Considering new iMac - thoughts?

Mr. Moo · Mar 1, 2010

Thoughts? Thinking about the 27" one... good/bad? Never had a Mac before, and I don't need another laptop so I'm only interested in desktops (hence the iMac). Do like that it has one wire (the power wire) to keep a clean desk space. Last computer was a Dell with a 20" screen that got hit by a bad virus when a family member used it for a bit ...

Xericx · Mar 1, 2010

I thought the 27" is almost too big. Depends how far you keep your monitor away from your face....pretty massive though.

and the price difference ($500) between the standard (21&quot

and the 27" wasn't really worth it unless you are using it as a "showpiece".

Well, unless you're in the creative design field.

I have the imac at work (I have 2 of the 24" imacs), I like it. Its pretty minimalistic which I like, especially with a wireless keyboard and mouse.

I'd spend the extra money on gadgets...upgrading speakers, time machine backup, etc......

Douglas · Mar 1, 2010

I bought a, I think, 24" iMac not all that long ago. I started a thread on it, called "Apple sucks" or something like that, because I was going through extreme frustration with it early on.

I'll just say that I give it mixed reviews. There are times when I love the Mac, and times where I really dislike it. They are not nearly as infallible as they claim. Some things work really well, some things do not, and it can be frustrating if you are used to Windows because it's not always as easy a transition as you would think. Also, for some features I just prefer the Windows interface.

They are, however, gorgeous machines and I'd go for the larger screen. The extra real estate is worth it when web browsing, viewing photos, movies, etc.

milosz · Mar 1, 2010

I've got a 27". It's pretty massive, but the real estate is nice.

Would be ideal if they'd just go ahead and install a BluRay player, but that ain't gonna happen.

audiophilia · Mar 1, 2010

27"! Fab, Mooey.

Get a late production number. The initial screen issues have been resolved, IIRC.

Enjoy.

binge · Mar 1, 2010

Take the plunge!

Trompe le Monde · Mar 1, 2010

OSX is good.

CuffEm · Mar 1, 2010

the new 27-inch iMacs are having problems with the screen

HHD · Mar 1, 2010

Originally Posted by CuffEm

the new 27-inch iMacs are having problems with the screen

+1 hold off for a while until these screen problems are resolved.

Douglas · Mar 1, 2010

FWIW I have a friend who has one of the older iMacs that had a major screen disaster. Mac pretended there was no problem and she never had her screen replaced or repaired. In that light, you should really be careful if there are reported issues.

EL72 · Mar 1, 2010

We just bought the 21.5" iMac and it's awesome. Ours is a family computer that sits on shelf above one of the kitchen counters so if I could have fit the 27" there, I would have bought it. If it were for a desk though, the 27" is too big to unless you sit 4' from the screen. Overall I'm really happy with the 21.5" screen, wireless keyboard, mouse...

Blackhood · Mar 1, 2010

I use a 24" wide-screen and even sitting about 20"-30" from it I sometimes get eye strain.

For the money you could buy a smaller one and a second screen. Makes multitasking much more effective, and you're not just looking at a massive piece of glass all the time.

Mr. Moo · Mar 2, 2010

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

I've read about these problems with the yellowing of the screen, but Gizmodo reported as recently as yesterday, I think, that Apple has acknowledged these issued and recently halted production and then restarted it. Should I keep waiting? If so, how long?

deaddog · Mar 2, 2010

I got one of the first 27" My first Mac and my first screen bigger than 19" Unfortunately, it was a defective screen (flicker/black). Got a replacement after a 30 day wait. Know that I've used it for a few months, I think its great. Not too big and awesome visuals

chobochobo · Mar 2, 2010

Currently using last gen 24" imac with a second 22" screen. The setup is good for working with word/ppt on the main screen, with internet stuff/ email on the second screen. Covetting the 27" imac also...

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