Why shouldn't I buy a 24" iMac?

[Jeff7181]

Basically I'm looking for a new desktop... my gaming habit is limited to WoW and console games, so that's not a big concern. I could build another PC, or buy a prebuilt... but I've never owned a Mac, barely even used one... and I'd like to. I like the relatively small footprint of the new iMacs, I like the look of them and I like the quality of Apple displays.

Plus I have a spare Vista license I can use with Boot Camp for when I need to run Windows appliations, and I have a pretty powerful laptop... so that's not an issue.

I really can't find a reason I shouldn't get an iMac as my next desktop computer. So... convince me not to buy one, and remember, cost is not a factor.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
I really can't find a reason I shouldn't get an iMac as my next desktop computer.
So... convince me not to buy one, and remember, cost is not a factor.

We can't convince you not to, because YOU SHOULD BUY AN IMAC. :thumbsup::laugh:

We've been trying to get people to swing over to Apple for years. It's been an uphill battle.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
I really can't find a reason I shouldn't get an iMac as my next desktop computer.
So... convince me not to buy one, and remember, cost is not a factor.

We can't convince you not to, because YOU SHOULD BUY AN IMAC. :thumbsup::laugh:

We've been trying to get people to swing over to Apple for years. It's been an uphill battle.

What are some things you don't like about it? Don't lie and say you like everything because I know that's not true.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
I really can't find a reason I shouldn't get an iMac as my next desktop computer.
So... convince me not to buy one, and remember, cost is not a factor.

We can't convince you not to, because YOU SHOULD BUY AN IMAC. :thumbsup::laugh:

We've been trying to get people to swing over to Apple for years. It's been an uphill battle.

whos we?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
I really can't find a reason I shouldn't get an iMac as my next desktop computer.
So... convince me not to buy one, and remember, cost is not a factor.

We can't convince you not to, because YOU SHOULD BUY AN IMAC. :thumbsup::laugh:

We've been trying to get people to swing over to Apple for years. It's been an uphill battle.

whos we?

I assume he refers to us apple users

 

[Twsmit]

Biggest reason to not buy an iMac is the lack of upgradability for the CPU/Video and the fact you have to toss the monitor when you get a new computer. I just wish they would release a headless mac built upon desktop and not Xeon workstation technology.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Twsmit
Biggest reason to not buy an iMac is the lack of upgradability for the CPU/Video and the fact you have to toss the monitor when you get a new computer. I just wish they would release a headless mac built upon desktop and not Xeon workstation technology.

Yeah, having to get rid of the monitor to get a new computer is a negative. I guess I'm hoping that it would last me long enough that by the time I want to replace the computer, there will be better monitor technology out there too. I'm guessing Apple will be one of the first to use OLED in large quantity. Since I'm not playing lots of games or doing multi-media work, I think it should last a while.

How long have some of you Mac users had your Macs, and how do they age in terms of usability? Anyone running Leopard on an old G5 or even a G4?

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
I really can't find a reason I shouldn't get an iMac as my next desktop computer.
So... convince me not to buy one, and remember, cost is not a factor.

We can't convince you not to, because YOU SHOULD BUY AN IMAC. :thumbsup::laugh:

We've been trying to get people to swing over to Apple for years. It's been an uphill battle.

whos we?

"We" are the forum members here. Yes, that includes YOU.

 

[Roguestar]

If you install Vista via boot camp, do you get right-click?

 

[0roo0roo]

just buy it dude.

 

[Winterpool]

There were some issues with the first run of these (aluminium) iMacs, specifically their displays. I think (hope) that this has been resolved. The 24-inch model is very appealing because the display is apparently an LG Phillips S-IPS panel. If you look for a separate S-IPS panel at 24 inches, you're going to pay $1200. Unfortunately this qualite is then muddled by the 'glossy' screen, ugh.

Frankly, despite the structural disadvantages of an all-in-one system, these are pretty appealing computers. I've recommended this as my father's next computer, actually, though we're probably going to wait until late 2008 to see what 'Montevina' will bring to this line.

Get a two-button mouse for right-clicking.

On the other hand, if you're new to Mac OS, you may want to experiment with a cheaper machine (or even someone else's) before spending $1500 to 2000+ on a foreign platform.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Winterpool
There were some issues with the first run of these (aluminium) iMacs, specifically their displays. I think (hope) that this has been resolved. The 24-inch model is very appealing because the display is apparently an LG Phillips S-IPS panel. If you look for a separate S-IPS panel at 24 inches, you're going to pay $1200. Unfortunately this qualite is then muddled by the 'glossy' screen, ugh.

Frankly, despite the structural disadvantages of an all-in-one system, these are pretty appealing computers. I've recommended this as my father's next computer, actually, though we're probably going to wait until late 2008 to see what 'Montevina' will bring to this line.

Get a two-button mouse for right-clicking.

On the other hand, if you're new to Mac OS, you may want to experiment with a cheaper machine (or even someone else's) before spending $1500 to 2000+ on a foreign platform.

