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- 2011 21.5" iMac 2.5GHz Core i5
I've been researching for quite a while about getting an apple iMac.
I've got so many questions to ask as I'm really not sure which to get.
I'm leaning towards getting the 21.5" screen as they're cheaper and I don't need as big a screen as 27". But on apples website, they come in 2 forms, the difference being:
The cheapest having 500gb hdd + 256mb graphics card
OR
For nearly £300 more you get 1tb hdd + 512mb graphics card
I'm a massive sims 3 fan and have all the expansion packs, so would be larger gpu be worth the extra pennies?
500gb of hdd won't be enough for my needs, but I don't think 1tb will be enough either as I plan to download films, tv programs etc and stream them using apple tv.
So am thinking about buying an external hdd to put all my tv and hd video files on - will the streaming speed be effected if the files are saved on an external hdd?
I also wanted to get time capsule - say for instance, I opt for the 500gb iMac and get a 1tb external hdd. If I buy a 2tb time capsule, will it be able to backup both the internal and external HDD's?
If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks
I've got so many questions to ask as I'm really not sure which to get.
I'm leaning towards getting the 21.5" screen as they're cheaper and I don't need as big a screen as 27". But on apples website, they come in 2 forms, the difference being:
The cheapest having 500gb hdd + 256mb graphics card
OR
For nearly £300 more you get 1tb hdd + 512mb graphics card
I'm a massive sims 3 fan and have all the expansion packs, so would be larger gpu be worth the extra pennies?
500gb of hdd won't be enough for my needs, but I don't think 1tb will be enough either as I plan to download films, tv programs etc and stream them using apple tv.
So am thinking about buying an external hdd to put all my tv and hd video files on - will the streaming speed be effected if the files are saved on an external hdd?
I also wanted to get time capsule - say for instance, I opt for the 500gb iMac and get a 1tb external hdd. If I buy a 2tb time capsule, will it be able to backup both the internal and external HDD's?
If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks