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Posted on 11/14/2007 12:48:06 PM PST by Swordmaker
A minimalist redesign, a zippy new OS, and terrific new software make the iMac the all-in-one desktop computer of choice for multimedia lovers
Editor's Rating:
The Good: Giant screen, easy-to-use software; plentiful ports for peripherals
The Bad: Pricey; no media card reader; no ability to upgrade optical drive to high-definition DVD
The Bottom Line: The updated iMac remains the champ for those looking for a multimedia PC
Zooming around a sharp corner while playing Electronic Arts' Need for Speed video game on my computer, I spun out of control, hit a guardrail, and sailed over a cliff to my doom. It's an outcome that's all too common now, but one that wasn't even possible until Apple began using zippy Intel (INTC) processors in its computers, prompting EA (ERTS) to create versions of its games for the iMac.
It's been just a year since Apple (AAPL) made the switch, and the iMac has very quickly become the machine to beat if you want an all-in-one desktop computer. Between its design makeover, new multimedia software, and the ability to play games once confined to Windows-based computers and dedicated game consoles, the iMac remains the undisputed champ even as rivals Gateway (GTW), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), and Sony (SNE) step up their offerings.
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The 1998 model sucked the 2002 model was equally as dopey, maybe the 2004 model if they ever make it will be the coup de gras.
Um....it’s 2007 dude.....
What are you talking about???
I know what year it is. I just had to post it as apparently there are others besides myself that think the iMac is a joke. The first thing I found on the web that referenced the silliness of the iMac.
Sounds like the reviewer had some issues with the obsolesence of the iMac as well, not to mention price. Which is odd, as IIRC, it was Swordmaker himself defending their prices, stating they arent so high when you factor in the resale value and I debunked that in the last thread which went unanswered interestingly enough.
Well I don’t know if you’ve seen the new imacs or not...but they are cool looking...to say the least.....
The 1998 model was good for its day and became the #1 selling computer. PC OEMs even tried to copy it.
2002 was a bit strange.
2004 was pretty good, but I never really liked the white and how thick it looked.
2007 is perfect. The aluminum looks great, and the sloped back makes it look a lot thinner than it is. The attention to detail is amazing, from the laser-etched speaker grille to the perfect monitor angle adjustment (almost zero force required, but stays where you put it). Other OEMs are now trying to copy it, and doing a poor job of it.
That's equal to the low-end iMac if you spend another $110 on a 2 GB memory chip and buy a $100 TV tuner for it. But the Mac still has a bigger screen and costs about $200 less in the end.
Yes I saw it when someone pointed it out to me in the other thread, comparing it to the trendy/tacky and equally over priced Dell all in one.
Maybe some people want an all in-one machine, and have the money to pay for it?
Strange concept, I know — especially on a conservative/capitalist website!
I bought one for the wife and kids early this year, and it’s tucked away in the corner of the family room. No cables, no mess — a single 24” screen with no base, and has enough RAM, HDD space, etc... to last them for a while.
Everyone who visits our house thinks it’s quite clever. With the Bluetooth keyboard/mouse there’s just a single power cable going to the back of the monitor. We like it, and it’s awesome for the kids (3 year old and 20 month old) as well as great on space.
The 1998 model was a great computer. We still have one in use.
What OS version are you running on it?
It’s OS 9. (I think I upgraded it to 9.22)
Go ahead and let out that pent up Vista anger.........
That 2002 still sits on my desktop and works great. Meanwhile, my 2003 Windows machine survives only as a virtual image inside my 2007 MacBook Pro.
What is silly about it, Blue? I have several SMBs whose employees are very happy with their G5 iMacs and their new Intel iMacs, both with the 20" high quality screens and the lack of towers either eating their desk space or knocking their knees under their desks. They are also very happy with their increased productivity. The owners are ecstatic over the MUCH lower IT support costs.
Ok whoever is upgrading for a nice and tidy iMac can donate their big and bulky G4/G5’s to me lol. I’d prefer the bulky aluminum case.
Uh, no Blue, you didn't debunk it. We shot you down. Dell workstation $929 more expensive than the matching Mac without even counting the software suite that comes with the Mac. The iMac is comparable in price to equivalently equipped PCs. Apple does not compete in the bargain basement category of computers.
No, no, not that comparison, I believe it was you that posted that article about how much cost per year savings it is with a Mac than a comparitive PC based on resale value.
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