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<blockquote data-quote="zugzwang" data-source="post: 1718139" data-attributes="member: 377633"><p>Personally, I went Mac for several reasons, all software related, as what I wanted in hardware could be found on either side of the fence (and cheaper on the PC side of course.)</p><p></p><p>1. I much prefer OSx to Windows. Windows crashes more. Freezes more. It constantly bugs me to do stuff. With windows, I sometime felt I worked for the computer instead of the other way around.</p><p></p><p>2. My windows computer was periodically riddled with viruses and malware. I live in China, and have to regularly share files with dozens of my coworkers via cloud, USB drive, etc. Basically, my computer is a dockside prostitute. OS X is more resilient.</p><p></p><p>3. I have iOS devices. I like the fact that all my toys play nice together now.</p><p></p><p>Now, the downside.</p><p></p><p>Apple is a luxury brand these days. You pay a tax to get their stuff. Ok, I'm fine with paying more for a product I like better.</p><p></p><p>But in my opinion, Apple is too greedy AFTER the sale. You EITHER sell me a cheap product, and then nickel and dime me after the fact, like most PC's do. OR you hit me up front and stand behind your product like a champ afterward. Apple chooses to gouge you both places. Applecare? Given what you pay for these machines, should be free. They will only let you call them on the phone so many times, which is a joke.</p><p></p><p>I have made my peace with it, but some people can't. I used to have a BMW for my car. I loved going to the dealership for maintenance. It was free for five years. I pull up, they give me coffee, greet me by name, kiss your behind. That is what luxury customer service should be. Apple acts like you should be grateful to them, not the other way around.</p><p></p><p>Rant ended.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line, its just like the never ending iOS vs. android flame war. Both will do the job perfectly well. Just get what you like.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zugzwang, post: 1718139, member: 377633"] Personally, I went Mac for several reasons, all software related, as what I wanted in hardware could be found on either side of the fence (and cheaper on the PC side of course.) 1. I much prefer OSx to Windows. Windows crashes more. Freezes more. It constantly bugs me to do stuff. With windows, I sometime felt I worked for the computer instead of the other way around. 2. My windows computer was periodically riddled with viruses and malware. I live in China, and have to regularly share files with dozens of my coworkers via cloud, USB drive, etc. Basically, my computer is a dockside prostitute. OS X is more resilient. 3. I have iOS devices. I like the fact that all my toys play nice together now. Now, the downside. Apple is a luxury brand these days. You pay a tax to get their stuff. Ok, I'm fine with paying more for a product I like better. But in my opinion, Apple is too greedy AFTER the sale. You EITHER sell me a cheap product, and then nickel and dime me after the fact, like most PC's do. OR you hit me up front and stand behind your product like a champ afterward. Apple chooses to gouge you both places. Applecare? Given what you pay for these machines, should be free. They will only let you call them on the phone so many times, which is a joke. I have made my peace with it, but some people can't. I used to have a BMW for my car. I loved going to the dealership for maintenance. It was free for five years. I pull up, they give me coffee, greet me by name, kiss your behind. That is what luxury customer service should be. Apple acts like you should be grateful to them, not the other way around. Rant ended. Bottom line, its just like the never ending iOS vs. android flame war. Both will do the job perfectly well. Just get what you like. [/QUOTE]
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