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Originally posted by iroc409
i think macs are cool and i'm thinking about buying one, but nobody has yet to give me a real difinitive answer why i should switch.
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1. Quality Hardware. Apple makes computers like IBM and Sony make computers. So, like either of those, for some people they are just better than getting a Dell, Gateway, or whatever. This can be about the visual appeal, but is more about the overall quality of the engineering and components.
2. User Experience. Some people just prefer using a mac. I think this one isn't an issue for everyone. If you are just getting started, the Mac paradigm is more intuitive. However, many of the advantages don't count for someone who is already more used to Windows. (Then again, MS changes things every generation too, so maybe its no different than upgrading to XP.)
3. Quality OS. This is different from the issues with the user interface, though some people overlook it. The Mac OS just doesn't crash as much, it isn't as prone to security issues by far, and in many cases it is more efficient with the hardware.
4. Good Business. Frankly, one good reason to buy a Mac is because Microsoft, as a business, are pretty evil. They abuse their monopy all the time, and more often than not, just settle out of court with the money they earned abusing their monoply. Also, Apple treats customers with more respect-- less DRM, less authentication process, fairer licensing, etc.