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It simply depends on what kind of person you are. PCs (windows) are generally very much for the business and administrative worlds and the mac is aimed more at the create industries. They are simple because simplicity is a stress free experience!

Well, I've recently been able to use both a Mac and a PC.

Specifically, I've used two Mac Pros, an iMac, an older PC desktop system, and a very new PC laptop.

It can depend on what you're using it for, and how long you plan to be using it. Some applications don't support Macs at all. Traditionally, gaming has been more PC-based, but recently the game distribution client Steam has started to offer Mac-compatible games. When it comes to strict business word processing, a PC will probably be better, because they're usually cheaper, especially with business models. But when you're working with more artistic things (3D modeling/animation, Photoshop), Macs tend to do a better job.

As to how long you use your computer, Macs will outlast the PC 98% of the time. Unless you completely destroy your Mac, it will run forever with no performance degrading. PCs experience slowdowns over time, which can be prevented by taking good care of them and every few years doing a full reinstall of the operating system. But that's time consuming and can be complicated. Expect a PC to last about 8 years; a Mac doesn't really have a set lifespan until it just becomes outdated and doesn't have the power to run new programs. But if you properly maintain a PC, it will last just as long.

One area where PCs do have the upper hand is customization. You can put a lot of stuff in your computer that can make a huge difference in performance. PCs also have access to a lot more third-party programs, while Macs are usually limited to high-end and Apple-created programs. With hardware, Macs are really limited, and their options aren't that great. You might start of with lower end hardware with a PC, but you probably won't, and it costs less to purchase a PC + upgrade it than it does to purchase a Mac. Apple computers are just really expensive, and very proprietary.

The bottom line: With a Mac, you know what you're getting: a quality machine that will last a lifetime, with not much option on customization. With a PC, a machine that will last a while, but parts and costs differ from seller to seller, but you can customize the heck out of 'em.

Personally I prefer PCs still. Even though the above argument seems to be pro-Mac...

macs are for people who choose to intrinisically limit their knowledge of computers. PCs are good for gaming, office programs, and just about anything else.

anybody who thinks a mac actually has good hardware, has never really gotten into that subject matter. apple relabels everything to be apple, and it doesn't really allow any customability. contrary to some other people's posting, a mac will not outlast a *Properly Maintained* Pc.

Neither is "better", but I heavily prefer Windows-based PCs. I personally find Macs to be overpriced and overly simplistic.

since a mac is a (PC) you have no choice

unless you mean mac os or windows os

PC for sure you can upgrade whenever you want.

i like a pc cause you can cheaply upgrade it yourself and there is lots of software available for it.