7 Mac Myths Debunked (Or Proven)!

Nothing prompts a more visceral, passionate response from computer users than Macs, whether you’ve been using them from day one, recently switched from Windows, or never even touched one. Apple fans tout the elegance of the Mac OS X operating system, its ease of use, and stability, as well as the premium designs Apple offers. Windows loyalists, on the other hand, see Macs as overpriced and complain that Apple offers too little in the way of choices. Microsoft recent ad campaign echoses these sentiments while also portraying Mac users as being too cool and more concerned with aesthetics than power.

So who’s right? This heated rivalry has certainly created its fair share of misconceptions. Sometimes these so-called Mac Myths define Apple products unfairly. Other times, they’re dead-on. Despite concerns about higher prices relative to Windows machines, Mac market share remains at a respectable 10 percent in the U.S. And with Snow Leopard, Apple’s next-generation OS, just around the corner (and possibly a Mac netbook) interest in Macs is still strong. For all those considering the switch, we re-evaluate some of the Mac’s highest-profile myths to ease your decision-making.