Bought girlfriend a 24" iMac for xmas

[Mindflux]

My girlfriend, whom I live with is getting a 24" iMac for xmas! I'm so excited. I ordered it 2 months to the DAY I ordered mine.

Man I'm giddy..

I just ordered her 4gb of Mushkin memory from newegg for 107.99 shipped w/ a 20 dollar Mail in Rebate, making 4GB of ram 88 dollars!

:eek:

[killmoms]

Someone's gonna get some hardcore "thank-you" lovin'. :cool:

[basesloaded190]

no kidding you will be on her good side for quite a while, good thinking there my friend ;), now i think you both will be happy in the long run

[rdowns]

What reason does she have to stay with you now? :D

[tkidBOSTON]

My girlfriend, whom I live with is getting a 24" iMac for xmas! I'm so excited. I ordered it 2 months to the DAY I ordered mine.

Man I'm giddy..

I just ordered her 4gb of Mushkin memory from newegg for 107.99 shipped w/ a 20 dollar Mail in Rebate, making 4GB of ram 88 dollars!

:eek:

Wait, I'm confused. You bought a 2nd 24" iMac? Sure, its for your girlfriend, but if you guys live together isn't it a bit superfluous? :confused:

[skuzzy]

Wait, I'm confused. You bought a 2nd 24" iMac? Sure, its for your girlfriend, but if you guys live together isn't it a bit superfluous? :confused:

Where did he say that it is second hand?

[J@ffa]

Where did he say that it is second hand?

He means a second as in 'multiple', rather than second hand. :)

[TheVandit]

Where did he say that it is second hand?

Um...he didnt

[sananda]

Where did he say that it is second hand?


eh?

[wakerider017]

My girlfriend, whom I live with is getting a 24" iMac for xmas! I'm so excited. I ordered it 2 months to the DAY I ordered mine.

Man I'm giddy..

I just ordered her 4gb of Mushkin memory from newegg for 107.99 shipped w/ a 20 dollar Mail in Rebate, making 4GB of ram 88 dollars!

:eek:

WoW! That is one of the biggest presents I have ever heard of anyone giving a girlfriend.

Is this a possible engagement present?

[sananda]

eh?

i'm slow. the joys of gprs on iphone!

[wongulous]

Hey, be my boyfriend! LOL.

[Mindflux]

WoW! That is one of the biggest presents I have ever heard of anyone giving a girlfriend.

Is this a possible engagement present?

Nah it's just a "cuz I can" present.

The ring comes later.. as much as I think Apple stuff is overpriced, I think De Beers and the diamond exchange has Apple beat for markup.

Wait, I'm confused. You bought a 2nd 24" iMac? Sure, its for your girlfriend, but if you guys live together isn't it a bit superfluous? :confused:

she doesn't use my mac and I don't use her pc, so in a word. no.

[Cassie]

You sure she doesn't love you for your $$$? :D

[Mindflux]

You sure she doesn't love you for your $$$? :D

Yeah, pretty sure ;)

[anti-microsoft]

Wait, I'm confused. You bought a 2nd 24" iMac? Sure, its for your girlfriend, but if you guys live together isn't it a bit superfluous? :confused:

You guys! he is saying that why buy another 24" iMac if you already have one in the same household right? Or am I wrong??

[Mindflux]

You guys! he is saying that why buy another 24" iMac if you already have one in the same household right? Or am I wrong??


No you are right. But we dont' use eachother's machines. So, there's your answer.

[Cassie]

No you are right. But we dont' use eachother's machines. So, there's your answer.

Yeah, but why not a 20"? Or, heck, even a Mac mini? Does she really need all that power and screen real estate?

[Mindflux]

Yeah, but why not a 20"? Or, heck, even a Mac mini? Does she really need all that power and screen real estate?

Mac Mini's are overpriced and underpowered. I thought about a 20" but the screen gradient (top to bottom) is huge (IMHO).. and I don't think it's priced well. The 2.4GHz 20 is 1499, a 2.4GHz 24" is 300 more, seems like a better bargain to me. Plus a TN panel vs a H-IPS panel.... well you get the idea.

FWIW;
I've bought every apple product I've ever owned this year with the exception of a 30GB iPod video (5.5gen).

iMac 24"
AppleTV 160GB
iPhone 8GB
iMac 24" (for girlfriend)

[Cassie]

Mac Mini's are overpriced and underpowered. I thought about a 20" but the screen gradient (top to bottom) is huge (IMHO).. and I don't think it's priced well. The 2.4GHz 20 is 1499, a 2.4GHz 24" is 300 more, seems like a better bargain to me. Plus a TN panel vs a H-IPS panel.... well you get the idea.

