New iMac - Pics inside

[MYmacROX]

Thanks for the pics. That's a mighty fine machine you got there. Hope the RAM replacement goes smoothly.

 

[BrianLachoreVPI]

I'm "holding my breath" to hear what OWC says about the messed up ram.

- Nick

Ha. I just ordered a new 4 GB replacement module. Oh well - that's what I get for doing something stupid. I was in a hurry - in a large part because I felt so crappy. I still can't hear right out of my left ear - no fun flying with a sinus infection.

Thanks for the pics. That's a mighty fine machine you got there. Hope the RAM replacement goes smoothly.

Thanks!

 

[pigoo3]

Ha. I just ordered a new 4 GB replacement module.

Does this mean that OWC would not do anything for you regarding the "bad" module?

- Nick

 

[Kevriano]

Nice Mac indeed, terrible hand job....

 

[BrianLachoreVPI]

Does this mean that OWC would not do anything for you regarding the "bad" module?

- Nick

Well - I just relayed my tale of woe via their online help chat - and she didn't offer a replacement - and I didn't ask. After all - it was my fault - so I wouldn't really expect them to bear the cost of my mistake. It's a $60 lesson in being a little more careful.

Nice Mac indeed, terrible hand job....

 

[pigoo3]

Well - I just relayed my tale of woe via their online help chat - and she didn't offer a replacement - and I didn't ask. After all - it was my fault - so I wouldn't really expect them to bear the cost of my mistake. It's a $60 lesson in being a little more careful.

Too bad. Maybe they're trained in a "Don't ask...don't tell" sort of manner. AKA...if a customer doesn't ask...we won't tell/offer."

How come you wanted to upgrade all the way to 16 gig so soon? Maybe in another 6-12 months the ram would have dropped in price (just a thought).

- Nick

 

[BrianLachoreVPI]

Too bad. Maybe they're trained in a "Don't ask...don't tell" sort of manner. AKA...if a customer doesn't ask...we won't tell/offer."

How come you wanted to upgrade all the way to 16 gig so soon? Maybe in another 6-12 months the ram would have dropped in price (just a thought).

- Nick

Yes - probably so - but to be honest - unless they offered as a gesture - I would have felt guilty asking for it. Heck, I feel stupid enough just having done it! :Blushing:


Well - that's certainly a thought. I definitely wanted more than 8 - since I can easily eat that up after a few minutes in Aperture. I guess I just typically think in powers of 2 when it comes to computer memory. I'm probably just fine with the 12 GB that's currently in there but the 16 GB was only about $200 - and for those of us that have been around for a while - that still sounds cheap for RAM.

 

[pigoo3]

I definitely wanted more than 8 - since I can easily eat that up after a few minutes in Aperture.

Hey...if you have a need for more than 8 gig...then getting 16 makes sense to me.!

Your iMac can be upgraded to 32 gig of ram...so that's something to look forward to...and wait for 8 gig modules to come down in price.

- Nick

 

[BrianLachoreVPI]

Hey...if you have a need for more than 8 gig...then getting 16 makes sense to me.!

Your iMac can be upgraded to 32 gig of ram...so that's something to look forward to...and wait for 8 gig modules to come down in price.

- Nick

Hehe - yes - I know, but for that - I'm definitely going to be waiting for a significant price drop.

 

[RavingMac]

Anyway, congratulations . . . again, and glad things turned out well. Enjoy the new Mac and I'll try not to be too jealous!

 

[baggss]

Very Nice. Congrats! I unboxed mine a few months ago!

 

[Doug b]

I'm not ashamed to admit how utterly jealous I am right now !

But happy for you at the same time of course! Congrats on the new beauty. Now, if you have any intentions of using that iMac for photo editing to the point of printing, you need to calibrate that sucker. Part of calibrating entails keeping and using the iMac in a room with very consistent lighting.

As for the tool(s) used to calibrate, I've heard very good things about the X-rite Colormunki, in that it gets better results than a Spyder Pro with iMacs. But then again, most of this depends upon the printer. A subset of this concern is whether or not you'll be using your own printer or sending your proofs out to a print lab. It's a rather intricate process really.. but either way, calibration needs to be done. And if you're using your own printer, then you need to calibrate every few weeks (because of color drift- which doesn't occur as often on a pro monitor vs. a consumer grade monitor such as the LG screens iMacs use)

Anyway.. you know where I'm at if you want further assistance with all that nonsense!

Doug

 

[BrianLachoreVPI]

Anyway, congratulations . . . again, and glad things turned out well. Enjoy the new Mac and I'll try not to be too jealous!

Thanks!! The good thing about taking a sick day is I've gotten a little more time with the machine. Really liking it so far. Don't be jealous - just think - you guys were enjoying your Macs while I was still wrestling with Vista needlessly!!

The great thing about switching this year is it also reawakened the computer nerd within that had gone dormant over the past few years. It's been fun!

Very Nice. Congrats! I unboxed mine a few months ago!

Thanks! I know - I remember seeing the pics - helped cement my desire for the iMac once the new one came out.

 

[Doug b]

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[BrianLachoreVPI]

I'm not ashamed to admit how utterly jealous I am right now !

But happy for you at the same time of course! Congrats on the new beauty. Now, if you have any intentions of using that iMac for photo editing to the point of printing, you need to calibrate that sucker. Part of calibrating entails keeping and using the iMac in a room with very consistent lighting.

As for the tool(s) used to calibrate, I've heard very good things about the X-rite Colormunki, in that it gets better results than a Spyder Pro with iMacs. But then again, most of this depends upon the printer. A subset of this concern is whether or not you'll be using your own printer or sending your proofs out to a print lab. It's a rather intricate process really.. but either way, calibration needs to be done. And if you're using your own printer, then you need to calibrate every few weeks (because of color drift- which doesn't occur as often on a pro monitor vs. a consumer grade monitor such as the LG screens iMacs use)

Anyway.. you know where I'm at if you want further assistance with all that nonsense!

Doug

I'm still expecting you to pick one up before the year is out!

I will calibrate this screen - definitely - and I'll be using a lab for anything print worthy. I need to figure out the best way to store my images so I can access them from both the MBP and iMac. I know I've seen a few threads on this - will do some research. I'll be hitting you up for some more advice/guidance soon enough.

 

[BrianLachoreVPI]

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Hehe - well - the images may not show it - but that's the fault of the photographer - not the gear - as these pics were indeed snapped by L glass. My 24-70 2.8L (non-IS) was on the EOS.

 

[bobtomay]

I'm "holding my breath" awaiting the hand pictures thread. :Blushing:

- Nick

There... corrected that for you. ;D

 

[bobtomay]

Looks nice Brian - congrats on the new rig - and a nice 25% speed bump vs the MBP too.

 

[baggss]

The great thing about switching this year is it also reawakened the computer nerd within that had gone dormant over the past few years. It's been fun!

That's pretty Awesome!

The Thanks! I know - I remember seeing the pics - helped cement my desire for the iMac once the new one came out.

Hey, glad I was able to help!!!!

 

[BrianLachoreVPI]

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Hehe - well - the images may not show it - but that's the fault of the photographer - not the gear - as these pics were indeed snapped by L glass. My 24-70 2.8L (non-IS) was on the EOS.

Wait a second - who did you pay off to go into my post and update with

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