One last big issue consumers and reviewers have while discussing the Mac and PC argument is that of durability. Which company provides a more durable product? Considering most consumers use their computer, MP3, or phone for school and work both companies must make a durable product to stay on top. But who’s is more durable.
On the software side, Apple is way on top when it comes to durability and safety. They have created computer and phone software that rarely crashes and for the most part is virus free. PC on the other hand isn’t so safe. Most PC users have dealt on many occasions with computer crashes, losing files and a virus or two. “They don’t get viruses like PC computers do so you don’t need to waste your money on anti-virus programs” (Greg Hurtato). In fact, virus protection is a must for a PC. When it comes to hardware, it is a pretty close call. Between the two styles, they both make a pretty durable desktop. But since most people don’t lug around their desktop, that’s normally not a big issue. Laptops are also a pretty close case. Apple uses a more durable shell on the outside of their laptop, but since it is slimmer it can also be more fragile. Most PCs are larger than Macs, making them heavier. They also normally come made in a cheaper plastic, so if it were dropped bad things could happen. Most consumers would argue that Apple makes the more durable laptop. Where Apple does not win is in the Iphone and Itouch category, competing with Microsoft’s Zune. Apple’s handle-held devices are made with real glass. I’ve shattered mine, and I know how hard it is to replace. Zunes are normally more durable giving Microsoft the upper hand.
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