What are you first going to do when you set up your new iMac?

bobright · Nov 30, 2012, 05:26 PM

I'll probably just stare at it and admire it for awhile.

MisterKeeks · Nov 30, 2012, 05:28 PM

After all of the staring and admiring, I would get iStat or Temperature Monitor and see how hot mine runs.

Except I'm not getting one...

Jazwire · Nov 30, 2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bobright

I'll probably just stare at it and admire it for awhile.

Turn it on.

TouchMint.com · Nov 30, 2012, 05:30 PM

1. Put in my 32gigs of ram
2. Install windows
3. Watch solitaire fly...

ViperDesign · Nov 30, 2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bobright

I'll probably just stare at it and admire it for awhile.

Still trying to justify what I just paid!!

Apple fanboy · Nov 30, 2012, 05:36 PM

I'm going to inspect it thoroughly for any defect or blemish. Then when I'm satisfied I will set it up. As this is my first Mac I'll be bringing a lot of files over from my PC (probably via a separate hard drive).
Lastly learn how to use it so I can show the wife and daughter.

Spink10 · Nov 30, 2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple fanboy

I'm going to inspect it thoroughly for any defect or blemish. Then when I'm satisfied I will set it up. As this is my first Mac I'll be bringing a lot of files over from my PC (probably via a separate hard drive).
Lastly learn how to use it so I can show the wife and daughter.

That is wonderful - hope the family enjoys the world of Mac.

Arman · Nov 30, 2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple fanboy

I'm going to inspect it thoroughly for any defect or blemish. Then when I'm satisfied I will set it up. As this is my first Mac I'll be bringing a lot of files over from my PC (probably via a separate hard drive).
Lastly learn how to use it so I can show the wife and daughter.

Give it to my 2 year old to toss around a bit.

Load Aperture, 1Password, Mint, iWorks. Then Bootcamp, Windows 7, work programs.

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Originally Posted by TouchMint.com

1. Put in my 32gigs of ram
2. Install windows
3. Watch solitaire fly...

Where are u planning to pickup your 32GB sticks from?

ViperDesign · Nov 30, 2012, 05:39 PM

I got mine from crucial for 158. Will arrive middle of December

MisterKeeks · Nov 30, 2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple fanboy

I'm going to inspect it thoroughly for any defect or blemish. Then when I'm satisfied I will set it up. As this is my first Mac I'll be bringing a lot of files over from my PC (probably via a separate hard drive).
Lastly learn how to use it so I can show the wife and daughter.

You aren't a true Apple Fanboy until you've owned your own Mac. Just wait a week or 2, and then you can make that claim.

Apple fanboy · Nov 30, 2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Spink10

That is wonderful - hope the family enjoys the world of Mac.

I hope so too. We love all our iOS devices so this is the next step for us. I picked up a TC on Black Friday as well so I'm pretty committed to the cause!
My daughter has Aspergers and loves spending hours on the PC. She is very creative so I hope this helps her develope her skills.

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Originally Posted by MisterKeeks

You aren't a true Apple Fanboy until you've owned your own Mac. Just wait a week or 2, and then you can make that claim.

My bank balance says different! Big spending year this one!

BSoares · Nov 30, 2012, 05:49 PM

I will insert a new CD I got, open iTunes and start ripping... Oh wait! Can't do that... jk

Will add the extra RAM and worry about using migration assistant or trying to manually move all my stuff over.

purdueboiler87 · Nov 30, 2012, 05:50 PM

I will reinstall the OS so I can omit the foreign languages and print drivers that I don't need.

THOPMedia · 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple fanboy

I'm going to inspect it thoroughly for any defect or blemish. Then when I'm satisfied I will set it up. As this is my first Mac I'll be bringing a lot of files over from my PC (probably via a separate hard drive).
Lastly learn how to use it so I can show the wife and daughter.

Uhhh, did I miss something . . . Apple FanBoy needs to learn how to use a Mac??

*St-ank Bl-are into Bl-ind M-own

Edit: sorry, I'm not trying to troll you or make you look dumb with that comment. It is just really hard for me to understand how it is that some people don't know how to use a Mac. It's just because I've owned macs (and pcs) since my Macintosh 128k (and apple IIcx before that).

No offense intended. Stoked to hear you are making the big switch.

js09 · Nov 30, 2012, 06:01 PM

redtube of course. the upgraded display on the imac is going to make for a great user experience

Apple fanboy · Nov 30, 2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by THOPMedia

Uhhh, did I miss something . . . Apple FanBoy needs to learn how to use a Mac??

*St-ank Bl-are into Bl-ind M-own

Hay it's my first one! I've been PC user since I can remember. With 2 iPhones, 2 iPads, 3 iPods, Apple TV and a Timecapsule I think I qualify for the title Apple fanboy! I have to admit though I will feel more legit on here as a proper Mac user. It's been a long wait but it's nearly over!

THOPMedia · Nov 30, 2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by js09

redtube of course. the upgraded display on the imac is going to make for a great user experience

Gross.

Seriously.

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Originally Posted by Apple fanboy

Hay it's my first one! I've been PC user since I can remember. With 2 iPhones, 2 iPads, 3 iPods, Apple TV and a Timecapsule I think I qualify for the title Apple fanboy! I have to admit though I will feel more legit on here as a proper Mac user. It's been a long wait but it's nearly over!

good on you mate. Also see my edit above.

torana355 · Nov 30, 2012, 06:08 PM

Copy over my 2TB of media and install all my apps and see how well fusion actually works. If it does not work very well i will disable fusion and use the ssd for OSX and W7 and the 3TB drive for data.

kgian · Nov 30, 2012, 06:11 PM

Install windows and gamezzz!

