craig1410
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 12:36 PM |
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Anyone else bought a new Apple iMac?
Just wondering if anyone else has bought themselves one of the new Apple iMac's? I've been waiting on them being released since about May
and when they finally arrived I couldn't wait to get my hands on one.
I got the 24" model which now comes with a glossy screen. This almost put me off until I actually saw it and fell in love immediately. Whipped
out my credit card an bought it on the spot!
Computing is enjoyable once more I'm pleased to say.
Cheers,
Craig.
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ned
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 12:54 PM |
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Tried to use an apple the other night and the lack of the abilty to right click just pissed me right off as I couldn't do anything I wanted to
and couldn't figure out where anything was!
But I know those who use them tend to rave about them, and to be fair they are more aesthetically pleasing than your average black (ex-beige!) box
under the desk.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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craig1410
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 12:59 PM |
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Hi Ned,
You do realise you can use a 2 or 3 button mouse as well don't you? It's just like any other USB peripheral.
On the Mac you use the Ctrl key plus mouse click to access the context menu. Different I know but you get used to it in 30 seconds flat.
Really nice machine and completely silent which is nice too.
Cheers,
Craig.
ps. You can also run Windows or Linux on the box easily using an Apple program called Boot Camp.
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ned
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 01:14 PM |
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I did figure out the control + click thing but couldn't change the mouse as it wasn't mine and didn't have a spare with me
anyway.
My Dad was too busy asking why if they're so good with graphics doesn't his autocad run on it!
Anyways I think it was more not knowing the software than the actual machine itself.
Ned.
[Edited on 13/8/07 by ned]
beware, I've got yellow skin
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caber
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 05:10 PM |
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You can run autocad on intel macs! there is a super bit of software called Parallels that runs a PC direct on the intel processor sharing it with the
mac. Currently I am using a first generation macbook pro with 2 screens, we have an intel tower with 2 19" screens and even a macmini all
running parallels, the mac mini is a bit slow but the other two are faster on PC tasks than our 2.8Gig Intel Dell boxes!
The current parallels doesn't really need 2 screens as you can run PC aps direct from the Mac finder window! One of the advantages of 2 screens
is running two programs simultaneously and keeping an eye on both or cutting and pasting between them! Both can either share the same IP or each can
have their own, if you really want to use the PC to catch viruses from the 'net ! I only use the mac side for internet so viri get caught before
going anywhere near the PC!
Macs are just so much better than PCs!
Caber
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craig1410
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 05:23 PM |
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Hi Caber,
Yes I'm familiar with Parallels but I'm planning to use the new VMWare Fusion product. It looks very very good and may well displace
Parallels unless they recover some ground.
I used two screens on my PC but I'm hoping the 24" 1920x1200 pixel iMac screen will do the trick on its own.
Cheers,
Craig.
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Benzine
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 06:13 PM |
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lol @ macs
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craig1410
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 06:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Benzine
lol @ macs
ROFL @ U
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geoff shep
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| posted on 14/8/07 at 05:54 PM |
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Just bought one in July - wish I'd known that a new model was on the cards.....
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craig1410
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| posted on 14/8/07 at 06:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by geoff shep
Just bought one in July - wish I'd known that a new model was on the cards.....
I've been waiting to buy since about May when the rumors first started about the new model. As you probably know, Apple keep their cards very
close to their chest with regards to new or updated machines.
Besides the look (which some like and some don't) there isn't a huge difference between old and new. I suppose the biggest difference is
in the price which has dropped a good bit. You can buy the old model via the refurbished store at quite a discount although I probably shouldn't
mention that to you... 
I'm sure you're enjoying the machine all the same eh?
Cheers,
Craig.
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