buy an over-priced Mac (and I probably will at some point) is to do some Apple-esque development such as iPhone/iPad apps.

With the introduction of Intel processors etc into Apple products, the price difference is simply not justifiable. But hey, at those prices, they can afford to sell less of 'em!

I'd always favor a PC over a mac but that's just me. My desktop PC is custom built and cost me just over £2,000. I've also wanted a mac for the media side of things but my PC is so HUGE I don't really have a need for one anymore.

If your starting an online business I guess I'd recommend to go with what you're already familiar with. I have a friend who runs an eBay business from his phone lol. But it really depends on your business model I guess.

Always going to stick with apple, just my opinion from a 8 year windows user.

I prefer Windows over the Apple OS... I've bought and sold a Macbook Air and a 27'' iMac both within my first month of owning them because I just couldn't get used to it. I don't know why but I feel like I can be much more productive on Windows. I would do what others are saying though and buy what you're more comfortable with. For me that's a Thinkpad and a custom built PC (I love my iPad mini and iPhone though!)

If budget isn't an issue - mac. Since you can dual boot. Not to mention their quality of build is much better with better user-experience and customer support. Cheers!

If you buying it for business and you comfortable with Windows, I would suggest to go with Windows with less money, you can put that money toward the business

Windows, don't get sucked in to paying for an overpriced MAC.

Wouldn`t spend as much for an apple. It just isn`t cost effective.

I am used to using Windows so I would buy a Windows PC. It takes awhile to get used to using a different OS so I would recommend just buying a computer with a OS you are already accustomed to.

Yes to for the Windows PC. It will make your life easier when it comes to downloading software and products that use various platforms - that were initially designed for a Windows computer. Plus it's easier to navigate and use than a MAC.

I'm pro windows over here, people usually say that if you don't have a mac it just means you can't afford it, I laughed in their face because I can build a computer that cost the same as the mac and it will run a lot better.

You spend that much on a custom computer you will have a decent gaming pc.

I don't believe this is the case at all. I used to have a PC for a while and I absolutely hated it! Now that I'm with MAC, my productivity has at least doubled, and I can manage multiple processes at the same time.

The user-friendliness, the memory, the processing, the multimedia tools, there's just so much awesomeness within the MAC that I can never go back!

If you want the best bang for your buck spec-wise then go with a PC. My main computer is a PC and I use a MacBook Pro as my laptop of choice. They arguably last much longer compared to Windows laptops (mine is from 2009 and looks/feels brand new: you wouldn't be able to tell it's that old... or maybe it's because it still looks like the newer models ).

However, you're talking about desktops, and yes, most software is compatible with Windows. Some people like me like to run internet marketing tools in a virtual machine (Parallels or something similar on a Mac) anyway, so that doesn't matter too much. But, it looks like you've already decided anyway!

can't go past a MAC !!

pc for me, all the support for pcs and its so much cheaper then getting a mac

For me, Mac is the best. I was a Windows user before and switched to Mac recently. Though I'm still learning its environment but it's way better than Windows.

According to my opinion better to purchase Windows Based Systems. Because

You will be having more flexibility in user friendly.

Almost all software's can be installed in windows. But many softwares cannot be installed in Mac. Until they release separate software for Macs.

Now based on this, final choice is yours.

If you are a designer then stick with Mac , if you a internet marketer than would be great with windows pc.
You can notice that lot of plugin, seo tools are not applicable and not working for Mac due to less of them develop base on MAC.
Since you have a old Macbook and still working,so why not get a windows pc so you can use from both side.

Hello Peter,

A PC is cheaper, with many of the same specs of a Mac that costs 3-4 times as much. While some believe that Macs aren't vulnerable to viruses and malware - that's not true! The reason why Macs aren't targeted is not because they're invulnerable, but because they still make up a smaller market worldwide than PCs. PCs are the more tempting target because there are far more of them.

It's been proven that Macs can be infected just as PCs can be - the latest Java vulnerability is just one example. If Macs weren't invulnerable, Avast and other antivirus software makers wouldn't be coming out with Mac versions of their products - there would be no need to.

Therefore, you always have to be on guard and use common sense when it comes to links and such - NO computer is safe.

As for advantages/disadvantages, I agree that the lines are becoming blurred - most software is now Web-based, as are most ebooks being .pdf compared to the original .exe that only worked on PCs. Some software programs only work on PCs without a Windows emulator, however, so that's an additional cost (unless you go with the free virtual emulator - can't remember the name right now - most go with Parallels, which does require a purchase; I've also heard that Parallels can be resource-intensive as well).

It really comes down to cost and willing to make some adaptations for the Mac, but you likely are already familiar with those since you've worked on a Mac before. Therefore, it's a tradeoff between price and how much time you're willing to spend to get used to a PC (though it's not that hard in my opinion, but I've used Windows since 3.1, so I'm likely biased :-).

Hope this helps - Good luck in your decision!

Take care,

Joe Chengery

MAC all the way.. Yes, you pay more.. but it works! You can run nearly every windows program through dual-boot or most any other virtual machine apps. I was a PC user for years. The learning curve with Mac isn't that bad at all. My Mac's ( I have 2..one macbook pro and the new iMac) are insanely faster than any PC I have ever owned and I haven't had 1 error message in the last 3 years! Not to mention, not having to wait for the stupid windows updates. Just sayin'

Remember Mac's use solid state drives which means you can only write to them so many times before they collapse. Fine for general use, but if you are doing a lot of video it may not be the best choice in the world. Otherwise there is not much to choose between the two platforms. Software choice wise, Windows always wins and the strategy is now for apps...lots of them.

I am surprised that I don't even see a single Linux user. I use Linux (Ubuntu 12.04 - only LTS releases). Switched to Ubuntu in college and I dont seem to be able to use Windows any more . If you are not using any keyword research programs or any specialized software Linux may be your best choice. Get a Pre-installed Linux laptop. The only gripe I have is that Dragon Naturally speaking does not work directly on Ubuntu.

Never owned a Mac and for the reason you just outlined. Most software and most of the software that I want is available for the PC and not the Mac. A Mac without software that is useful to me is just a Mac, which would just be an overpriced and underused computer.

For business stuff especially IMing you use a Windows PC.

Mac's are for personal use mostly.

A PC is the five speed standard transmission and a Mac is the automatic with power steering. I've used PCs for years for a couple of reasons, I like upgrading and modding and I also used to be a member of a competitive gaming clan.

Most of the people I work with use Macs and when I was hired I chose a PC because that's what I'm comfortable with, but I've been trying some Apple products such as the iPhone and tablets and I have to say, the Mac quality is apparent and the user experience is far more consistant than with other brands IMHO.

There really is no right or wrong here. What's important is what you want to do and which brand/make will do that for you in the easiest and most cost effective way. Decide first what you need/want to do then use that as your guideline for choosing.

Regards,
jim

I love macs as they are ready to use out of the box. Most softwares i use are available for mac or are online based so i don't have much worries. For some of the windows softwares, i use a parallel. Don't have much problems with macs.

Apple is just a name brand. there software is based on UNIX. what i would do is buy osx win8 and linux OS and run all 3 on my computer.

You could buy Mac and than run your windows-only software on virtual machine.