Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)
Desktops Buying Guide
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May 1, 2008 06:28
4.0/5
Purchased my custom-built 750 GB iMac in Nov 2007 and had serious problems out of the box. A month later, after several attempts to correct these problems, I was advised to get a new hard drive installed. The 750 GB Seagate still fails smart status tests on some utility programs (and passes on others), but has been problem-free since Jan 2008.
The 24 inch screen is a joy to have and makes for a great viewing/user experience.
It's fairly zippy and despite terrible advice I've received from Apple tech support throughout this experience, I still recommend the iMac and Apple products in general. -
May 1, 2008 11:21
4.5/5
The Mac got a cool 8.5/10. I say damn, is That All ?!
I went to check out the top 9 to PC's running VISTA??? C'mon, You must be kidding me.
If there were a category of running a pc without headaches, Mac would be numero 1.
I've been a pc user since I was 1988, so I've seen its evolution in both hard & software.
XP was finally one of the best and stable operating systems one could work with.
Untill I fell in love with OS X 2 years ago.
What a relief, what a breeze. Why use anything else anymore.
It's like a super engine and the body to go with it.
An ALL-in-ONE pc to dream of. Versatile, stable, just 1 wire (power, if you take wireless keyb/mouse). Brilliant display, blazing fast interaction, what's not to love?
Right, adding 3 or 4 Video Cards to even run that game more smoothly or that 2nd Raid Card that could even crash my vista faster then before.
A. Good luck getting everything installed. B. Good luck getting everything running without compromise.
Do yourselves a favour, for all your non gaming stuff buy a mac. R-heally ! Buy a mac mini for all I care. It's worth it.or Buy This iMac, you can even game on it
With latest new iMacs just out Apple is making up to the gaming community still, it did forget to have those screws at the back so you could open it to fondle with the insides.
My question to you, when you drive a Ferrari, are you going to transform it into a prop car of the Fast and the Furious? Or would you admire it's beauty coming straight out of a production line?
Anyway, Gamers, I do understand that when you're not gaming on your vista's you really need to strip down something. Like your pc for instance. We feel yah -
May 23, 2008 05:20
5.0/5
This iMac replaced my 5.25 year-old 17" GHz "lamp" iMac (which still works as well as the day I bought it). The screen is amazing - sharp, colorful, and huge. Front Row, Apple's application for running programs using the included remote, allows you to take full advantage of the screen from a distance, displaying photo slide shows, listening to music, or watching movies. OS X Leopard is very stable, intuitive, and feature rich. I upgraded to 4GB RAM, and am consistently amazed at how fast applications run on this Mac. A definite winner. -
May 2, 2008 03:17
5.0/5
THIS THING ROCKS! Its so cool, hot, and works great. The only slight problem is you cant upgrade anything except memory. But you wont have to, its so high end -
August 27, 2008 03:41
Spectacular
2.5/5
Quality control on my iMac sucks. I intended to sell it as soon as I get it out of the shop. -
June 24, 2008 01:03
4.5/5
The new iMac's (I've got the 3.06 now), are without question the best all in one desktops in the world. I just wish Apple's quality control was better.
My first iMac was the 24" 2.4. It had problems out of the box, so a trip to the Apple Store and it was exchanged for the same model.
That one had video problems a month out of the box, so after some cajoling and a couple of hours on the phone with Apple Care, in home service was arranged.
The tech made two service calls and wasn't able to fix the problem (a bad fan, this time), so Apple called me, apologized, and offered me the latest upgraded model, the 2.8.
That one had damage out of the box, so Apple immediately replaced it for another 2.8
That one developed video problems two months out of the box, so the tech came out again, and this time, not only didn't he fix it, he ruined the memory cover and the aluminum bezel through his reckless use of a screwdriver.
Another call to Apple and they upgraded me for free to the just released 3.06, and so far, less than a month out of the box (fingers crossed) it's been perfect and speedy.
When you're offered the option to purchase the Apple Care extended warranty, take my advice and buy it. It's been worth it. Apple's policy is to replace your Mac if two service calls can't fix it. -
October 10, 2008 06:33
5.0/5
This IMac has everything I have ever wanted in a desktop. A built in webcam, a skinny keyboard, a cute easy to use Imouse, and many USB ports in the back of the moniter. The only problem i have ever had was learning to use Mac from living with Windows for around 10 years. After a few weeks you will get the habg of it, and never go back to Windows again :).
Updated on Oct 10, 2008Hang of it* ( spelling error, sorry! ): ) -
September 23, 2008 01:15
3.5/5
If you're sensitive to low frequency hums and whirring noises, this may not be the machine for you. (I have tinnitus.) Putting all the works on the desktop behind the display means all the noise sources are much closer to your ears. If you always have iTunes going (like my kids), this probably won't be an issue for you. The local "genius" says they'll replace the fans for about $140, but they won't replace them under warranty unless they fail. -
August 23, 2008 07:39
5.0/5
The only thing you shouldn't do when purchasing this computer is get apple ram. get the least amount of ram as possible and then buy ram from www.memorystore.com for half the price. you can get 4gb of ram for only 100 bucks while i paid 300 dollars extra for 4 gb from apple. otherwise it is a great computer. also make sure before you buy it that there is no keynotes from apple because these machines are updated very fast -
October 23, 2008 10:59
4.5/5
For the money best computer I have owned.
