Originally Posted by Sane

So I'm in a debate with my Dad about why a Mac is better than a PC.
I'm finding it hard to come up with reasons, but I know in my head that the aesthetics of a Mac blow Windows away.
I figured I would go on a Mac forum and a Windows forum to get a few reasons why one is better than the other and compare them in a side by side document.

So basically, why is Vista better than Mac?

Thanks in advance (:
So sorry if I posted this in the wrong section!

Don't forget Vista is the operating system so you can't compare it that way, you said your debate was with regards a PC and a Mac not the operating systems.

I can't really say as I've only used Windows systems so have nothing to compare with although my neighbour has a Mac, OK it looks nice and it can do nice things but they are a lot more expensive to buy plus to maintain, that's if you can find anyone in your area that knows how too.

Sorry but that's as much as I can say about the difference but I'm sure there will be lots around here who can give you their take on it although I don't think you can really compare them as they each have their good points and their bad and whatever anyone says it will be just their opinion in the long run.

They both have there strong points and weak points.
A mac has software that is dedicated to the mac hardware.
A pc is cheaper and has more software than a mac.
A mac will start up faster as it has custom hardware and software.
A pc can be upgraded cheaper and has more hardware built for it.

It depends on why you would want to use one. I have a couple of mates who use them and some prefer a mac and some prefer the PC.

Personal choice entirely. I wouldn't waste my money on a MAC, sorry. They are overpriced as is anything Apple and are no safer, believe me.

Mac

Benefits
~Great Software
~Never really becomes "Outdated"
~Few or No Crashes
~Few or No Viruses/Malware
~Beautiful Machines
~Great for graphic/audio/video editing

Downfalls
~Expensive to buy
~Expensive to upgrade
~Little software that runs on a Mac
~Any software there is, is expensive.

My friend owns one and I love it, but as stated, they are really expensive compared to PC's. Plus, moving from Windows to Mac can be difficult. If you have used Windows since DOS stages, you are accustomed to Windows, and have used it for 10+ years now.

I personally favour PC's, due to their ease of use, upgradability, lower price, and universal use.

Extensa

Mac is wack.

It depends on what you want to do. While the IBM/Microsoft combo has added a number of things over the years, you should remember that the Mac and Amiga computers were doing many of the same things more than 15 years ago. And in some instances, doing it better. That Bill Gates at one time said that his users didn't need millions of colors, stereo sound, nor point and click icons. Then he added them and acted like Microsoft invented them. However, it was someone at Xerox's Palo Alto, California research facility that created icons, track balls, mice, number pads, and a database as part of the home computer.

For your own use, look at the advantages and disadvantages of each computer type. Then decide.

Bill gates never looked forwards. To say no one needs x, y and z is ridiculus. Thats what i liked better about macs, but windows had the better compatability.

Microsoft is making a lot more progress without Gates now tho, first windows 7 beta received a more positive outlook than vista did on release.