Should my next computer be a Mac or a PC?
By PC I mean any computer running the Windows operating system.
Behind all of the fancy ads, the funny videos and years of debate the simple answer to this question is simple; what ever one fits your personal and business needs the best.
Don’t let anyone tell you that any certain operating system is better than the other because these days it comes down to preference. Which one YOU feel more comfortable using, which one gives YOU the best options and makes you more productive, and which one offers YOU the choice in applications that you need. With the technology available to us today you can basically run any program under any operating system with virtualization so the old saying of running Windows because it has more applications or using Mac because it’s better at XXX is out the window. If you feel more comfortable using a Windows machine then by all means use a Windows PC. On the other hand if you like how Mac’s work and enjoy how they look and feel then use a Mac. Don’t let your boss, your sisters best friend’s mother, or anyone else tell you what computer you should get… listen to yourself and get what you want.
Tips:
- Do research your options, find out what’s out there before you buy.
- Do get recommendations from current owners but try to dig through the bullsh*t they will no doubt force feed you.
- Don’t listen to commercials, hint, they’re biased. ;)
- Do try before you buy. If you’ve never used a Mac visit a local store and give one a test run.
Linux:
I didn’t mention Linux because it’s the lesser known option. The same rules apply though but most people running Linux don’t need this advice because they already know it. Linux can be a tricky beast if you’re used to using a Windows or Mac so I suggest you dabble in Linux on the side and don’t jump headfirst into using it.
Comments, Questions, Suggestions...
Hey Alex, if you’re really sick on the Windows thing like most people usually are maybe it’s time to try the other side. My fiancee just purchased a Mac for the same reason and so far she likes it much better. I would suggest that if you’ve never used one you go spend some time at a store to get a feel for it, even though there are similarities there are a lot more differences.
I’m fairly certain that my next computer will be a Mac. Windows is just getting too bloated, and Vista has just about put me off Windows for good.
Maybe I’ll wait until the next version of Windows comes out, but I’m in no hurry - I got my XP (which seems fine as OSs go)laptop about a year ago, and I won’t be changing it for a while yet.
Alex