iMac or No iMac

[VistaBoy]

Okay i want to get my self a iMac from small cheap one i think its 20inch or some thing like that are they any good like has any one got one?? do you think its better then windows as all i do on the computer is code, browser the net talk on msn and skype thats about it.

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[alexxxxx]

Okay i want to get my self a iMac from small cheap one i think its 20inch or some thing like that are they any good like has any one got one?? do you think its better then windows as all i do on the computer is code, browser the net talk on msn and skype thats about it.

imacs aren't cheap.

[xxMATTGxx]

Well for your needs, the mac will be great. But they aren't cheap, many people on here will just go on about how expensive they are. If you have the money then go for it, best decision I made.

[lolwut]

If all your doing is MSN and coding and the like, there isn't justification for a iMac. Get a high specification Mac mini and a nice display.
I could be wrong, but iMac's not really targeted at your needs (most people with iMac's who I know use them in schools/offices etc.) whereas a Mac mini is more suited.
I guess if you've got the cash to burn then go ahead, they are a really sexy machine.

[VistaBoy]

Well AUD $1599 is CHEAP (http://store.apple.com/au/browse/hom...ac/family/imac) the 20-inch: 2.4GHz.... my crapy windows laptop cost me more then that....... some one told me hold off a month as a new line is coming out that will be better at the same price (he works at a apple reseller store)

@MattGarner how do you find a mac on the speed on boot up and all?

[xxMATTGxx]

Well AUD $1599 is CHEAP (http://store.apple.com/au/browse/hom...ac/family/imac) the 20-inch: 2.4GHz.... my crapy windows laptop cost me more then that....... some one told me hold off a month as a new line is coming out that will be better at the same price (he works at a apple reseller store)

@MattGarner how do you find a mac on the speed on boot up and all?

I have a Mac Mini, low specification one but I put the ram up to 2GB and I have an external 500GB. But anyway, the speed on boot up is great, everything is great. If you want to go for an iMac, then do it. I want one but didn't have the money at the time when I got the mini. The speed will be fine for you, just upgrade the ram to 2GB/3/4. Although I suggest doing it yourself and not paying the rip off Apple sell

[VistaBoy]

With the mac mini can you use any LCD, mouse and keyboard?

[Nick.]

With the mac mini can you use any LCD, mouse and keyboard?

Yes, but some wireless mice and keyboards might not work, you'd need to check the manufacturers website to make sure

[xxMATTGxx]

Yeah, The mac mini comes included with a VGA-DVI converter and for keyboard and mouse most USB ones do work but like Nick said, always check

[Hayd93]

If you wanted something in between the mini and the imac maybe go for the higher spec mini. The 2ghz superdrive version.


My mate also upgraded his himself and put a 250gb hdd and upgraded ram to 3 gb for arround £100.