Another WWDC has come and gone, and even though Tim Cook and company showed off the future of Apple software[1], the company's Mac hardware has been left untouched. The Mac faithful, those devoted members of the community that kept the company afloat in the dark days[2], cling to every shred of hope that Apple throws their favorite Mac a little love.
Unfortunately, many Macs have been left behind by cheaper, better options on the Windows PC side of the fence. Consider for a moment that Apple still sells the 2013-era Mac Pro for $3,000—highway robbery from a pure performance perspective. Would you buy a car at its original MSRP even though it's been sitting on the lot for five years? I don't think so.
With that in mind, I've put together a list of excellent Windows alternatives to the most popular Mac models. Especially if you rely on your computers for your livelihood, there's no reason to wait on Apple to finally cater to your needs. From the low-end[3] to beastly 32-core prosumer rigs, the PC world is getting really exciting again[4].
Sure, macOS has its advantages, but Windows 10 is a mature, stable platform that's updated and improved on the regular. Switching to PCs means you'll be able to grab the latest and greatest computers at a wide array of prices from any number of PC manufacturers, without having to light prayer candles at a shrine dedicated to Steve Wozniak.
MacBook/MacBook Air
Microsoft
Apple's most portable notebooks are in an awkward spot. While the MacBook[5] has seen recent spec bumps, its small screen and single USB-C port feel limiting. The MacBook Air soldiers on with...