Price aside, (Which I don't agree with your take on it) the mini is definitely not underpowered. An extra gig of RAM and it'll run CS3 almost flawlessly.

Plus, you could've gotten a better monitor with it.

In any case, hope she likes the iMac.

[Mindflux]

Price aside, (Which I don't agree with your take on it) the mini is definitely not underpowered. An extra gig of RAM and it'll run CS3 almost flawlessly.

Plus, you could've gotten a better monitor with it.

In any case, hope she likes the iMac.


a 2.0 Mini is 799, add a 20" screen to make it comparable to a iMac and you've got a thousand dollar Mac Mini. Add a keyboard and mouse ~50 bucks. Add a gig of ram, 50 bucks.. stuck with a 5400 RPM drive.. sad :(. Not to mention 120GB vs 320GB on the base iMac, the 64MB Intel GMA 950 graphics (booo!) on the mac mini. By the time you are done the 20" iMac is a much better deal.


She better like it or I'll be frustrated for sure.

She stated she wanted a Mac before she bought her HP. (which is a few years old and an icky Celeron).

P.S How is boerne? My buddy was down there in October for a big VW fest. I missed out this year..

[Cassie]

P.S How is boerne? My buddy was down there in October for a big VW fest. I missed out this year..

Ah, that was a good one.

I like it pretty well, was on CNN's top 50 places to live 2006.

[tkidBOSTON]

Sorry for the confusion everyone.

Yes, the question is why have 2 24" iMacs. I was just curious. My thinking is you can just create a seperate user account on the iMac for her or get her a Macbook (Pro) if you were looking for a second computer. That way you have a sweet desktop AND a sweet laptop.

But I get that you kids don't use each others computers so fair enough. I just hope you don't have to buy two of everything!

[heatmiser]

I just hope you don't have to buy two of everything!

Two iMacs, two beds, two towels, two toothbrushes...where does it end?!?

[tkidBOSTON]

Ew, I hope they have 2 toothbrushes!

[JayLenochiniMac]

Sounds like you bought it more for yourself than your gf, but that's generous of you.

[Mindflux]

But I get that you kids don't use each others computers so fair enough. I just hope you don't have to buy two of everything!

Two cars, separate tooth brushes. Different personalities. Different bodies. Yeah pretty much two of everything but the bed.

Sounds like you bought it more for yourself than your gf, but that's generous of you.


She wanted a Mac before she bought her HP. Why would I need two iMacs? If I wanted another Mac for myself I'd buy a MBP or Blackbook.

[wakerider017]

Mindflux,

You are a pretty good guy!

[JayLenochiniMac]

Believe me, I've done the same for my wife, buying things for her because I was more excited about them than she was, so I hope your gf likes it. Congrats on the purchase.

Oh, don't break up with her!

[Mindflux]

Believe me, I've done the same for my wife, buying things for her because I was more excited about them than she was, so I hope your gf likes it. Congrats on the purchase.

Oh, don't break up with her!

Yeah, hoping she really enjoys it. I know she likes mine. Here's to hoping...

If not I guess I can sell it and buy her a lump of compressed coal. (bleck)

[4JNA]

Two iMacs, two beds, two towels, two toothbrushes...where does it end?!?

... with two lawyers. :eek:

nice gift. best of luck!

[Mindflux]

As usual, MacMall is being a complete cluster. "Order today get it tomorrow" all over their site.. used appropriate shipping (next day) to get it that way.. and every rep I talk to says they cannot be sure it'll ship today.

:rolleyes:

[desenso]

Nice gift. Hope she likes computers as much as the rest of the people in this forum do!

[koobcamuk]

Um...he didnt

Um... he did.

2nd Mac ≠ second hand Mac

We have four macs in our apartment. GF has 24" iMac, iBook. I have Mac Mini and ACD and 12" PowerBook.

Yes, the question is why have 2 24" iMacs. I was just curious. My thinking is you can just create a seperate user account on the iMac for her or get her a Macbook (Pro) if you were looking for a second computer. That way you have a sweet desktop AND a sweet laptop.

I still don't see what's wrong with two desktops in an apartment... it's what I have...

[anti-microsoft]

Two iMacs, two beds, two towels, two toothbrushes...where does it end?!?

I don't think they'll be sleeping in different beds...:D

[BornAgainMac]

iChat will be fun.

[Hello.there]

Yeah, but why not a 20"? Or, heck, even a Mac mini? Does she really need all that power and screen real estate?

:D You gotta love this assumption that a 'she' wouldn't need all that "power and screen real estate"!

God bless Texas :rolleyes:

[tkidBOSTON]

I still don't see what's wrong with two desktops in an apartment... it's what I have...

Nothings wrong with it, it just seems excessive to me. Apparently, judging by the reactions and the confusion I have created in this thread, my opinion is not shared by many.

