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What to purchase with my iMac
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An external hard drive for backing up your data with Time Machine. One piece of software I can't live without is 1Password.
I'll tell you what you don't need... a mousepad! There's one in the box already! 
*ducks and runs*
*ducks and runs*
If you don't already have an external hard drive, definitely buy one. Time Machine is an amazing piece of software.
As far as the rest of it is concerned, it all depends upon what you're going to use your Mac for. Maybe you could tell us what you normally do with your PC and we can recommend Mac software/hardware.
As far as the rest of it is concerned, it all depends upon what you're going to use your Mac for. Maybe you could tell us what you normally do with your PC and we can recommend Mac software/hardware.
It isn't a mouse pad, its a cloth for cleaning the iMac's glass.I'll tell you what you don't need... a mousepad! There's one in the box already!
*ducks and runs*
Colloquy is a excellent free IRC client.
Twitterrific is a great little app if you use Twitter.
I love AppZapper.
And yes, Time Machine is a great thing to take advantage of since it comes with Leopard, so you should get an external HD for it. I use a Western Digital MyBook. (Home Edition for firewire)
It isn't a mouse pad, its a cloth for cleaning the iMac's glass.
lmao! I know that, and you know that.
Some people...notsomuch.
I take it you missed the thread about this.
lmao! I know that, and you know that.
Some people...notsomuch.
I take it you missed the thread about this.
Yeah, i figured you knew with the "*ducks and runs*" bit.
I once saw an iMac review on youtube and the person in the video said it was a mouse pad. ahahah, its a horrible mouse pad if it is!
I'll tell you what you don't need... a mousepad! There's one in the box already!
*ducks and runs*
lmao! I know that, and you know that.
Some people...notsomuch.
I take it you missed the thread about this.
Haha, i didn't miss the thread, were you the OP?
Unfortunately, no. My first thought was that Apple was nice enough to provide a microfiber cloth. My second thought was, "Why is this microfiber cloth leaving macro fibers all over my iMac?"
Are you interested in looking at free software too? There's a lot of good, free software for Macs. You can check them out at:
http://macapper.com/2008/01/10/mac-os-x-freeware-list
Personally I use some of them, so those are definitely good recommendations. It will save you a lot of $$$
If you do graphic design, you can get a digital pen tablet. Wacom has got good ones. You can also add a USB hub.
http://macapper.com/2008/01/10/mac-os-x-freeware-list
Personally I use some of them, so those are definitely good recommendations. It will save you a lot of $$$
If you do graphic design, you can get a digital pen tablet. Wacom has got good ones. You can also add a USB hub.
Unfortunately, no. My first thought was that Apple was nice enough to provide a microfiber cloth. My second thought was, "Why is this microfiber cloth leaving macro fibers all over my iMac?"
I've had the opposite result. The cloth with the iMac is the only microfiber cloth that doesn't leave behind fibers.
Don't know how much you want to spend, but if you do much with iTunes, you should check out the Apple TV. It is a great way to listen to your music with your sound system, without having to plug in your iPod, etc. The new movie rental options is cool too.
Video Podcasts (TWIT, MacBreak Weekly, DL.TV, anything from Revision 3) are all great to watch/listen to on the Apple TV.
Video Podcasts (TWIT, MacBreak Weekly, DL.TV, anything from Revision 3) are all great to watch/listen to on the Apple TV.