I was actually considering getting a Mac Mini, but then I thought that wouldn't paint an accurate portrait of a Mac for me considering the hardware is basically laptop hardware and I'd have to get a monitor. The display is one of the main reasons I'm considering a Mac.

I'm trying to make up my mind by the end of the week because after Saturday I'll no longer be able to get student pricing.

 

[ForumMaster]

Mac OS X in general is a very good OS. not geared towards games (cause theres very little games available) but awesome for everyday work. you can use parralels to open vista like a program and even have support for 3d acceleration.

the 24" iMac is a good computer. just make sure you get it with enough ram. OS X is memory hungry. apart from that, they're great computers. i've used one a couple times and really enjoyed it.

 

[Jeff7181]

Will 2 GB of memory be enough for the best OS X experience? Or would you need 4 GB for that?

 

[Winterpool]

Well, it depends on your apps and usage. Obviously the more memory the better, and Macs (and Mac OS) are 64-bit systems. You might want to think of it like Vista: two gigs good, four gigs better (pace Mr Orwell); though I'm fairly sure Mac OS X will run better on a single GB than Vista would.

Many Mac users are 'creative professionals' using resource-hogging apps like Photoshop and Final Cut, so that might skew your impressions a little. My girlfriend only went to 2 GB on her MacBook this year (before we installed Leopard); I never noticed any real sluggishness on her system with the usual email / web-browsing / word-processing tasks when it was still a single GB.

 

[chinaman1472]

4GB preferably. I have 2GB and it runs it fine for the most part, but I get the occasional spinning wheel

 

[FerraraZ]

Originally posted by: Roguestar
If you install Vista via boot camp, do you get right-click?

Thats pretty dumb considering ALL macs have a secondary click. All you have to do is enable it.

 

[Tsuwamono]

Originally posted by: FerraraZ

Originally posted by: Roguestar
If you install Vista via boot camp, do you get right-click?

Thats pretty dumb considering ALL macs have a secondary click. All you have to do is enable it.

Thats a filthy lie Steve Jobs

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
I really can't find a reason I shouldn't get an iMac as my next desktop computer.
So... convince me not to buy one, and remember, cost is not a factor.

We can't convince you not to, because YOU SHOULD BUY AN IMAC. :thumbsup::laugh:

We've been trying to get people to swing over to Apple for years. It's been an uphill battle.

whos we?

I assume he refers to us apple users

You 3 guys again :rolls eyes: :^P

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: Twsmit
Biggest reason to not buy an iMac is the lack of upgradability for the CPU/Video and the fact you have to toss the monitor when you get a new computer. I just wish they would release a headless mac built upon desktop and not Xeon workstation technology.

Word. And actually, it looks like its security record is not that great either, nor the time-to-patch :camera: (lower = better). I think I'll stick with my battle-tested, fully-customizable Vista PC. But if you decide to get the iMac, have fun, use a non-Admin account, and don't get reckless

 

[Roguestar]

Originally posted by: FerraraZ

Originally posted by: Roguestar
If you install Vista via boot camp, do you get right-click?

Thats pretty dumb considering ALL macs have a secondary click. All you have to do is enable it.

Show me where on the mouse you enable it?
http://images.techtree.com/tti...tymouse_full_mouse.JPG

Originally posted by: Tsuwamono
Thats a filthy lie Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs' astroturfing and trolling account doesn't get jokes either .

 

[Limey6413]

When enabled (System Prefs, Mouse), the mouse has a touch sensitive surface and detects right clicks when there is no finger touching the left side. It works quite well. I have the BT version of the mighty mouse and really enjoy it.

 

[leglez]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Originally posted by: Twsmit
Biggest reason to not buy an iMac is the lack of upgradability for the CPU/Video and the fact you have to toss the monitor when you get a new computer. I just wish they would release a headless mac built upon desktop and not Xeon workstation technology.

Yeah, having to get rid of the monitor to get a new computer is a negative. I guess I'm hoping that it would last me long enough that by the time I want to replace the computer, there will be better monitor technology out there too. I'm guessing Apple will be one of the first to use OLED in large quantity. Since I'm not playing lots of games or doing multi-media work, I think it should last a while.

How long have some of you Mac users had your Macs, and how do they age in terms of usability? Anyone running Leopard on an old G5 or even a G4?

I work at a small video production firm and we currently have 2 G5s running Leopard. We will be upgrading our PowerBook G4s to Leopard soon too. I haven't noticed any glitches so far. It runs perfectly fine on the G5s, They are Dual 2.0GHz with 2GBs of RAM (upgrading to 4 next week!) We usually have Final Cut, Live Type, and Pro Animator open and it doesn't have any speed glitches.

 

[Coolone]

Go for it. I'm thinking giving Apple a look as well.

 

[jdogg707]

If you are looking to game, the iMac (or any Mac really) isn't going to be the machine for you. For everything else, I can't imagine a better system. Tons of great software, stable operating system, excellent community and a more seamless overall experience when compared to a PC. I have several Macs at home and highly recommend at least checking them out to just about everyone.