Quote from: dumb_oems on Today at 10:17:02I don't know why people still bother with Windows, when there's MacOS - Apple has both superior software and hardware these days, at competitive prices especially for basic configurations
Because such a generalisation is false. The better ecosystem depends on one's needs. This is so for operating system, hardware, software and prices.
Operating system: Windows is better for powerful file management.
Hardware: Apple is better for choosing silence of fanless models. Both are comparable for battery life when choosing suitable models. Windows is better for systems with great speed due to high power draw.
Software: It depends on the needed software. It is said that Apple is good for music production. Windows is known for a great variety of good "legacy" softwares. Neither matters if one only needs basic mainstream software, such as a browser.
Price: The current AI crisis is an exception. Usually, Apple storage etc. upselling is pure greed. Among Windows computers, there are greedy exceptions but, in usual times, one can choose low-cost hardware. Currently, not buying anything is a good strategy, except that maybe, e.g., Apple base models might still be priced fairly - but one can always buy earlier generations or used /refurbished to get reasonably priced hardware for Apple or Windows.