Is the 24" too big? or, did your spouse freak?

[macjonny1]

I'm in the market for a new mac, and I really really want the big screen. My concern is that it will go in an office in a home with more traditional type furniture and I'm wondering if it is so big that it will be way out of place. I'm also wondering if I'm going to get it and my spouse will freak at the size. No apple stores nearby...

Are any of you really suprised at the size when you got it? And do any of you wish you would have gotten the smaller one (or your spouse?).

[jessica.]

A big mac is never out of place.

Unless it's from McDonalds...then it is for sure out of place.

[MacProGuy]

I'm in the market for a new mac, and I really really want the big screen. My concern is that it will go in an office in a home with more traditional type furniture and I'm wondering if it is so big that it will be way out of place. I'm also wondering if I'm going to get it and my spouse will freak at the size. No apple stores nearby...

Are any of you really suprised at the size when you got it? And do any of you wish you would have gotten the smaller one (or your spouse?).


I'm used to a 30" Cinema Display at Work... so... this was actually a step down :p

[xfiftyfour]

man, if my fiance brought home a 24" iMac, there'd be NO complaints from me..!

if your woman can't handle all that mac, you really ought to get rid of her, IMO. :p just kiddin' of course.

[vansouza]

I'm in the market for a new mac, and I really really want the big screen. My concern is that it will go in an office in a home with more traditional type furniture and I'm wondering if it is so big that it will be way out of place. I'm also wondering if I'm going to get it and my spouse will freak at the size. No apple stores nearby...

Are any of you really suprised at the size when you got it? And do any of you wish you would have gotten the smaller one (or your spouse?).

Don't tell your wife but it is huge. Cut a cardboard to the demensions so you can see and not be taken by surprise. I love it, it is totally GREAT and it is huge...

[carfac]

I went and checked them out. I thought it was too big. I am quite happy with the 20. For me, just regular use, 24 would be a bit much. YMMV.

D

[brepublican]

if your woman can't handle all that mac, you really ought to get rid of her, IMO. :p just kiddin' of course.
Hear ye, hear ye :D :D

[nagromme]

You can always wall-mount the Mac to make it less obtrusive (buy the VESA kit plus a VESA wall mounter).

It's very hard to judge what would freak your spouse out though :)

[foxbatkllr]

I have a 20" and it is huge. I just couldn't imagine having the 24" iMac (or a 30" ACD for that matter!).

[Markleshark]

... Most women would welcome an extra 4inches...

... Sorry... :rolleyes:

[rdowns]

Here's a simple rule of thumb for purchasing Macs and keeping the little lady in line. :eek:

For every pair of shoes she owns, you are allowed 1" of screen size. Chances are, you're due a 60" bad boy but alas, one is not available from Apple.

[dcv]

... Most women would welcome an extra 4inches...
:eek: :D

For every pair of shoes she owns, you are allowed 1" of screen size.
How about boots? Do they still only count as 1"?

[rdowns]

How about boots? Do they still only count as 1"?

Let's go over this again. Ankle high boots count as 1". Between the ankle and knee counts as 3". Thigh high hooker boots, you get 2 Macs. :D

[dcv]

Let's go over this again. Ankle high boots count as 1". Between the ankle and knee counts as 3". Thigh high hooker boots, you get 2 Macs. :D

I need a spouse :D

[topgun072003]

you can't post this thread and not expect any sexual innuednos. Its just too easy.

[mpw]

...Thigh high hooker boots, you get 2 Macs. :D
Checks dcv's profile....three Macs listed!!

[rdowns]

Checks dcv's profile....three Macs listed!!


Duh, she has 2 pairs of the thigh highs. She'll be ordering a 24" iMac any day now. Please do try and follow along. :D

[dcv]

Checks dcv's profile....three Macs listed!!

They're all too small... I've got my eye on the big bad boy ;) :D


Duh, she has 2 pairs of the thigh highs. She'll be ordering a 24" iMac any day now. Please do try and follow along. :D
http://upload.yo-momma.net/uploads/smilies/ron_wink.gif

[mpw]

Duh, she has 2 pairs of the thigh highs. She'll be ordering a 24" iMac any day now. Please do try and follow along. :D
You want me to follow dcv around while she wears thigh high boots? OK:D

[MacBoobsPro]

Get a mac. Change the furniture!

[rdowns]

Not sure if I prefer her in red or black.

[dcv]

I've got my eye on the big bad boy ;) :D
You want me to follow dcv around while she wears thigh high boots? OK:D

OK so I'll be looking over my shoulder then... :eek: ;) :D

[MacBoobsPro]

Not sure if I prefer her in red or black.

Looks like the bottom half of a multicoloured giraffe! Sexy though! :D

[dalvin200]

... Most women would welcome an extra 4inches...

... Sorry... :rolleyes:

ya beat me to it!! :D

[mpw]

Not sure if I prefer her in red or black.
Red, duh!

[dcv]

Not sure if I prefer her in red or black.

