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lennyg

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hello all
i am new just joined so i wanna say hello first.i am thinking about buying a mac .imac.i was going to buy a new windows unit,but i am so tired os spyware virus and every other thing that makes pc slows,we would use it for surfing,a few games here and there.video and dc.what do i need to know befor i pluck down 2 grand on a imac,i know this is a mac site.but are they worth it,what should i do.any help..thanks guys



lenny from knoxville tn
 
The iMac will do all that just fine( but I'm not sure what DC is, so I can't answer for that), any idea of the games? Just to check, it should handle it fine, but if its a very high requirement game you'll likely wanna check.

Also wait until Mac World San Francisco, we might see new iMacs, so you'll get more bang for your buck
 
zap2 said:
The iMac will do all that just fine( but I'm not sure what DC is, so I can't answer for that), any idea of the games? Just to check, it should handle it fine, but if its a very high requirement game you'll likely wanna check.

Also wait until Mac World San Francisco, we might see new iMacs, so you'll get more bang for your buck
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digital camera thanks dude
 
an imac can do all of that easily. as zap2 said, really high end games might give it some trouble unless you get the 3.06 Ghz imac with the 8800 graphics (although there are videos on youtube of imacs with the ati 2600 playing crysis decently well, so even that would be Ok).

As for whether they are worth it, well this is a mac fan site, so obviously we're gonna say yes. I use windows at work and mac at home, and to me, there's just no comparison. Windows is frustrating and seems to fight me at every turn, and with my mac, everything works as I expect it to. Also, as you mentioned, there aren't any viruses or spyware on the mac worth speaking of. 99% of us have no software to protect against those things and have never had any problems at all.
 
QCassidy352 said:
an imac can do all of that easily. as zap2 said, really high end games might give it some trouble unless you get the 3.06 Ghz imac with the 8800 graphics (although there are videos on youtube of imacs with the ati 2600 playing crysis decently well, so even that would be Ok).

As for whether they are worth it, well this is a mac fan site, so obviously we're gonna say yes. I use windows at work and mac at home, and to me, there's just no comparison. Windows is frustrating and seems to fight me at every turn, and with my mac, everything works as I expect it to. Also, as you mentioned, there aren't any viruses or spyware on the mac worth speaking of. 99% of us have no software to protect against those things and have never had any problems at all.
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ok thanks,, and i am buying it,,i will buy a refurbised 3.06 1,899... thanks guys,let me call apple now
 
congrats on your purchase, you will really love it. The 3.06 Ghz 24" imac is an amazing machine - fast as hell, able to handle any game, gorgeous and spacious screen, whisper quiet. I hope you love it. And feel free to ask questions!
 
You will be quite happy. The Mac can do EVERYTHING Windows can do, with the obvious exception of Windows-only software. That's a rarity these days and there are software equivalents as well.
 
well thanks guys,, with the free shipping i wont get until friday i guess,,i will be here asking questions for sure;)
 
Welcome to the party. You might want to cal Applecare and ask if there is a switchers day at your local Apple store soon.
 
apple in

hello all.well mac came in last week,,it is cool.i am going to apple class sunday ,i cant seem to e-mail a video.or take a pic out of iphoto and print on photo paper! but i will learn .this mac is all new to me
 
my mac

well folks i have the mac a few weeks now.so far i love it,i can do everything that i was doing on a pc and tons more
 
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