New 24inch Apple iMacs
Hey all,
Sexy new computers out from Apple today. Looks like they’ve cut the 17inch models and have a 20 inch and some new 24 inch iMacs for those looking for a decent home computer set up.
I’m a little bummed that the entry level 24inch has an integrated video card. For most people this won’t be a deal breaker, and Apple’s internal testing shows the new setup to be faster, but a lot of people are predicting that software will begin more and more to leverage the power of video cards and the processor together for the processing of complex tasks. If that’s the case, I’d rather have a real video card. Plus, if I do get back into video I’ll need a faster video card for Motion and other programs.
If all you do is surf, Word, and a bit of photo work have no fear about the entry level 24 inch… it looks like a decent setup. For me it means I have to pay a bit more to get the computer I want…. or wait till the mid-level 24inch shows up refurbished. Then I can pair it with the oh so cheap Dell 24 inch monitor for a dual monitor editing dream station 
Well maybe not the top dream, but at least a not so expensive, obtainable one.
As with all Apple computers, don’t pay for memory from them though. Upgrade that on your own and save lots of money. Also skip the “mighty mouse” and it’s horrible nub. The Bluetooth Keyboard is great, but the mouse is 30 kinds of annoying.
Paul
March 8th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Interesting post - I’ll be buying the 24-inch iMac in a few weeks but was waffling on the Mighty Mouse - it seems weird and strange and scares me a bit. Might give it a miss.
March 9th, 2009 at 4:30 am
Nice. I’m jealous of the iMac, it’ll be a while till I get my hands on it. Joanna has the mighty mouse and it’s horrible. She likes it, but I can’t stand it at all…still use a Microsoft Mouse actually :D. There’s a great Logitech Mouse, but it’s hard to come by. The Revolution MX 1000 or something like that. Great mouse.