This video from funnyordie.com really epitomizes the absurdity of the PC versus Mac war. I truly believe that PCs and Macs are both equally qualified, but serve different purposes. I used to be a die hard Windows user and even leisurely built PCs back when Windows XP was a hit. Then when I had to purchase a laptop for college I shallowly and impulsively purchased an iBook because it looked so sleek. From then on, I never went back to using a PC only because I found Macs to be more practical for my career goal. But what really distinguishes the two systems?
I'm sitting here trying to weigh the pros and cons I have experienced with both systems. Personally, I can't stand the countless viruses, pop-up ads and erroneous security messages when I use a PC. The last thing I need is for a Teeth Whitening Secret ad to pop up while meticulously photoshopping. When I think about what I do not like about my iMac, I really can't think of anything except for the fact that it cost me an arm and a leg to get it.
Let's not forget all the hoopla about Windows Vista. Everyone was so excited for its release, until they experienced a string of unwarranted issues that came with the system. Boy was that a setback for Microsoft. But now that Windows 7 is all the hype, who knows, maybe my next investment will be in a PC. It will certainly cost a third of what I paid for my iMac.
At the end of the day, it boils down to your personal preference. I believe both systems are equally practical, fast and perform similarly. After all, they often share the same hardware including processors and hard drives. If you are curious as to which of the two performs better, objectively, check out this link
Mac vs PC. Experienced individuals and folks who have lived in caves for the past decade and have never used a computer tested out comparable desktops and laptops and offered their opinions. The site also shows statistical differences such as start up and shut down speeds and whatnot.
