Differences PC Windows and Mac OS

Antartika Raya - PC Windows and Mac have become the two competing platforms for decades. Almost during the same Windows PC has become the primary choice for consumers because more application developers to make software for the Windows operating system used PC.

However, in recent years things began to change. Today, most Windows applications are also available for the Mac OS operating system used by the Apple computer platform.

With the thin distinction Windows and Mac OS, some consumers might be getting confused to choose between the two types of computer platforms, especially with the release of Windows 8 in October.

Well, to help you choose, here are the eight most important difference between Windows PCs and Macs that can be observed before dropping the option.

1. Apple offers beauty products

This one thing can not be denied: Mac products are beautiful in the eyes. Apple is deeply concerned look of Mac computers, both series iMac, Power Mac, MacBook or laptop.

Meanwhile, the display depends on the Windows PC computer vendor makes. Appearance between brands can vary. Even so, there is also a Windows PC-catching, such as the latest Ultrabook-made Dell.

2. Windows Software More

Although the gap has started to thin out the number of applications, Windows still has more software than the Mac. One type of application that best demonstrate this is the game, where most are made for the Windows platform.

Some programs also run better on Windows. Examples such as the Microsoft Office for Windows that has a lot more features and functionality than the Mac version.

3. Macs are more expensive

In general, Mac products tend to be more expensive than Windows PCs equivalent technical specifications. Even a thin type of Ultrabook laptops (Windows based) there were several hundred dollars cheaper than the MacBook Air.

At the top of the hierarchy of products Apple laptop perched MacBook Pro with Retina Display is super expensive. The price is pegged from 2200 U.S. dollars, or approximately USD 21 million.

4. Windows PC is a better choice for gaming

As mentioned earlier, gaming applications more commonly found on Windows. Not only that, the Windows PC as a base hardware is more open and easily modified. For example, users can easily upgrade the graphics card or adding RAM capacity for the game run more smoothly.

Instead, the Mac can not compete with Windows PCs in terms of gaming. To get a Mac with a specification that can be relied upon to play the game, users have to spend very deep.

5. The appearance of Windows and Mac OS are different, but both are easy to use

Windows users who switch to the Mac for the first time may be confused with a user interface that is different from Mac OS Windows. However, after using it for a while, it will feel that the workings of Mac OS like Windows.

"Start" button of Windows, for example, a lot can be represented by the icon "Finder" in Mac OS that will display all the programs, documents, and other files on the computer Mac.

Mac OS has advantages in terms of software bundle, where the operating system comes with a variety of useful applications such as iPhoto, Mail, Garage Band, iMovie, and more.

6. Macs tend to be more secure from the threat of malware

Compared to Windows, only a few users who use Mac computers. Because it is still relatively Macs are safer than Windows that many people use. Windows PCs often become victims of hacking and the absolute need anti-virus.

Even so, it should be noted that Mac computers were not immune to cyber threats, as evidenced by some Mac malware that appeared recently, such as "LuckyCat". Apple also has revoked the slogan "free virus" for the Mac.

7. Windows PC hardware choices more

With so many manufacturers of PC hardware, Windows users also have many choices of components that can be selected in assembling or upgrade your PC.

Conversely, components made by Apple Mac only limiting user choice platform.

8. Want a middle ground? Combine any two

Macs can run Windows operating systems through either a virtual machine or directly from within the system. Every Mac has a Boot Camp program that allows users to install Windows on a Mac.

If desired, users can even share hard disk space reserved for Windows and Mac OS X when the two operating systems installed on the computer.

There is also the option to build a system of "hackintosh", the traditional PC running the operating system Mac OS.