Apple Functions And Basic Training

Module One- Learning Outcome One

Objective: Mapping out the basics of the apple computer and the
defining factors between apple compared to basic PC.

BREIF HISTORY OF APPLE COMPUTERS

Apple Inc. is amultinational corporationthat createsconsumer

electronics,personal computers,servers, and computer software, and is adigital
distributorof media content.
The company also has a chain of retail stores known asApple Stores. Apple's core
product lines are theiPhonesmart phone,iPadtablet computer,iPodportable
media players, andMacintoshcomputer line.
FoundersSteve Jobsand Steve Wozniakcreated Apple Computer on April 1,
1976,and incorporated the company on January 3, 1977in California.

CREATORS OF THE FIRST APPLE COMPUTERS

Steve jobs Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne

Apple 1

 The Apple I was the result of the development efforts of Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, and Ron Wayne.
It was developed, not in a garage, but in the bedroom of Steve Wozniak's home.
The Apple I went on sale in July 1976 and was market-priced at $666.66 ($2,772 in 2016 dollars)

Specifications:
Processor: MOS Technology 6502 processor running at 1.023 MHz.
Memory: Came with 4k RAM (expandable to 8k, 65k with clever hack).
Ports: any standard ASCII keyboard that could be installed (as shown at right), and any monitor.
Display: frame rate of 60.05 Hz, could support 40 characters per line at 24 lines, with automatic scrol

Apple 2

The apple II was introduced in 1977.

Was a major technological advancement over its predecessor
Apple II was also invented by Steve Wozniak and introduced on 16th April 1977.
Used ordinary cassette taps as storage devices.

Success!!
During the first five years of operations revenue doubled every four months between September 19
September 1980s.
Apple had an average annual growth of 533%!

WINDOWS VS MAC

WINDOWS VS MAC
As we all know the conflict between Apple and Windows Supporters wages
on today.
To pick the right computer would be to ask yourself What is the best for
me? in regards to your use of your personal computer and your software
and internal specification needs.
We are going to look at the contrasting specifications of the Mac and the
Windows Computer!

Fast Facts:
Mac computers account for less than 5% of computers world wide!
(source: Cryan and Gu)

WINDOWS VS MAC
GUI
Apple inc. spends multiple years on designing the GUI interface with its
operating systems, Apple is particularly strong on overall design and even
down to the internals of the computer are beautifully constructed.
PC design depends on the company creating the GUI interface, but usually
the GUI is not as specifically designed and detailed as the mac interface.

WINDOWS VS MAC
SOFTWARE AVALIABLITY
Although the gap is becoming narrower, there are still programs only
available to the windows platform, to which I am sure we have all
encountered at least once!

WINDOWS VS MAC
PRICING
On average, Mac pcs tend to be noticeable more expensive than their PC
counterparts..

WINDOWS VS MAC
GAMING
Due to the Highly customisable windows machines are, Gamers are more
likely to prefer them. It is easier to enhance your gaming experience with
new internal hardware such as
- A greater graphics card
- Or greater memory to handle ram hungry games
Macs are also good gaming computers, but the higher internal hardware
can be quite expensive!

WINDOWS VS MAC
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Mac holds greater regard in the way of customer support and services, For
example: If your mac breaks you can book an appointment and take it in to
your local apple store.
There you will find a mac specialist who can assist you, usually the problem
can be fixed in one session and more often than not there is no charge.
Microsoft does have few retail locations, but not as many as Apple.

WINDOWS VS MAC
MALWARE AND VIRUSES
On average Macs tend to be safer against malware and viruses.
They are even marketed and store to consumers instore by sales personal
whom claim macs do not need any antivirus software..
This I would not recommend but it is truly amazing they do this !

WINDOWS VS MAC
MAC CAN RUN WINDOWS
Macs have the ability to run windows either through a virtual machine or
directly upon the system.
Every mac has a built in program called BOOT CAMP that lets you install
windows on your machine, and if you truly want to you can divide space on
your hard drive between windows and Mac OS X so you can have both
operating systems running on the same computer
AMAZING!

HOMEWORK
TAKE THIS QUIZ:
www.pc-vs-mac-test.com
READ THIS ARTCLE:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/03/business/03views.html?_r=0

Write down your own personal reflections.