Posts Tagged ‘IBM’

Apples verses Oranges

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Apples verses oranges. Whoops! I mean Apple desktop and notebook computers verses IBM Compatible desktop and notebook computers. Well, that would have made an awfully long title.

Apple and Microsoft have their little spat going about which type of computer and OS are best. We know it costs more for an Apple system. We know Apple is generally more reliable. Worth the extra cost? That, I suppose, would be an individual choice. If money is no object, it would seem the Apple would be the natural choice. If the budget is tight (and one has the patience of Job) the Microsoft based system would seem to be the choice.

Never have I owned an Apple (computer, that is, I eat Gala, Fuji, and Jonathan Apples all the time [organic, please.]) I have certainly had my share of troubles with the MS based machines. Still, I’ve been reluctant to switch. Money is one reason. Another is uncertainty of what Apple may not do or run, etc. So I am looking for some help, folks. This is your chance to tell me where to go (I know some of you want to do that) – to the Apple counter or the Other counter.

Can you help?

If you have had experience (especially recent or current experience) using both Apple systems and MS systems, I’d like to hear from you. Leave a comment regarding your experiences and what you like about each as well as what you don’t like about each. Tell me all you can that you have first hand knowledge about. Uh, stick to the subject of personal computers, please. However, don’t limit it to what you personally have experienced. Include what you have found out via research and communication with other users.

Don’t those of you who lack experience with both systems feel left out. You can leave a reply with what you know about either (or both) system(s). Why did you choose what you chose and/or why do you wish you had made a different decision.

Yes, you do have to register (if you haven’t already) to leave a comment, but it is free and your email address will not be displayed to other readers. Nor will we spam you or an any way use or abuse your email address. I promise!

The more feedback I receive, the more helpful it will be. Thanks in advance to anyone who replies and offers their advice and/or opinions.