2. The Purpose
❖ “If you spend more time trying
to get your computer to work
and less time doing what you
want, it’s time to get a Mac.
❖ Because Apple makes both the
software and the hardware,
everything works together, just
as it should.
❖ That’s why people who get a
Mac, love a Mac. And why you
will too.”
❖ Apple.com
3. Quick History by Jeff
❖ What’s happened in the computer industry the last 20 years?
❖ Apple develops a GUI interface for computers, Mac OS.
❖ Microsoft “borrows” the technology
❖ Microsoft develops and “borrows” technology for office applications
Word, Excel, Power point, Access
❖ Linux hosts Microsoft’s web sites
❖ Apple comes out with OS X, and the world is amazed. Mac on Unix.
❖ Apple comes out with iLife and iWorks and the world can do more,
faster
❖ Apple graphics are amazing on a home computer!
❖ Microsoft comes out with its 6th or 7th OS
❖ Apple is changing the world with the iPod!
❖ Apple comes out with amazing laptops!
❖ Microsoft cancels an OS before (couldn’t make it work) Windows 7
4. Hardware
❖ Intel
❖ Memory
❖ Video
❖ Fonts (visual affect) more
appealing
5. Operating Systems
❖ Mac http://www.apple.com/getamac/whymac/
❖ Windows http://www.microsoft.com/windows/
explore/default.aspx
❖ “Having computer trouble? Chances are you’re
dealing with a common PC glitch. The good
news is that you can fix most of these things
yourself. Here’s how.” - Windows.com – (home
page)
❖ Glitch - a sudden, usually temporary
malfunction or irregularity of equipment
❖ What is the blue screen of death?
❖ “It looks like Target’s website.” Brianne Stahura
6. Software
❖ Apple
❖ Windows
❖ Open source
❖ Proprietary software is
easier to program for
windows because of
the lenient guidelines
and rules.
❖ What if our roadways
had less rules and less
people to enforce
them?
7. Customer
Needs and Wants
❖ Fast, easy, fun!
❖ Surf the Internet, create documents,
spreadsheets, powerpoint’s
❖ Open and read every thing
❖ The argument isn’t if Apple is the best, it’s who
has a cheaper computer
❖ Do you want the cheapest computer to help
you get some of the things done?
❖ Do you want the best computer to help
you get things done better, faster and
easier?
8. Order and Learn How Use
Your New Computer and
❖ Apple.com
❖ Windows.com
❖ Microsoft.com
❖ Dell.com
❖ HP.com
9. Pre-Conclusion
❖ Apple gets copied on every ❖ Apple wants to support
innovation because they you and they do (Jeff ’s
are the best! story)
❖ Apple has amazed ❖ Windows wants you to
everyone, even pro- figure it out for yourself.
windows users. Why? (Too many problems
for them to deal with?)
❖ Windows admits it has
glitches! ❖ It’s in your best interest to
save money and time, so
10. In Summary
Go to the Apple Store at the Gateway Mall!
or Go to Apple.com and have some fun!