Why do people continue to use and buy PCs when the Apple Macintosh is so far superior?

Question

It just doesn't make sense.

Answer 1

That's not true. Check these out;

PC's are cheaper than Mac.

PC's users covers 60% - 70%* of Computer users. This makes people use PC because of compatibility issues.

PC' has bugs...... but that doesn't make Mac bug free either.

Consider these stuffs, that's the reason it makes sense.

Note: I don't support Microsoft, neither do I support Mac.... I am a fan of Open source.



*citation needed

Answer 2

Because they're not. A computer is a tool for a job and superiority depends on the job to be done. Many games are developed just for windows (though you can also run them on linux using WINE or similar software) so for a hardcore gamer a PC is probably better. I use a PC with Ubuntu on it (as well as windows, but I haven't used that for ages). For me this is superior to proprietary software (mac included) as I can load what I want and most of the software is free - that makes it's vastly superior to windows or mac. I can also load up different desktop environments if I wish and add in many extensions, again nearly all free. You can compare cars in the same way:- which is better a ferrari or a people carrier? If you want to go fast or look cool then the ferarri is a lot better, but try getting 7 people and a load of shopping in it!



The other issue is cost, apple don't cater for the low-end, cheaper computer market so if people just want a machine to surf the net, email and use an office package what will they pay out, £300 for a PC or £800 for a mac? Apple may have to change their business model in coming years as the low-end market demand is steadily increasing. The other issue is that people mostly use PCs at work and so are more familiar with them than macs.

Answer 3

Claiming MacIntosh is far superior is more a feeling than an actual fact. It is much like beauty - in the eye of the beholder.



The Windows operating system is used in 95% of the world's pcs; were the Apple product that much superior, major companies would be using more Apple product. The fact that the IT Technical managers, who are very well focused on the technical matters of dependability, performance, application software availability, cost, and other technical and business matters favor Windows is based much more on the technical realities and far less than on feelings. Based on this point alone, it is not likely that your feeling of Apple superiority is grounded in technical fact.



Apple is more intuitive to the artistic and nontechnical user and this has been Apple's claim to fame. They are more innovative and push the technology to levels not seen before. This is clearly an Apple advantage. However, many of these innovations fail to develop marketplace appeal for numerous reasons. This is not an Apple product weakness but rather a marketplace misperception. Market perception is at best very difficult for anyone so this is to some degree to be expected.



Because 95% of the pcs are Windows based, hackers focus on them solely to foul up more machines. This is not because Apple is virus resistant - it is because Apple is not the target because its audience is small. Many feel, incorrectly, that the lack of hacker progress on Apple is due to its better product nature - which is not true.



More applications are Windows based because of its popularity.



Having said all of the above the competition has been helpful to all consumers. Neither is superior; both have their problems. Apple has been the marketplace introducer - causing much consumer helpful innovations and ease of use features. Windows has been more of a follower in this regard. Both have had their sucesses and failures. Innovation works this way.

Answer 4

It is not a question of superiority, but usability.

MAC were designed originally for professionals in the printing industry. They were very good with graphics, but it stopped there.

IBM came in, then Microsoft, and we had the PCs, then Windows.

PC's were much less than half the price of a MAC. Hence, a majority of people went for it, especially people who were NOT professionals!

The PC market grew so much, that pro's of MAC became insignificant!

BUT, professionals STILL needed Computers, and many software developers designed and promoted complex programs for PCs.

That was the end of MAC's.

When the web came in, of course, Apple developed its AppleWebKit: a fantastic (at the time) web engine.

So did MS. But, again, there are 500+ PC users for 1 MAC: market drives development.

Nowadays?

Many professional programs do not work well on MACs

Many web developers don't even bother to write their code for the AppleWebKit engine: Apple never caught up with the w3c directives, and many new websites don't even show up on MAC's: the Engine is crap!

Still, between a PC at 500$ or a MAC at 1000$, the choice is easy.

And, as a professional, a program like AutoCAD runs much better on a PC than on a MAC. As simple as that!

Now, "Superiority" ???

Don't make me laugh... On electronic's point of view, MAC's are FAR behind the speed of any (new) PC...

You want a MAC? Sorry! You are OUT OF THE LOOP!

Answer 5

Superior...????? Um, where did u come up with this conclusion...its mainly based on the user, not facts....and besides most PC's cost less than a mac so with the market the way it is, why not...and i feel completely opposite of u..why do people buy prebuilt crap macs instead of a PC..makes no sense to me..but that is "my opinion" not a fact..People buy there rig to suit there needs, i would hope not just because its popular..

Answer 6

well, I have a PC and I think it is just because we are used to having PCs and the macintosh design and everything is very different. Also, I used Macs in school and they get viruses more easily.



I am thinking about getting a mac though...

Answer 7

It's the cost factor. I've used both the PC and the Mac, and though PC's cost less to buy, the cost of ownership rises over time (repairs, upgrades, etc.)



With a Mac, I've just had some screen problems (which were rectified) but the initial cost of purchase puts people off.

Answer 8

You answered you own question in the question, the Apple Macintosh is a PC, but you've been brainwashed by its marketing campaigns to believe it is different when it isn't, the only difference is that it has protection on it that stops it running on standardly built PCs, but they've even beaten that now.



see www.osx86.com for proof on the fact they can get Mac OSX running on your "PC's"



And on a final note, the reason that all those brainwashed people haven't got a Mac is cost they can't afford one. Macs are stupidly expensive in everywhere but the US.

Answer 9

I don't know why others do, but I do because I'm used to the layout, and it's the only kind I've used since I had my first computer. I might get a Mac after this computer conks out, since I'm really hating Vista, but until then, I'll stick with PC.

Answer 10

Here in the UK Apple Macs are way more expensive than PC's

Answer 11

There are several reasons and the the number 1 reason is PC's are cheaper.

Answer 12

Macs are a triumph of marketing over substance and are aimed at people with more money than sense.

Answer 13

LMAO!

the time apple will be more powerful than a pc

lololololol



PCs are fare more powerful

Have a much bigger support

Run faster

more support with programs



Apple just comes with a few fancy things but its actually pretty crap

Answer 14

That is technically is more of a statement rather than a question. Basically its a matter of which do you prefer.

Answer 15

DINERO!!!!!!

(or for all the americans, money)



and my XP/linux duel boot is superior to mac

Answer 16

cause its not so far superior?