Why I Don't Like Macs, and Why Most People Should

Seems like a weird statement, doesn't it.  If he hates Macs, why should I like them?  Well, there are very good reasons for both.  Let's start with my side.  There are many reasons I hate Macs, and sadly, part of that is its userbase.  Most of the people that use Macs now or only using it because it is the 'cool' thing to do.  I'm tired of going to Starbucks and seeing 20 people in skinny jeans and scarfs (IN SUMMER) using Macs, because I know they have no clue why they are using them, besides the fact that they make you look cool.  Now, that is not by far the only reason that I hate Macs, and I promise you that it is the only one that will not justify.  The other reasons all have valid technologic explanations, so here I go.


1. Macs Don't Get Viruses: This has been a mainstay in Mac users excuses as to why Macs are superior for years.  Unfortunately, this is not true at all anymore.  You see, the amount of viruses made for an operating system is directly proportional to the amount of users.  In other words, the more people who use the operating system, the more viruses.  Now that Macs are getting more users, more viruses are going to come out.  Which is bad, because Apple has not really prepared for this effect.


2. Macs Don't Break: Again, untrue.  While it IS harder to do because of it's aluminum unibody, but it can be done.  Also, their charger uses magnets, which is a bad thing in of itself.


3. The Price: Oh DEAR GOD THE PRICE!  Do I really need to explain this one?  You get the same components as a Windows Computer, for almost 3 TIMES the price.  There is no excuse to that.  For that amount, you are paying for a name.  They can't say its the operating system, because you can go to the nearest Best Buy and get it for $30.  There is no reason to spend that much for a computer.


Now, after all that, why should you like it?  Well, I have to admit that it is a great computer for people who just want it to work.  You can't really do that much to it to mess it up, unless you are really trying.  And while its user base is still small, you don't have to worry TOO much about viruses.  If you just want to have a computer that works, all the time, and never have to worry about it, then get it.  That is, if you have the money.  If you want one, but do not want to pay that much for it, look on craigslist.  There are usually a couple on there every week, no matter where you are at.