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iMac 20" and its suitability to a former PC user?
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<blockquote data-quote="lil" data-source="post: 211386"><p>I would offer these simple words. If you like the look of the iMac and could use one as your main Windows PC—then by all means go for it. It's good hardware, good specifications and it is a fairly beefy Windows PC in terms of speed too. I would get 2GB RAM for it—but I would upgrade it myself as it would be much cheaper.</p><p></p><p>There is no need for your Wifi stick since the iMac has wifi built in. The software you have is only relevant to Windows as Norton and Nero are redundant under OS X.</p><p></p><p>If you like OS X enough, if you are using Adobe apps, you can cross-grade them for the Macintosh version.</p><p></p><p>I can't see any harm of running Windows more than OS X on a machine badged with Apple, after all we are just talking about some well assembled and designed plastics—not some desecration of a religion...</p><p></p><p>You may also in time get used to using OS X, and wish to make the switch a more permanent one. You could also use software like Parallels Workstation or the coming Macintosh version of VMware to run a Windows session in a Mac OS X window. The only downside is you won't get the full speed enjoyed in Boot Camp when it comes to graphics, but if you are happy working in Mac OS X but need to get at some Windows software, it would save some hassle.</p><p></p><p>I'm presuming by ADC you mean Apple Developer Connection—yes it's not a bad deal and it allows you to have access to material Apple doesn't push out into the public straight away with regards to Mac OS X development (as in programming), plus in late 2006/early 2007 you would get a free copy of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).</p><p></p><p>Anyway—I can't see particularly why not to go for an iMac and run Windows mostly on it, as I say you may just find yourself using Mac OS X Tiger a bit more over time—who knows. And at least you would get the best of both worlds.</p><p></p><p>What components of Office do you use that are Windows only? (Access I presume?) Since you can get Word, Excel and Powepoint (and Entourage, the Mac equivalent to Outlook 2003) easily enough with MS Office 2004 for Mac.</p><p></p><p>Anyways—I know that would incur extra expense software wise. Either way, why not go for it. Sure I prefer Mac OS X for Adobe apps etc. but that certain does not mean everyone should :flower:</p><p></p><p>Vicky</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lil, post: 211386"] I would offer these simple words. If you like the look of the iMac and could use one as your main Windows PC—then by all means go for it. It's good hardware, good specifications and it is a fairly beefy Windows PC in terms of speed too. I would get 2GB RAM for it—but I would upgrade it myself as it would be much cheaper. There is no need for your Wifi stick since the iMac has wifi built in. The software you have is only relevant to Windows as Norton and Nero are redundant under OS X. If you like OS X enough, if you are using Adobe apps, you can cross-grade them for the Macintosh version. I can't see any harm of running Windows more than OS X on a machine badged with Apple, after all we are just talking about some well assembled and designed plastics—not some desecration of a religion... You may also in time get used to using OS X, and wish to make the switch a more permanent one. You could also use software like Parallels Workstation or the coming Macintosh version of VMware to run a Windows session in a Mac OS X window. The only downside is you won't get the full speed enjoyed in Boot Camp when it comes to graphics, but if you are happy working in Mac OS X but need to get at some Windows software, it would save some hassle. I'm presuming by ADC you mean Apple Developer Connection—yes it's not a bad deal and it allows you to have access to material Apple doesn't push out into the public straight away with regards to Mac OS X development (as in programming), plus in late 2006/early 2007 you would get a free copy of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Anyway—I can't see particularly why not to go for an iMac and run Windows mostly on it, as I say you may just find yourself using Mac OS X Tiger a bit more over time—who knows. And at least you would get the best of both worlds. What components of Office do you use that are Windows only? (Access I presume?) Since you can get Word, Excel and Powepoint (and Entourage, the Mac equivalent to Outlook 2003) easily enough with MS Office 2004 for Mac. Anyways—I know that would incur extra expense software wise. Either way, why not go for it. Sure I prefer Mac OS X for Adobe apps etc. but that certain does not mean everyone should :flower: Vicky [/QUOTE]
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