Re: Droolworthy new iMac
> almost every computer for the past few years has better resolution than new > tvs > even the "personal" ones > 1080p simply means the vertical res is 1080 lines. any monitor that > does 1600x1200 will top that > > that was just sales talk > > - thanks for the input! it did sound like sales talk to me... ;-) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Droolworthy new iMac
On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Ashgrove wrote: > > Jim, > > I've tried the new iMac at the Apple store --there's one 3 blocks from > my place. IMHO, they should place the machines a little higher, so you > can try the machines at a more natural angle, not to mention a more > ergonomic one. (Providing seats is out of the question: the store is > too small for that.) But I crouched down a bit, and leaned back a bit, > and was blown away, of course. > > The screen is overwhelmingly beautiful. It's to die for. I overheard a > sales guy telling a couple that the resolution was better than any new > TV screen's. I don't even own a TV, so I wouldn't know, but it would > be interesting if anybody could chime in about it, so I'm putting it > out there. > almost every computer for the past few years has better resolution than new tvs even the "personal" ones 1080p simply means the vertical res is 1080 lines. any monitor that does 1600x1200 will top that that was just sales talk -- -- NOT sent from an iphone,blackberry,Nokia, or any handheld. -- I'm a PC(x86 AND ppc) AND I RUN LINUX!!! Linux is like ice cream. It comes in many flavors and everyone has their favorite, but we all get the same smile regardless of which we choose to scoop. - Peter De Vries - "It is the final proof of God's omnipotence that he need not exist in order to save us." - http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/81.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Droolworthy new iMac
Jim, I've tried the new iMac at the Apple store --there's one 3 blocks from my place. IMHO, they should place the machines a little higher, so you can try the machines at a more natural angle, not to mention a more ergonomic one. (Providing seats is out of the question: the store is too small for that.) But I crouched down a bit, and leaned back a bit, and was blown away, of course. The screen is overwhelmingly beautiful. It's to die for. I overheard a sales guy telling a couple that the resolution was better than any new TV screen's. I don't even own a TV, so I wouldn't know, but it would be interesting if anybody could chime in about it, so I'm putting it out there. I'm glad the Mini is still in service. I kinda miss the little guy, but I needed mobility. Right now, my Intel machine is a late 2007 MacBook, which I'm perfectly happy with. (My non-Intels include a 17" PowerBook, a moded TiBook, two Pismos and a Wallstreet. I know. I have issues.) The only reason I would ever trade it for a newer 'Book is the hinge: in newer models, you can push the screen a lot farther back. Other than that, you get very little more power and speed, and a lot more inconvenience --can't replace RAM, HDD, or even the battery without major surgery, and the fabled glass trackpad does nothing for me. Speaking of which, I'm not crazy about the Magic Mouse, either. It's even more uncomfortable than its predecessor, ex-Mighty, but so far no Apple mouse has ever felt good to me. They're all style and very little substance, IHMO. My favorites so far are the Bluetooth Targus Touch Scroll, and the wireless Microsoft 600 --as well as ANY Logitech mouse, actually. Best, F On Nov 9, 1:31 pm, Jim Scott wrote: > Hey Felix, > > Sounds as if you need a body bib. :^) > > Yep, this 27-inch iMac is absolutely gorgeous in every way. The screen > is so much better than my 20-inch mid-2007 aluminum iMac's that I > can't believe the difference. There's also 69% more real estate too. > Another nice feature is that Apple has figured out the cooling thing. > The cpu temp rarely gets over 100 degrees F., which means it runs > 10-20 degrees F. cooler than the 20-inch iMac, which runs about 40 > degrees F. cooler than my 20-inch G5 iMac. I imagine the cooling > system was designed to handle quad-core cpus, but I'll take the lower > temps on mine as evidence it should last a long, long time. > > My only complaint so far has to do with the Magic Mouse. The sharp > edge on the top tends to hurt my fingers if I grip it too tightly > while mousing around. If secondary click functionality is turned on, > my right index finger tends to wander past the center point and I wind > up doing right clicks when I mean to do left clicks. That