What would you prefer, an Apple computer or a Windows computer? These two types of computers are very common now day in our society. There are many types of computers to choose from and it all depends on the person and on the purpose of their use. Some people may use them to make presentations, create websites, type papers, browse on the Internet, and play games. As a matter of fact there are many people that when it becomes to buy a computer they don’t know what to buy because of the huge variety and options that is out there. Here I will be comparing An Apple MacBook Pro and a Windows Dell XPS Ultrabook Touch.
People tend to buy the MacBook pro because is one of the most portable and powerful computers Apple has. This is the perfect computer for graphic designs, videos editing and Internet surfing. Its long battery life, beautiful design and user-friendly interface makes it one of the most preferred computers now days.
The MacBook pro packs inside an Intel Core i7 -4750 processor with 2.0 Ghz of speed, 8gb of memory ram upgradable to 16gb, 256 GB of Storage Capacity, Bluetooth 4.0, Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphic card for its beautiful 15.4-inch Retina display with LED-Backlit display IPS Technology, 2880 by 1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch with supports for millions or colors perfect for Graphic Design, Pictures and videos editing and more. This computer brings a Full-size backlit Keyboard with 78(U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys; including 12 function keys with ambient light sensor, Multi-touch track pad for precise control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch to zoom in or out, rotate, swipe, three finger swipe, four swipe, tap, double tap and drag capabilities. In addition, this Mac has an amazing battery life with...
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Now, I have three years with a MacBook pro and I haven’t had any problems with this computer. The computer still runs like the first day I bought it. Before doing this research I never though I was going to be surprise about all the great features that I found about the Dell XPS 13 Inch Ultrabook Touch. One of the things that really surprise about the Dell is that you can talk to it and it will do what you ask. Another thing that I like about this computer is the Microsoft Office system because it allows me to do all my school work with an advance writing system.
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Websites:
Apple:
http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-retina/
Dell:
http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-13-9333/pd?oc=dncwp1648h&model_id=xps-13-9333
PC Mag: Compare Both Laptops
http://www.pcm
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