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A bit of a long question. Thinking of moving from Windows to an iMac
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<blockquote data-quote="OneBlueSky" data-source="post: 1423411" data-attributes="member: 261325"><p>Hello everyone!</p><p></p><p>Forgive me if this is the wrong section, I couldn't quite decide where I should post this.</p><p></p><p>I have a guy offering to straight trade me his 2009 iMac 21.5 inch for my Windows desktop. Sounds like a dream deal for most people I guess? But the thing is, my Windows machine is far beyond it spec-wise, and cost a fair bit more at the time of purchase and with the upgrades. I'm only considering it because my Windows machine is overkill for me. For what I do now, this machine is just not necessary. When I bought it, I had a real need for the power, but now I don't.</p><p></p><p>Specs for both follow. I'm mainly curious if this model iMac is getting "long in the tooth" or wouldn't be a wise choice to use over the next year/year and a half until I can afford to upgrade to a brand new Mac.</p><p></p><p>Windows Machine (7, 64bit)</p><p>3.4GHz Intel i7</p><p>NVIDIA graphics with 2GB VRAM</p><p>16GB RAM</p><p>6TB total internal storage </p><p></p><p>iMac 21.5 inch (Has Lion)</p><p>3.06GHz Core 2 Duo</p><p>8GB RAM</p><p>1TB HDD</p><p>ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB</p><p></p><p>Now, I realize that my current machine is far, far more powerful and much better as far as a workhorse. I know it's a pretty major downgrade in hardware, that's not really my question. Most of the time, honestly I simply listen to music, browse the web, email ( a lot ), edit home videos, and watch Netflix. My only concern is the fact that I am not Mac savvy at all. I don't know if those specs are decent when it comes to running OS X or the applications I'd need to do what I want. </p><p></p><p>The main benefits I can see so far, is that number one, it will save so much clutter on the desk. I would really like that. With the way I now use my computer since my career change, I don't need the power, and as long as this iMac is still capable of doing most things, it's really an attractive option to me. What experience I have with OS X, it seems to be a really amazing OS. It seems snappier than my desktop, even with specs that far below, probably simply due to the fact that it's OS X and doesn't seem to require as much muscle behind it. </p><p></p><p>Like I said, it would likely be a year or so before I'd really be able to seriously consider purchasing a brand new iMac. Would this machine be capable and a good option in the time between?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OneBlueSky, post: 1423411, member: 261325"] Hello everyone! Forgive me if this is the wrong section, I couldn't quite decide where I should post this. I have a guy offering to straight trade me his 2009 iMac 21.5 inch for my Windows desktop. Sounds like a dream deal for most people I guess? But the thing is, my Windows machine is far beyond it spec-wise, and cost a fair bit more at the time of purchase and with the upgrades. I'm only considering it because my Windows machine is overkill for me. For what I do now, this machine is just not necessary. When I bought it, I had a real need for the power, but now I don't. Specs for both follow. I'm mainly curious if this model iMac is getting "long in the tooth" or wouldn't be a wise choice to use over the next year/year and a half until I can afford to upgrade to a brand new Mac. Windows Machine (7, 64bit) 3.4GHz Intel i7 NVIDIA graphics with 2GB VRAM 16GB RAM 6TB total internal storage iMac 21.5 inch (Has Lion) 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo 8GB RAM 1TB HDD ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB Now, I realize that my current machine is far, far more powerful and much better as far as a workhorse. I know it's a pretty major downgrade in hardware, that's not really my question. Most of the time, honestly I simply listen to music, browse the web, email ( a lot ), edit home videos, and watch Netflix. My only concern is the fact that I am not Mac savvy at all. I don't know if those specs are decent when it comes to running OS X or the applications I'd need to do what I want. The main benefits I can see so far, is that number one, it will save so much clutter on the desk. I would really like that. With the way I now use my computer since my career change, I don't need the power, and as long as this iMac is still capable of doing most things, it's really an attractive option to me. What experience I have with OS X, it seems to be a really amazing OS. It seems snappier than my desktop, even with specs that far below, probably simply due to the fact that it's OS X and doesn't seem to require as much muscle behind it. Like I said, it would likely be a year or so before I'd really be able to seriously consider purchasing a brand new iMac. Would this machine be capable and a good option in the time between? [/QUOTE]
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