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Mac Snow Leopard vs Windows 7: When does the combat begin?

As the launch of new Mac Snow Leopard OS is announced, the comparison between Windows 7 and Mac OS has been started. Let's find out who is best and why?

Author: Amarpreet97

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August 28th marks the launch of Mac Snow Leopard OSX. We have not yet forgotten the frenzy and hype that Apple managed to create with the launch of iPhone where people queued up at early hours just to get a mere sight of the Gadget. This naturally sets the stage for an enormous unending debate as to how viable the product would be. Not far away on the cards is the much awaited launch of Microsoft Windows 7 which is the strongest contender from the latter's Product Portfolio to arrive on October 22nd. Where Microsoft has pinned high hopes around this, the rivalry of both the giants seems to be neverending with constant innovation around new products and applications.

While many of us are curious to know which would be better option to bet on, we compare the best five features here for our readers:

Pricing:

Where pricing is the main concern, no doubt Windows seemam to be a clear winner. But, this time with $29 upgrades, Mac seems to be on its track to please its users. However, $29 is for those who upgrade from Leopard to Snow Leopard, but not for the switchers. In that scenario, Mac upgrade does not sound as a viable bet. On the other hand, Microsoft’s upgrade prices which are still susceptible to fluctuations will help lot many people.

Internal Applications:

Both the operating systems are available as upgrades, but the more intriguing question is which one is a better upgrade and which offers more value to the money? Apple at the time of announcing its Snow Leopard cited that Mac has come up with so many new features in last few years that Snow Leopard instead has focused on under the hood improvements to make the operating system more competitive and in fact a clear winner to the competition.

While Apple has been promising enhanced security on its product we still feel Microsoft has not been making much noise about it.

On the other hand, Microsoft has worked on all the features right from the appearance to the performance to make users wash those ugly memories of Vista fiasco. It has worked in the performance and display features to make the operating system more friendly and appealing than Vista.

Comparing both on that broader scale, Windows 7 has made major improvements and Snow Leopard has lagged behind in that race.

Touch Screen Technology

When touch screen technology is the point of discussion, Apple can be rewarded to bring it to the main stream with its iconic iPhone but no promises delivered to bring it in other PC devices. However, Windows 7 promises multi touch capabilities with drag and drop functionality. The company has tweaked its start menu and taskbar icons, and facilitated web browsing on a touch. In fact touch capabilities are also supported with twist gestures for zooming and rotating.

User Interface

Microsoft had introduced Aero interface with Vista and has also replicated it in its new operating system. At the time of launch, Aero interface was compared to Mac’s Expose and the comparison continues. The thumbnail previewing makes Windows winner in appearance.

Back Up

Windows backup utility has not got many changes and is again that old and tiresome process. In this comparison, Snow Leopard’s Time Machine is again a clear cut winner as its simplicity compels you and does not require further user configurations.

Conclusion:

The real head to head battle begins on August 28 after Snow Leopard launches but this time Windows 7 emerges as a better upgrade option as people would not be able to figure out under the hood improvements of Snow Leopard.

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Mac Snow Leopard vs Windows 7: When does the combat begin?