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Hi everyone! My Dell has crashed and instead of spending the $$$ to repair all that needs to be repaired I want to just switch to Mac. I'm tired of all of the problems I've had with all of the PCs I've had in the past! My brother uses a Mac (laptop and desktop) and LOVES them. So, I'm considering the move as well.
Questions:
The main usage of a computer in our house are as follows:
I don't have a lot of money to spend on a computer, and will need to save up for one which will take time. I've looked at the Mac minis and iMacs and I think either one would serve my needs (from what I can tell anyway). I thought of getting the Mac mini and hooking it up to my current "dinosaur" monitor - dinosaur=not LCD. I would then save up for a flatscreen monitor. I can use any monitor, mouse, keyboard for the mini, right?
I do like the setup of the iMac, though. But coming up with at least $1000 for one is not something I really want to do at this time... it would take a long time to get my computer replaced.
As far as "quality" of the system, are iMacs and minis equal? Or is the iMac more durable? I don't want to have to replace another system in the next 2-3 years again! My impression is that the iMacs are more expensive due to the monitor being all-in-one with the computer. I didn't really see much difference in the specs of the two lowest-priced models of each.
I do use my computer a LOT, maybe 4 hours a day. But I don't do a whole lot of gaming, mainly internet surfing and word processing.
Suggestions for me? I want the best "bang for the buck"!
Thanks!!!
Questions:
The main usage of a computer in our house are as follows:
- Internet Surfing
- Photo and Music Storage
- Word processing
- Occasional games (not a big "gamer", though)
I don't have a lot of money to spend on a computer, and will need to save up for one which will take time. I've looked at the Mac minis and iMacs and I think either one would serve my needs (from what I can tell anyway). I thought of getting the Mac mini and hooking it up to my current "dinosaur" monitor - dinosaur=not LCD. I would then save up for a flatscreen monitor. I can use any monitor, mouse, keyboard for the mini, right?
I do like the setup of the iMac, though. But coming up with at least $1000 for one is not something I really want to do at this time... it would take a long time to get my computer replaced.
As far as "quality" of the system, are iMacs and minis equal? Or is the iMac more durable? I don't want to have to replace another system in the next 2-3 years again! My impression is that the iMacs are more expensive due to the monitor being all-in-one with the computer. I didn't really see much difference in the specs of the two lowest-priced models of each.
I do use my computer a LOT, maybe 4 hours a day. But I don't do a whole lot of gaming, mainly internet surfing and word processing.
Suggestions for me? I want the best "bang for the buck"!
Thanks!!!