It's Like... Pepsi VS Coke!

When comparing Macs and PCs, Glenn Derene says the rivalry between Macs and PCs can be compared to the rivalry between Coke and Pepsi soft drinks. Like the Coke and Pepsi products, much of the competition is based on the personal opinions of the consumers. Both Macs and PCs have their stereotypes, and both have their differences; however, the both strive to reach the same goal. Due to that goal, it makes both products very similar, but appear different. They both come with their own web browser, Apple's being Safari, Window's being Internet Explorer. Both come with a specific way to upload and edit pictures, photos, movies, and word templates. And although they may approach these applications differently using different commands, buttons and whistles, in the end they all pretty much accomplish the same thing.

The choice between the two competitors normally just comes down to personal preference. Derene says, "These things are largely matters of preference and style, but you can still make a reasonable attempt to quantify them..."(1). Yes PC may advertise to a more business orientated customer, and Apple advertises at a more youthful approach, but these are just stereotypes. In actuality, with the Mac's simplicity it tends to be more appealing to the average business person. And with PC's experience it tends to attract more of the younger gamers. This actually disproves the common stereotype, leaving it up to the customer as an individual to decide which one they like better.

Derene, Glenn. "Mac vs. PC: The Ultimate Lab Test for New Desktops & Laptops." Popular Mechanics . Hearst Communications, May 2008. Web. 1 Apr 2010. .