Web use statistics prove that the Mac continues to gain market share from Windows-based computers. According to various web analysts Mac web share has increased by 0.3% since December 2008 which is a staggering figure. Even use of Apple’s Safari browser have increased to 8.29 percent in January, up from 7.93% in December alone. However some of those Safari hits come iPhone and iPod touch users and others come from people who are fooled into installing Apple’s browser on their Windows machine.
The strong percentage increase in December could of been down to the fact that people are more inclined to stay at home where the Mac is more of a home computer rather than business so that may explain it. However even though people returned to work in January 2008 which is a sign that Windows is really starting to loose its grip on the web market.
The seemingly minor monthly rise works out to an annualized rate of 3.6% and 3.6% rise in market share is far from small potatoes especially considering that in the declining market through which the world is currently grunting and groaning, every user is precious. Apple always seem to do better with machines for the home rather than the business because they are far more fun and easier to use. Windows machines are normally used in the office for business where Windows machines are very powerful and useful.
This is just adding to the ever growing battle between Windows and Apple Mac which seems to never end. Personally, I really don’t mind either machine interface. They offer unique things depending on what you want to use it for. Either home or office. The choice is entirely up to you! Although I personally use a Mac machine as they are far easier to use and never fail. Windows machines are more inclined to work for about two or three years and thats it.
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I have only just seen the new adverts from Microsot starring Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld. The latest ad campaign from Microsoft is an extremely eager attempt to compete with the infamous Macguy adverts that people know and love.
I myself use a mac computer and I wouldn't use anything else. At work I use a pc and I can instantly tell the difference in usability and work flow. There is no comparison in my eyes. Getting work done on a mac is considerably easier. Why? One simple answer is that it just works and will never let you down! Nothing will ever let you down on a mac. I have had my macbook for about one year and I have never had to call up "task manager" to close a program down, I have never had to take it into the mac store and tell them something has blown up or something has gone wrong, it has been my perfect tool in designing.
Don't get me wrong I know that windows machines can be useful. However, it completely depends where and when you are using a windows machine. It is a known fact that in a battle between Microsoft and Apple Mac there is only one winner. Currently, it would have to be Microsoft. It hurts me deeply to admit this but it is a fact. They have the market under their thumb only because of the fact they were first on the "scene" and have been for so many years. PC's are cheap, affordable and easy to chuck into a school, home, office for a couple hundred pounds.
A MAC requires a bit more thought and possible a slight touch of risk to buy it in the first place. People ask themselves about spending all that money, whether or not it is worth it or not. 'Will I be able to adapt after being so use to a Microsoft pc?' This is primarily the problem with anyone surely wanting to purchase a MAC. People are scared. What people don't realise is that a MAC may cost slightly more money but the benefits are un-surmountable compared to a cheap old PC. You buy a PC and expect it to last for a few years if your lucky! I buy my MAC and expect it to last for ten years, easily with no problems! So what is more expensive? Having to continuously buy more and more PC's over the space of ten years or just having one MAC that you know will last you.
It arguable to say that a lot of Microsoft software from the past had originally been based on Macintosh programming but that is still not confirmed they are only rumours circulating various websites. Either way, this battle between a MAC and a Windows computer will always rage on for many years to come! But I would personally never buy a Windows machine ever again.
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In a shock and surprising move, Apple has said that it is to abandon the annual tech seminar event called, 'Macworld' after this years January event. News is still circulating that Steve Jobs, the CEO for Apple will not be addressing the popular seminar after more fears about his health. Steve Jobs suffered a bout of pancreatic cancer four years ago and it is reported that concerns have risen once more.
An Apple spokesman, Steve Dowling said that he did not want to discuss the issue of Steve's health and said that the reason they are pulling out of the Macworld seminar is because they are not relevant to the target audience anymore. "Apple is steadily drawing back on trade shows and in recent years is reaching more people in more ways than ever before", Mr Dowling stated. It is reasonably understandable considering that over 3.Five million people visit the Apple retail stores and much like any other company, trade shows are a small part of how they can reach their audience. Although Apple have scaled back on the trade shows they have put more money into promoting their promotional adverts on television and all over the internet like they have in September this year to launch the new 3G iphone.
The Macworld expo is regarded by many people as the highlight of the year for Apple fans as new products like the iphone and ipod are introduced by the charismatic Steve Jobs. However Steve's last appearance at the infamous Macworld expo shocked many as he appeared extremely gaunt and weak. All we can hope is that Steve recovers as soon as possible as he truly is a loved character amongst the Mac community. The main thing obviously is that Steve recovers as soon as possible. I can understand Apple's choice to back out of trade shows slightly, however it is important for your audience to interact and relate to a face on the company and Steve Jobs performs this job perfectly.
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