Apple Powerbook – Is It Better Than The Other Laptops?
Jim Grayson
There has been a long standing debate as to whether Mac laptops
are better than PCs. Owners of Mac laptops say yes. Many owners
of other brands hate Mac laptops and vehemently say no. Let’s
compare the Apple powerbook to other brands based on a set of
features.
Processors:
Powerbooks are now capable of using the same Intel processors
as other laptops, so processor speed isn’t really an issue
anymore.
Operating system:
This is probably the area with the most intense debates. The
Mac OS X utilized in powerbooks uses a Unix platform to drive
it’s system. Many programmers believe that this gives the
powerbook an edge as it is a superior system, since it can
handle a large number of applications running at once.
Software:
It’s true that much of the software being created is geared
more towards PCs than powerbooks. In terms of productivity
tools, powerbooks come with a complete set of software that is
comparable to the typical Windows software. You can get web
browsers, email tools and even antivirus software. However, if
you plan on using Mac laptops for gaming, you may run into some
problems. Many of the popular games just aren’t compatible with
the powerbook. Even the graphics software, for which Mac
laptops were famous, are now compatible with PCs.
Customization:
This may just be the area where PCs win outright. Just take a
look at Dell. While you can customize your powerbook, up to a
point, it’s nowhere near what companies like Dell and HP are
offering.
Security:
Anyone would be a bit skeptical about an operating system which
prompts you to download and install security updates to fix bugs
on a regular basis. Windows isn’t the most secure system, as
evidenced by the tens of thousand of viruses that attack it.
The powerbook does have a more secure system, but there are
viruses out there that attack Mac laptops, just nowhere as
many.
Cost:
You only need to take a look at various company websites to
know that powerbooks are more expensive than PCs. The powerbook
operating system itself is cheaper so it may be an option if
you’re building a system yourself.
So what’s the bottom line? Mac laptops ruled the roost, as it
were, for many years. While the OS X operating system is still
superior, PCs have come a long way in catching up. Unless you
really have a strong preference, you might be better off
getting a PC with a good antivirus program.
About The Author: Jim Grayson contributes articles on many
topics. Please visit his computer related sites
http://www.maclaptops.info and http://www.wifi-laptops.info and
his general resource site
http://www.instant-knowledge.com
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