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Why Macintosh?

Why are Macintosh computers better than PCs running Windows? Ease of use, speed, power, compatibility, superior multimedia, lower support costs and value...just to name a few!

Macintosh is the computer of choice for creative individuals who want to spend time changing the world, not fixing security holes, fighting viruses or reinstalling programs for the third time!

Browse the following sites to find out why millions of people around the world are proud to call a Macintosh their own...

Why Apple in Education
See why educators find that Apple is the right choice for meeting the needs of today's learners.

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How I Love Thee, Apple
Migration to Apple computers is an obvious path.

Giant Success for iPod Mini
Demand exceeds Apple supply.

iPod's mini a Sound Success
It is easy to imagine rediscovering the joy of the digital music player all over again.

Perfect Pitch
Apple's music box works — and makes a statement.

Apple's New Chapter in the Classroom
Building market share and excitement.

Apple's Juicy Bite
DVD Studio Pro 2 is a top-notch app.

New, Smaller, Flashier iPod Sells Out Fast
Apple has a smash hit on its hands with the new iPod mini digital music player.

Apple Has Another Hit In Its Pocket
Incredibly small, nice price, comes in colors, easy to use.

I Came, I Saw, iPod
You've seen us. We're everywhere. We're 'Pod people.

Apple's Competitive Advantage
The company simply seems to understand what will get people excited about its products.

Apple in the Pink
Apple Computer is riding a wave that shows no sign of breaking.

The Future is Now at Apple!
This positive turn can be seen everywhere.

Celebrity Mac Users
We've always known the smart creative professional preferred the power of the Macintosh.

Small-foot iMac has a Lot of Kick
The iMac all-in-one system with a 20-inch display is an amazing piece of hardware.

Why The Switch To Apple?
My personal transition was due to a frustration with Windows.

Computing Future Lies in Apple's Little iPod
It's a first-class product and Apple ought to take a bow.

It's the Solitaire, Silly!
Microsoft is in trouble. Game over.

PC Users Deserve A Free, Simple Service To Handle All Threats
If you are a consumer with a Windows PC, you probably feel overwhelmed, underarmed.

iPod mini: Small Is Beautiful
The mini is the perfect iPod: sleek, easy to use and easy to carry around.

Laptop Program Has Other School Systems Greene With Envy
"Innovative to the point where we're ahead of all school districts."

How the iPod Became an Icon
Welcome to the iPod revolution.

Product Review: The Entry-Level Apple G5
What makes it truly next generation, unlike 99 percent of the PCs running today.

Finally, Apple Speaks to the Blind
It's building innovative screen-reading technology into OS X.

Apple's iPod Mini Is a Big Deal in the MP3 World
Finally, somebody has outdone the iPod.

Warning: Microsoft 'Monoculture'
Microsoft's software is so dangerously pervasive that a virus could wreak havoc.

XWhy Windows Breaks
Times when we're doubly pleased our office (and home) runs on Apple Macs, not Windows.

A Band In Your Mac
Easy to use and surprisingly powerful, GarageBand is a digital-music construction set.

It's Mac From Now On!
Once a Mac user, always a Mac user.

iBook G4s - Familiar Design, Updated Technology
A mobile Mac at a bargain price.

Mac OS X 'Most Secure Servers'
Apple's Mac OS X has been declared one of the world's safest operating systems.

Cool Tools
Apple wasn't the first company to make a Webcam, it just made one that's better.

When Windows Won't Work, It's Time For A Mac
In my computing life, there's one constant: The Macs don't crash and the Windows machines do.

Has Microsoft Lost Its Leverage?
Microsoft has lost a great deal of its leverage in forcing companies to see things their way.

When It Comes To The iPod, Make Mine A Mini, Please
The iPod-ization of the universe continues.

iPod mini a Good Fit For Athletic Types
If you're a runner or gym member, the iPod mini is the right choice.

Garage Daze
Complex and previously expensive technology has been made available to ordinary people.

Xserve Offers Users Power, Choice In A 'Dream Machine'
If you demand fast, reliable network services, the Xserve G5 seems like a dream machine.

Worth The Weight: Testing The 20-Inch Imac
It's a perfect consumer computer with aspirations to much more.

How to Become a Rock Star
GarageBand is a terrific tool for amateur musicians. It's another reason to buy a Mac!

Apple's iLife '04
Stunning value for the money and a must-have purchase for every Mac OS X user.

Apple Software Breathes Life Into Digital Lifestyle
It could even persuade some longtime Windows users to relent — and buy a Mac.

This Blazing iMac Beauty has Brawn to Spare
It delivers a lot of bang for your buck.

