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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Desktop Hardware
Why bother with Apple's desktops (as opposed to their notebooks)?
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<blockquote data-quote="IWT" data-source="post: 1370938" data-attributes="member: 83420"><p>Dear Andy</p><p></p><p>In addition to the response from CrimsonRequiem, you asked for a "functionality based answer" by which I assumed you meant - advice from an End User.</p><p></p><p>I have two iMacs and, I'm guessing, I'm probably around the age of your parents (heaven help me).</p><p></p><p>What the iMac offers me is the ease of use of a fixed location with a comfortable seat. </p><p></p><p>The product comes out the box, gets plugged in and works immediately. No "trial software" included which requires you to purchase it, license it and all the rest. No hidden costs. Nice neat, slim screen with all the workings hidden away. Greatly reduces clutter of wires. And the OS and software included covers just about all needs.</p><p></p><p>An incredibly easy-to-use automated BackUp facility called Time Machine (TM). Yes, your folks will need to buy an EHD, but once set up, TM is a leave-me-alone-and-forget backup that works in the background.</p><p></p><p>Software updates are a breeze and pretty well automatic. Apple offers an enormous range of additional software to suit all hobbies, professions etc and these can be purchased individually rather than in a bundle or pack with no haggling over licenses etc.</p><p></p><p>Malware and viral attacks are very, very rare - you don't need anti-viral software. Crashes happen, but on a scale several magnitudes lower than I experienced with Windows.</p><p></p><p>Then you have AppleCare which offers telephone support, covers the cost of breakdowns or replacements and is, in my view worth every penny. Even without it, the Genius Bar of any Apple Store will help with any problem - even if you just want to know "how to do" such & such. No need to wait for a breakdown to use this service.</p><p></p><p>So, given the likely age of your parents, the iMac will full-fill all their requirements in a no-fuss, anxiety-free atmosphere.</p><p></p><p>Ian</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IWT, post: 1370938, member: 83420"] Dear Andy In addition to the response from CrimsonRequiem, you asked for a "functionality based answer" by which I assumed you meant - advice from an End User. I have two iMacs and, I'm guessing, I'm probably around the age of your parents (heaven help me). What the iMac offers me is the ease of use of a fixed location with a comfortable seat. The product comes out the box, gets plugged in and works immediately. No "trial software" included which requires you to purchase it, license it and all the rest. No hidden costs. Nice neat, slim screen with all the workings hidden away. Greatly reduces clutter of wires. And the OS and software included covers just about all needs. An incredibly easy-to-use automated BackUp facility called Time Machine (TM). Yes, your folks will need to buy an EHD, but once set up, TM is a leave-me-alone-and-forget backup that works in the background. Software updates are a breeze and pretty well automatic. Apple offers an enormous range of additional software to suit all hobbies, professions etc and these can be purchased individually rather than in a bundle or pack with no haggling over licenses etc. Malware and viral attacks are very, very rare - you don't need anti-viral software. Crashes happen, but on a scale several magnitudes lower than I experienced with Windows. Then you have AppleCare which offers telephone support, covers the cost of breakdowns or replacements and is, in my view worth every penny. Even without it, the Genius Bar of any Apple Store will help with any problem - even if you just want to know "how to do" such & such. No need to wait for a breakdown to use this service. So, given the likely age of your parents, the iMac will full-fill all their requirements in a no-fuss, anxiety-free atmosphere. Ian [/QUOTE]
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