iMac - Buyers Remorse..

[MultiM]

So I bought an iMac 2 days ago and the guys at the Apple store are telling me it's going to take at least a week to 10 days to transfer all my data. Not because there is a lot of data, there isn't, but because of their workload. Fair enough. When I purchased the iMac, I was lead to believe (or I chose to be lead to believe) that it would just be a matter of a few hours for the transfer.

So my dilemma: The iMac was a "Want" instead of a "Need". We can afford it, but not reasonably in these times. I haven't opened the box yet and am seriously tempted to return it. Am I whiney? Yep! Do I return it? Do I move my files myself as part of the process of learning how the iMac works? I don't really want to wait a week or more...

 

[Eidorian]

If you already knew about the updates and it's a want why did you buy it again?

 

[macbookairman]

Personally, I would keep it. Moving the files yourself shouldn't take too long. Also, it isn't very hard either.

 

[MultiM]

If you already knew about the updates and it's a want why did you buy it again?

I'm not talking about updates, I'm whining about transfer of data. I bought it because I wanted it. Is there a better reson?

 

[Eidorian]

I'm not talking about updates, I'm whining about transfer of data. I bought it because I wanted it. Is there a better reson?

It's not my money so no.

Also, why does the Apple Store need to transfer your data?

 

[rhett7660]

Does it matter if you have to transfer your data from a PC to Mac or PC to a PC? If you buy a new computer you will still have to transfer files over? Doesn't matter if you are in a networked environment or not. You can still connect your Mac to the network and transfer or you can use an external driver or a cross over cable. Either way you look at it, you will still need to transfer files over.

Do it yourself, it really isn't that hard.

 

[MultiM]

They don't need to, it's just easier if they do. I think I will keep it and do the transfer myself. I will likely learn a few things, so it won't be a waste. Thanks, I guess.

 

[UltraNEO*]

Curious... How hard is it to move data from one system to another? Doesn't your old system have a Ethernet port? Usually it's fairly easy to transfer data from one system to another via a x-over cable, or if both are Mac's, just use any network cable - any!

...that is, assuming your other machine isn't using LocalTalk and you're in need of a Transceiver.

 

[Eidorian]

They don't need to, it's just easier if they do. I think I will keep it and do the transfer myself. I will likely learn a few things, so it won't be a waste. Thanks, I guess.

So easy it's worth not having your new computer?

 

[MultiM]

Curious... How hard is it to move data from one system to another? Doesn't your old system have a Ethernet port? Usually it's fairly easy to transfer data from one system to another via a x-over cable, or if both are Mac's, just use any network cable - any!

...that is, assuming your other machine isn't using LocalTalk and you're in need of a Transceiver.

I have no idea how hard it is. I've never done it before. Otherwise, I haven't a clue what you're talking about. Don't worry about it tho, I'll be fine (?)...