Why I Love Apple's new iLife
If you have even the tiniest musical talent or ambition, GarageBand belongs on your Mac.

GarageBand Kicks Out the Jams
GarageBand is so available, so easy and fun to use.

Plug In, Turn On, Tune Up
GarageBand transforms the Mac into a musical instrument that anyone can play.

Your Small Business Computer Alternative
One of the most overlooked yet ideal business solutions the industry has to offer.

Microsoft: Oops! We Did It Again
Warned customers about unusually serious security problems with its Windows software.

iLife Perfects Integration
The suite would be a bargain even at twice the price.

AppleScript Helps you Take a Load Off
One of the unsung heroes in the Mac OS arsenal: AppleScript.

Apple Adds Music Creation to Its Suite
Software like GarageBand has been around for a while, but it's never been so easy to use.

Pod People
This Valentine's Day, the fastest way to the heart may be through the earbuds.

Celebrating the Cult of Macintosh
The key to the Macintosh's success has been its commitment to innovation and good design.

Hollywood at Home
Apple's iMovie application changed the world for ordinary people with digital video cameras.

Hooray for Latest Version of iPhoto
iPhoto 4 is superb.

Apple, IBM new G5 'Best Desktop Processor'
The Xserve's processor has been declared "the best desktop processor of 2003".

Scientists: The Latest Mac Converts
Mac OS X has been the driver of Mac popularity in such areas as bioinformatics and chemistry.

200 Days to Fix a Broken Windows
Microsoft needed 200 days to create its latest critical software patch.

Apple's iPod Mini Is a Big Deal in the MP3 World
Finally, somebody has outdone the iPod.

Celebrating 20 Years of the Mac
Line revolutionized computer design, ease of use.

The Mac that Roared
Apple is set against the established way of doing things.

We're All Mac Users Now
Windows, after all, is the sincerest compliment Microsoft has paid to Apple.

Panther: A Look at Mac on Its 20th Birthday
Mac OS X is a robust, user-friendly UNIX-like desktop. The big black cat means business.

The Mac Turns 20
Looking back on the Mac.

The Machine that Changed the World
The first human-friendly computer, the Mac, turns 20.

Show Time!
Apple is once again in the business of changing the world.

Tiny iPod is Top of the Pops
This year's must-have gadget, topping hottest product lists in the developed world.

The Macintosh Turns 20
Apple has blazed a trail of innovation and ingenuity that began with the Mac.

Easy Elegance
The little computer "for the rest of us" remains a friendly, inviting machine.

Why iTunes Rocks
Apple has always paid attention to music — and why it always will.

Apple's Groundbreaking Computer Marks 20th Anniversary
Critics predicting Apple's demise made consistent mistake: "You can't bet against Steve Jobs."

Apple Bytes: The Mac at 20
Memorable beginning, lasting influence.

Apple 'Will Drive Consumer Music-Making'
Many customers who were Windows users have now switched to Mac.

Panther Uncaged
Apple has once again lapped Microsoft in the operating system race.

My Beloved .Mac
It feels great to find a service that has everything I need and offers more than advertised.

Laptop Initiative Lets Students Learn Online
It would provide more of an equal opportunity for all students.

Microsoft Predicts Mac Renaissance
Microsoft: We anticipate a growth in Mac sales over the next two to three years.

Market Share
Apple is not just like other PC makers.

20 Years of Thinking Out of the Box
Why Apple products are always head-turners.

New Jukebox a Pocket Dynamo
iPod: On the top of the 100 most exciting new products in the world.

Hands-On With GarageBand
GarageBand truly rocks.

My iBook Changed My Life - Really!
Remember, there's nothing like an iBook.

GarageBand Simplifies Process of Making Music
It might break new ground in how simple it lets you compose music and remix existing songs.

Apple iLife GarageBand
This may turn out to be one of Apple's hottest innovations yet.

iPod: Think Different for Apple
The key to new, and better, ways of doing business.

How Do You Like Them Apples?
The fortunes of the innovative computer company have been transformed.

Apple iLife '04: A First Look
From what we saw at Macworld, '04 looks to be a very good year.

Apple + HP = iPod Forever
This deal shows that Steve Jobs's digital-music strategy is a winner.

Is Apple Ready to Face the Music?
Indeed, Apple is facing the music, and we will all reap the benefits.

iPod in Demand
Apple is a hot brand.

HP's Surprising Partnership with Apple
HP/Apple alliance confirms that the iPod is miles ahead of the competition.

Apple Nibbles at New Markets
Choosing Apple over Windows: The savings become huge.

