Buying an iMac soon...

[knowledg333]

Hi Everyone,

I'm itching to buy a new Mac; and I have my heart set on a 24" iMac.

What do you all think of the timing? Is now a good time to buy? Are there any major updates coming in the next 2 or 3 months?

Also, can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the 2.66 GHz model when compared to the 2.93 GHz model? Those are the two price points I am considering.

Thanks!

 

[jamin100]

if you want to buy an imac buy it!

Dont let people persuade you that an update is coming soon otherwise you'll be waiting for ever and a day to get your new mac!

 

[kindablue09]

I love the screen

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As far as the models go... it will all depend on what you use it for. All apple products can do basic web browsing, movies, word processing, music, etc.

Personally I use my imac all the time as my tv - it works great!

 

[Hellhammer]

What do you all think of the timing? Is now a good time to buy? Are there any major updates coming in the next 2 or 3 months?

Nope. Q1 2010 as earliest.

Also, can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the 2.66 GHz model when compared to the 2.93 GHz model? Those are the two price points I am considering.

2.93GHz has 300MHz (9.3%) faster CPU and better GPU (GT120 vs 9400M). 2.66GHz will be fine for you unless you play modern games.

 

[knowledg333]

I love the screen

Personally I use my imac all the time as my tv - it works great!

That's what I love about it as well. And the small footprint.

Nope. Q1 2010 as earliest.

Really? No updates/upgrades before Christmas?

2.93GHz has 300MHz (9.3%) faster CPU and better GPU (GT120 vs 9400M). 2.66GHz will be fine for you unless you play modern games.

While I do like the extra CPU power, I am a bit concerned with the video card. I do like playing newer games, but would be more into using the computer for Adobe Photoshop CS4 to do graphic work for my own health product company, and possibly some very minor video editing. I will likely be using a Final Cut Suite (not sure yet though). Does that change the game a bit?

 

[Blair230]

While I do like the extra CPU power, I am a bit concerned with the video card. I do like playing newer games, but would be more into using the computer for Adobe Photoshop CS4 to do graphic work for my own health product company, and possibly some very minor video editing. I will likely be using a Final Cut Suite (not sure yet though). Does that change the game a bit?

If you do like gaming and for photoshop, Id actually go with either the GT130 (or if you can afford it...the Radeon 4850). Theyd cover those needs for a few years.

If not, definitely the GT120 over the 9400M.

 

[HazRutter]

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