As you can see, this is a hotly contested topic.
Ultimately, the decision to buy a Windows based PC or a Mac comes down to a few things.
- Cost (Windows PCs are typically cheaper, although some can be just as expensive as Macs)
- Program compatibility (do you have lots of Windows based programs or do you have access to Mac based programs)
- What you intend to use it for - Macs traditionally have the photography, videography and music markets while Windows PCs usually have the gaming and general usage markets. But the lines are starting to blur here.
- Customer service - this is regardless of which computer you buy, you want a company that is willing to stand behind their products. Apple supposedly does a decent job of that (although I have started hearing some not so pleasant experiences)
- User preference
The last point may actually be the most important. Apple computers (Macs) use a different operating system than Windows based computers and ultimately a big part of your decision needs to come down to which OS you prefer. If you've never used a Mac before, be sure to try it out first. While many people like the user interface and thus become loyal Mac users, many (like myself) don't.
craiger902 wrote:
...The question should really be, why shouldn't you buy a Mac?
Got one obvious answer for that one: Because they're very expensive!
I'm not even talking about the fact that it's worth it or not, just that you need a lot of money for a Mac (or any other apple products).
If your budget is unlimited, then a Mac is a pretty good computer but if you don't have that much to spend, you'll get a lot more with a PC.
