Apple Mac Vs Windows Laptop

I love this. I use it for everything and I love that it can be used by both windows and mac.

I was a Windows user for a very long time. Other than being a photographer, I also code. For years, I have known that Photoshop and Lightroom Classic just work better on Mac. I stayed with Windows system simply because I didn't want to learn a new dialect for my coding. Over the years, Windows OS just became increasingly not user friendly, and the quality of Windows machines are getting worse. So, it was a no-brainer when it came to upgrading time. I decided to leave the dark side and purchased a 14 M2 MacBook Pro Max. This machine is unbelievable! It is super-fast, easy to use and good-looking. It is every bit as Apple had promised. PS and LRC run like a champ on Apple silicon. I am glad I made the switch. If you have been contemplating switching from PC to Mac, just do it. There is absolutely no learning curve. It only took me about ten minutes to get familiarized with Mac OS. It is extremely intuitive. By the way, I purchased the MacBook from B&H because they are simple awesome, and they were able to ship my machine thirty days sooner than my local Apple Store!

My first NEW computer since 1991. My last new computer was an Apple Mac Quadra 840AV. I built my own Windows machines in the 90’s and 2000’s. Bought used Mac’s off eBay after that. 2007 and 2012 MacBooks. This is an incredible computer. I highly recommend it. Fantastic keyboard. Love it!

This is plug-and-play: it worked right out of the box on my Mac, and also on a Windows-based laptop I use for another job, connecting to my Sony FX6. I had to figure out, through trial and error, that the frame rate I send out of the camera must be 29.97 in order for the computer to understand the signal. But once I had that sorted, I wound up with an image far superior to my webcam.

i have tested this with both a Mac and Windows laptop, and am currently using it with a new 2024 Mac (which only has 2x USB-C ports on the rear). Perfect for plugging in USB memory sticks, an old USB printer, and an external USB HDD for Time Machine backup. Positives - very fast (10Gbps), small and compact, great for travel, no drivers needed, Works with multiple O/S. Negative - Well the only thing i can think of is when its on my desk under the Mac, (with the cable going away from you) the Startech logo is upside down! Very minor point, but this is the only negative i can come up with. Highly recommended product, im very pleased with it.

We wanted a back-up drive for both a Windows machine and a Mac laptop. This was recommended by B&H so I bought it. It delivers as promised, after reformatting it to a FAT format. Works off 1 USB port on both computers, so it is very portable and convenient. Cannot attest to the durability or reliability as we have only had it about a month. If it continues to be this flawless, I will get another one.

This is my first time owning a Mac PC. I can say that I'm pleased with my laptop and may not return to a Windows PC. The laptop runs very smooth, no lags, and does not overheat which was one of my concern. Also, the battery life is great, overall I'm happy with my purchase.

This laptop is an outstanding value! I’m a Mac guy, and needed a Windows machine for certain bits of software. The screen resolution is impressive. Signing-in with facial recognition is incredibly handy. The built-in camera cover is a thoughtful feature. AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat run very well and the previously mentioned screen resolution makes work easy on the eyes. Touchscreen? Backlit keyboard? At a mid-$600 price point are surprising features. I’d buy this laptop again.

I have hundreds of clients who have equipment with which I occasionally I have to communicate. I use an Apple laptop with the latest OS. Because the client's devices use only PC Windows, I use Parallels to convert to the Windows platform. Then I use the Keyspan serial adapter and a special modem to get the signal onto the phone lines. The Keyspan works every time.

Tested with both my old Windows laptop and new Apple M1 MacBook Air using both CFexpress and XQD cards and worked very well. Also like that it has both type of cables needed for each laptop.