With so many desktop computers on the market today, making a decision on what to buy seems to be getting harder and harder. It seems everyone is offering new and innovative ideas on a daily basis. When you break it down, two major manufacturers stand in a class all their own. The battle between Macintosh and PC based machines is nearly two decades old. Each claims to have the upper hand against their competition, both offering the best technology available. Macs and PCs both offer a little something different in each of their platforms, yet the real decision between the two lies with the consumer.
             Macintoshes have been around the longest, and have grown from a garage operation to one of the nation's largest and most influential corporations. Generally $400 to $600 more than a base PC, new Apple systems such as the sleek and stylish IMac have caught the attention of many of the market's younger buyers. Many of Apple's new systems, including the IMac, come complete with hot color schemes, available in almost any color imaginable. Power also accompanies these stylish machines, with most systems sporting a new G4 processor capable of 700 - 800 Mhz. If you ever have a problem with your new Mac, have no fear. Not only is the Mac OS platform more user friendly than a Windows based machine, Apple's 24 hour customer service toll - free line is unmatched in the industry. In addition to this, most Macs are fully expandable, with plenty of upgrade options. Plus, many people want a simpler computer, and will never open it up or upgrade.
             PC or Windows based machines hold their own ground as well. They do lack the style of a Macintosh, yet their software compatibility blows Apple out of the water. Many companies develop software exclusively for PCs. Also, many software packages are released for PCs long before they are released for Macs. Not only is software released earlier for PC systems, but seve
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