How to Choose a Mac or PC

Series Summary

Whether you are a PC person or a Mac person both of these machines offer a world of fun, organization and productivity of which the likes have never been seen. Just over 20 years ago having a computer was left to only the rich. Today there are so many types and speeds of computers that it is almost impossible to not have one. There are so many styles and grades and levels of computers than there is always one type that is perfect for you.

This free video series is here to show you a few key differences between PC's and Mac's that you should take into account when you are buying one or the other. For example, if you plan on using a lot of media like Final Cut Pro or if you are using it for personal use such as email. These are only a few of the things you must ask yourself as you go to buy and these things will determine how much you lov eyour new computer.

Video Transcript

"Hi, this is Douglas Willot on behalf of Expert Village and today we're going to talk about how to decide between purchasing a PC or a Mac. The most basic question you need to ask when you're shopping for a computer; regardless of whether its a PC, Mac, you're unsure, or you know going in; what do I need my computer for? When deciding between a PC and a Mac, a lot of times this question can actually yield the same result for either system. Let's say you need it for work. Well, both of them are going to help you with work. Both of them have alot of the same Microsoft Office programs that most offices use, such as Excel, Word, etc. So instead, it's better to ask specific questions. Not just I need it for work but, I need it for this specific function for my work. If it's accounting, I definitely need Excel. Both, like I said use Excel and that Excel is interchangable. You can type something on your PC at work and then take it to your Mac laptop at home as long as you have Excel. It's going to let the files transfer over, no problem. Instead of thinking of just what is it specfically I need for work, think about the different things that may be pluses or minuses on a system that you've heard about. For instance, internet browsing is alot easier on a Mac becasue of the safety that is there. However, if you need a computer that is for gaming specifically, we can go for the PC in that area. I'll go into more specifics on that in a future video. Right now, think about exactly that. What is it you are specifically looking for? "