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Perhaps you’re considering to buy a Mac. May be you recently purchased one. I am certain that there are tens, hundreds and possible thousands of reasons to own an Apple computer. Below are seven reason why I purchased a Mac. They were compelling enough to motivate me to spend a significant sum of money. If you don’t already own a Mac, may be this post will help you explore the benefits a Mac can offer.
Design
In most cases the first thing that we encounter when examining a computer is its design. When it comes to design, Apple definitely stands out from other computer makers. I have yet to find another computer manufacturer that meets or exceeds Apple in hardware design. Apple produces computers that are sleek, symmetrical, pleasing to the eye and a wonder to handle; and not lacking in functionality. To illustrate, I share a personal experience in the extended version of this post.
Performance
Performance and design are often placed on a spectrum and treated as mutually exclusive extremes. Once again, I think Apple defies conventional wisdom and attempts to bring together the extremes. Mac OS X is known for its interface animation and abundance of graphics. And it all works very smoothly and with practically no delays.
Cutting Edge Technology
Apple continually strives to stay on the forefront of technology. I think Apple is an obvious leader in multimedia. This is true both on a professional and a consumer level. Since the initial release of OS X in 2002, Apple has upgraded and improved the operating system 6 times. And they are ready to do it again with the upcoming release of OS X Leopard. If you want to use a system that is always improving, then you need a Mac.
Stability
Apple computers run a world class operating system - Mac OS X. Apple has made great strides in improving the stability of its operating system. In my personal experience I’ve had virtually no problems. Mac’s total integration of software and hardware produces unparalleled stability and performance. It does not require the user to constantly defragment the hard drive and rebuild the registry. If you want a computer that just works and doesn’t require lots of user maintenance, then Mac is for you.
Safety
Another great advantage of a Mac is its relative immunity to viruses, spyware, malware, trojan horses and worms. If any of these words sound repulsive, then you need a Mac. When you consider the amount of viruses, spyware, malware, trojan horses and worms floating around for Windows, Mac looks very safe. Just to bring some numbers into the picture, there are over 144,000 known viruses for Windows and only 2 to 3 incidents of infection reported during 2006 of a Mac OS X system.
Versatility
For years the Mac and Windows worlds were divided by a great chasm. The year 2006 has been a year of bridging that divide. Mac now can run both OS X and Windows. So, when you invest in a Mac, you invest in a computer that takes advantage of the best in both worlds.
Price
At first glance, this may be an unlikely reason to own a Mac. However, Apple has come a long way in bringing its prices to an extremely competitive level. I am convinced that if a detailed comparison is performed and all features are taken into account, Macs are a better buy.