I like the red :o

[macjonny1]

Yep you've all convinced me...the 24" it is...size DOES matter! Just as soon as I can scrape up a few more $$!

[Le Big Mac]

I went and checked them out. I thought it was too big. I am quite happy with the 20. For me, just regular use, 24 would be a bit much. YMMV.

D

I sort of had that impression. They have them lined up at teh apple store. Large, Extra Large, adn Supersized. But their proportions are all the same, so it's almost as if they're the same. Except when you get close to the screen, and open up something like safari. It takes up maybe one third of the screen. Just a ton of screen real estate. Then I realized how large it was.

I'm not saying it's "too big"--it depends on your needs and space. But it's sizable, and probably a premium for a larger monitor than most people need.

[Icewind]

I like the red :o

I think I'm in love with DCV :o

[mpw]

I think I'm in love with DCV :o
Describe it, I'll let you know.

[Icewind]

Describe it, I'll let you know.

Errrm... well.... actually... I'm just in love with the thigh-length boots, but her little avatar is damn cute :D

[iSaint]

... Most women would welcome an extra 4inches...

... Sorry... :rolleyes:

I viewed this thread specifically to post such a response.

Thank you for doing it for me. :p

[xfiftyfour]

Let's go over this again. Ankle high boots count as 1". Between the ankle and knee counts as 3". Thigh high hooker boots, you get 2 Macs. :D
bump that. thigh high hooker boots, and SHE deserves the mac! ;)

[dcv]

Errrm... well.... actually... I'm just in love with the thigh-length boots, but her little avatar is damn cute :D

Hehe :o

I should probably point out that I don't actually own a pair of red thigh-high boots. Sorry boys. Well they're actually more burgundy than red... :rolleyes: ;)

[rdowns]

I think I'm in love with DCV :o

She doesn't date newbies; she requires way more processor power. :D

All I have to say for myself is, the G4 aint dead yet. :eek:

[BwanaZulia]

It arrived today so has not been unpacked.

She used to think the 23" LCD was too big, I am SURE she is going to think this one too big.

Doesn't matter, it will be mounted on a arm so she can swing it out of her way. :)

BZ

[Mr.Gadget]

No way... The 24" iMac is stunning. It is the kind of thing that will be a conversation piece in your living room. Seriously, pictures don't do it justice. Go check it out at your local CompUSA or Apple Store. :D

[mrgreen4242]

OK, went to CompUSA and they were JUST setting up the 24"... I mean the box was on the floor and they were running whatever setup applications CompUSA uses to get the systems setup with stock crap.

It's too big. I'm being serious. It LOOKS great, but it's too big. It would be cumbersome to use, the 20" is honestly, in my opinion, the ideal size. The 17" is a big rinky-dink, the 20" is a perfect compromise between size and usability, and the 24" is a monster.

That's just my opinion, of course, but even if it was in the budget (and it just about is) I don't think I would buy it. If they put the 24" iMac internals in a 20" case (or better yet a headless box) I would look at it, but I can't see much of a need for the 24" other than status symbol.

If you are doing serious video/layout work and need that screen space, you're better of with a Mac Pro, and if you're not the 20" is much more practical... ah well, seeing the improved quality of the 20" iMac screen since the last time (Rev A G5's) I looked convinced me I want one instead of a new mini+my Dell 19".

[Counterfit]

You can always wall-mount the Mac to make it less obtrusive (buy the VESA kit plus a VESA wall mounter).

It's very hard to judge what would freak your spouse out though :)
Unless Apple released a new VESA kit for the iMac and I missed it, the iMac VESA kit only fits the first gen G5 iMacs (pre iSight).

[skunk]

Unless Apple released a new VESA kit for the iMac and I missed it, the iMac VESA kit only fits the first gen G5 iMacs (pre iSight).They did.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/0.RSLID?mco=1C1F7DDA&nplm=MA473G%2FA
The arms for them are bloody expensive, though! $300?? :eek:

[Zwhaler]

I went and checked them out. I thought it was too big. I am quite happy with the 20. For me, just regular use, 24 would be a bit much. YMMV.

D

Me too. Plus it is good to know that you save 500 dollars by not getting the 24

[nagromme]

If you are doing serious video/layout work and need that screen space, you're better of with a Mac Pro,
Yes, but not necessarily ENOUGH better to justify the higher cost of a Mac Pro + display.

Also, there are non-pro uses for big screens: movies, TV and games :)

[macjonny1]

OK I'm making a cardboard mockup as some have suggested. Can anyone tell me what the dimensions of just the front is? From the apple store I can see the overall dimensions are approx 22.5W x 20.5H x 8d. I assume this is the dimension of the overall unit including the foot. The width would be the same but what is the height of the unit from bottom of the chin to the top of the computer (not the screen, the whole face front)?

Looking at the 20" vs the 24" it is just two inches wider and taller....so all I have to do is convince the wife is that 2" isn't *that* different...