Nicholas Barnard COM101: Mac vs PC 11/1/02
Load up PowerPoint presentation
Doesn't happen to me at home, I use a Mac.
Summary:
OS Underpinnings
User Interface
Computer Design
Windows Friendly
Innovation
Support
OS Underpinnings
Crash Proof
UNIX underpinnings
Newer system - designed for today's world. 1980s vs. 1990s
Gets rid of Blue Screens of Death
Allows it to be a universal OS Base - No Professional/Home/Server editions
User Interface
Simple - Stays out of your way
Aesthetically pleasing
Everything is easily accessible - no squishing of little icons at the bottom
Consistent OS
Design
A computer is something you stare at a lot
Something aesthetically pleasing
iMac
iBook
G4
Windows Friendly
Windows machines are still 90% of the market
Office file formats are the same
All the messenger software is the same
Networks to Windows w/ no problem
Can even run Windows if you need it to
Innovation
Apple Pushes innovation
Firewire
Flat Screens
USB
Digital connections to LCD's
Airport
Digital Hub Concept
iTunes
iMovie
iPhoto
iSync
Address Book
iCal
Support
Community of Users
If something does go wrong, one place to call