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Summary: First impressions from a proud new owner
Review: I just got my new iMac yesterday (2/18) so I thought I'd share my first impressions (since new units are not widely available for another week or so).The new iMac is definitely cool looking... outside and inside. Mac OS X has a beautiful interface that complements the unique look of the computer. I even like the bouncing icons in the application launcher (dock)... but I hear some people don't. When the iMac is turned on, the screen seems to be translucent.. which I didn't expect. As a first time Mac owner, I had to spend some time getting acquainted with Mac OS X. So my views are colored by my lack of experience with Macs. Here are some pros and cons: Pros
--beautiful design and interface
--abundant features, including CD and DVD burner
--moveable flat-panel screen (very BRIGHT too)
--software and hardware integrated to serve our needs; a true digital hub, as Apple calls it Cons
--no manuals!!! (For someone who has never used a Mac, how was I suppose to navigate through OS X efficiently? Furthermore, iTunes, iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto are too feature-rich to have excluded manuals.)
--mouse looks nice but has no scroll, which is REQUIRED, i think.
--white keyboard looks nice but will get dirty easily
--ethernet jack was not easy to plug into (but maybe it's just my particular unit) Anyway, I'm still getting to know this computer. Went out and bought a book on Mac OS X, which I recommend to anyone who's not familiar with Macs. I intend to use this Mac to edit video and photos but I'm still going to use my PC for web browsing, chatting online, word processing, etc. XP ain't bad either. :) Enjoy your new iMacs!!
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Summary: Why don't more peole use Mac??
Review: This iMac I bought two months ago is my first Mac ever and I'm really upset that I've waited so long to experience it's brilliance. Within minutes of setting it atop my desk I was online via cable modem with no glitches. As many PC users know, that alone is an achievement. I love the drag and drop way of saving files in OS X. No right clicking on a picture to save it, just drag the thing to your desktop and figure out where you want to put it later! Also your home file is where you store all your apps so you don't have to go about searching aimlessly in miles of folders to find that one thing you really want. People tell me you pay more for Mac and get less in actual computer power. Well, I don't pretend to be computer savy enough to argue with this, but I counter with Apple's quality of craftmanship and software design. From the overall look of the system down the supple feel of the wires, and indeed even to the intergration of software packages like AppleWorks, Apple is ahead of the curve. That, coupled with the fact that this blazingly fast, DVD burning, fire wire equipped computer fits in just 10 inches of desk space (!) is enough reason to purchase it. And that's not to mention intuitive and award winning software like iTunes (I've ripped over 1,000 songs and haven't even used a third of my HD), iMovie, iPhoto (I've already made one hard cover, cloth bound photo album) and iDVD! Don't be left behind, experience the digital revolution in all it's glory on the new iMac!
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Summary: I like mine but I know I paid too much
Review: I am pretty used to the MacOs so I stuck with it when I decided to buy a new computer. However comparing what I got to a Windows PC didn't make me feel good. For 1/2 the price you can buy a PC with the same features, flat screen and speed. So I paid over 500 more for the privilege of using the MacOS. If I knew how to use Windows I would have switched. I was pretty steamed.
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Summary: A New Standard
Review: I am a fairly proficient PC user with more than 16 years of DOS/Windows experience. I was attracted to the new iMac initially because I wanted to purchase an iPod and burn DVDs of my digital family movies. I had always steered clear of Apple products because I feared compatibility issues with business-standard applications. I didn't know what I was missing. The new iMacs, along with Apple's Unix-based OS X, are far superior to any windows machine I have ever used. The operating system is solid as a rock and the Macs run much faster than Windows machines with a better selection of software applications. Within 2 weeks of my initial iMac purchase, I went out and bought an iBook and a second iMac. I will likely never buy another Windows PC. The quality of the Apple products along with the ease of use and the marvelous workability of the included software have made me an enthusiastic convert. The included iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD provide more useful functions than anything else available. If you use MS Office, the Mac version is superior to the Windows version and fully compatible with the old-world Windows computers. The Airport networking by Apple is excellent and simple to set up, even for a networking novice like me. If you buy a windows machine before you consider some of the newest products from Apple, you will make a huge mistake. My only regret is that I didn't move to Macs sooner.
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Summary: Best Mac For PC Users!!!
