This in my opinion, has to be one of the best purchases one could ever make. Upon getting my iMac, I have and never will go back to using a PC! The iMac is so fast and efficient, and so easy to use. Graphically it makes sense, and things are ordered logically, and it is very easy to find files and folders. The 20" screen size is plenty big enough, and I have purchased a TubeStick to watch TV on my Mac. It is just like having a smaller flat screen TV.
I love the design of the iMac; it is sleek and looks great. The thin keyboard is ultra trendy! In terms of installing and uninstalling software, I have found it to be a piece of cake. Again, everything is logical and if you don't like something, just sling it in the trash can!
I have never had any problems in terms of it crashing, or not working from first boot. It is incredibly reliable and fast. I upgraded to 2GB of RAM, and I understand that the boxed product comes with 1GB, I would definitely recommend increasing the RAM capacity, just to give it that edge.
There is plenty of storage space; and being in the middle of my third year of studying, I haven't as yet ran out of room, even with all my graphics and film work being stored on there. The Firewire Port is also another really useful feature, particularly for designers; it enables the quick download of video and film from a DV Camera or External Hard drive. I find that the iMac is very quiet, and when it is in 'sleep' mode, you can't even hear that it is still on.
In my opinion, the audio on the iMac is brilliant. I am a music lover, and at the moment I don't have any external speakers attached, but even without them the audio quality is great.
I think the iMac is great value for money, and a great investment.
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Advantages: Fantastic OS, easy to use, fast and efficient, miniscule threat of viruses Disadvantages: Overpriced in terms of hardware, not as much software available compared to Windows
Advantages: Fantastic OS, easy to use, fast and efficient, miniscule threat of viruses Disadvantages: Overpriced in terms of hardware, not as much software available compared to Windows
Jul 23rd, 2009
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