Apple vs. Microsoft

When it comes to computers, the two biggest companies are Apple and Microsoft. They have some similarities and differences. They are both very successful companies focused mainly on software. However, there are a lot of differences. Microsoft mostly just makes software but Apple also makes its own hardware. On computers, Microsoft makes more complex software which allows you to do more things, while Apple makes simpler software that is much easier to understand. For apple’s software, you have to buy their computers which cost more than the average computer. These are two very different companies with very different software.

There are also other things besides computer software these companies make. Apple made a whole line of handheld devises. First were the Ipod’s. They were simply mp3 players; the later ones also able to play movies and games. Then there was the Iphone. It could play songs and movies just like the Ipod’s. It even had a phone, but what really made it special was the app system. You could download anything made by anyone. With the touch screen and the ability to sense movement, it’s a great gaming device. The only thing bad about it is the screen is only about 3" x 2".

Just after the Iphone came the Ipod Touch. It’s just an Iphone without the phone part. Very recently, Apple made the Ipad. It is like and Ipod Touch, just much bigger. Microsoft, on the other hand, hasn’t made much. To compete with the Ipad, I believe Microsoft made a tablet PC. It has barely any popularity and most people don’t know about it. Apple is clearly the better handheld device maker.