Mac Computer:
Mac is the series of personal computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is a popular model of computer introduced in 1984. The Macintosh Features a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that utilizes icons, windows and a mouse to make it relatively easy for novices to use the computer productively.
Personal Computer:
A personal Computer (PC) is a general purpose computer, whose size, capabilities and original sale price makes it useful for individuals, and is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator.
Differences:
| Basis | MAC | Personal computer |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) | A mackintosh. | A computer designed for use by one person at a time. |
| Features | MAC offers standard selection of features including a super drive, audio in and audio out, USB, Fire Wire, Thunderbolt, and Ethernet. | PC offer comparable features but with added bonuses like Blu-Ray players, TV tuners, Touch screens, HDMI ports. |
| Synonyms | Apple computer, mister, buster, sonny, laird’s prefix, slicker, mack | Microcomputer, workstation, data processor, desktop computer, clone |
| Types | The types of MAC are:
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The types of Personal computer are:
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| History | The Macintosh project was begun in 1979 by Jef Raskin, an Apple employee who envisioned an easy-to-use, low-cost computer for the average consumer. | The Programma 101 was the first commercial “desktop personal computer”, produced by the Italian company Olivetti and invented by the Italian engineer Pier Giorgio Perotto, inventor of the magnetic card system. The project started in 1962. It was launched at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, and volume production began in 1965, the computer retailing for $3,200. |
| Word origin | The word MAC was originated in Early 20th century. | The word personal computer was originated in between 1975-80. |
| Design | It has its iconic design. | There are countless designs available in the market. |
| Operation | Mac operates smoothly without worry on lagging, incompatibles. And have stable and expected performance. | Incompatibles, lagging may occur. Maybe we cannot reach expected performance. |
| Latest release | The latest release is 10.8 | The latest release is Windows 8.1 |
| Popularity | It is not as popular as PC’s. | It is more popular. |
| Hardware | Much of the hardware and drivers are developed by Apple. Because of this you are less likely to encounter driver related issues. | PC computers use hardware from dozens of manufacturers and use dozens of different drivers. Therefore, it’s more likely you’ll encounter driver issues. |
| GB | Macs usually have only 1 GB to GB. | Most PCs have anywhere from 2 GB to 8 GB. |
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| Languages | It is multilingual. | It must get a different version, but it has multiple languages available. |
| Cost | Macs are more expensive. | It is cheap. |
| Usage | It is used in business (mainly in the creative department). | It is mostly used by home users and business. |
| Advantages/Benefits | The advantages of mac are:
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The advantages of personal computer are:
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| Disadvantages | Its disadvantages are:
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The disadvantages of personal computer are:
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