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<blockquote data-quote="the8thark" data-source="post: 495717" data-attributes="member: 26315"><p>I totally agree with the above comments but I'll like to add my few comments too.</p><p></p><p>1. From the literature I've read the new aluminum and glass imacs are caplable is direct X 10 through bootcamp. But if you want to emulate windows inside of OS X you'll have to check up on the emulation software you want to use to see if it's DX 10 capable. As far as I know at the moment none are. So bootcamp seems to be the best bet here.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure about the white imacs though. I think they should do it fine. But I don't think your in the market for one of those.</p><p></p><p>2. It plays non 3D games quite well. And 3D games not so well. It's a hit and miss affair. Either it'll not play it or it will play it but not at the best performance level. I would download any demos or wait for reviews of the upcoming EA titles to see in the integrated graphics chip will work with them. Either way it won't be the best experience if they do run.</p><p></p><p>3. If you need access I'd get Office 08. But that's a really expensive way just to get one program. I think iwork is much better. Cause it does most of what Office does for a much more resonable price. I'd download the trial and see if you like iwork before you buy it.</p><p></p><p>Other alternatives. There is always Neo Office as mentioned above. And you should be able to find an old copy of Appleworks on the net somewhere to download.</p><p></p><p>Personally I like Appleworks the best. Yes it's old software but it still suits my needs and I really like it. But I'd try out all the free apps and trials out there to see which one you really like. Cause all of them really are just many different ways of achieving the same end result. And it's mostly personal preference as to which one is better.</p><p></p><p>4. Short answer. Basically yes. There won't be much of a speed difference. Long answer: read the above post. It's explained quite well there.</p><p></p><p>5. I agree with the above post on this one. The best one I think is the one which best suits your needs. But you will be getting ilife (with iphoto) free on your new mac. So you can play with that and see if it suits your needs. If not you can try ouit or get photoshop elements. That's if you already don't have it.</p><p></p><p>*********************</p><p></p><p>Why do you want to get a mac? Cause I think your current PC upgraded a little will suit you just fine for most tasks. It's a good machine. Running XP on it though. It just depends on what you really want and which machine will best suit your tasks. And it's not always the mac that is the best everytime. It's different for each person.</p><p></p><p>But if you do decide on a mac, best of luck to you, and from the sound of things I think you'll love it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="the8thark, post: 495717, member: 26315"] I totally agree with the above comments but I'll like to add my few comments too. 1. From the literature I've read the new aluminum and glass imacs are caplable is direct X 10 through bootcamp. But if you want to emulate windows inside of OS X you'll have to check up on the emulation software you want to use to see if it's DX 10 capable. As far as I know at the moment none are. So bootcamp seems to be the best bet here. I'm not sure about the white imacs though. I think they should do it fine. But I don't think your in the market for one of those. 2. It plays non 3D games quite well. And 3D games not so well. It's a hit and miss affair. Either it'll not play it or it will play it but not at the best performance level. I would download any demos or wait for reviews of the upcoming EA titles to see in the integrated graphics chip will work with them. Either way it won't be the best experience if they do run. 3. If you need access I'd get Office 08. But that's a really expensive way just to get one program. I think iwork is much better. Cause it does most of what Office does for a much more resonable price. I'd download the trial and see if you like iwork before you buy it. Other alternatives. There is always Neo Office as mentioned above. And you should be able to find an old copy of Appleworks on the net somewhere to download. Personally I like Appleworks the best. Yes it's old software but it still suits my needs and I really like it. But I'd try out all the free apps and trials out there to see which one you really like. Cause all of them really are just many different ways of achieving the same end result. And it's mostly personal preference as to which one is better. 4. Short answer. Basically yes. There won't be much of a speed difference. Long answer: read the above post. It's explained quite well there. 5. I agree with the above post on this one. The best one I think is the one which best suits your needs. But you will be getting ilife (with iphoto) free on your new mac. So you can play with that and see if it suits your needs. If not you can try ouit or get photoshop elements. That's if you already don't have it. ********************* Why do you want to get a mac? Cause I think your current PC upgraded a little will suit you just fine for most tasks. It's a good machine. Running XP on it though. It just depends on what you really want and which machine will best suit your tasks. And it's not always the mac that is the best everytime. It's different for each person. But if you do decide on a mac, best of luck to you, and from the sound of things I think you'll love it. [/QUOTE]
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