The battle of the books
PC Netbook/Notebook vs. The Apple Notebook
Gary S. Angelo REPORTER
Issue date: 4/28/09 Section: Features
The technology wars are heating up.
Because of Apple's progressive approach to their products - iPhone, iTouch, iPod and Macbook - Personal Computer companies are working hard to keep pace with their rival's march in the techno parade.
PCs and Apples have been in heated competition over the years, said Best Buy employee James Warren.
"Basically, what sets Apple brand computers apart from PCs is software," Warren said.
While Apple computers mainly cater to right-brained activities such as video editing with iMovie, Warren pointed out that both products have the same hardware and motherboard.
"Apple computers have fewer games and are more compatible if one wants to do the first-end shooter strategies," He said.
Warren suggested if an individual is a gamer, they should purchase a PC. A gaming PC amounts to about $900 to $1,000 in price. Warren feels that the general masses are more accustomed to PCs, but Apple computers in general are more popular.
"I enjoy playing video games, so I purchased a PC for myself. For my kids, who like to do right-brained activities, I purchased a Mac for them," Warren said.
In reality, there may be no "hip obstacle" that distinguishes PCs and Macintosh computers. Instead, it might boil down to personal choice.
"For an Apple, the price is worth it, but for a PC, the cost would be just as much as an Apple, if one would purchase the software," Warren said.
While cost is certainly an important factor in deciding which type of computer to buy, members of the campus community also base their preferences on usability.
Youngstown State University student and Graphic Services employee, Brian Cibelli has had an HP laptop for years.
"I prefer HP because I am used to them rather than Macs, since we use them a lot here at the YSU Graphics services," Cibelli said. Cibelli feels HPs are better for gaming because the graphics are more diverse.
"When it comes to graphics, Macs are a bit streamlined, but for graphing and design purposes, both are good," he said.
Because of Apple's progressive approach to their products - iPhone, iTouch, iPod and Macbook - Personal Computer companies are working hard to keep pace with their rival's march in the techno parade.
PCs and Apples have been in heated competition over the years, said Best Buy employee James Warren.
"Basically, what sets Apple brand computers apart from PCs is software," Warren said.
While Apple computers mainly cater to right-brained activities such as video editing with iMovie, Warren pointed out that both products have the same hardware and motherboard.
"Apple computers have fewer games and are more compatible if one wants to do the first-end shooter strategies," He said.
Warren suggested if an individual is a gamer, they should purchase a PC. A gaming PC amounts to about $900 to $1,000 in price. Warren feels that the general masses are more accustomed to PCs, but Apple computers in general are more popular.
"I enjoy playing video games, so I purchased a PC for myself. For my kids, who like to do right-brained activities, I purchased a Mac for them," Warren said.
In reality, there may be no "hip obstacle" that distinguishes PCs and Macintosh computers. Instead, it might boil down to personal choice.
"For an Apple, the price is worth it, but for a PC, the cost would be just as much as an Apple, if one would purchase the software," Warren said.
While cost is certainly an important factor in deciding which type of computer to buy, members of the campus community also base their preferences on usability.
Youngstown State University student and Graphic Services employee, Brian Cibelli has had an HP laptop for years.
"I prefer HP because I am used to them rather than Macs, since we use them a lot here at the YSU Graphics services," Cibelli said. Cibelli feels HPs are better for gaming because the graphics are more diverse.
"When it comes to graphics, Macs are a bit streamlined, but for graphing and design purposes, both are good," he said.
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