Laptops Approved for Four Schools
Students spend more time learning, gain more equal access to technology.

Apple's Supercomputing Scientists
Apple's starting to make some waves.

Apple Winning over Wintel Schools
With Apple, teachers are finding whole-class teaching more stimulating and interactive.

Expo Boost for Apple
Another great reason to buy a Mac.

Loyal Mac Users get an iLife
iLife is about people creating things, creating movies, making music.

The Picturephone has Arrived
Apple’s iChat AV and iSight deliver powerful audiovisual communication of the fly.

HP, Apple Jam
They're going to make some beautiful music together.

Xserve Corporate Adoption Continues
Apple: A serious option for corporate users in the market for infrastructure products.

Confident Apple for 2004
Apple's momentum for 2004

A Big Garage
Selling the best computers, to the most interesting people.

Twenty Years of the Mac
Writing documents or creating video, the Mac remains the creative platform of choice.

Governor Presents First Laptops To Students
Pilot program brings technology to classroom.

Wrangling Your Old Files Into Your New PC
For Mac users, this is much simpler.

The Apple of Our Eye
If you want to see the future of computing, just look at Apple’s products.

iPod - Therefore I Am
Refined, easy to use, beautiful, cool.

Why Not Buy A Mac?
If you're not happy with your new PC, take it back. Get a Mac.

Have your iSight Tested
Once again, Apple is at the forefront of the computer video revolution.

Panther Raring To Make Leap Onto Your Mac
Panther's worth every penny.

Sight for Sore Eyes
A joy to view whether you're watching movies, surfing the Web, or crunching numbers.

The IT Industry is Shifting Away from Microsoft
In the beginning there was Microsoft. Then it exploded.

The Apple of Our I
Apple has breathed fun, possibility and beauty back into technology.

iPod Player Elevates Portable Music
Tiny iPod sets standard for digital systems.

New PCs Must Be Protected, Patched
Consumers, businesses purchasing new Windows systems, are putting themselves at risk.

Marketer of the Year: Apple
An innovative company changes consumers' lives.

Happy Birthday, Mac!
The Mac has challenged and inspired everyone in the digital world.

Apple Hits Back
The pundits have queued up to praise Apple's sense of style and innovation.

Love Apple
2003 has been a champagne year for Apple, perhaps the best so far.

TechLearning Awards of Excellence 2003
A Top Award Winner: iLife for the Classroom

A Look Back: The Best of 2003 from Apple Computer
Apple delivers innovative, elegant and friendly solutions.

Trustees Impressed with PowerSchool
PowerSchool touted as so comprehensive, "Is there anything it can't do?"

There are Alternatives to Microsoft, Really
Living without Microsoft isn't as hard as you might think.

The 17" PowerBook Is a Full Laptop
PowerBook feels fast, as much as it feels right.

Bulletproof Baby
iBook G4: Small, robust, well-priced, and well-featured.

Microsoft's Festive Advice: Don't Plug our PCs into the Web
If you get a Windows computer for Christmas, don't take it to the internet!

Your Mac Doesn't Do Windows?
Switching to the Mac? Virtual PC might be your salvation.

iMac 20in 1.25GHz Review
Become impressed with the iMac 20in 1.25GHz.

Making Tech Connect
iBooks bring a "coolness factor" to education.

Sacred Heart goes Worldwide
Using technology to open lines of communication between parents and teachers.

iPod sets New Trend in Portability
iPod causing a revolution in portable digital storage and entertainment.

Apple, You've Done it Again
The new iBook G4: excellent value in performance and price!

20 Years and Counting
Thanks for the ride Apple. It's been great. Happy 20th anniversary!

Technology Product of the Year
Apple iTunes Music Store

Panther Delights
Ten cool surprises in Mac OS X 10.3.

iPod Makes the Headlines
Apple's iPod continues to attract global media attention.

School Unveils Wireless Laptop Project
School teams up with Apple to enhance the learning process.

Windows Longhaul? Longhorn could be 2008, says Gartner
Waiting for the next Windows? Better keep waiting!

Muckraking, the PC Way
Mac OS, not Windows, epitomizes "secure by design, default, and deployment."

The Apple of Our I
Apple has "breathed fun, possibility and beauty back into technology".

Students' Best Gift this Season may be from District
Middle-schoolers in Bethlehem (PA) will each get a laptop computer.

iPod Player Elevates Portable Music
Tiny iPod sets standard for digital systems.

Apple's Panther Bares its Teeth
More stable, more capable and more adaptable.

