http://turntronics.com/ | Mac and Windows devices are both equally fit platforms for any individual, however they each have features that are more user specific and reliable dependent on the consumer. There is much debate that there are many differences between these two long-standing competitors.

2. Mac and Windows devices both have their devoted
adherents who seem eternally ready to defend the
merits of their favorite platform. So which is superior?
Which should you use? We’ll let you answer that
question for yourself, but before you make a decision
you should be aware of the various differences
between these long-running competitors.

3. • Mac users treasure the
dependable functionality
they get from their
devices. Because all
features of the device—
hardware and software—
are designed by Apple,
there are no system
conflicts from third-party
components.
• In 2012, Consumer
Reports’ Product
Reliability Survey gave
top marks to Apple—by a
comfortable margin.

4. • Windows devices are
significantly less
expensive than Macs.
With the larger selection
of Windows products on
the market, it’s also
easier for shoppers to
find the specific model
that suits their budget.
• Mac users like to argue
that the higher costs of
their favorite devices
come with higher quality.

5. • Macs clearly have the
upper hand in the area of
customer tech support
services. In fact, a 2013
Consumer Reports survey
found that Apple topped
all other computer
companies for tech
support satisfaction—
whether online, by phone,
or in person. Consumer
Reports judged support
services on a variety of
criteria, including tech
knowledge and ease of
contacting technicians.

6. • Windows users have access to a
vast array of software on the
market; Mac users tend to make
do with what they can get. It’s
worth pointing out, though, that
Macs come with a large number
of built-in apps.
• For heavy gamers, Windows
offers far more choices, but Mac
still provides viable options.
• Note that Mac users have the
option of running Windows on
their devices, which can increase
their range of available choices
substantially.

7. • Macs tend to be more user-friendly.
For example, Macs allow the users to
uninstall programs with ease, while
the procedure is more elaborate with
Windows PCs.
• The advent of Windows 8 has further
underscored the differences between
the two competitors. Windows 8 has
been widely criticized for its unwieldy
design, but the Mac world has seen
no comparable controversy.
• Even so, people who are accustomed
to Windows can find it difficult to get
used to Macs.

8. • Windows systems are less secure than
Macs. This is partly due to Windows’
relative popularity, which gives hackers
a larger pool of attractive targets.
• The UNIX-based OS X used by Macs
benefits from a modular design that
allows it to resist many types of
cyberattacks. These threats tend to
work by exploiting default
administrative privileges commonly
found on Windows devices.
• It’s not true (as some claim) that Macs
are immune to viruses and similar
hazards, but they clearly have
Windows beat where cybersecurity is
concerned.

9. Established in 2012, TurnTronics provides an easy way for
schools, businesses, and consumers to recycle used
electronics. TurnTronics’ simple three-step system allows
clients to mail in their used electronic devices in exchange for
cash; devices eligible for trade-ins include iPod, iPhone, iPad,
MacBook Pro, MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Pro, Android, and
DSLR cameras. The company is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

10. • http://www.zdnet.com/consumer-reports-apple-
still-tops-in-reliability-7000007770/
• http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/new
s/2013/04/apple-is-tops-when-it-comes-to-
computer-tech-support/index.htm
• http://www.netmarketshare.com/

11. • Macs and Windows devices both
have their champions, but the
differences between them are
substantial. Windows is more popular
and benefits from a huge selection of
software, but Mac features superior
security and technical support.