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BerubeHater · 07-21-2006, 04:27 PM

Does anybody here own an IMAC? I am looking at buying one, but I am skeptical because I hated the old Macs.

Is there anything that makes the IMAC better than a new PC? I am not a computer nut, I just need it for browsing the net, doing stuff in excel, photo's, etc.

Thanks.

HitterD · 07-21-2006, 04:56 PM

I use a IMAC at work, it is awesome!!

It will take about 30 minutes to get used to the interface, but it is very similar to windows. The main reaosn to buy a Mac is that they are far far far far far less prone to viruses and computer problems. Windows is such a flawed platform, with so many bugs etc. MAC's don't have these issues, and are less vulnerable to viruses because the majority of viruses are made for Windows.

Microsoft office works great as wee with the Mac, no compatibility issues i have seen yet.

Get one!!

I-Hate-Hulse · 07-21-2006, 05:38 PM

Based on what you say you're using it for, the Mac might be a good fit. Then again, so would a $400 Dell desktop.

Do a search, the Mac vs Windows thing has been debated lots here, and usually ends up in a "who's better, Calgary or Edmonton" style finish.

Devils'Advocate · 07-22-2006, 10:00 PM

If you are planning on getting an iMac, I would suggest getting one of the new ones with the Intel chip. You can dual boot into Windows or OSX. You can do your gaming or Excel on the Windows platform and the surfing and photo editing in X. Best of both worlds.

I'm crossing my fingers that they will come up with the Intel-based G5 soon. Given that I use my Mac for video editing and multi-media projects, I really need the expandability of a G5, but Apple hasn't made any announcement yet about when they will be available.

Staypuft · 07-22-2006, 11:07 PM

Justin Long is pretty convincing....

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0519043/

Table 5 · 07-22-2006, 11:53 PM

if you want a computer with the least amount of hassle during day-to-day usage, get the iMac. no viruses, no stupid popups, no crashes. the beautiful thing about the mac is that it's always as simple as possible. it's powerful when you want it to be, but it's not complicated. it just works.

plus, having a sculpture on your desk to admire isn't a bad thing either.

Table 5 · 07-22-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate

If you are planning on getting an iMac, I would suggest getting one of the new ones with the Intel chip. You can dual boot into Windows or OSX. You can do your gaming or Excel on the Windows platform and the surfing and photo editing in X. Best of both worlds.

I'm crossing my fingers that they will come up with the Intel-based G5 soon. Given that I use my Mac for video editing and multi-media projects, I really need the expandability of a G5, but Apple hasn't made any announcement yet about when they will be available.

There never will be a g5 again, as its an older generation chip. And you can already get the new Intel chip in the iMac, the Macbook, and the Macbook Pro. The only thing left to switch over is the pro desktop version, which should be coming shortly.

Flame On · 07-23-2006, 12:46 AM

Macs just work. So I wonder why they make it work with widows.....

How is it simpler and easier if you have to boot up with different O/S's.
Unless you're a designer and need graphics packages; and even there the gap has closed, there's little need for a mac other than if you're pretentious and possibly have a pony tail.

Lots more add on potential with a PC.