So I'd like to buy an iMac, either the 20-inch or 24...

[Captain Planet]

Oh, well that's good to know. I'm not so sure what I should do now. Wait a few days or just go ahead right now. Honestly, I seriously doubt there's going to be a price drop for iMacs at NAB. So I probably shouldn't worry about that...

 

[4God]

........Honestly, I seriously doubt there's going to be a price drop for iMacs at NAB. So I probably shouldn't worry about that...

True. I wish you well in your purchase.

 

[Captain Planet]

Thanks

Oh but, do you think It'd be foolish of me to buy an iMac right now?

 

[4God]

No, not at all. Unless you want to wait until the Santa Rosa platform
is out, and that might not be until after July or August.

 

[Captain Planet]

No, not really. I don't think I'd actually notice the difference. This would be my first Mac.

 

[4God]

Ah, gotcha. I say if you're ready then go for it.

 

[Captain Planet]

Oh most definitely. I've been wanting a Mac for quite some time.

Thanks again for your help!

 

[bfresh]

Aren't all indications pointing to new hardware by June? I too am waiting for the new iMacs & Leopard.

 

[4God]

Aren't all indications pointing to new hardware by June? I too am waiting for the new iMacs & Leopard.

Yeah, I just remember new releases at previous WWDC's
shipping the following month. But you're probably right, we should
see a significant refresh by then.

 

[Captain Planet]

There's a lot of speculation...and no one can say for sure. Anyways, I know I don't want to wait until June to buy a new computer. I need one now, and that's why I'm getting it now.

 

[bfresh]

Yeah, I want one now, but if I am that close to a refresh - I'll wait.

I am a new Mac user and want to get a brand, spanking, new system.

I am just a little apprehensive how Macs handle some programming(Java, VB, ASP.NET), even with parallels or bootcamp.

 

[Cybergypsy]

Good Luck

Not at all, I have had 4 bad ones in the last 6 months, 2 good ones...in 20 years, these are the only ones........

I will buy from apple store and check before you leave, as i have a store 1.45 muutes away

 

[agenda893]

Order it already

If you want it now just order it. You don't need a consensus from this forum to make a bad decision. Personally I would at least wait until 10.5 is shipping to avoid the extra expense of it.

 

[Mr. MacBook]

The 17-incher is fine for you, if you dont want to spend too much.

2.16GHz Core 2 Duo,
128mb ATI x1600(not quite bad, can handle most games at reasonably good settings and core image)
2GB RAM
250GB HD

That's only $1549(you have to upgrade it yourself )
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...6104002/wo/E53C3P66UBTg25gzVjF2GqAT5CH/8.?p=0

 

[Captain Planet]

Well, it's too late for waiting now! I've made the purchase of the 20", 2 GB Ram, with upgraded VC. Should get it around April 11-17.

 

[bfresh]

I'll be upgrading either one I choose to 2.33 GHz, 2 GB Ram, and the best of the two video cards. Which one would you recommend? This would be my first Mac...I guess money isn't really an issue, although I would still prefer paying less, but whatever. Is there any big differences apart from the size? I know personally, I would of been happy with a 17-inch, but the processor and video card aren't that good, which is why I'm deciding between 20 or 24.

Let me know how you like it. I might take the plunge if Leopard doesn't come soon.

 

[Zwhaler]

Buy now. Buy whatever you can afford, don't worry about the processor upgrade so much.

I second this. Playing the waiting game will have you ending up waiting year after year to buy a new Mac. I own the 20", and it is perfect. I got 2GB, video card upgrade, 2.33 processor... I love it. The 24 is too big for what I do, most like what you do as well unless it is something very high-end.

 

[NickD]

Congrats on your purchase Captain Planet. You'll love it. I adore my 20" iMac and with the nice Mac RAM and upgraded VC, it'll be one sweet machine.

NickD

 

[Captain Planet]

Thanks guy!

 

[joshwest]

go with a 24" you won't be sorry.