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Getting a Mac in a few months, is an iMac or Power Mac more suitable for my needs?
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<blockquote data-quote="bassplayrr" data-source="post: 72119" data-attributes="member: 8546"><p>.altan, I'm pretty much in the same position as you. I currently run a self-built AMD 3200+ system with similar goodies as your current PC. I use my system for pretty much the same apps as you, and I chose the 20" iMac (which is in the mail; can't wiat to get it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> ). For most of the apps you and I run, the iMac seems to be MUCH faster (coupled with a way better OS) and more intuitive. The only time the iMacs I have checked out seem to be slower than my AMD set up is with gaming, which I think is more an issue of the lackluster video card. If you haven't already, I highly reccomend you head down to your local Apple store and check both out. Running the relatively simple apps you and I do, I think the combination of size and price will make the iMac a better match for you.</p><p></p><p>-Chris</p><p></p><p>also, the prices you list look to be for the entry level models. I would recommend adding at least some additional RAM, and since these things are difficult and exspensive to modify in the future, I would also recommend adding the bluetooth and airport and AppleCare if that sort of thing is your bag. All together my iMac was $2,320 including 512 RAM, AirPort, blootooth keyboard and mouse, AppleCare, CA sales tax minus student discount.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bassplayrr, post: 72119, member: 8546"] .altan, I'm pretty much in the same position as you. I currently run a self-built AMD 3200+ system with similar goodies as your current PC. I use my system for pretty much the same apps as you, and I chose the 20" iMac (which is in the mail; can't wiat to get it :D ). For most of the apps you and I run, the iMac seems to be MUCH faster (coupled with a way better OS) and more intuitive. The only time the iMacs I have checked out seem to be slower than my AMD set up is with gaming, which I think is more an issue of the lackluster video card. If you haven't already, I highly reccomend you head down to your local Apple store and check both out. Running the relatively simple apps you and I do, I think the combination of size and price will make the iMac a better match for you. -Chris also, the prices you list look to be for the entry level models. I would recommend adding at least some additional RAM, and since these things are difficult and exspensive to modify in the future, I would also recommend adding the bluetooth and airport and AppleCare if that sort of thing is your bag. All together my iMac was $2,320 including 512 RAM, AirPort, blootooth keyboard and mouse, AppleCare, CA sales tax minus student discount. [/QUOTE]
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