So Apple have released their new operating system Snow Leopard and of course, there are already a ton of comparisons to Windows 7 even though it isn’t out yet.
For your viewing pleasure, we have compiled a bunch of these articles for you to take a look at below…
Call us biased, but it seems like even though Apple got the jump on Microsoft and have released their operating system earlier, a lot of the reviews are still giving the victory to Microsoft.
What do you think? Give us your feedback at the bottom of these reviews.
PCWORLD: Compared: Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Windows 7
This is shaping up to be the autumn of new operating systems. The latest version of Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, ships to customers this Friday. Windows 7, the follow-up to the much-maligned Windows Vista, hits store shelves in late October. Neither operating system will drastically change the way you work.
Gizmodo: OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7: The Final Countdown
It’s easier than ever to pit Windows 7 and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard head-to-head: They’re launching soon, both within a month of each other and both are basically glorified service packs of the current OS.
Macworld: Snow Leopard versus Windows 7
This is shaping up to be the autumn of new operating systems. The latest version of Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, ships to customers this Friday. Windows 7, the follow-up to the much-maligned Windows Vista, hits store shelves in late October. Neither operating system is going to drastically change the way you work.
Telegraph: Microsoft Windows 7 vs Apple Snow Leopard
Windows 7 is the successor to Vista, the highly unpopular operating system that was panned by critics and users alike. Vista was bloated and processor-intensive, and Microsoft hopes that the leaner footprint of Windows 7 will do much to win over consumers. Windows 7 builds on many of Vista’s best bits, but has been tweaked and refined to make the user experience a more enjoyable and less frustrating one.
AppleInsider: Windows 7 vs. Snow Leopard: Microsoft’s comeback plan
As the previous segment detailed, Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard aren’t competing directly; instead, each is part of competitive strategy to either grow the Mac user base at Microsoft’s expense, as Apple has been doing, or in Microsoft’s case, to stop the hemorrhaging market share losses and reclaim leadership of desktop operating system development.
Suntimes:Apple Snow Leopard beats Windows 7 to the punch
NEW YORK While Microsoft Corp. prepares to release the next incarnation of Windows on Oct. 22, Apple Inc. is cutting ahead, launching a new version of its operating system for Mac computers on Friday.
OSNews: Windows 7 vs. Snow Leopard: Why 7 Is More Substantial
With Snow Leopard finally been given a release date and a price, the comparisons with Windows 7 are starting to pop up all over the place, especially focussing on the price aspect of things. While Apple’s move to price Snow Leopard at 29 USD for Leopard owners is a very welcome one, the move doesn’t mean that Microsoft is getting a price beating from Apple.
Laptopmag: Mac OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7
Boxing fans still talk about Ali-Frazier. Hockey heads will never forget the Miracle on Ice. Baseball buffs recognize Yankees-Red Sox as must-see sports. Such comparisons may seem odd in connection with the impending releases of Mac OS X Snow Leopard (August 28) and Windows 7 (October 22), but they’re actually quite apt.
Techradar: Head to head: Snow Leopard vs Windows 7
Two companies, two rival platforms, two often rabidly loyal groups of fans and two brand new operating systems. Apple’s Snow Leopard will be thunking onto doorsteps from today, while Windows 7 hits the shops in a matter of weeks.
Infoworld: Mac OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7
Microsoft Tuesday revealed Windows 7 at its annual Professional Developers Conference (PDC) in Los Angeles. Windows 7 is designed to replace Windows Vista as the main operating system for Windows-based PC users.
Lifehacker: Windows 7 Versus Mac OS X Leopard: The Feature-by-Feature Showdown
Now that we know Windows 7 will go on sale October 22nd and the feature-complete release candidate is available as a free download, it’s time to put it through its paces: as compared to the current state of the Mac.
CRN: Side-By-Side: Snow Leopard And Windows 7
Windows 7 may be the closest Microsoft (NSDQ:MSFT) has gotten to offering a desktop operating system as performance-nimble, aesthetically pleasing and, dare we say it, as potentially secure asApple (NSDQ: AAPL) has delivered with OS X.
Redmond Channel Partner: Snow Leopard Stalks Windows 7
OK, so it’s not a real snow leopard, but it is on the hunt for game much bigger than itself. Apple is releasing the latest version of its Mac operating system — called Snow Leopard, of course — on Friday. In fact, folks who pre-order now can actually take delivery of the new OS by the end of this week.
NetworkWorld.com: Snow Leopard Early Release Puts Pressure on Windows 7
Tomorrow’s release of the next version of Mac OS X, also known as Snow Leopard, is by all accounts a minor update with few new user features. Even Apple calls most of the changes in the OS UI refinements that will occur “under the hood.”
Paul Thurrott: Windows 7 vs. Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Some people have long misunderstood my take on Apple and its products, and those people will no doubt see this as some bizarre attempt at a hatchet job or, at the very least, some cheap page views. But with your help, I will attempt to change some misguided opinions while making the most evenhanded OS comparison you’ve seen in a long while.
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No way at Mac prices… Not rated yet
Simply put, I’ve used MS Windows for along time.
And while I don’t really care for it or in most ways the way MS does alot of it’s business.
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It’s no contest Not rated yet
You can’t compare Windows to OS X.
Apple is so far ahead of Microsoft its not funny.
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