A general question

[gadgetgirl85]

I really don't know too much about this sort of thing (I'm female, forgive me ) but is the speed of opening files, opening safari etc influenced by memory or the processor speed? I'm looking to buy a 24" imac eventually but I will not be doing too much high intensity stuff, mostly word, itunes, net surfing, a bit of photoshop and thats about it so I'm wondering if I'm better off getting a lower end imac if that will be ok for me

 

[dukebound85]

its really a combo of both as well as hdd speed and a multitude of other factors

with that said, i would still get the lower end mac if you arent using it for intensive stuff

 

[natebookpro]

Umm... How are the computers in your signature working out for you? The iMac should be about the same speed as them.

 

[mobilehaathi]

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you having a particular set of genitals or two X chromosomes has much to do with your apparent lack of computer knowledge.

Given what you want to do, the lowest end iMacs will be perfectly fine.

 

[PaperMacWriter]

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you having a particular set of genitals or two X chromosomes has much to do with your apparent lack of computer knowledge.

So true. I've only been to the genius bar a few times, so I have only a few samples, but all the female geniuses were more helpful and polite.

As for your question, I have no idea. Id say your biggest bottleneck is your internet connection speed.
SG

 

[JCastro]

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you having a particular set of genitals or two X chromosomes has much to do with your apparent lack of computer knowledge.

Now thats funny! True, but funny!

While I agree that the low end is all that you will "need", I think you should get the best iMac that you can afford. It will pay off in a few years as everyday software becomes more processor intensive.

But again, a 2.4 will do you for several years doing basic type stuff.