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Advice before I think about getting the 3.06ghz Imac

Elven

Elven

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May 13, 2008
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Hi all.

I am in the market for the 3.06ghz 24' Imac. I am wondering whether it is a good time to buy one, or whether I should wait for any major revisions.

Thank You.
 
Are you sure you need the 3.06GHz model? It is a lot more expensive than the others. What do you plan on using the computer for?
 
3d Modeling, audio work, and some photoshop, perhaps some Bootcamp with Xp for some minor gaming also.


I have noted I could buy the Mac Pro with 2x2.8ghz cpu, 2GB Ram, 8800GT, and the 320GB HD for a minor increase in price.

Very tempted. Any reason for not moving to the Mac Pro really?
 
Elven said:
3d Modeling, audio work, and some photoshop, perhaps some Bootcamp with Xp for some minor gaming also.


I have noted I could buy the Mac Pro with 2x2.8ghz cpu, 2GB Ram, 8800GT, and the 320GB HD for a minor increase in price.

Very tempted. Any reason for not moving to the Mac Pro really?
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Uh if you didn't have an LCD monitor to use? Looking at the pimped out imac, the lowest macpro seems like an interesting alternative. It'll age much better and you can actually upgrade it..
 
Radio Monk33 said:
Uh if you didn't have an LCD monitor to use? Looking at the pimped out imac, the lowest macpro seems like an interesting alternative. It'll age much better and you can actually upgrade it..
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I am currently selling my Quad Core Windows system, it's just to rash and loud for my likings these days, so I could keep it's display panel if required.

Would the Mac Pro even with the single Quad Core processor be a viable purchase over the 3.06GHZ Imac, I am fairly new to Apple computers with this Macbook being the first Apple computer I have owned.
 
Elven said:
3d Modeling, audio work, and some photoshop, perhaps some Bootcamp with Xp for some minor gaming also.


I have noted I could buy the Mac Pro with 2x2.8ghz cpu, 2GB Ram, 8800GT, and the 320GB HD for a minor increase in price.

Very tempted. Any reason for not moving to the Mac Pro really?
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Really depends where you're going to put it. The Mac Pro is, undoubtably, a superb bit of kit, but it is very heavy and throws out a fair bit of heat (although it's not very noisy)
 
Phil A. said:
Really depends where you're going to put it. The Mac Pro is, undoubtably, a superb bit of kit, but it is very heavy and throws out a fair bit of heat (although it's not very noisy)
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It would be in the lounge, I am conscious of that I would be buying a tower to replace a tower.

Out of interest what is the expected cycle life of the iMac? I am not sure how long Apple tend to run their Macs before the next generation comes out :)
 
Thanks, I probably will end up with the iMac, The Mac Pro will work out a little expensive, but I am due to have an hour at the Apple store today, so I shall have a look at both.

I do not do major 3D work, I just require a reliable stable workhorse, which can last me around 3-4years without issue.

I have read the 8800GS is giving issues to some users within OSX?
 
That was it yes, have they gotten past those issues or are users still suffering till 10.5.4?
 
Either computer should be okay for 3-4 years, but the Mac Pro will age a lot more gracefully. I mean, if it were incrementally upgraded, I could even imagine a 7-8 year useful lifespan (until the bus speed/processor became the bottleneck).
 
Been for a demo today, I have decided to go for the top of the range iMac, just suits my space requirements better, I will buy with 2GB ram and add 4GB at a later date.
 
Congratulations, I am trying to shift my Quad Core Computer to aid some of the cash.
 
I just orderd mine aswell 2sec ago :D :D
Im so happy im almost freaking out :p

I orderd the 3Ghz with 4Gb of ram.
Lets se who gets it first ;)
 
Elven said:
Out of interest what is the expected cycle life of the iMac? I am not sure how long Apple tend to run their Macs before the next generation comes out :)
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I woulnd expect a computer to last more than 2years (3 if you are lucky) if you are using it as a pro.
As a home computer... my iBook in the signature is over 4years and is still perfect for home use, email, surfing the web etc.

It all boils down to what you use it for.

ZLurker fan of ZLatan
 
Well I ordered mine yesterday with 2GB of ram. I plan on putting the 4GB kit in on a later date once it arrives.

Very happy the demo went well at the Apple store, so just waiting on approval from Apple and all is good. :)
 
Elven said:
Well I ordered mine yesterday with 2GB of ram. I plan on putting the 4GB kit in on a later date once it arrives.

Very happy the demo went well at the Apple store, so just waiting on approval from Apple and all is good. :)
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Grats! :D

iMacs are so sweet, you'll love it!
 
Still waiting on a e-mail from my bank, but given how long it has taken it looks like a yes, so I can expect to have it by end of next week, and then my Macbook while be my out and about machine rather than my primary.
 
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