Review: Being a long time Windows user, I was completely floored by how happy I am with a product from Apple. This machine is absolutely awesome. Gorgeous, feature rich, and a real value for the money. This machine exposed all of my platform switching worries for what they really were: a bunch of fear, uncertainty and doubt that was baseless once I had the courage to open my mind enough and evaluate the machine honestly with a hands-on test drive. Software? I run Microsoft Office and freely and seemelessly exchange files glitch-free with my PC systems and PC co-workers (Macs can read and write to a variety of PC-formatted media like floppies, Zip disks, etc. - did you know that?). Adobe? Macromedia? I'm covered. Everything I'd ever want to do on a PC, I am doing better, faster, and far more worry-free on this iMac. For PC-only software that doesn't have a Mac version, Virtual PC 5.0 rocks! Even Windows runs better on a Mac - and when Windows crashes under Virtual PC, it takes only SECONDS to restore everything to normal. OS X with its UNIX base is also decidedly a more solid yet friendly OS than anything from Microsoft (sorry, Billion dollar Bill ... and I NEVER thought I'd say that). Finally, don't forget the Apple-only software that's included for FREE like iTunes, IMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto. They win the ease-of-use (and JOY to use) war hands down. And on top of all this, the iMac is a design dream. It just works.
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Summary: Apple has Gained a new Loyal Customer
Review: I recently purchased an Apple iBook for myself and I was blown away by its beauty, features, and performance. I liked it so much I decided to go out a week later and buy a New iMac G4. Wow... This computer is incredible. First off, look at it. Its elegant, its sexy. It has a dazzling 15 in. flat screen that floats in the air and moves with the touch of a finger, but stays exactly where you want it. How much more beautiful can a PC be? Although it's good looks alone could be enough for some people, I prefer the idea that the inside is what really counts, so lets take a look at the brains behind this magnificent machine: An 800 Mhz. Processor that literally runs circles around a P4 system; ample ram; great sound; sufficient graphics; and perhaps best of all, the SuperDrive (DVD burner). My favorite part of my new apple computer(s) is most definitely the included software.
iMovie: Played around with it a little bit and am soon buying a DV camcorder to use the software.
iPhoto: Awesome. the best digital photo organizing/ managing tool ever, but no so good with editing.
iTunes: The best digital audio managing software ever created. Easy and fun to use; seamless, flawless in every way.
OSX: By far, the best operating system ever conceived. So Much more reliable and smoother, faster, and easier than windows systems... Makes computing fun. I've had no problems so far and am not anticipating any.
I Cannot recommend this product enough.
Apple has gained a new loyal and happy customer. Good work Apple....
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Summary: World-class computing
Review: It's such a pleasure to work in OS X, especially on such a beauty as my iMac. I dread having to test our sites on our PC--what a mess that poor thing is. Even our Linux technical administrator hates the PC, and is converting to the Mac. I don't know how many nights I've simply stepped away, let the Energy Saver sleep the monitor and the machine, and come back in the morning and check my email int the near instant my iMac wakes up--with no crashes, wierd problems (that plagued OS 9 and Windows). Why people choose to ignore the Mac, or make judgements without thoroughly investigating computing is beyond me.
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Summary: Take a look at Gateway
Review: I took a good look at this system and ended up choosing a Gateway. For the same price I got a much faster computer (2.4GHz P4), faster memory (DDR is 2x faster), a bigger hard disk (80GB) and a 17" LCD Monitor. You can also upgrade stuff on the Gateway, with Apple you are stuck until you buy a new one. It really seemed like an obvious choice for me: go for the Gateway. The only reason to go for the Apple would be it's a little smaller, so if you have a really small desk this might be your only choice.
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Summary: Another wonderful Apple product
Review: Why in the world would anyone want the hassle of Windoze when you can have an art piece like this? I guess some people like self abuse. A truly wonderful computer.
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Summary: The nearly perfect computer
Review: I have been a PC user for years. I even work for a software company that only runs PC's. I finally made the switch and love the new iMac. I will start with the only negative since that list is so short. I wish I would have bought the 17 inch. That was my choice, not the computers. I had the machine up and running in minutes. I had it sharing an internet connection with my three PC's in a few more minutes. I was importing digital pictures from my camera next. All of this in less than 30 minutes. I then hooked up my printer and printed some pictures. Just like the ad's say, I never loaded any drivers, had any crashes or any other problems. A great screen, fast processor and easy to use. I will be burning my first DVD later today so stay tuned or should I say ituned....
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