Hey, I never said my grammar is so great. You were the one bragging about it which is why I commented.
1337speak doesn't even qualify as English.
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Is the iMac worth it?
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Hey, I never said my grammar is so great. You were the one bragging about it which is why I commented.
1337speak doesn't even qualify as English.
That tinfoil cap is the only one for you, Bud.
It is Reynold's Wrap these days if you want to have a chance at having a sponsor for your loonyness -- though you do have an outside chance at big money with the coveted Alcoa spot.
I have an Apple Cube G4 not my primary machine but a collectors piece running Tiger 10.4.11 and its as strong as it was the day I brought it home in 2000!
I dare you to drag out an old PC from 2000 that still works don't walk run and buy that new iMac and enjoy! Oh I almost forgot my five year old kid still loves her iMac G3! I think you get my point You are about to enter a whole new world of computing.
* This is a message board and with all message boards a large number of post are considered trolling. Go get that iMac now!
I dare you to drag out an old PC from 2000 that still works don't walk run and buy that new iMac and enjoy!
Oh I almost forgot my five year old kid still loves her iMac G3! I think you get my point You are about to enter a whole new world of computing.* This is a message board and with all message boards a large number of post are considered trolling. Go get that iMac now!
I LOVE myiMac... U will 2
Me too. And I say this ten months down the line.
I've had my Aluminium iMac for ten months and have had no real problems (which is nothing compared to my PC) and have had no regrets about buying it at all.
I was one of the early birds in buying one of the new iMacs and honestly, most of the problems people are having are nit-picks. My iMac has the bad screen "issue" but it's not actually an issue. 99% of the time, I don't even notice anything. Only when there's a fully black screen and I look at it from the very side do I see the un-even-ness of the backlight. It's nothing. Most people exaggerate their problems, or don't give the iMac a chance before making a fuss about it.
"[This] doesn't work!!!" "[That] doesn't look quite right!!!"
Most of those threads and posts are made several days after the people get the iMac and don't have a chance to see if these "issues" actually bother them in the long run.
Honestly, go for it. You won't regret it. And if you have ANY problems then Apple will fix it for you. They have very good customer service.
I have an Apple Cube G4 not my primary machine but a collectors piece running Tiger 10.4.11 and its as strong as it was the day I brought it home in 2000!
I dare you to drag out an old PC from 2000 that still works don't walk run and buy that new iMac and enjoy!
* This is a message board and with all message boards a large number of post are considered trolling. Go get that iMac now!
My father's PIII laptop from 2000 still works great (on win2k). If you buy a PC built from quality parts it will last you as long or longer than most iMacs, and when it does start hitting problems 4-5 years down the road replacement parts will be easy to find and the box will be easy to open and drop parts into.
Understand why you are looking at an iMac. If you just want performance you will likely be disappointed, since at that price point you could be looking at quad core processors, eight gigs of RAM and a 4850 in a windows PC (which would be much faster). If you like the form factor, want good performance and don't want a ton of hassle, then it is a great product. You really just have to look at what you need and decide if it is right for you.
Just got one yesterday and mine is fantastic!
Some words of advice:
Problems posted here may seem like a lot but for the most part, a few threads on a forum for help on an imac with millions of users is a good sign. Products have flaws, but that doesn't mean yours will as well.
I had the same issues, I opened the computer up and laughed at myself for worrying about such a rare occurences.
If you really want the machine, get it. Don't let a small crowd of people who have minor problems that are fixable tell you otherwise.
Plus, getting applecare will solve any issues that will arise in 3 years so don't worry!
I am loving my mac and I've only had it 18 hours!!
Some words of advice:
Problems posted here may seem like a lot but for the most part, a few threads on a forum for help on an imac with millions of users is a good sign. Products have flaws, but that doesn't mean yours will as well.
I had the same issues, I opened the computer up and laughed at myself for worrying about such a rare occurences.
If you really want the machine, get it. Don't let a small crowd of people who have minor problems that are fixable tell you otherwise.
Plus, getting applecare will solve any issues that will arise in 3 years so don't worry!
I am loving my mac and I've only had it 18 hours!!
Your making me excited for when I get the honor of opening mine.
I can't wait!
Congrats on the purchase!
Did you buy it new or refurbished?
Did you get the bluetooth mouse and keyboard?
Wow... so i guess to you buying a $2000 IMAC and having screen issues with gradient and backlight bleeding is an exaggerated issue? Yeah for people who dont use the computer for anything else but the web and mp3 listening screen problems like gradient or backlight bleeding may not seem like a lot but those people should not be spending $2000 on the computers then. Let's face it , the $2000 IMAC is not made for web surfers at least thats how Apple also see s it. Look at the APPLE website and see how they compare speed of many pro.software on their new and improved IMAC( final cut, adobe photoshop...) If you do any serious work , gradient issue and backlight bleeding is not acceptable...
quote "My iMac has the bad screen "issue" but it's not actually an issue. " yeah ok what is it? imaginary standard people came out with? so now LCDs come with messed up gradient and backlight bleeding and its ok?
I've had my iMac since the first Saturday after they were released (August 2007) and it has performed flawlessly. As has been said by many, it is the best computer I have ever owned. By the way I am an IT consultant and have built my own PC's for years using quality components but I doubt I have ever gone through a whole year without having to fix something!
You are unlikely to have any issues and will probably be more than happy with your new machine. If not then send it back or take it to an Apple store and complain.
Hope this helps,
Craig.
You are unlikely to have any issues and will probably be more than happy with your new machine. If not then send it back or take it to an Apple store and complain.
Hope this helps,
Craig.
definitely get it...changed my whole computer experience...Imac is great, you can do so much with it...my first Apple product...been a fan ever since...never had a problem with it (knock on wood)
Switched fully from (not quite life-long) servitude to Windows mid May, so it's coming up on two months now. I'd picked up a 12" powerbook on eBay to see how I'd cope with the OS. That went well, the wife coped too, so went for a 24" iMac.
