Top 5 Reasons to Dump your PC for a Mac

The reasons to make the move from a PC to a Mac can be credited to more than just advertising. Here's a few more deal breakers that entrepreneurpress.com has listed for those who've decided to part ways with their PC.

1. Free, Fast File Transfer From Apple

If you buy your Mac from an Apple Store, you can bring your PC into the store and have a certified Apple Genius (a Mac Specialist) transfer all of your files and data from your old PC to your Mac. In most situations, this is a free service and can be completed within one business day (providing an appointment is scheduled).

2. Mac OS X Leopard-More Intuitive, Crashes Less, Runs Faster

Unlike Windows Vista (which has four separate editions: Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate), there is only one current edition of the Mac OS X Leopard operating system, and it comes preloaded with all new Mac computers. When you combine the capabilities of this operating system with the other software applications you ultimately install onto your Mac, chances are, all of your computing needs will be met.

3. Unlike PCs, Macs Aren't Plagued By Viruses and Spyware Downloads
The likelihood of a Mac user getting a virus is slim to none. Here's why:


-- Newer Mac operating systems, such as the Mac OS X, are built on UNIX kernel, one of the oldest and most secure operating systems available.

-- Microsoft Windows has a larger share of the market. Because more users use Microsoft Windows, it is a more attractive target for hackers.

-- Most virus writers are familiar with the IBM platform and Microsoft Windows, and therefore are only going to be able to create a virus for that platform.

-- Many of the tools and scripts used to help hackers create viruses or other malware are designed specifically for Microsoft Windows.

4. Hundreds of Business Applications to Choose From

There are a variety of applications that come bundled with a new Mac such as Address Book and iCal. The iLife, iWork, and Microsoft Office suites of software are all useful to business professionals for handling common tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and editing and view graphics. In addition to these popular applications, Rich identifies 14 more "must-have" business-oriented applications in his book, Mac Migration (http://www.entrepreneurpress.com/cgi-bin/books/00373.html). Mac users can access a variety of applications, most available for free 30-day trials, at Apple.com.

5. Apple Support-Accessible, Knowledgeable and, Actually, Helpful

After the initial 90 day's worth of free technical support (plus one-year hardware warranty), regardless of where you buy your Mac or which system you buy, you can purchase one of several support plans. All support plans offer access to English-speaking, friendly, and knowledgeable Mac experts. This is something that PC manufacturers don't offer.