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In market for new computer - considering a Mac
Posted on 7/28/16 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 7/28/16 at 12:49 pm
I've never owned an apple computer before and I don't have any apple products in my household. But review after review says that the iMac is the best desktop computer out there.
Will I have any issues integrating this into my windows/google world?
I'm planning on using the computer for some photography programs, very basic gaming (Civ/Skylines games and such), and basic word processing. I'd also like the computer to last a long time as I don't upgrade but for every 7-10 years (so top of the line now might last longer???).
I've thought about another laptop, but I use my phone for about 90% of my home web browsing needs, and I don't travel with my personal computer. I also don't like the small screens so I'm looking at getting a really large monitor with a good desktop.
Any suggestions?
Will I have any issues integrating this into my windows/google world?
I'm planning on using the computer for some photography programs, very basic gaming (Civ/Skylines games and such), and basic word processing. I'd also like the computer to last a long time as I don't upgrade but for every 7-10 years (so top of the line now might last longer???).
I've thought about another laptop, but I use my phone for about 90% of my home web browsing needs, and I don't travel with my personal computer. I also don't like the small screens so I'm looking at getting a really large monitor with a good desktop.
Any suggestions?
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Posted on 7/28/16 at 12:55 pm to AnonymousTiger
i bought a MBP about a year ago and still use a windows desktop at home. use both interchangeably... no "integration" issues at all...
Posted on 7/28/16 at 12:56 pm to AnonymousTiger
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Will I have any issues integrating this into my windows/google world?
Probably not. Google makes macOS versions of their software, so you should be okay.
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I'm planning on using the computer for some photography programs, very basic gaming (Civ/Skylines games and such), and basic word processing.
I don't think Civ's system requirements are too high. Baseline iMac comes with a 1.6Ghz and 8gb of ram.
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I'd also like the computer to last a long time as I don't upgrade but for every 7-10 years (so top of the line now might last longer???).
I got my parents an iMac in 2008 when I worked for Apple in college. They use it daily for general tasks and it's still humming along.
There are probably more customizable options if you look into Windows or Linux-based machines, but if you want a "set it and forget it" solution, an iMac is good option.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:07 pm to AnonymousTiger
I personally would never buy an all in one desktop.
For example, if the display goes bad, instead of replacing the monitor you are replacing the whole desktop.
For example, if the display goes bad, instead of replacing the monitor you are replacing the whole desktop.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:15 pm to AnonymousTiger
I have a non retina 27" iMac and i love it. But, just so you know:
Posted on 7/28/16 at 5:53 pm to AnonymousTiger
Unless there is software proprietary to the Mac, you can definitely get more bang for the buck with a PC. We build our own computers and like installing high end parts like video cards for gaming, etc. The Mac OS is nice but it takes some getting used to if you have been using a PC most of your life. I just wouldn't be willing to pay more the same level of hardware that we install in our PC's.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 10:36 am to AnonymousTiger
IMacs are great, we love our two. They're beautiful, our new one is in the living room, and work great. Our old one is about a 2007 and is still kicking.
This post was edited on 7/29/16 at 10:46 am
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