The Rivalry Between Apple and Windows Computers

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Introduction For over the past decade there has been a rivalry between Apple and Windows computers. There are strong arguments to be made by both sides. In this report we analyze the differences between Apple and Windows. The key factors we examined are price, user-friendliness, hardware, customizability, variety, and future outlook of the companies. After analysis we recommend that a college freshman buy an Apple laptop over Windows laptop if they have the available funds. What College Freshman Need For most freshmen it’s their first year away from home, family, and security. They are both excited and terrified for the upcoming classes. In today’s world a laptop is a lifesaver. With Microsoft Office, iTunes and the Internet they might just make it through. So which laptop do they choose? Well that depends highly on what they need. Freshmen need a laptop that is easy to use and will allow them to complete their work. And when the paper is due and it’s 11:58pm they had better have a laptop that is easy to work/maneuver. A lightweight laptop is also a must when darting from classes or just in the small confinements of a dorm room. Ultimately, freshmen need to buy what is best for their individual needs and desires. Jeffrey S. Nevid and Amy Pastva, found a correlation between buyer’s personalities and their choice of brand, in a study they performed (PC vs. Mac). They discovered that college students who chose Mac were more into “style, and were cool, youthful and exciting”. Students who preferred PCs valued “price, and [wanted a computer that was] good for gaming”. So what do college freshman need? It depends largely on who the freshman is. Price Price is usually the most important factor for college students when deciding whic... ... middle of paper ... ...Laptop Computer - AMD Elite Quad-Core A8-5550M / 4GB DDR3 / 750GB Hard Drive / Anodized Silver / Windows 8." Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: HP Pavilion 17.3" Laptop Computer. n.p., n.d. Web. 05 Apr. 2014. "HP - Pavilion 17.3" Laptop - 4GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive - Anodized Silver." Best Buy. n.p., n.d. Web. 05 Apr. 2014. Nevid, Jeffrey S., and Amy Pastva. "“I'm a Mac” versus “I'm a PC”: Personality Differences between Mac and PC Users in a College Sample." Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Pyscho, 20 Dec. 2013. Web. 06 Apr. 2014. Nielson, Bob Dr. Lecture. 11 Apr. 2014. “OSX, It’s what Makes a Mac a Mac” Apple. n.d. Web. 5 Apr. 2014. Wonglimpiyarat, Jarunee. “Technology Strategies and Standard Competition — Comparative Innovation Cases of Apple and Microsoft.” Journal of High Technology Management Research 23 (2012): 92. Web. 05 Apr. 2014.

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