Yes, that's pretty much what I go on to say...due to the fact that there are so many more PCs, more hackers write viruses for the PCs, that is the bigger target, easier target.
The built better does not come from specs. My Dell XPS is of better quality than a cheaper computer of the same specs. My XPS would also cost more. When you examine the case of the average PC, it is usually quite cheap. Not always, but often. If I built myself a PC, and my parents bought a computer from the store, both had the same specs, I can almost guarantee that my computer will be better. The Macs are not. The material used is of higher quality. I do not remember if Apple tests ALL the hardware or not, but I am thinking they do. They also test the PARTS, I do not know about the computers, that I agree would be impractical. That is also one of the reasons they can charge more. If you think about it, people buy less of the Macs partially because they cost more...this gives Apple more time. Like you said, PCs hold 90% of the market share.
Also, you should know that I am not coming up with this, or just have that opinion. I learned this recently from my instructor who has been in IT for 20 odd years.
I am also not giving false advertisements. I am listing cons and pros. My personal opinion on Macs are that they are a luxury. They often look fancier, (externally) sleeker.
I understand your point. I'm sure your Dell XPS is quite a nice computer. To be honest, I don't consider Mac's luxurious at all, but I would definitely consider your Dell luxurious. Also, I'm sure your IT instructor is an intelligent person, and knows what he's doing better than most anybody else. However, as I see in this forum much more than I like, even experienced professionals have sometimes opinions they wish were facts, because they are loyal to one brand. A prime example is the Hard Drive section of this forum. There are constant raves, and posts by forum Mods, VIP members, and forum users of how one hard drive is better than the other, based on their experiences with that manufacturer. Which is, of course, ridiculous. Every hard drive in the world is produced on an assembly line, the same way, and marketing is key. Same goes for Mac's and PC's. Mac throws some shiny armor on their computer, throws out a couple slanderous commercials, state Macs never get viruses, wallah, it gives it that luxurious feel. In my experience, for example, I own 5 PC's currently, 2 of which are over 6 years old, pre-built, and run like new. Only one has recently broke, and it was a newer PC, but it happens, I realize. If I owned the same amount of Mac's, I believe it would be the same result. I just paid much less for those PC's.
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