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

alan · Mar 04, 2009, 10:59:26

Quote from: Sebby on Jan 21, 2009, 21:35:58
Excellent news. IDNet are Mac people, so that's good. I'm looking to get an iMac as well - just waiting for the rumoured new model.

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So what do you think of the new prices Sebby ?... Bit of sting isn't it.. Don't know what to do now... Look for an old one
or splash out on the new model. I cannot really justify spending all that much for what I want it for.
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Sebby · Mar 04, 2009, 14:13:57

I'm really disappointed, and it hurts me to say that because I was so excited about making the move to Apple. Whilst the "new" iMacs are still no doubt great, they are hugely over-priced, and I can't help but think of them as old technology - I don't know about you, but I was expected LED screens at least, given Apple's trend. I think I'll wait again until the next lot come out...

Rik · Mar 04, 2009, 14:16:46

The $/£ won't be helping, of course.

Sebby · Mar 04, 2009, 14:19:17

No doubt that's Apple's justification, but considering the technology is hardly cutting-edge (it doesn't need to be, but that's not the point) they are just so expensive. I am still tempted, but I think I'll wait another year.

Rik · Mar 04, 2009, 14:20:40

Apple make things we want, and they know they can get people to pay for it. You should pop over to America for a long weekend.

Sebby · Mar 04, 2009, 14:21:11

Indeed, although I do wonder if they'll suffer this time...

Rik · Mar 04, 2009, 14:22:16

I just wish OLED development would get going. When they become affordable, they should be the best display technology possible.

alan · Mar 04, 2009, 14:43:19

I've got a 24inch 2.8Ghz old stock on hold in a Cancom store.. Just trying to do a deal on the price... They want me to buy something else with it to reduce the price and seal the deal.

alan · Mar 04, 2009, 14:45:46

Quote from: Rik on Mar 04, 2009, 14:20:40
Apple make things we want, and they know they can get people to pay for it. You should pop over to America for a long weekend.

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If I could carry the thing I wouldn't mind doing that. Make a mini holiday of it.

Rik · Mar 04, 2009, 14:48:58

Big bag, Alan?

alan · Mar 04, 2009, 14:55:55

Quote from: Rik on Mar 04, 2009, 14:48:58
Big bag, Alan?

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The only big bags I've got Rik are under my eyes!!

Rik · Mar 04, 2009, 14:56:49

Snap.

Steve · Mar 04, 2009, 17:43:46

Having been using a Macbook for three days now,very impressive piece of kit.Love the keyboard and screen quality,its well made and solid.No problems so far linking up with the local Windows network. The OS is very straightforward. I have got XP running on a virtual box as well but seem to be managing without needing to use it at present. Yes its expensive but no regrets so far. Whether I would buy an imac? not sure its nice to have a cheaper powerful PC to take on the more heavy duty tasks and the gaming if one of the family needs it.

Rik · Mar 04, 2009, 17:47:10

Have you got the address to send mine to, Steve?

Glenn · Mar 04, 2009, 17:48:36

R Bean
Bucks

That will find you one day

Rik · Mar 04, 2009, 17:49:20

It would probably find me via Royal Mail.

Tacitus · Mar 04, 2009, 18:32:19

Quote from: Rik on Mar 04, 2009, 14:16:46
The $/£ won't be helping, of course.

I think that is the main reason for the price increase. At US prices the iMac looks reasonable value.

Rik · Mar 04, 2009, 18:37:18

We'll just all have to move.

Sebby · Mar 04, 2009, 23:36:30

Indeed. I think I'm going to hold off for a while, at least until Snow Leopard is released. I'm itching to get a Mac, but I just don't want to regret not waiting.

Rik · Mar 05, 2009, 10:10:52

Trouble is, Seb, no matter when you buy, something better/faster/cheaper will be along soon after.

Gary · Mar 05, 2009, 10:36:20

My friend who works for Microsoft swears by his mac now and I admit I really like them, for me there are some IM programs that just don't let me communicate with people and to much software I would need to update, and I use my laptop for a lot of social communication, I think apple make objects we may want but on their own terms over how we use them, and at a over inflated price, I will pay for usability not idolatry. So many people have ipods but creative have great players and with better reviews etc for sound quality, that's more important to me than joining a social circus of "look at my shiny toy" But each to their own, in terms of upgrading I'm on hold now, what works stays and only gets replaced when its broken and cannot be repaired, no more updating to the next best thing, because its inevitably not.

Simon · Mar 05, 2009, 10:39:12

Good points, Gary.

Gary · Mar 05, 2009, 10:50:26

After years of being a magpie Simon I look at what I REALLY need now not what a flight of fancy would want me to have, and things like sound quality on a audio device come first, not the shell its in, some of the best amps are ugly things. My Laptop works it does all I need, it networks with my PS3 so i can play music, via my AV setup and look at my photos on my TV that,s all I need it to do and I dont really need it do do half of that if truth be told, I do not need super fast processors and graphics cards when I don't use them, its to easy to believe we need these gadgets and get in debt upgrading when the old one was actually good enough, and as time goes on I find products are built less well, and even spending more cash is no guarantee of quality any more. I'm happy with what I have and that's a good place to be

Simon · Mar 05, 2009, 11:49:45

The one thing I would like, is a full 1080p TV, so that I can take full advantage of the Blu ray format, but I simply can't justify it, only having bought my Panasonic plasma two and a half years ago. I also made a mistake in buying the Arcam amp last year, as it doesn't support HD audio formats, but it does make standard DVDs sound great.

Sebby · Mar 07, 2009, 18:07:50

Despite what I said the other day, I found myself still wanting to make the move to Mac now. So, I've pulled the trigger, so to speak.

I went for a 24 inch iMac - 2.93GHz, 4GB RAM, 640GB hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 256MB memory, Apple wireless Mighty Mouse, Apple wireless keyboard, AppleCare.

I cannot wait...