Speed Demon
Power Mac G5: "one of the most significant products in Apple history"

Today is the Anniversary of my Switch
See why this PC-industry columnist has switched to the Mac!

School District Taps into Laptop Technology
Providing true equity and access to tools for learning for all students.

New iBook is a Perfect Combination of Price, Performance and Design
iBook is "without a doubt, the best laptop computer for the money"

Lights, Camera, Action
Panther ready for prime-time.

Fast and Furious G5
A "a genuinely impressive kit with loads of wow factor".

Review: The New Power Macintosh G5
Apple, often the innovation leader, is now a performance leader as well.

Macs Offer More Choices at Lower Prices than Ever
There have never more excellent choices, nor have prices been lower.

Apple PowerMac G5 with Mac OS 10.3 "Panther"
Windows people: getting a Mac means having a little more fun.

In Pleasanton, Teachers and Students get Apples
iBooks put Pleasanton on the map.

When Technology Is Heartwarming
The "perfect example of how technology can change a moment".

One More Cool Cat
With Panther, Apple delivers impressive array of enhancements.

Guts of a New Machine
The aura of the iPod and why you really want one.

With iChat, Who Needs a Phone?
iChat has several insanely great things going for it.

Buying a Home Computer (Mac vs. Windows)
Give a Mac a try and you will never go back to Windows.

Why I Choose Macintosh Over Windows
Instead of fighting with DLLs, viruses, etc.

Panther: A Whole New Macintosh
Change your life by switching to a computer that works.

Here Comes Apple
Message to Microsoft: Watch out for Apple.

The 20th Annual Awards for Technical Excellence
PC Magazine picks the Power Mac G5!

Gadgets We Love
And, on the top of the list: the iPod!

Apple Gets The Little Things Right
Quick, sleek new Macs -- and the best operating system on the market.

A Classroom Comeback for Apple?
More good news about Apple in schools.

Apple's Panther OS Makes Upgrading Worthwhile
Panther should be a fine upgrade.

Apple Unleashes Mac OS Update 'Panther'
Packed with features Windows users won't see for years!

Panther System Stalking Windows
Why Microsoft customers should consider switching to Panther.

Put a Panther in Your Mac
Mac users, prepare to pounce.

Apple's Panther Outruns Jaguar
Panther makes your Mac purr!

Apple Update Has 'em Standing in Line for Good Reason
Mac OS X 10.3: fast, easy and cool.

Apple's 'Panther' Set to Prowl
With 150 improvements it really is like getting a new Mac!

Macs vs. PCs
And the winner is...the Mac!

Microsoft's Security Woes
A new way for Apple to win the platform wars?

Apple, Linux and BSD: The 'Other' Platforms
Exploring the many options to Microsoft Windows.

Signs of Improvement
iChat AV expands horizons for the deaf.

Lick Me, I'm a Macintosh
Even Apple's design and packaging is awesome!

Finally, an Opening for Apple in IT
Three key trends are leading IT to take a second look at Apple.

As Promised, G5s Leave Their Predecessors in the Dust
Power Mac G5: delivering the big performance boost.

To Switch or Not To Switch?
Seven reasons Apple says you should consider a Mac.

Government Issue
Macs could help defend federal agencies from cyber attacks.

Schools Will Give Kids New Windows on the World
Evidence that buying Windows PCs keep techs employed.

Mac OS X: It Just Works
The "it just works" quality of Mac OS X saves time and frustration.

Moving to a Mac
See how the Mac does everything you need!

What's So Hot About Apple's Power Mac G5?
Power Mac G5: The world's fastest desktop computer.

'Cool Hunters' Like Apple's Shine
Apple: One of the coolest companies in America!

Apple Shooting for Supercomputer Heights
Virginia Tech's exciting, new 1,100 Power Mac G5 supercomputer.

Apple Picking
Apple's business has momentum -- but analysts don't see it.

Microsoft Windows: Insecure by Design
With security vulnerabilities built in, Microsoft Windows is an easy target.

The Fog of XP
With Windows XP, a heavy fog of uncertainty settles around you.

Why You Should Avoid Microsoft Products
See how Microsoft uses unfair trading practices and is not worthy of your support.

New Beachwood School Virtually Equipped
Paving the way for education in the future.

101 Uses for Apple iChat
Innovative ways to have fun with iChat.

Mac Myths and IT
Answers to common myths about Apple in IT.

Apple's Playing in the Big Leagues Now
How Apple is getting aggressive to pull in enterprise IT.

May the Source Be With You
Why your IT department ought to recommend the best computer for the job.

Alas, Poor Microsoft...You Used to Be So Interesting
Valid reasons why Microsoft is in trouble.