[iSaint]

iChat will be fun.

Especially with the cameras!

[/jealous]

[QCassidy352]

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Yeah, but why not a 20"? Or, heck, even a Mac mini? Does she really need all that power and screen real estate?

:D You gotta love this assumption that a 'she' wouldn't need all that "power and screen real estate"!

God bless Texas :rolleyes:

Speaking of assumptions, you know that cassie is female, right?

[chadrob30]

Mac Mini's are overpriced and underpowered.

Hahaha! Thanks for the laugh this morning. Sometimes I need to read something ridiculous to get me jump started on a cold morning. :rolleyes:

[ma2ha3]

maybe she will say, i actually want a diamond ring for christmas. or a car.

[Brianstorm91]

Can I be your girlfriend next Christmas?

[minutePulsation]

Good man, damn good gift!

[eetu]

The ring comes later.. as much as I think Apple stuff is overpriced, I think De Beers and the diamond exchange has Apple beat for markup.

iRing? :rolleyes:

[Mindflux]

Hahaha! Thanks for the laugh this morning. Sometimes I need to read something ridiculous to get me jump started on a cold morning. :rolleyes:


Yeah lets see. 2Ghz, 5400 rpm laptop drive (120 gig), 1 gig of ram. 64 meg intel GMA950 video - 799.

lowest end iMac. 2ghz, 7200rpm 250gb drive, 20" screen, 128mb dedicated video - 1199

yeah, mac mini is overpriced.

[Mindflux]

Well the iMac made it :D

[chadrob30]

Yeah lets see. 2Ghz, 5400 rpm laptop drive (120 gig), 1 gig of ram. 64 meg intel GMA950 video - 799.

lowest end iMac. 2ghz, 7200rpm 250gb drive, 20" screen, 128mb dedicated video - 1199

yeah, mac mini is overpriced.

If you wanna get technical, the mini is made for a niche market. It's made for folks who are looking to make the leap from PC to Mac, but don't want to put out 2 grand for something they may not like. Also, everything Apple makes is overpriced. But we who love them pay it without batting an eye.

[Lovesong]

everything Apple makes is overpriced.

Now, you made me laugh by saying something ridiculous.

[koobcamuk]

Nothings wrong with it, it just seems excessive to me. Apparently, judging by the reactions and the confusion I have created in this thread, my opinion is not shared by many.

:)

I just think it's because, I am now using this computer, and if my girlfriend needs to do some work/email etc then I have to leave the computer.

Also, as we're not married, our own things are just that - our own. I think the reaction has come from the fact that people tend to own their own things when not married - not go in 'halves' as you might in a marriage.

[heatmiser]

Also, as we're not married, our own things are just that - our own.

You've got to admit, you do decide this pretty randomly, though. I mean, I'm assuming you don't have separate fridges, ovens, dishes, and couches. So you're definitely willing to share some things, but not others. There's nothing wrong with that. I'm just saying it's a bit simplistic to say the reason you have two computers is because you're not married. It would be a bit more accurate to say you have two computers because you each like having your own computer; I don't really expect you'd change that whether you were married or not. :^)

[Mindflux]

box has the tiger desktop on it... i guess it's got a drop in leopard dvd. I hope so anyway, as the page says it should have it.

[koobcamuk]

You've got to admit, you do decide this pretty randomly, though. I mean, I'm assuming you don't have separate fridges, ovens, dishes, and couches. So you're definitely willing to share some things, but not others. There's nothing wrong with that. I'm just saying it's a bit simplistic to say the reason you have two computers is because you're not married. It would be a bit more accurate to say you have two computers because you each like having your own computer; I don't really expect you'd change that whether you were married or not. :^)

Hmm.. agree with some points. However, there is no joint income. We rent, so the fridge, sofa, oven all come with the place. We went halves on a kettle. I dunno...

[whoathere]

I bought my (ex)girlfriend a macbook last year for Christmas. She as absolutely shocked. It was cool. 6 months later she accuses me of cheating on her, which I did not do, and then gave it back! Worked out for me in the long run. She was nutso

[heatmiser]

Hmm.. agree with some points. However, there is no joint income. We rent, so the fridge, sofa, oven all come with the place. We went halves on a kettle. I dunno...

Haha, it's cool, I'm just being nitpicky. Cheers to y'all :^)

I bought my (ex)girlfriend a macbook last year for Christmas. She as absolutely shocked. It was cool. 6 months later she accuses me of cheating on her, which I did not do, and then gave it back! Worked out for me in the long run. She was nutso

Yikes. At least you got it back, though. And it sounds like things worked out for the best.

[zepharus]

I hate to tell you, but chicks really do not dig tech toys like we men do.

