Week 4 Tutorial Assignment

It’s the battle of the computers: Which is the better choice between a Macbook or a Windows computer?

When asked, most students revealed that they preferred using Macbooks for various reasons – some said it was because Macbooks were rarely vulnerable to computer viruses, while others said they liked how much easier it was to operate software such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign on the Macbook.

Temasek Polytechnic alumni member Eric Sim said he would choose using a Macbook over a Windows computer any day because “it’s more convenient, especially since I'm a designer. Most of the products I own are Apple products, so it’s better to have a computer that completes the whole set since it’s easier that way.”

Temasek Polytechnic alumni Eric Sim.

Common reasons cited for choosing a Macbook over a Windows computer were because a Windows computer was “slow” and wasn't as “convenient” as a Macbook. However, many also agreed that a Windows computer was more user-friendly as compared to its rival.

Pharmaceutical Sciences student Aaron Chooi said: “It depends on what you are doing, but I like using Windows for group work and projects because it’s a more streamlined platform especially when I want to use software like Microsoft Power Point.”

Temasek Polytechnic student Aaron Chooi.

In this video, Temasek Polytechnic student Ryan Molanen explains why he prefers to use a Windows computer over a Macbook.

(Apologies for the bad quality of the video)

And here's a picture of Ryan with his Acer laptop:

(I don't know why all of them decided to strike cutesy poses.)