a Mac is which operating system it utilizes - but what differentiates these systems? Mac may prove to be worth the cost in other areas, though, like the ease of use. Given the prices of Macs, it’s not really worth the risk. But if things go wrong, Apple won’t help you pay for a new computer, or even a repair. This means choosing to pay high Apple prices for everything, or risk going to a general repair place. To get repairs and parts under warranty, you have to go to an Apple store. They have higher upfront prices for laptops and desktop computers. On average, Macs are going to cost you more money.