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Did I make the right decision?

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I just puchased my first Mac.

iMac 24-inch:

3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
1.0TB Serial ATA Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 256MB

$2,099.00

Is this a good computer? how will it do working in Final Cut Editing HD videos & rendering them?
 
No offense intended, and I hope you don't take it that way, but shouldn't you have asked us before you bought it?

You made the right decision if it meets your needs. Apple is a great company and as long as its in warranty they will take care of you.

DAMNIT MOOOON!
 
AdonisRouse said:
how?
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There's a handy little website called google. Use it. Type in 'install macbook ram' or 'install macbook memory', it'll come up with tons of how-to guides. Same goes for if you're looking to install a HD by yourself. There's tons of video walkthroughs on youtube too.
 
If the OP isn't comfortable dabbling around in the tight confines of the iMac maybe the upgrade through apple was worth it for them. Thats how businesses like Geek Squad and..(wait CCity went under so no firedog) survive.
 
Like others have stated, no offense, but it seems like you walked into this without doing any research whatsoever.

At any rate.

Are you doing professional work with this? I think you're going to find that the iMac doesn't really have the horse power to do the things you ask, especially the HD editing. Don't get me wrong, it can do it, but not gracefully. Never use a laptop (in this case laptop parts) to do a desktop job.

Personally, I would cancel the order as soon as I could and do an ounce of research before I put down over 2 grand. That's just me.
 
chrono1081 said:
If the OP isn't comfortable dabbling around in the tight confines of the iMac maybe the upgrade through apple was worth it for them. Thats how businesses like Geek Squad and..(wait CCity went under so no firedog) survive.
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Installing RAM in an iMac is extremely easy and takes no longer than a couple of minutes and saving of a couple hundred dollars.

EDIT: It looks like the OP is buying the stock highest iMac, so scratch that upgrade stuff.
 
Tallest Skil said:
WASTE OF MONEY. WASTE OF HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS.

I don't care if you trust Apple; of COURSE we trust Apple to do it right.

You can do it FOR FREE.
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How's this? Looks to me like the OP listed a more or less stock iMac. Where's the "waste of hundreds of dollars"? (I refuse to add caps to this quote.)

Back when I bought my iMac a year ago, upgrading the RAM from 2 Gb to 4 Gb cost me $179 through Apple. Buying the same thing from Crucial was $139 plus shipping (I checked before I placed the order), and it wasn't covered by AppleCare.

I know so many people love to punch on those of us who buy RAM from Apple, but it isn't the ripoff everyone thinks it is. Yes, I could have saved $40 and had RAM without an Apple warranty; but part of the reason I switched in the first place was because I got tired of constantly tinkering with my PC hardware - I just wanted to buy the damn thing, turn it on, and use it.

OP - I don't see anything about your purchase that you should regret. Don't worry about it.
 
Tomorrow said:
How's this? Looks to me like the OP listed a more or less stock iMac. Where's the "waste of hundreds of dollars"? (I refuse to add caps to this quote.)

Back when I bought my iMac a year ago, upgrading the RAM from 2 Gb to 4 Gb cost me $179 through Apple. Buying the same thing from Crucial was $139 plus shipping (I checked before I placed the order), and it wasn't covered by AppleCare.

I know so many people love to punch on those of us who buy RAM from Apple, but it isn't the ripoff everyone thinks it is. Yes, I could have saved $40 and had RAM without an Apple warranty; but part of the reason I switched in the first place was because I got tired of constantly tinkering with my PC hardware - I just wanted to buy the damn thing, turn it on, and use it.

OP - I don't see anything about your purchase that you should regret. Don't worry about it.
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Probably because you could've gotten it for half that price at OWC or Newegg. I picked up 4GB in Feb of last year for about $70, and prices are even cheaper now. Never had a problem.
 
buddyguyman said:
Probably because you could've gotten it for half that price at OWC or Newegg. I picked up 4GB in Feb of last year for about $70, and prices are even cheaper now. Never had a problem.
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Cool! Could I have gotten Apple to install it, cover it under AppleCare, and ship it to me free of charge, too? Because as my post says, that's what I was after.

I've never had a problem, either.
 
AdonisRouse said:
I though 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo was good 🙁 😕
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I wouldn't worry about it. Don't cancel your order (like some people are suggesting). You made a good purchase and should be excited.

You have the top of the line iMac, so it should be able to handle video editing with no problems. Unless you are a professional and are doing this for commercial movies, the iMac you purchased is just fine.
 
themoonisdown09 said:
I wouldn't worry about it. Don't cancel your order (like some people are suggesting). You made a good purchase and should be excited.

You have the top of the line iMac, so it should be able to handle video editing with no problems. Unless you are a professional and are doing this for commercial movies, the iMac you purchased is just fine.
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okay thanks what exactly is 3.06GHz
 
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