| Computer sales are on the rise. Research has shown | | | | computers than for Macs. However, Macs repeatedly |
| that in the United States in 2005, personal computer | | | | score at or near the top in tech support and reliability. |
| sales rose 35%, and revenue increased 11%. This is | | | | In fact, statistics show that Apple is rated more than |
| compared to Thanksgiving 2004, when PC's sales | | | | 20 points ahead of all the other computer |
| increased only 7 % and revenue actually decreased | | | | manufacturers for technical support. |
| by 3%. Notebook and desktop computers were the | | | | Whether to by a PC or a MAC is a big question |
| most impressive sellers during Thanksgiving week due | | | | asked by many. Just keep in mind that PCs use |
| to strong "Black Friday sales," according to Current | | | | Widows OS and are built by numerous brands |
| Analysis. Black Friday sales occur on the day following | | | | including Gateway, Dell, Acer, Compaq, |
| Thanksgiving. Several manufacturers of computers | | | | Hewlett-Packard, etc. Macintosh computers are in a |
| benefited during this time including HP, Gateway and | | | | class by themselves. The myth that MACs crash |
| Toshiba. Windows and Apple computers made a | | | | more than PC is unfounded because of those name |
| respectable showing as well. The most popular | | | | brands that manufacturer PCs, several have been |
| computer sold in this time period was the Notebook. | | | | known to crash. Others did prove to be invincible - |
| It led the way in sales, overselling desktops | | | | the key is there is more than one manufacturer. |
| computer by 4%. Still, desktop computer rose 23% | | | | As far as programs go, MACs do run fewer |
| year-over- year compared to 2004.s far programs | | | | programs than PCs, but you can put Microsoft |
| and service goes, there is more home and | | | | Windows on MAC computers and run them. |
| entertainment software available for Windows | | | | |