There is no such thing as ‘Mac-like’ or ‘iPhone-like’
Philip Shane | Nov 13, 2009 | Comments 3
I’m no technology freak. In fact, I have a very reasonable use for computers.
A technically purposeful approach to my computing needs would have still left me hanging on to my Windows PC. Basic photo editing, home videos, email, some educational needs, writing, etc. Basics that any computer these days is capable of.
So getting a guy like me to switch to a Mac largely had to do with the feel factor of the Macs in addition to the superior operating system (OS), the minimum presence of any major malware issues so far, and their much superior industrial design.
Macs somehow make you feel more connected to what you are doing on your computer. Photos look better, video transfer and basic editing is a breeze, in fact, anything that a moderate user would ever want comes built into the Mac.
iTunes is a simple yet powerful way to buy and manage your music and videos. GarageBand has features that are more than most people would ever want or need. For example, make your own music and podcast and send it out to the world in an instant.
In short, Macs have made it easier for you to bring out your talents. Creativity – that’s what Macs have been about and that’s what they enable with great tools that don’t stand in the way between you and your talents.
Sure, PCs also can be loaded with powerful software and hardware, but they don’t look as good, they don’t connect as seamlessly with other software and more often than not, you need to be a computer expert to operate one. In short, they don’t get out of the way when you need to do something important. Factors that PCs have always considered trivial are vital on a Mac.
A good understanding of human logic and emotions, that’s what makes Apple products great. How did the iPhone come out of nowhere and give the Goliaths (Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Palm) a run for their money? The Nokia N96 has an iPhone – like interface – some say (are you kidding me?) There is no such thing as ‘Mac-like’ or ‘iPhone-like’. It’s either a Mac or it’s not. It’s either an iPhone or its not!
Approaching product design and functionality with the intention of providing the best is how Macs successfully deviated from the status quo – the rest is history.
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I understand what you're trying to say, and Macs do indeed operate on a class of their own. It's easier though to ask a casual user of Windows to switch. Power users though have a tough time.
Is the software they regularly use available on Mac? Does the software NEED to be present on a Mac to begin with (like TuneUp or any tweaking/performance software) etc.
I understand what you're trying to say, and Macs do indeed operate on a class of their own. It's easier though to ask a casual user of Windows to switch. Power users though have a tough time.
Is the software they regularly use available on Mac? Does the software NEED to be present on a Mac to begin with (like TuneUp or any tweaking/performance software) etc.
I understand what you're trying to say, and Macs do indeed operate on a class of their own. It's easier though to ask a casual user of Windows to switch. Power users though have a tough time.
Is the software they regularly use available on Mac? Does the software NEED to be present on a Mac to begin with (like TuneUp or any tweaking/performance software) etc.