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Hello all,
I would just like to re-introduce myself. For the past few years, I have had the internal debate on whether to switch from Windows to Mac. I am a big fan of Apple, and I've heard such great things about Macs. It's obvious Mac users are passionate about the operating system and Apple as a whole. After years of sporadic research and scouring these forums, I'm ready to make the switch.
I'm ordering from the Apple Store and here are my specs:
iMac 24" 3.06 GHz
4 MB memory
1 TB hard drive
Wireless Mighty Mouse and Keyboard
AppleCare 3-Year Protection
I will also be purchasing CS3 for graphics design and web development.
My question:
I've seen quite a few of you with multiple computers and older setups that you've integrated with newer ones. My question to you all is will this setup maintain its longevity and will I be able to purchase a MacBook Pro down the road and still be able to utilize the iMac? I know there will be tons of upgrades in the years to come, but I'd like to rely on this computer for a very long time and simply add new computers to the artillery. Are parts easy to come by to replace wear and tear? How long of a shelf life do you suspect I'll get out of this computer? A perfect example would be if/when Apple does away with these optical drives or replaces them with a Blu-Ray equivalent. What happens if my SuperDrive blows a few years down the road? Can I replace it? If so, will parts be easy to come by?
Thanks in advance, and I'm looking forward to being a devoted Mac user and forum member.
I would just like to re-introduce myself. For the past few years, I have had the internal debate on whether to switch from Windows to Mac. I am a big fan of Apple, and I've heard such great things about Macs. It's obvious Mac users are passionate about the operating system and Apple as a whole. After years of sporadic research and scouring these forums, I'm ready to make the switch.
I'm ordering from the Apple Store and here are my specs:
iMac 24" 3.06 GHz
4 MB memory
1 TB hard drive
Wireless Mighty Mouse and Keyboard
AppleCare 3-Year Protection
I will also be purchasing CS3 for graphics design and web development.
My question:
I've seen quite a few of you with multiple computers and older setups that you've integrated with newer ones. My question to you all is will this setup maintain its longevity and will I be able to purchase a MacBook Pro down the road and still be able to utilize the iMac? I know there will be tons of upgrades in the years to come, but I'd like to rely on this computer for a very long time and simply add new computers to the artillery. Are parts easy to come by to replace wear and tear? How long of a shelf life do you suspect I'll get out of this computer? A perfect example would be if/when Apple does away with these optical drives or replaces them with a Blu-Ray equivalent. What happens if my SuperDrive blows a few years down the road? Can I replace it? If so, will parts be easy to come by?
Thanks in advance, and I'm looking forward to being a devoted Mac user and forum member.