In2Photos wrote in post #3188768
We have all seen the threads about MAC vs PC, the commercials, the debates, blah, blah, blah. While reading a couple of different threads this morning I had what some call an epiphany. First off let me show you the posts that led me to write this thread (I do not have any problems with the people whom wrote these posts, nor with what they wrote, they just contributed to my thoughts):
This last one caused this next comment:
So Sando was somewhat right, another MAC vs PC thread.
I read somewhere the other day that PCs are used by about 90-95 % of the world's population, which means that all of the "other" OSs are used by 5-10% of the world's population. The "other" OS followers consistently bash Microsoft for their design philosophy, the PC world's need for Anti-Virus, and the lack of easy plug-and-play capabilities, among other things. So here comes my thought about MAC vs PC, as well as Canon vs everyone else, or any other "market dominating vendor" vs. "the next best".
Let us change the scenario for a second. Rather than this be about computers let us make it about cars. Microsoft designs and builds "cars" for 90-95% of the world, while all the "other" car manufacturers design and build 5-10%. Microsoft has to design and build these cars that are good at everything but not great at anything, right? They have to be family oriented, economical, sporty, rugged, robust, classy, cheap, hip and cool all at the same time. So how in the hell do you do that? Can anyone think of a way? Microsoft has. For the last however many years they have designed and built "cars" that catered to EVERYONE except that 5-10%. This means that there are compromises to be made in some portions of the "car". All the "other" car manufacturers can build your Ferrari's, Lambos, and such because they don't have to compromise. They can build "cars" specifically designed and built for speed, luxury, and prestige. But what happens if the "other" car manufacturers have to start catering to other parts of the market, like family cars, economy cars, and off-road vehicles? Now they have to "switch gears" (pun intended) and start focusing their efforts on the rest of the market. This most likely means that they will have to make compromises to their flagship models.
So what happens if Apple starts to take over some of Microsoft's large share? Does anyone else think that the "problems" that plague Microsoft will also plague Apple? I certainly do. For instance we all know that anyone today can go out and buy a PC for < $500 (with screen). Is there a MAC available at this price point? If they decide to go for this market where do they skimp. Certainly they can not sell a $1200 machine for < $500, so compromises will be made. Where will they make them, OS, build quality, features? Also, are there not patches and fixes available for MAC OS right now? So they don't get everything right either?
Do you MAC guys want to keep trying to convert us PC users now?
Let me end this by saying that I have no problems with any Apple users. I know you chose your system for reasons of your own. Which is why I chose to stick with Microsoft, for reasons of my own. I am just curious if you guys think that Apple will have the same "problems" as Microsoft should they become as big.
