I was searching over the internet why people use mac so thought I should ask those who have purchased it.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
just wanted to know why you guys bought mac
- Thread starter chitranjan
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
User experience. The retina screen is beautiful. The keyboard is a joy to type on, & OS X is pleasing to the eye. Minor things that overall make using a Mac more enjoyable than a Windows PC.
The alternative is generally considered to be Windows, which has always sucked because Microsoft doesn't know how to make quality software. Apple has always had a knack for building good user experiences and I believe OS X has a solid foundation while Windows seems to be built of spaghetti code.
I looked everywhere for a well-spec'd notebook in an elegant case, but all I found are very expensive windows-laptops. I decided to get a MacBook Pro because it is way better than all the rest.
I don't have a preference for OS X nor windows. I just realized that endnote doesn't play with Microsoft word, which is a bummer.
I don't have a preference for OS X nor windows. I just realized that endnote doesn't play with Microsoft word, which is a bummer.
Developer friendly. I can fire up terminal and it has same commands as Unix/Linux systems.
Look at most developer presentations on youtube: software engineers presenting their topic almost 90%+ of the time using macs.
Look at most developer presentations on youtube: software engineers presenting their topic almost 90%+ of the time using macs.
Looking at Windows 7 and the tech preview of Windows 10 I would disagree (although Windows 8.x was a huge mis-step)
MS can make a good version of Windows. I do agree though that the base of OS X is more solid, although MS have certainly upped their game. The gap is probably the smallest it has ever bee.
To answer the OP's question, I bought Mac because I like them, Also when you compare the high end cost of the rMBP to a similar spec PC notebook (including the AL case and high res screen) there isn't much of a price difference.
Because its an affordable, low-maintanence Unix workstation with excellent performance, ergonomics, mobility and battery life.
Not to mention that its so well designed (from multiple perspectives), that working with it is a pleasure. Every time I have to work with Windows, I get homicidal within minutes.
Not to mention that its so well designed (from multiple perspectives), that working with it is a pleasure. Every time I have to work with Windows, I get homicidal within minutes.
Cause at night the apple logo lights up....
I'm joking! I bought mine cause I saw the built quality and in 2010 many laptops were badly made! Also OSX is the perfect system for daily use, windows crashes a lot!
If you need windows it's easy to install and of windows starts to mess up which usually it does, you just click 2 buttons and delete the drive and you can reinstall again without having to copy your files back!
They mostly silent all the time, browsing the web, typing and so on! They get a bit hot when you play games or run CPU intensive apps!
I'm joking! I bought mine cause I saw the built quality and in 2010 many laptops were badly made! Also OSX is the perfect system for daily use, windows crashes a lot!
If you need windows it's easy to install and of windows starts to mess up which usually it does, you just click 2 buttons and delete the drive and you can reinstall again without having to copy your files back!
They mostly silent all the time, browsing the web, typing and so on! They get a bit hot when you play games or run CPU intensive apps!
Once I bought mac I never go back to windows. User experience was one of my reason, and for school or research. 
Last edited:
In terms of stability and security Microsoft has made great improvements. But not it terms of usability. I could come up with a long list of Windows UI annoyances. Here are some of my top peeves:
1. Can't rename a file while open
2. Can't move a file while open
3. Moving a file breaks all shortcuts to that file
4. Can't scroll a window without bringing it forward
5. There is nothing like Exposé or Mission Control
6. Text renders horribly and the entire visual experience isn't very refined
7. The overall system and MS apps are extraordinarily modal
8. All actions seem to require inordinate amounts of clicking because drag and drop isn't supported very well
9. The registry!
10. Windows inside windows!
11. Native pdf printing not supported
12. Documents don't always print like they appear on screen
13. Printing dialogs are extraordinarily clumsy
14. No Quicklook
15. Drive letters
16. Scrolling isn't smooth
It's little stuff, but it adds up to frustration for me.
To me the question was not 'why use a mac', but rather 'why not'.
A couple of years ago I was trying to make a decision between an HP EliteBook and a Lenovo W530. My only real requirement was a high-res 15" IPS screen, and both HP and Lenovo had a suitable config available at around 2200. At some point I decided to check what Apple had to offer, and noticed that the (then brand new) mid-2012 rMBP was available with an almost identical config as the HP and Lenovo, but came in a much slimmer and lighter package, with much better battery life, and a higher screen resolution. And even better: at the same price.
Most of the software I needed was already available for OS X, so I figured, why the heck not.
Needless to say, I've been quite pleased with the choice.
A couple of years ago I was trying to make a decision between an HP EliteBook and a Lenovo W530. My only real requirement was a high-res 15" IPS screen, and both HP and Lenovo had a suitable config available at around 2200. At some point I decided to check what Apple had to offer, and noticed that the (then brand new) mid-2012 rMBP was available with an almost identical config as the HP and Lenovo, but came in a much slimmer and lighter package, with much better battery life, and a higher screen resolution. And even better: at the same price.
Most of the software I needed was already available for OS X, so I figured, why the heck not.
Needless to say, I've been quite pleased with the choice.
OSX > Windows. Also, I have the option to run Windows anyway if I need it.
That, and I love the hardware. Even if I purely wanted to run windows I would buy a Mac. In the All-in-one market especially, the iMac clearly has no equal in design AND performance. After buying a Macbook Pro(15" non retina first, then retina), there is no going back.
That, and I love the hardware. Even if I purely wanted to run windows I would buy a Mac. In the All-in-one market especially, the iMac clearly has no equal in design AND performance. After buying a Macbook Pro(15" non retina first, then retina), there is no going back.
I just wanted something well made with good battery life. My MBP was a good price considering the CPU, battery life, and build quality. I'm fairly underwhelmed by it though and wouldn't buy one again. It has a good quality feel to it, a good CPU, and over 8 hours of battery life, which is all nice, but the drawbacks are starting to outweigh the benefits for me.
MacBookPro5,2 17" glossy display
17" MacBookPro5,2 (2009). Mac management background since the early/mid 1990s.
My confidence in Apple's ability to produce the best software was irreparably damaged by the Yosemite experience (OS X 10.10).
My next Mac will run Mavericks (OS X 10.9.5), I expect the hardware to last until after I have migrated away from Apple; expect to use the good Apple hardware (Mac) with a non-Apple operating system; not a Microsoft product.
17" MacBookPro5,2 (2009). Mac management background since the early/mid 1990s.
My confidence in Apple's ability to produce the best software was irreparably damaged by the Yosemite experience (OS X 10.10).
My next Mac will run Mavericks (OS X 10.9.5), I expect the hardware to last until after I have migrated away from Apple; expect to use the good Apple hardware (Mac) with a non-Apple operating system; not a Microsoft product.