Sebby's new mac - is it a big one?

Rik · Mar 21, 2009, 11:15:51

Quote from: Sebby on Mar 20, 2009, 21:13:46
First of all is the look of thing... It's beautiful. A 24" screen is absolutely huge; it's going to take some getting used to, although I think I am already! The LCD is so bright and vibrant - it's just amazing.

Give it a couple of days, Seb, and everything else will look small.

psp83 · Mar 21, 2009, 11:57:25

Quote from: Rik on Mar 21, 2009, 11:15:51
Give it a couple of days, Seb, and everything else will look small.

I have to agree with Rik, Using my 2x 24" monitors here at home then going to work using my 2x 22" monitors is weird. 2" doesn't seem a big diff, but it is!

psp83 · Mar 21, 2009, 11:59:41

Got any pics Seb?

I'm thinking about getting a mac for graphic work etc.

If it wasn't for adobes high price's i would go fully to a mac but i can't be bothered to spend all that money again for the full packages!

Rik · Mar 21, 2009, 12:02:17

Macs have always been the standard in the graphics industry, Paul, but as you say, there's a heavy Adobe investment to make the change. They did use to offer a 40% discount on cross-platform switches.

Sebby · Mar 21, 2009, 12:40:34

Quote from: psp83 on Mar 21, 2009, 11:59:41
Got any pics Seb?

I'm thinking about getting a mac for graphic work etc.

If it wasn't for adobes high price's i would go fully to a mac but i can't be bothered to spend all that money again for the full packages!

I'll take a few pics for you today.

Steve · Mar 21, 2009, 12:46:48

Quote from: psp83 on Mar 21, 2009, 11:57:25
2" doesn't seem a big diff, but it is!

I am trying recall where I've heard this said before

Sebby · Mar 21, 2009, 12:47:46

Simon · Mar 21, 2009, 13:21:05

Sebby · Mar 21, 2009, 16:12:36

I've had to take the pictures with my iPhone as I'm still getting the hang of the Mac, but hopefully these are a good start.

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Rik · Mar 21, 2009, 16:14:00

Looks sexy, Seb.

Sebby · Mar 21, 2009, 16:15:03

It's very sexy.

Rik · Mar 21, 2009, 16:23:19

Enjoy, I would.

Sebby · Mar 21, 2009, 16:30:37

Get a Mac next.

Rik · Mar 21, 2009, 16:31:32

I've already pencilled one in to replace the notebook.

Sebby · Mar 21, 2009, 16:34:50

I've now got Time Machine setup. Things are going well.

Lance · Mar 21, 2009, 16:40:23

How do you get on with the keyboard, Sebby?

Steve · Mar 21, 2009, 16:40:59

Just in case your now skint http://www.opensourcemac.org/

Rik · Mar 21, 2009, 16:53:19

Quote from: Sebby on Mar 21, 2009, 16:34:50

I've now got Time Machine setup. Things are going well.

Does that make you Dr Who?

Simon · Mar 21, 2009, 16:54:20

Looks great, Seb!

What's the Time Machine?

Simon · Mar 21, 2009, 17:00:51

So, pardon my ignorance, but is everything enclosed within the actual monitor?

Sebby · Mar 21, 2009, 21:50:19

Quote from: Lance on Mar 21, 2009, 16:40:23
How do you get on with the keyboard, Sebby?

Absolutely fine. I must admit I was a bit worried, but it's really nice.

Quote from: Rik on Mar 21, 2009, 16:53:19
Does that make you Dr Who?

I guess so.

Quote from: Simon on Mar 21, 2009, 16:54:20
Looks great, Seb! What's the Time Machine?

It's the built-in backup software. After the initial backup, backups are incremental and so you can restore to a point (Windows System Restore is only settings, but this is everything). It's automatic and requires no user-intervention.

Quote from: Simon on Mar 21, 2009, 17:00:51
So, pardon my ignorance, but is everything enclosed within the actual monitor?

Indeed it is. Check out http://www.apple.com/uk/imac and prepare to be amazed.

Simon · Mar 21, 2009, 22:46:27

I will, when I'm on my PC.

Gary · Mar 22, 2009, 07:42:29

Have you found a decent instant messenger program that supports webcam useage with msn messenger Sebby, I have seen Mercury mentioned, if you use them and any are good can you let us know that's very important to me, my the laptop is a social tool as well as being a pc.

Steve · Mar 22, 2009, 09:53:57

Have a look at this messenger program Gary, it was mentioned either in this thread or another and the OP commented that the video worked fine on a mac

Simon · Mar 22, 2009, 09:56:58

There's another one here, Gary: http://adiumx.com/