In another thread I sought advice on whether I should go with a MacBook or an iPad Pro. I did this with trepidation, not seeking/wanting to start a discussion/debate of Microsoft vs Apple. Turns out that you just can't discuss these things without a bit of debate. Passions flame and you get the feeling that people on both sides need to vent... so let's vent. We are all adults here? We can debate civilly and respectfully?
I find that the followers of The Windows are mostly concerned with completing a certain task in such a way that's familiar and gets from X to Y. Followers of The Apple are equally concerned with the quality of the tools. There could never be a successful chain of Microsoft stores because there are just too many vendors and sub contractors, too many hands in the pot.
When Apple releases a new product, eager customers line up around the store at midnight. Microsoft? Not so much because the user experience isn't there. Now, those who hate Apple will make fun of this and chalk it up to a weakness, but the truth is, Apple elicits excitement and enthusiasm. Microsoft, even among their users, elicits yawns. Nobody will ever stand in line all night for a Surface or a PC because there's nothing to be excited about. Apple is a global juggernaut because they make beautiful, stunning objects that just work. Microsoft is a global juggernaut because they were the best option at the time, the birth of the PC.
I find that the followers of The Windows are mostly concerned with completing a certain task in such a way that's familiar and gets from X to Y. Followers of The Apple are equally concerned with the quality of the tools. There could never be a successful chain of Microsoft stores because there are just too many vendors and sub contractors, too many hands in the pot.
When Apple releases a new product, eager customers line up around the store at midnight. Microsoft? Not so much because the user experience isn't there. Now, those who hate Apple will make fun of this and chalk it up to a weakness, but the truth is, Apple elicits excitement and enthusiasm. Microsoft, even among their users, elicits yawns. Nobody will ever stand in line all night for a Surface or a PC because there's nothing to be excited about. Apple is a global juggernaut because they make beautiful, stunning objects that just work. Microsoft is a global juggernaut because they were the best option at the time, the birth of the PC.