Gadget of the Week
Painless video conferencing with the Apple iSight camera with iChat AV.

Getting Down to Business
Apple gets serious about IT.

Mac vs. PC: Which is Better for Business
Reasons why a Mac makes excellent company.

Will this be the Summer of Mac?
How Apple can outpace the PC makers.

Apple Steals the Show
How Macworld Expo shocked the world.

2003: Year of the Apple
A recap of some of 2003's biggest announcements.

Why the Mac is Superior to a PC Running Windows
Why most people should buy a Macintosh rather than a Windows PC.

Tired of Viruses and Bugs? Ditch Microsoft!
Want to stay virus-free and problem-free? Avoid Microsoft products like the plague!

No XP for Me
Windows XP? Why it should be avoided at all costs.

Macs Shine In Total Cost Of Ownership
Reasons why the Mac has the lowest TCO in the industry!

Bite-Sized Apple
Think Apple's small? Not when it comes to what really matters...innovation!

Mac Mystique
Discover what is unique about Macs and their loyal fans!

Just How Great Is This "Mac" Thing, Anyway?
Great Mac vs. Windows comparisons!

Macintosh Facts and Statistics
Substantiated facts about the Macintosh!

The New iBook Is Made for Students
Discover why the iBook is the best portable computer for schools!

Macs vs. PCs? or Macs AND PCs?
Dual platform support issues

Why Does Rockingham County Public Schools Purchase Macintosh Computers?
Great reasons why this Virginia school district buys Macs!

iMac: White, Flat & Cool
The new iMac has innovative design, attractive hardware, and excellent software!

PC Fairy Tales
Ten PC fairy tales debunked!

PowerBook G4 Turns Heads
Great review of the amazing PowerBook G4!

Why Macintosh in the Urbana School District
Reasons why this Illinois school district chose the Mac!

How Schools are Tricked in Using PCs--When Macs Are Better
Avoid the costly mistake of being tricked into PCs!

MacAddict Magazine
Are you addicted to the Mac?

Mac OS Mac Advantages Archives
Comprehensive overview of Mac advantages from About.com!

How Apple Is Reclaiming the Classroom
Discover some of the many reasons why Apple is the leader in education!

Mac vs. PC Issues
Pro-Mac information from the St. Monica Technology Committee

Benefits of Mac Ownership
Explore some of the many benefits of owning a Mac!

The New iMac Makes Pictures Perfect
Combined with the iPhoto, the new iMac is a winner!

Should Schools have Macs or PCs?
Why the Mac is the better choice!

Why Twin Monolith Chooses Apple
Reasons why the Twin Monolith chooses the Mac!

Windows XP: Don't Go There
Still thinking about Windows XP? Think again!

A New Face (and Heart) for the Mac
See why Mac OS X is the world's most advanced operating system!

This One's for the Troops
Want to see your bottom line improve? Get your people Macs!

Mac Ammo Depot
Load up with pro-Mac ammo!

NT Lies
The top ten lies about Windows NT from PC Computing Magazine!

Common Misconceptions about the Macintosh...

“There is no software for the Mac.”

A quick visit to the Macintosh Products Guide will show you over 22,000 exciting products available for the Macintosh platform. Many of these (over 3000!) are Mac-only, not available for Windows. And, developers are very excited about Apple's growing market share! In fact, right now, over 100,000 Mac developers are working on new and innovative technologies for Mac OS X!

“No one uses a Mac anymore.”

The Macintosh is growing at an incredible rate. Perhaps most exciting is the fact that businesses worldwide are discovering that if they want the fastest, easiest-to-use, easiest-to-network, least expensive, most compatible and most productive computer there is only one choice: the Macintosh!

“Macs are too expensive.”

You can buy a Mac today and all you have to do is plug it in and turn it on and it's up to twice as fast as any Wintel PC. And, by installing a program like Virtual PC your Mac can even run Windows applications! With support costs running up to 8 times higher for the PC, it's too expensive not to buy a Mac.

“Macs aren't compatible with PCs.”

The fact is when you buy a Mac, you have the best of both worlds without all the configuration and support headaches that you get with Windows. Today’s most popular software programs (from companies like Microsoft, Adobe, Quark, Macromedia, Corel, etc.) are identical on both platforms...except the Mac is easier to use and much faster! Macs can read, write and save PC data over a network, the internet or onto removable media. And, if you absolutely need to run a Windows application on your Mac, it is very easy to do with Virtual PC.

It all adds up to the fastest, easiest-to-use, most compatible computer in the world...the Macintosh!


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