Im not sure she will get tthe same enjoyment from it as you do.

this is akin to her buying you a coach handbag for christmas...........very insensitive..

[Mindflux]

I hate to tell you, but chicks really do not dig tech toys like we men do.

Im not sure she will get tthe same enjoyment from it as you do.

this is akin to her buying you a coach handbag for christmas...........very insensitive..


She's not your average girl. She doesn't have handbags herself.

If she hates it, oh well.

[xUKHCx]

I hate to tell you, but chicks really do not dig tech toys like we men do.

Im not sure she will get tthe same enjoyment from it as you do.

this is akin to her buying you a coach handbag for christmas...........very insensitive..

My girlfriend would love it if I bought her and iMac for crimbo. As it is she is getting an expensive purse and probably getting my old core 2 duo (white) iMac.

[119576]

She's not your average girl. She doesn't have handbags herself.

If she hates it, oh well.

If she hates it, I'm always happy to be 'burdened' with a rejected gift. :rolleyes:

[Snide]

If I were gay, I think I'd choose you as a boyfriend...

Way to go man!

Much cheaper than a diamond ring, and perhaps even more scintillating!

[sarah3585]

Me and my b/f both have an iMac each. I have the 24" he has the 20". We live in a very small flat which only 2 rooms. I use mine for uni work (Flash, Photoshop ect) he just uses his for Football manager and internet. It would be a nightmare if we had to share one.

[Brianstorm91]

Forget the iMac, get her one of these gems!

http://www.macgeek.org/museum/applelisa1/apple1_00.jpg

[netdog]

If you wanna get technical, the mini is made for a niche market. It's made for folks who are looking to make the leap from PC to Mac, but don't want to put out 2 grand for something they may not like. Also, everything Apple makes is overpriced. But we who love them pay it without batting an eye.

It's also for people with 30" ACDs who have been waiting for the new Mac Pro since well before Labor Day.

[netdog]

Me and my b/f both have an iMac each. I have the 24" he has the 20". We live in a very small flat which only 2 rooms. I use mine for uni work (Flash, Photoshop ect) he just uses his for Football manager and internet...

...and porn, of course. For that reason alone, seems to me that he should have the 24. :eek:

[Brianstorm91]

...and porn, of course.

.. and the internet ..

That's what she said ;)

[ctakim]

Ah, that was a good one.

I like it pretty well, was on CNN's top 50 places to live 2006.

Go Greyhounds! Or Champions, or something!

[MacNerd12]

That'd be a good engagement present.

Him: Will you marry me? (hands her the iMac)
Her: YESS! YAAY AN iMAC!!!! Did you say something hunny?


lol:cool:

[Kashchei]

I want to hear from the OP about how she reacted to her present. I hope he recorded the event with a camcorder.

[Mindflux]

I want to hear from the OP about how she reacted to her present. I hope he recorded the event with a camcorder.


I didn't record it, but she cried. I guess that could be interpreted both ways.

[CanadaRAM]

Mindflux,
You are a pretty good guy!

Wakerider - how do you know he is pretty?

[bluedoggiant]

My girlfriend, whom I live with is getting a 24" iMac for xmas! I'm so excited. I ordered it 2 months to the DAY I ordered mine.

Man I'm giddy..

I just ordered her 4gb of Mushkin memory from newegg for 107.99 shipped w/ a 20 dollar Mail in Rebate, making 4GB of ram 88 dollars!

:eek:

Hey, hope I don't buzz into your business, but, why does she need 4 gigs of ram, does she do a lot of multitasking?

[Mindflux]

Hey, hope I don't buzz into your business, but, why does she need 4 gigs of ram, does she do a lot of multitasking?

because for 100(even less now) bucks, why DOESN'T she?

[bluedoggiant]

because for 100(even less now) bucks, why DOESN'T she?

Does she do anything pro or multitasking?

[Mindflux]

Does she do anything pro or multitasking?


No, but again for 100 bucks does it matter? Nope. Do you do anything that requires the speed that computers run at to it's full capacity? Why not run a 400MHz computer then?

[bluedoggiant]

No, but again for 100 bucks does it matter? Nope. Do you do anything that requires the speed that computers run at to it's full capacity? Why not run a 400GHz computer then?

i do video editing in imovie HD, and am upgrading to final cut express, also, for dual booting into windows in the future, games, photoshop, web design, and overall performance.

[Brianstorm91]

i do video editing in imovie HD, and am upgrading to final cut express, also, for dual booting into windows in the future, games, photoshop, web design, and overall performance.

Nobody cares, shut up.

[bluedoggiant]

Nobody cares, shut up.

He was asking...

[Brianstorm91]

Rhetorical question.