Having Second Thoughts about 27" iMac Purchase

[TheUndertow]

27" may seem large but its really not. An analogy would be people watching TV on 20" or 27" years ago and now on 46" 50" or 60". Its all about getting used to it. As for the SSD, this is the tech of the forthcoming Macs & PCs. At this point it seems like no machine can fully take advantage of an SSD's capabilities and the price is not releastic for the benefits derived.

True but on average, your going to be sitting closer to a computer than a TV.

Big screen TVs "work" due to you being 6 feet or so back.

I'm not knocking the 27" as that's what I'll be getting (part of the big screen TV mentality imbedded in me) but I could see the size coupled with closeness making it harder to see or take in everything on the screen (thinking for gaming especially".

I remember going from 14" to 17" for my gaming laptop and it made a difference (negatively), at least while getting adjusted.

 

[Uofmtiger]

I have the 21.5" iMac and have always thought it just a touch to small. However, I have tried a 27" and don't agree with others that you always get used to it after a few days. On my desk (which is a full sized office desk) the 27" looked out of all proportion. I have also never got used to the mirror (sorry monitor).

For me the optimum size is 24". I have a 24" matter monitor which I love and if Apple upgrade the Mini then I may well move over to a Mini with the 24" screen.

CNET has just done a review of the latest 27" iMac and said they could only recommend it for a pro-user not the average home consumer.

Cnet's issues, like gaming, would apply to all Apple computers. I do agree with their complaint that it won't work with other components because of the lack of an HDMI input. Of course, that applies to the smaller new iMac , as well. Of course, you can install windows on an Apple computer, so it has added versatility that I may have missed in their article.

 

[Lankyman]

Cnet's issues, like gaming, would apply to all Apple computers. I do agree with their complaint that it won't work with other components because of the lack of an HDMI input. Of course, that applies to the smaller new iMac , as well. Of course, you can install windows on an Apple computer, so it has added versatility that I may have missed in their article.

My only complaints with my iMac is screen size - 24" for me is the sweet spot and a matte screen option.

If the Mini does get the upgrade then that is the option I will go for. Not particularly bothered about the CPU as the C2D will do everything I want it too, just more RAM and larger HD as a no cost option would suffice.

 

[mankymanning]

I am having second thoughts too. I have the highest spec iMac 27" with ssd + 2tb hard drive. The machine is a beast, fantastically quick and great for my work. it is however the first time I have had a glossy screen and it is starting to drive me mad.

My previous machine a 17" MBP had the matt screen option and I am finding it more and more difficult to work at the iMac due to the reflections. I don't have the option at the moment to work in the dark somewhere so seriously thinking of returning under the 14 days option.

Gutted really.