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New iMacs Offer 25% Performance Improvement Over Previous Generation
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LOL! My 2006 Imac still blow these guys out of the water at a score of 3205
oh, wait a second, i just realized that that having a lower number is worse
Can't wait to get my new Imac soon!
oh, wait a second, i just realized that that having a lower number is worse
Can't wait to get my new Imac soon!
Around 13K about 2 years ago.
But I have since then added SSD's and significantly more storage space and PCI cards.
It's spends the day doing video/photo work in my office at the house.
I am kind of amazed the MBP is that fast... I was doubting between a iMac and my now new MBP, and I am glad I choose my MBP. A separate screen is always an option. I guess a bigger screen will lower the score, but even than its damn fast.
At this rate, it looks like the MacBook pro is the better buy. A 2.2 GHz i7 15" MacBook Pro bests a 2.93 GHz i7 27" iMac!
How embarassing
How embarassing
Im soooooooo happy with my late 2009 iMac 27 I5 after 2 years. I feel no need to buy another desktop computer for at least another 3 or 4 years, maybe even more. I dont need bluray, dont need thunderbolt, dont need internal SSD (Im using one via FW800 and it feels even faster), dont need better graphics (I dont play much), dont need more processor power (seriously... I have i5 four cores... Its too powerful for surfing the web or watching movies), dont need bigger screen (27 is VERY BIG, plus the resolution cant be better), etc.
Im very happy with my purchase, which was my first Mac. I now have a Mac Mini connected to the TV and voila! Plus the iPad for surfing the web on the couch and other stuff.
The only new thing I find interesting is thunderbolt, but I have a NAS which uses ethernet, so... no need again, for a few years.
Thank god I have no more need to buy a new computer every 2 or 3 years, which I used to have like 10 years ago...
Im very happy with my purchase, which was my first Mac. I now have a Mac Mini connected to the TV and voila! Plus the iPad for surfing the web on the couch and other stuff.
The only new thing I find interesting is thunderbolt, but I have a NAS which uses ethernet, so... no need again, for a few years.
Thank god I have no more need to buy a new computer every 2 or 3 years, which I used to have like 10 years ago...
My 2009 iMac still stands strong
And it will continue, that's why we buy them, my 2 BMB's from 2007/2008 are still going strong
It will be interesting to see a year from now if iMac will be available with a retina screen.... Not sure though if prices/availability will be there yet by then, but it sure will be a sight to see an iPhone 4 type screen in its full 27" glory.
I'm only allowed one new computer every five years, so I will have to pass on these for now. Can't wait to see what's available in the spring of 2014 though.
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As more and more software is written to exploit the GPU the mantra about games goes away. GPUs aren't just for games anymore.
fruitpunch.ben said:The difference is less than 1%, I wouldn't worry about it
My Late 2009 model is still ranked #4 after 18 months so I'm pretty happy with my decision
Yeah the upgrade to an i7 is turning out to be a great decision to keep my iMac current. The only thing that could do with upgrading is the graphics card, but since i barely play games, it doesn't really matter
As more and more software is written to exploit the GPU the mantra about games goes away. GPUs aren't just for games anymore.
: Me too!My 2006 20" can handle Maya 2011 for rigging, but it is monoCore.
With a 27", 3.4GHz, Quad-Core Intel Core i7 i will be able to sculpt with Blender/ZBrush and do animation.