Aussies have rated Apple as the top brand in Canstar Blue’s latest ratings for computers for businesses, with the brand rated five stars for design, battery & charging performance, performance, features & functionality and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares computers on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which computer they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 639 Australians for their feedback on the new computer(s) they’ve purchased and used for business purposes in the last two years.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest Overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the Overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
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For sole traders and small business with up to 2 employees
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from $5.00/month min. cost $30.00 $5.00 over 1 month |
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For growing businesses with multiple employees wanting more advanced reporting
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from $8.00/month min. cost $55.00 $8.00 over 1 month |
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For larger businesses that want a powerful desktop and web app
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from $68.00/month min. cost $136.00 $68.00 over 1 month |
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A brand that often needs no introduction, Apple has become a more popular option in the workplace, with its range offering plenty of power and aesthetic to help a workplace get the job done. Apple offers the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptop – which are available in a 13 to 16inch model – for those who prefer something more portable, while the iMac desktops (available as an 24inch model only) are likely to suit a few office spaces.
In addition to the MacBook and iMac, Apple offers the Mac Pro workstation and server, as well as a smaller Mac Mini for those who don’t need as much firepower. Apple also offers a number of business solutions to help your business to get to the next level or help take care of any issues that may pop up, helping to cater for a range of businesses and needs.
This report was written by Canstar Blue’s Site Editor, Dean Heckscher. He’s our resident expert on all things automotive, health & fitness, streaming and more. Dean is also one of Canstar Blue’s customer research report producers, helping to turn complicated subjects into easily-digestible information for our readers. He’s passionate about helping consumers make better-informed purchase decisions on all manner of consumer goods and services.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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