or Are You Also Wandering ?

Tzu-Jui Wang,Visual Communications Lab, Taiwan

2009.12.15

Brief Introduction to MAC

Brief Introduction to MAC

• Apple Inc.

• Found by Steve Jobs, one of the most influential persons in the world.

Brief Introduction to MAC

• “Windows is better !” Microsoft fans said.

• “MAC is definitely better.” MAC fans said.

Brief Introduction to MAC

• Unix-based Operating System

• Multi-task and multi-user

• Stability

• Security

• Simplicity

Here Comes the Comparison

• So, what’s the DIFFERENCE between Unix-based MAC and Windows-based PC ?

Which One Is Simpler to Use ?

Which One is Simpler to Use ?

• MAC, generally, is simpler and smarter.

• BUT, what if using PCs has become a habit ?

MAC’s User Interface

MAC’s User Interface

Media

Media

• Macs come up strong in media support.

• iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, ...etc.

• Windows also support integrated media (movie and music) and picture-sharing services.

Performance

Performance

• MAC boost-ups considerably faster, due to MAC OS has being optimized for the MAC-made hardware.

• Windows 7 is much more faster than Vista. It’s become more comparable to MAC.

Hardware

Hardware

• Apple make certification to its hardware, thus limits our selection.

• PCs have variety of range in price, designs, sizes, ...etc.

• Macs do well on quality control, while PCs can meet everyone’s need.

Accessories

Accessories

• Most of USB devices works for both MAC and PC.

Software

Software

• Huge amounts of choices for softwares on PC.

• Finding a extra software for some purposes is simpler.

Cost

Cost

• MACs have always been more expensive. (Is it deserve to be?)

• Apple products become cheaper recently.

Battery Life

Battery Life

• Battery life is a essential issue for the portable laptop.

• MacBooks and MacBook Pro are last for 5~7 hours.

• The advanced laptops are last for 7~9 hours. (e.g. CULV-based laptop)

• Dell’s dual-battery extends to 19 hours!

Which Do You Prefer ?

Which Do You Prefer ?

• Keep addicting to Windows ?

• Get rid of Windows, eating an Apple ?

Lots More Choices !

Lots More Choices !

• Windows and MAC

• Both need strong hardwares to support.

• The new concept rises up !

• Cloud computing techniques

• Google Chrome OS exert the Internet power to make the OS more compact.

Thanks for Listening !