Page 10 of 10
Conclusion
I do not know if Apple feels threatened, but one might wish it. Microsoft have with Windows 7 managed to close part of the gap that has always been between it and Apple, which has always been more design and beauty whereas Windows has always been more “ugly”. Windows 7 has received quite a make-over and it certainly needed it.
Whether one emerges on top over the other in the aggregate I cannot say. Both have many advantages, and you still have to remember the fact that many applications are still made for Windows, just as games and the like are more PC-based, unfortunately.
When it comes to design and user-friendliness, Snow Leopard is the clear victor. It is easy to use and you learn it much faster than you ever would Windows. It is also easier to go from Windows to Snow Leopard, rather than the other way around. Apple excels at innovative solutions which are intuitive and cater to a wide user segment. They appeal to more and more private users, which is probably a smart move.
In the corporate world, Windows rules supreme and is – whether you want to admit it or not – much for configurable than Snow Leopard. In other words, it is less “idiot-proof” but also has many more possibilities.
Another advantage of Snow Leopard is that it comes in Apple devices and the hardware works every time, unlike Windows-based PCs which are available cheaper because various discount brands also produce laptops.
Microsoft still has something to learn from Apple regarding pricing and delivery, along with updates and extras, which is something we consumers can spend endless hours playing with.
As a new consumer and design aficionado, I would definitely pick Snow Leopard as it is the most visually stimulating and easiest to figure out. For my business and with certain requirements in terms of special programs and minor applications, Windows 7 would be my system of choice.
Maybe you just have to conclude that each OS has its own advantages, and maybe you have to combine them to get the best of both worlds.
Without pointing any fingers, both Microsoft and Apple have come really far with these systems and both are an improvement for the most important people in the world, namely us, the consumers. We hope this has served to illuminate what it is people get so excited about when discussing the two systems.
Add your comments
in Hardware & Accessories by nyk001, 08-05-10 12:46