Windows – Windows Users are welcome
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A hybrid platform usage that combines the best of both ecosystems – technically and economically optimized. No preferential treatment, but maximum efficiency through compatibility – without dependencies.
Bonus💡: Copy-paste between Mac and iPhone/iPad works seamlessly if you have multiple Apple devices.
| Device | HW-Specs (short) | Initial purchase cots | Usage duration | Costs/Year | Usage (max. performance) | Resale value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 15″ M4 | M4 (10‑Core CPU/GPU), 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15,3″ Liquid Retina, 18h Battery life | 1.399 €1 | 5 Years2 | ≈196 €/year | Office tasks, light to medium video editing possible | ca. 30 %3 |
| MS Surface 7 15″4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 15″ PixelSense Touch, 19h battery life | ca. 1.229 € | 3 Years5 | ≈348 €/year | Office tasks | ca. 15 % |
| Dimension | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Time savings | ca. 100 minutes less time loss per user and month due to fewer technical issues | noticeably more lost time per month due to disruptions and support cases |
| Preference | around 72% of employees choose Mac if they have the choice | significantly lower share, often only used out of habit |
| Retention & Performance | better performance ratings and lower fluctuation among Mac users (e.g., IBM) | tendentially weaker ratings and higher willingness to switch |
| Dimension | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time/Onboarding | Zero-Touch, saves up to 1 day/device6 | semi-manual, more steps8 |
| Ongoing effort | 7 engineers/200k devices (IBM)8 | 20 engineers/200k devices (IBM) |
| Support cases | 60% fewer tickets, 5% on-site | 27% on-site interventions7,8 |
| Dimension | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Security incidents | 56% fewer7 | higher downtime7 |
| Additional software | Integrated (FileVault, XProtect)8 | more licensed tools needed8 |
Wenn Sie bereit sind, den Umstieg zu wagen – wir unterstützen Sie gerne dabei:
A friend of mine (we’ll call him “Tom Gook” here for safety), who is a Windows administrator, manages over 4000+ clients (PCs). He is an expert in what he does. I once gave him a Mac and asked him to critically examine the setup with his technical expertise and give me constructive feedback. The following things happened:
Names have been changed to not expose the real Tom G. as an Apple fanboy – that could harm his career, but above all his Windows dignity. The anecdote happened exactly like this. Despite its entertainment value, there is a real point to it:
Even a Windows expert who knows the Microsoft world inside and out and ensures top quality for customers daily appreciates a high-performance work device – and uses it himself as the main device.
