Did The deed

Chef_eam · Chef_eam #1 (**permalink**)

02-12-2010, 08:23 PM

I have finally done the deed. After reading this forum for a while and doing other research, I finally made the switch to Mac. My tax refund came today, and I made the hour drive to the nearest Apple Store. 15 minutes later, I was the proud owner of a brand new 27" iMac 2.66GHz i5. I just finished putting together my new desk and setting up the new iMac. As read on this forum, the first ting I did was to run software update and do a Time Machine backup. I haven't been able to play much yet, but so far I am loving the new Mac. I din't have any questions yet, but I am sure I will eventually.

alexsd123 · alexsd123 #2 (**permalink**)

02-12-2010, 08:27 PM

Congrats on the purchase!

I hope you enjoy your new, and shiny, desktop. =D

Chef_eam · Chef_eam #3 (**permalink**)

02-12-2010, 08:32 PM

I know I will. I moved from a home built tower PC but rarely used it anymore, using mostly a 10 year old HP laptop with Ubuntu.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #4 (**permalink**)

02-12-2010, 08:35 PM

Congrats on your Macintosh purchase...and you decision to switch to Mac.

What made you choose the quad-core 27" iMac?

- Nick

SpinningCompass · SpinningCompass #5 (**permalink**)

02-12-2010, 08:46 PM

Good luck with your new computer.

I think you'll find this forum a very pleasant, user-friendly place. I encourage you to ask away if you have any questions.

Chef_eam · Chef_eam #6 (**permalink**)

02-12-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigoo3

Congrats on your Macintosh purchase...and you decision to switch to Mac.

What made you choose the quad-core 27" iMac?

- Nick

I chose the quad core because I do some 3D rendering, and the software I use (it dose have Mac versions =)) is multi-core aware. I figured I would go with the quad and take full advantage of it. Also, I am hoping to not have to replace the computer for several years and everything I have read here seems to indicate that this will last a while, and also future proofing instead of getting another C2D machine.

Dillinger-63 · Dillinger-63 #7 (**permalink**)

02-12-2010, 08:58 PM

Grats and I'll bet you won't regret the switch.

chas_m · chas_m #8 (**permalink**)

02-13-2010, 04:25 AM

Congrats and btw ... JEALOUS!

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #9 (**permalink**)

02-13-2010, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef_eam

I chose the quad core because I do some 3D rendering, and the software I use (it dose have Mac versions =)) is multi-core aware. I figured I would go with the quad and take full advantage of it. Also, I am hoping to not have to replace the computer for several years and everything I have read here seems to indicate that this will last a while, and also future proofing instead of getting another C2D machine.

If I was to buy a new desktop Mac...the 27" quad-core is what I would get!

Enjoy,

- Nick

nospeed411 · nospeed411 #10 (**permalink**)

02-13-2010, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigoo3

Congrats on your Macintosh purchase...and you decision to switch to Mac.

What made you choose the quad-core 27" iMac?

- Nick

He was following the theory of go big or go home...LOL Congrats on the new purchase. You will be very happy I am sure.

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #11 (**permalink**)

02-13-2010, 11:06 AM

Welcome.
I am also jealous of your purchase!

Chef_eam · Chef_eam #12 (**permalink**)

02-13-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nospeed411

He was following the theory of go big or go home...LOL Congrats on the new purchase. You will be very happy I am sure.

LOL...yeah, that too. I figured if it was worth doing, it was worth doing right.

robotboy175 · robotboy175 #13 (**permalink**)

02-15-2010, 09:09 AM

i did the deed too, but i didn't think i ought to post about it!!!!!!!

clayneal · clayneal #14 (**permalink**)

02-15-2010, 09:18 AM

Congrats on not only your new baby but on your procative of setting up a back-up plan from the start ! Now to just get that bootable back-up sitting next to your TM drive .

Enjoy
Clay

Chef_eam · Chef_eam #15 (**permalink**)

02-15-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clayneal

Congrats on not only your new baby but on your procative of setting up a back-up plan from the start ! Now to just get that bootable back-up sitting next to your TM drive .

Enjoy
Clay

I did buy 2 WD Mybook 1TB usb drives. Got the for $99 each, just haven't hooked the second one up yet. Funny thing is, I never did backups on any of my Windows machines..and lost a lot of stuff as a result, but still never did backups. This time I am going to do it right from the start. I do have a question about the external usb drives, but I will put that in it's own thread.

I have only had the iMac since Friday, but i absolutely love this thing.

pigoo3 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 20, 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 20,297 Mac Specs: 13" MB 2.4ghz, 2gig ram, OS 10.7.4	02-12-2010, 08:35 PM Congrats on your Macintosh purchase...and you decision to switch to Mac. What made you choose the quad-core 27" iMac? - Nick - Computer slow, too many "beachballs", read this: Beachballs - Computer seems slower than it used to? Read this for some speedup tips: Speedup - Almost full hard drive? Some solutions. Out of Space - Apple Battery Info. Battery
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Dillinger-63 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2006 Location: Streator, Illinois Posts: 643 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 13 Inch, 2 Mac Mini's 1.66 & 1.83, 2- iMac Intel i3 iPhone 4 & iPad 2 32 gig.	02-12-2010, 08:58 PM Grats and I'll bet you won't regret the switch. My Avatar is in memory of my beloved K-9, Dillinger who was killed in the line of duty.
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chas_m #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,696 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	02-13-2010, 04:25 AM Congrats and btw ... JEALOUS! Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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clayneal #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 27, 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 2,146 Mac Specs: late 08 macbook 2.0 4gig 320hdd10.7.3 32 gig iPhone 4s	02-15-2010, 09:18 AM Congrats on not only your new baby but on your procative of setting up a back-up plan from the start ! Now to just get that bootable back-up sitting next to your TM drive . Enjoy Clay MY ADVICE COMES WITH A DOUBLE YOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!
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Chef_eam #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 12, 2009 Location: Midland,Tx Posts: 357 Mac Specs: iMac 27" 2.66GHz i5, 1TB HDD, 12GB RAM, OS X 10.7.3, iPod Classic 160GB,iPad 1 64GB Wi-fi, iPhone 4S	02-12-2010, 08:23 PM I have finally done the deed. After reading this forum for a while and doing other research, I finally made the switch to Mac. My tax refund came today, and I made the hour drive to the nearest Apple Store. 15 minutes later, I was the proud owner of a brand new 27" iMac 2.66GHz i5. I just finished putting together my new desk and setting up the new iMac. As read on this forum, the first ting I did was to run software update and do a Time Machine backup. I haven't been able to play much yet, but so far I am loving the new Mac. I din't have any questions yet, but I am sure I will eventually.
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alexsd123 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 18, 2009 Posts: 473 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 13"	02-12-2010, 08:27 PM Congrats on the purchase! I hope you enjoy your new, and shiny, desktop. =D
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SpinningCompass #5 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	02-12-2010, 08:46 PM Good luck with your new computer. I think you'll find this forum a very pleasant, user-friendly place. I encourage you to ask away if you have any questions.
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MYmacROX #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,329 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	02-13-2010, 11:06 AM Welcome. I am also jealous of your purchase!
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robotboy175 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 10, 2010 Posts: 40	02-15-2010, 09:09 AM i did the deed too, but i didn't think i ought to post about it!!!!!!!
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