CoreyLahey · Nov 30, 2012, 06:33 PM

First I will give it a name. Maybe Bob or Lisa. Then I will have a serious talk about boys with Lisa (or Jim, not sure yet really) and explain the meaning of life. I will make a point out of telling her (or Walter), how one has to find their own path and figure out what matters most (kinda like a Bill Cosby approach). After that I will dive into a lengthy monologue about my favorite movies and TV shows and possibly take a minute to express my political opinion on the current state of affairs in New Zealand or Central Africa (depending on the name of computer, obviously).

That's pretty much it, nothing special I guess.

Scrapula · Nov 30, 2012, 07:07 PM

Start transferring data, reinstalling software, etc.

CoreyLahey · Nov 30, 2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by THOPMedia

Gross.

Seriously.

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good on you mate. Also see my edit above.

What exactly is red tube?

Scrapula · Nov 30, 2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CoreyLahey

What exactly is red tube?

Like YouTube, but for other types of videos.

Apple fanboy · Dec 1, 2012, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by THOPMedia

Edit: sorry, I'm not trying to troll you or make you look dumb with that comment. It is just really hard for me to understand how it is that some people don't know how to use a Mac. It's just because I've owned macs (and pcs) since my Macintosh 128k (and apple IIcx before that).

No offense intended. Stoked to hear you are making the big switch.

It's okay I don't get easily offended! I have read lots on here and the Apple website so I think I'll be okay. If I get stuck with anything I'll know where to come and ask. As I understand it, it's about unlearning your windows habits. I'm not planning to go down the windows partition route unless I have to. 16 days to go!

gagaliya · Dec 1, 2012, 01:27 AM

install bootcamp and windows 7.

Nov 30, 2012, 05:26 PM	#1
bobright macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jun 2010	What are you first going to do when you set up your new iMac? I'll probably just stare at it and admire it for awhile.
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Nov 30, 2012, 05:28 PM	#2
MisterKeeks macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2012	After all of the staring and admiring, I would get iStat or Temperature Monitor and see how hot mine runs. Except I'm not getting one... __________________ Core Duo 1.83 Mac Mini, Dual 2.7 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.8 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.25 MDD G4, 1.6 GHz iMac G5, 900 MHz iBook G3, 800 MHz iMac G4, 500MHz iMac G3, 400MHz iMac G3
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Nov 30, 2012, 05:30 PM	#4
TouchMint.com macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix	1. Put in my 32gigs of ram 2. Install windows 3. Watch solitaire fly... __________________ www.TouchMint.com iPhone App Developer Apps of the month: Baseball Stats Tracker Touch (Over 10,000 Copies Sold!) Quiz and Flashcard Maker
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Nov 30, 2012, 05:36 PM	#6
Apple fanboy macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom	I'm going to inspect it thoroughly for any defect or blemish. Then when I'm satisfied I will set it up. As this is my first Mac I'll be bringing a lot of files over from my PC (probably via a separate hard drive). Lastly learn how to use it so I can show the wife and daughter. __________________ Late 2012 21" iMac 2.9GHz i5, ITB Fusion drive, 16GB RAM, 2 TB TimeCapsule, iPhone 5 32GB, iPad 4 32GB, iPad 2 16GB, apple TV 2, iPod touch 4th gen 8GB, Xbox 360 120GB. Macrumors Scavenger Hunt IV 2
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Nov 30, 2012, 05:39 PM	#9
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Nov 30, 2012, 05:49 PM	#12
BSoares macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA	I will insert a new CD I got, open iTunes and start ripping... Oh wait! Can't do that... jk Will add the extra RAM and worry about using migration assistant or trying to manually move all my stuff over.
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Nov 30, 2012, 05:50 PM	#13
purdueboiler87 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL	I will reinstall the OS so I can omit the foreign languages and print drivers that I don't need. __________________ Mac Pro 2.8, 10G RAM 17" Unibody MB Pro 2.66 i7, 512GB SSD, 8G RAM 64GB 4G iPad 3
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Nov 30, 2012, 06:01 PM	#15
js09 macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2010	redtube of course. the upgraded display on the imac is going to make for a great user experience
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Nov 30, 2012, 06:08 PM	#18
torana355 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia	Copy over my 2TB of media and install all my apps and see how well fusion actually works. If it does not work very well i will disable fusion and use the ssd for OSX and W7 and the 3TB drive for data. __________________ 2012 27" iMac with 680mx \| 2011 13" MBA 128gb \| iPhone 4 32gb \| Nexus 7 16gb \| Nexus 4 on Carbon and Trinity.
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Nov 30, 2012, 06:11 PM	#19
kgian macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011	Install windows and gamezzz!
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Nov 30, 2012, 06:33 PM	#20
CoreyLahey Banned Join Date: Jun 2012	First I will give it a name. Maybe Bob or Lisa. Then I will have a serious talk about boys with Lisa (or Jim, not sure yet really) and explain the meaning of life. I will make a point out of telling her (or Walter), how one has to find their own path and figure out what matters most (kinda like a Bill Cosby approach). After that I will dive into a lengthy monologue about my favorite movies and TV shows and possibly take a minute to express my political opinion on the current state of affairs in New Zealand or Central Africa (depending on the name of computer, obviously). That's pretty much it, nothing special I guess.
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Nov 30, 2012, 07:07 PM	#21
Scrapula macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Seattle, WA	Start transferring data, reinstalling software, etc.
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Dec 1, 2012, 01:27 AM	#25
gagaliya macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2010	install bootcamp and windows 7.
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