Superb. The screen is a wonder. Glossy hasn't bothered me (although it did force me to go out and finally get a lamp shade for the study). There is very minimal difference in brightness over the screen, certainly compared to the new 19" lcds we've got in work... which have a really awful vertical viewing angle, and no longer seem to have enough space on them. I'm spoilt now!
Computing-wise it's a monster slab of processing - admittedly compared to my aging self-build PC. Also it's next to silent (again also compared to my self-build, which would give a Harrier jump-jet a run for its money in the loudness stakes).
Having taken a dislike to Macs in university, I should have looked at them again sooner after the move to unix (and two button mice). Super "Doh!"s to me for not having switched earlier given that I did my final year software engineering project on neXt machines! [and quite liked them]
I'd say, jump in! And I hope you enjoy!
Superb. The screen is a wonder. Glossy hasn't bothered me (although it did force me to go out and finally get a lamp shade for the study). There is very minimal difference in brightness over the screen, certainly compared to the new 19" lcds we've got in work... which have a really awful vertical viewing angle, and no longer seem to have enough space on them. I'm spoilt now!
Computing-wise it's a monster slab of processing - admittedly compared to my aging self-build PC. Also it's next to silent (again also compared to my self-build, which would give a Harrier jump-jet a run for its money in the loudness stakes).
Having taken a dislike to Macs in university, I should have looked at them again sooner after the move to unix (and two button mice
). Super "Doh!"s to me for not having switched earlier given that I did my final year software engineering project on neXt machines! [and quite liked them]I'd say, jump in! And I hope you enjoy!
Ok, I haven't read every reply so forgive me if this has been said 10000 times but you've seen a handful of people post problems about their iMac when you haven't considered how many people actually own an iMac. the people that have problems most likely make up a very small percentage of iMac users. I suggest going with any Mac that best suits you with Apple care and you will most likely be happy you made the switch. Hope that helps
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You assume I'm just a web surfer because I don't care about the issues. Wrong. I use Photoshop, Final Cut Express, Dreamweaver, etc. all the time. Seeing things properly is very important in what I do.
But the thing is, they're subtle. People over-exaggerate they're problems for exactly the reason you stated. It's a $2000 computer and they expect it to be flawless. Well welcome to reality; things aren't.
A lot of the problems are things people could easily live with.
As I've said, I've had my iMac for 10 months, using Photoshop, Final Cut and other creative tools all this time. Not ONCE have I found myself being hindered by a screen problem. I only notice the "blotchy" backlighting when I look at my screen from an angle. Not a slight angle, in fact, but looking almost sideways at the computer at night on a full black screen.
Now yes, some people DO have legitimate problems that do interfere with their work. I had a stuck pixel once (which I got rid of easily) and while it wasn't in the way, it was annoying and put me off. But the thing is, a LOT of people are being nit-picky about things that would barely affect them in the long run, and complaining on the day they bought the damn machine.
If there is a serious, genuine issue, Apple WILL REPLACE THE COMPUTER. There is nothing to worry about when buying an iMac.
I have what appears to be these so-called "issues" and I'm saying that they've over-exaggerated and barely noticeable.
P.S. While I agree that the iMac isn't really a web surfer's computer...
http://www.apple.com/imac/software/
Apple may not thinks so. I mean, they have a whole section on iLife for crying out loud. How many non-"web surfers" do you think care that much about iLife? Like it or not, the iMac is more of a consumer-aimed computer.
Just because they offering ILife on it doesnt mean they think its a web computer. Why would they be comparing speed of the new IMAC on Final cut, adobe and other professional programs to and older IMAC generation? Obviously they think those programs are to be used on those machines as well. My IMAC is on its way, i`ll see exactly how it looks and i hope i wont have any screen issues or they will be not noticeable. I`m planning on editing video and doing color correction, If there is a gradient issue and yellow tints i will have to exchange it, there is no way i`m going to work on a screen like that. Also APPLE does say its a media computer (pictures of adobe photo.) Any pro work adobe requires a decent screen, I dont think gradient and tints and other backlight problems are considered decent, since $200 dell screens dont have them and they are considered cheap screens..
k so i got mine yesterday... now i understand what you ment... My imac had small shift in lightness of the screen (very tiny brighter left side) and a bit of yellowish tint in the center but only noticeable when i check the background to full gray. Cant see it on any other color and especially when looking at some picures. I dont have backlight bleeding which is most important for me.. I think i`ll keep it since i dont want to get a worse one..
That's comforting.
Though, if I had those problems, I don't think it would bother me.
If I really have to search for a problem, then I'm fine with it.
Still though, with the cost of the machine.. It should be ALMOST perfect.
I know every computer is going to have problems, but the screen on iMac should be impeccable.
I know better monitors on cheap wal-mart monitors.
Oh well...
I'm still just as excited to get my computer.
I can't wait..
When it comes to macs, i feel that people should nit pic. Especially when others are considering spending 1400-2000 dollars on a computer. If something is wrong even a minor opinion, you should state it to further help them with their decision. I myself, am still struggling with buying an iMac. Not sure if should put out the money.
When it comes to macs, i feel that people should nit pic. Especially when others are considering spending 1400-2000 dollars on a computer. If something is wrong even a minor opinion, you should state it to further help them with their decision. I myself, am still struggling with buying an iMac. Not sure if should put out the money.
you should!
When it comes to macs, i feel that people should nit pic... I myself, am still struggling with buying an iMac. Not sure if should put out the money.
If they have the same components, Macs and PCs cost about the same. There's no reason to "struggle" over purchasing a Mac more than a PC.