The extent of my knowledge of Apple products like Macs and iPhones consists of me checking Facebook or calling from those devices for, at the most, five minutes. So in order to argue fairly for Apple, I knew I needed to talk to someone who actually owned those products.
Meet Josh Hilliard, one of my fellow journalism and mass communication majors. When I asked him if he considered himself an Apple follower, he replied, "Yeah, I am." He owns not only a Mac, but also an iPhone and an iPad mini.
Josh wasn't always hooked on Apple, though. He actually grew up using Windows. I asked him what made him switch, and he said it was because at home, they used an old Windows desktop, and he was always frustrated with it. He had never really tried the Apple operating system, but figured it had to be better than Windows. So when it was time to go to college, he decided to make the switch to Apple.
He started off with the Macbook, and then got the iPhone for his music and iPad mini to put books on it. Josh said one of the best things about it is that they're all connected wirelessly, so he can sync his files, music, etc. if each device is connected to WiFi.
And for the past two or three years, Josh has continued to stick with Apple products mainly because it's so easy to go back and forth between his iPad mini, iPhone and Mac. He has "pages" or Google docs where he takes notes on his iPad in class, and then transfers the notes to his other Apple devices later.
Also, Josh likes his Mac more than other PCs because the interface seems easier to use. He especially likes the trackpad and its multi-touch gestures, which you use to tap open apps and swipe to different desktop screens. "It was intuitive for me to learn (it)." he said.
According to Josh, since Macs are easier to use, they save you lots of time and stress that Windows wouldn't. For Josh, this is what makes the Mac worth the higher price-tag.
His summary: "In general, Apple seems easier to use."
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