| When purchasing new desktop or laptop computers | | | | PCs than with Macintosh machines. |
| for your business, there are a few important | | | | In terms of speed and performance, however, Macs |
| decisions to be made. These include which exact | | | | do have some definite advantages. In terms of |
| features you want in a computer, as well as which | | | | graphical editing, video, and multimedia, for example, |
| manufacturer you wish to purchase from. The most | | | | Apple's Mac OS computers are known to perform |
| fundamental decision of all, however, is whether your | | | | extremely well, often making more efficient use of |
| business should use a Windows-based PC, or a | | | | memory and processing power. Macintoshes do have |
| Macintosh. | | | | quite a number of profound strengths, but it's their |
| The primary benefit of buying a Windows PC is the | | | | low market share (about 10%) that can render them |
| mainstream worldwide popularity of the Microsoft | | | | a less-than-perfect solution for those seeking flawless |
| Windows operating system. For well over a decade | | | | compatibility with mainstream business software. |
| now, these computers have been top-of-the-line in | | | | Overall, the decision of Mac or PC rests solely on |
| terms of software compatibility, with most application | | | | what functions you value most. It's a good idea to |
| developers thinking about Windows first and Mac | | | | look at numerous models of both types to determine |
| second. That's why, generally speaking, you'll find a | | | | which machine is best for your company's unique |
| lot more business-minded programs that work with | | | | purposes. |