it came all the way from Shanghai, China. I thought for sure something would be broken along the way, but it came in one piece, and two boxes.
Wow, China?
I thought the ones from China usually got messed up.
I was going to ask for one from the USA.
Bottom line, don't let the negative comments here keep you from getting what you want.
I think that's a good piece of advice.
And also, your right, there is alot of people hear complaining, but just from this thread, I can tell that there are alot of happy iMac users out there which makes me feel comfortable.
I currently own a second generation Al iMac and it is a simply wonderful machine, with absolutely no problems. I also have a workhorse MacBook which I take all over the country and run shows from, which has never let me down.
Having said that, I normally tell friends to be cautious about first generation models, since they are more likely to have problems, and even then, Apple and their affiliated service centers are very good about making things right.
So pretty please, with sugar on top: buy the effen iMac already.
Hahaa! I think after the replies that I've gotten on this thread, I'm going to take the plunge.
I've not got the 24", just the 20" iMac and I love it. It's fantastic and apart from a few minor Leopard niggles/bugs it's been plain-sailing since the day I've bought it.
Make the jump- you know you wanna
JOIN US
Have you regretted not getting the 24in at all?
The bigger the better in my eyes.
I've been looking at iMacs. I've been having just about the same feelings as the initial post in this thread. Thought this was a very good thread and decided I'd register. I've always worked on Windows based machines and am lockd into XP at work. I'm needing a new home system and Vista seems like such a patched together resource hog so I started looking at Macs. I've been very impressed with both the 20 and 24 inch iMacs I've looked at in stores. The iLife software appears to provide a pretty well integrated package meeting most average users daily needs. I do use some specialized software that has now been ported to OS-X, so that's no longer a deal killer. Yet when I read the forums I see all kinds of issues with "white vs aluminum iMacs," various screen issues, etc. And I do know that when you start looking at user forums you mostly see complaints and problems. Indeed, sometimes I wonder why anyone buys technology. So I've not taken the plunge. I think the posts in this thread have maybe put me over the edge. Now I need to decide between the 20 and 24 inch.
Oh, well welcome to Mac Rumors!
I'm glad my thread made you decide to join.
We pretty much have the same issue I guess.
I agree also, that with these replies, I'm also going to empty my bank account and purchase my iMac.
I can't wait.
I'm literally having dreams about it and waking up thinking about it on my desk.
I'm a nerd.
Over the years, I've done the following for a friend who is hesitant to switch.
If they are interested in an iMac, for example. I make them this offer. If they purchase a version that I would want, if after 30 days they no longer want their iMac, I will buy if from them at their cost. No questions asked. So basically they get a 30 day free trial. The only catch is they must get one configured like I want -- which for most they are very happy with the setup.
I started doing this in 1986.
While I don't do it often, I have yet to have 1, as in one, take me up on the buyback offer.
Wow.
If I had the money to do that, I would totally do it!
Sounds like a cool idea.
I wouldn't buy one of the new iMacs. The glossy display is a deal-killer for me. And the 20" panel is out of the questions, regardless of glossy/matte. Just too poor of technology.
Luckily, the glossy screen is not an issue for me.
And I'm also a photographer and it still doesn't bother me.
iMac... U will 2 
