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Marvin
17-10-2009, 11:20 AM
Really considering a iMac now. Any users got any tips before I buy one? What to go for, what to avoid.... ?
JamesStan
17-10-2009, 01:28 PM
just the fact your considering it is a move in the right direction. get the best you can afford and you wont go wrong.
Marvin
17-10-2009, 01:44 PM
Looking at a 24" which comes with 4GB ram and 640GB drive minimum anyway. But they all have these horrible glossy screens... :mad:
Beeje25
17-10-2009, 02:01 PM
the glossy screen is not an issue as long as they are not in direct light ( dont have a window behind you on a sunny day) or you'll have quite a bit of reflection. other things you might want to take into account new photo editing software plug in's things like that but the. I will say you wont regret getting a mac I love mine
munchycarrot
18-10-2009, 02:42 PM
do it do it do it

To me, the glossy screen is an added bonus, stunning to look at & for viewing pics. Incredible difference when you compare to non glossy screens. As Bryan said... if you don't have a window behind you...can't fault it. If i needed anymore comps in this house I'd get more 24" iMacs without a doubt :)
Just amazing :D
Marvin
18-10-2009, 04:15 PM
Playing with one again lastnight. You're right, at the right angle and right lighting, that screen is actually an advantage. Wouldn't want it on a lappy though where you are at the mercy of whatever lighting is around you. Getting greener by the minute! :D Not going to be long....
munchycarrot
18-10-2009, 04:30 PM
i have the same screen on my macbook too, the thing is, it's easy to slightly adjust the angle so it's really not a problem

oh & students can get the £1199 iMac for £1055 with an NUS card :D
Marvin
18-10-2009, 04:36 PM
..... students can get the £1199 iMac for £1055 with an NUS card :D

Hmmmmm . . I need to investigate this as I work at a University!!! :D
flook
18-10-2009, 08:53 PM
which uni? currently doing the orunds with my daughter, might bump into you :D
Marvin
18-10-2009, 10:16 PM
See PM
Beeje25
20-10-2009, 08:37 PM
you can't miss Nigel he's the one driving his care like its stolen :D
Marvin
22-10-2009, 06:43 PM
SSSHHHHHhhhh..

it is.:o

Hey, did I pick the right time to go over to Mac??

I usually buy something new then if immediately becomes obsolete. But look at the new iMacs just launched!!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: I'll be shopping tomorrow!!
munchycarrot
23-10-2009, 10:53 AM
are you out shopping then Nigel? :D
munchycarrot
24-10-2009, 10:16 PM
Nigel, don't keep me in suspense. DID YOU GET ONE? Lol

I peeked at your profile & it says you are on a Mac but you're not shouting about it :confuse:
Marvin
25-10-2009, 01:32 AM
OK, I'll shout about it. :D
It is perfectly right what they say about the Mac - "buy a Mac & you'll never go back" and "They just work - beautifully"

Cannot see why ppl waste time with PCs nowadays, they are far inferior.

But I used a PC for years and was perhaps a bit "scared" of taking the plunge. I needn't have been. I had made the decision, 24" iMac and was just preparing to order one this weekend when they announce the new range (to coincide with the W7 release). :D

So for a measly £150 extra, they have gone to 27" led backlit display, 2560x1440 resolution, more powerful graphics card (same as mac pro), processor now up to 3.06 GHz, a 1TB harddrive, bluetooth keyboard and new bluetooth "magic mouse".

It is beautiful. I am now the best togger in the country - all my pix look so much better.... :D

Sincere thanks to everyone who advised me on this subject. I asked everyone I knew "in the business" and didn't get a single negative comment about the mac. Now I see why.. :)
flook
25-10-2009, 07:41 AM
its ok then? :D
JamesStan
25-10-2009, 08:19 AM
windows 7 is even trying to be a mac, and still rubbish
benjiblanco
25-10-2009, 11:34 AM
Congrats Nigel, a wise move. it doesnt take long to realise you'll never look back lol.

We're still a bit in limbo with a few snow leopard issues regarding some of the smaller software companies, but ironing out quickly.

At least we have an operating system with a nice name lmao, I'd rather have snow leopard which is 10.6 than windows 7 which is really windows 6.1.
munchycarrot
25-10-2009, 11:41 AM
yeyyyyyyyyyy well done :top: :top: :top:
Marvin
25-10-2009, 04:22 PM
its ok then? :D

Yeah, sort of.... :D
Marvin
10-01-2010, 11:47 PM
OK, so I found a downside. Only a little one.

My scanner wouldn't work with it. Mustek said they didn't have a Mac driver for it but would let me know when (if) they wrote one.

Don't bother Mustek, I bought an Epson scanner. It works MUCH better than the other one did on windoze. :D