Bought My First Apple Computer!!!

[svalentine]

Also is there a big difference between 2GB and 4GB? Will Tiger run any smoother? Or how about Leopard? I will be mostly using the iMac for iTunes, iPhoto, Safari and some music mixing.

 

[wazgilbert]

I think I am going to skip on the ram upgrade until 4gig chips come out in volume.

Given there are 2 ram slots and the board only supports 4Gb, then a 4Gb ram card is a waste of money, for the price point, 2x2Gb will always be cheaper than 1x4Gb.

 

[vansouza]

Limit what limit?

Given there are 2 ram slots and the board only supports 4Gb, then a 4Gb ram card is a waste of money, for the price point, 2x2Gb will always be cheaper than 1x4Gb.

Actually I was thinking of 2x4 not 1x4. I am unaware that there is a hard ware limit to the memory a 64bit chip can access. If that is really the case then I would have to settle for 2x2.

 

[svalentine]

Shipped on: Sep 25, 2007 via FEDERAL EXPRESS !!!
Shipped so quick! I ordered Saturday and it shipped today!

 

[svalentine]

Also I was wondering if I'm at work and my wife is at home and the package is under my name is she allowed to sign for it? Or, must I do the pre sign thing?

 

[peeaanuut]

if someone answers the door, Fed-Ex tends to allow them to sign for it.

 

[RiverFox]

I too have left the rank and file of the Windows camp and have decided to finally enlist in the Apple Army.

I must say, it's been a long way from owning an Apple ][e, that's for sure. I love my new machine. I just have to learn the OS a little better. But I'm sure in time, that will work itself out.

Truth be told, I still have a Toshiba laptop that I need for work (Windows customers), but the other 3 machines, where taken offline when I started up my Mac for the first time.

Like a new car - ya gotta get used to it, before you really enjoy and mod it.

 

[peeaanuut]

the one darn thing that annoys me still. Ctrl-C and Cmd-C. Because that stupid cmd key isnt in the corner I have trouoble going from work to home and using copy, paste and undo.

 

[vanmacguy]

why does everyone have to put down his purchase. Is it no longer enough to purchase a mac but now the way you purchase the mac is important too? People are assuming that everyone is going to upgrade or even have a need to upgrade to the new OS. Lets congratulate the OP for making the move to mac and let him/her decide if it was financially correct or not. The purchase was made so I am guessing that the OP is happy with their purchase. So congrats and enjoy!

Agreed. Leave the guy alone.

Let me say to OP, that apart from the couple of naysayers, the rest of are glad you bought now. The naysayers are glad too, but you'll always get complainers.

Welcome to the bright side. We're glad to have you on board.

Cheers.

 

[tuc]

Given there are 2 ram slots and the board only supports 4Gb, then a 4Gb ram card is a waste of money, for the price point, 2x2Gb will always be cheaper than 1x4Gb.

Actually I was thinking of 2x4 not 1x4. I am unaware that there is a hard ware limit to the memory a 64bit chip can access. If that is really the case then I would have to settle for 2x2.

I believe the 4GB maximum is a limitation of the PM965 Express chipset the mid-2007 iMacs use.

Presumably, future chipsets will have higher RAM ceilings.

 

[marcg007]

In response to the people who said why not wait for Leopard...

So many people ask that and I have one simple answer in my case. Including my new iMac, I have 4 Macs in the house and will need to purchase the family pack anyway so why wait to get the new machine when I will still need the multi-pack. This way, I have had time to get all my files moved over, purchase Crossover Mac so I can run Windows apps without Windows thanks very much and this way, I'm not getting a brand new mostly untested by everyday users. I know it goes through heavy beta testing but they can't account for every possible setup now matter how much they try. Congrats on your new purchase.