Let's face it, you've probably had to face the obstacle of choosing a new computer at least once or twice in your life. Whether it be for college or to replace that Windows 7 laptop you've had since 2010, the act of choosing a new computer can be both daunting and frustrating, but don't worry, it's a lot easier than you'd think. PC or MacIf you're looking for a new computer, chances are, you're either looking to buy a Mac or a PC. While both have their ups and downs, especially in the price to performance side of things, the two are all great picks if you're the average computer user. Why Choose A Mac?If you're leaning more towards Apple's side, then you're probably looking to buy either an iMac, a Macbook/Air/Pro, a Mac mini, or possibly even a Mac Pro. While the four are all noticeably distinguishable from each other, they all share the a common theme. This theme (in case you haven't noticed it already) is the sheer simplicity and modern feel that all Macs have. This not only applies to its architecture, or design, but also to its internals, the OS. As you probably already know, all Macs run on an operating system that Apple calls, "MacOS"x""with "x" being which version the OS is running on (At the time of this post, the most recent OS update was from "MacOSX" to "MacOSSierra"). This operating system is of course, what makes a Mac a Mac and distinguishes it from it's cousin, the PC. However, what's different between the two is very noticeable. For one, MacOS is very similar to the (i)OS that iPhones run on (The most recent (i)OS for iPhones is iOS10), which is both simple and convenient for the user. Going along with the theme of computer internals, the processors that all Macs possess are either Intel's Duo Core or Quad Core i5/i7 lineup, both of which are great processors if you're looking to do a bit of video editing (Although I would highly recommend getting a Quad Core i5 or i7 as Duo Cores are significantly lacking compared to the current Quad Core standards). However, just don't try to play graphically demanding games on a Mac, as their only form of graphics are integrated into their processors. Speaking of graphics, Macs are also known for their Retina Display, a gorgeous screen that makes individual pixels nearly impossible to see at a standard viewing distance. Due to this, video editing becomes a whole new experience, as images or stills become insanely sharp and stunning. Why Choose A PC?The PC, a good old classic, yet powerful piece of technology. Unlike it's sleeker cousin, the Mac, PCs are generally lacking in terms of build quality, but makes up for it with amazing internal specs that blow Macs out of the water. For the price of a 21.5-inch iMac with Retina 4K display from Apple (Currently $1499.00), you could get Dell's New XPS Tower VR for the same price (Although at the time of comparison, this specific model is $70 off!). Below is a comparison between the two computers (Base Model) (Things that are in bold are specifications that I want you to pay close attention to) 21.5-inch iMac with Retina 4K display: 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz 8GB 1867MHz LPDDR3 1TB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 New XPS Tower VR: 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-6700 Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.0 GHz) 16GB, 2133MHz, DDR4 2TB 7200 rpm Hard Drive NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 with 4GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory Looking at the two side by side, you can easily tell how superior the PC is compared to the Mac in terms of hardware. In fact, a PC with very similar specs to the Mac listed above would only set you back $749.00 (Inspiron 24 5000 All-in-One) However, I have yet to mention the display on each device. Although the PC model that I have provided in the comparison above does not include a monitor, spending an additional $200 on a high quality 1080p display or a bit more on a 1440p display is equivalent to upgrading the Mac listed above from 8GB of RAM to 16GB of RAM (That's $200 for 8 GB of RAM!). Still, even with a less gorgeous display, the PC outshines the Mac not only in terms of performance, but also in the field of getting the most "bang for your buck". But Wait, What About Chromebooks?If we're truly looking into the "bang per buck" side of the equation, Chromebooks are without a doubt that best option if you're a user who primarily browses the internet or does most of your work on the Internet (Specifically within Google Drive).
Although this is almost completely aimed towards college students who do most, if not all of their work within Google Docs, Slides, or Drive, it's certainly something that you should look more into, especially if you're not too concerned with computer specifications, designs, or displays. Fun Fact: If you're using Google Drive For Education, you have access to unlimited Drive space (More Information can be found here)
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About The AuthorHi, my name is Owen. Growing up, I've always had an interest in computers, or just technology in general. This was mainly caused by my obsession over games (Although it has seemed it die down over the years). Even so, I hope you enjoy your visit here, and who knows, maybe you'll even learn something new.... Archives
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