never > happened with my wireless Mighty Mouse because the trackpea kept my > finger from wandering too far right. Scrolling is a wonderfully smooth > act. However, I have to turn off the "with momentum" feature when > reading my online USA Today. The software USA Today uses is way too > sensitive. However, I can read two pages side by side, then scroll > down and the next two pages pop up, etc. My wife thinks my excuse > about "aging eyes" needing the large screen is kind of lame, but who > cares? :^) > > Your old Mac Mini is still going strong, but my grandson has thrown it > over in favor of the 20-inch iMac. > > Cheers! > > Jim > > On Nov 8, 2009, at 6:45 PM, Ashgrove wrote: > > > > > Jim, > > > Congrats on your successful scheming. The new iMac IS absolutely > > droolworthy. That 27", 2560x1440 LED screen is the only reason I'd buy > > a desktop computer ever again. > > > Swimming in drool, > > > Felix > > > On Oct 21, 9:27 pm, Steve from Raleigh wrote: > >> Jim, > > >> Good for you! I'm envious, but impressed, and I hope you enjoy the > >> heck out of your new machine. And good for your grandson, too! > > >>> Well, you can be a droolin' dreamer or you can be a satisfied > >>> schemer. > >>> I started saving up towards a big-screen LED-backlit iMac a couple > >>> of > >>> years ago, with my scheme being to be ready when Apple finally got > >>> around to making them. Shortly after the Apple Store came back up on > >>> Tuesday, I ordered a 27-inch Late 2009 iMac with the 3.06 GHz > >>> processor, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB HD, bluetooth keyboard and Magic Mouse, > >>> Apple Remote and AppleCare. It's now about halfway between the LA > >>> area > >>> and Sacramento on a Fed Ex truck on I-5, and should be at my front > >>> door about 11:45 tomorrow morning. > > >>> My mid-2007 aluminum 20-inch iMac will move down the counter to my > >>> grandson's spot in my home office, replacing the Mac Mini. > > >>> So you can be foolin' around droolin', but it takes action to get > >>> satisfaction. > > >>> :^) Jim Scott --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The
Re: Droolworthy new iMac
Hey Felix, Sounds as if you need a body bib. :^) Yep, this 27-inch iMac is absolutely gorgeous in every way. The screen is so much better than my 20-inch mid-2007 aluminum iMac's that I can't believe the difference. There's also 69% more real estate too. Another nice feature is that Apple has figured out the cooling thing. The cpu temp rarely gets over 100 degrees F., which means it runs 10-20 degrees F. cooler than the 20-inch iMac, which runs about 40 degrees F. cooler than my 20-inch G5 iMac. I imagine the cooling system was designed to handle quad-core cpus, but I'll take the lower temps on mine as evidence it should last a long, long time. My only complaint so far has to do with the Magic Mouse. The sharp edge on the top tends to hurt my fingers if I grip it too tightly while mousing around. If secondary click functionality is turned on, my right index finger tends to wander past the center point and I wind up doing right clicks when I mean to do left clicks. That never happened with my wireless Mighty Mouse because the trackpea kept my finger from wandering too far right. Scrolling is a wonderfully smooth act. However, I have to turn off the "with momentum" feature when reading my online USA Today. The software USA Today uses is way too sensitive. However, I can read two pages side by side, then scroll down and the next two pages pop up, etc. My wife thinks my excuse about "aging eyes" needing the large screen is kind of lame, but who cares? :^) Your old Mac Mini is still going strong, but my grandson has thrown it over in favor of the 20-inch iMac. Cheers! Jim On Nov 8, 2009, at 6:45 PM, Ashgrove wrote: > > Jim, > > Congrats on your successful scheming. The new iMac IS absolutely > droolworthy. That 27", 2560x1440 LED screen is the only reason I'd buy > a desktop computer ever again. > > Swimming in drool, > > Felix > > > On Oct 21, 9:27 pm, Steve from Raleigh wrote: >> Jim, >> >> Good for you! I'm envious, but impressed, and I hope you enjoy the >> heck out of your new machine. And good for your grandson, too! >> >> >> >>> Well, you can be a droolin' dreamer or you can be a satisfied >>> schemer. >>> I started saving up towards a big-screen LED-backlit iMac a couple >>> of >>> years ago, with my scheme being to be ready when Apple finally got >>> around to making them. Shortly after the Apple Store came back up on >>> Tuesday, I ordered a 27-inch Late 2009 iMac with the 3.06 GHz >>> processor, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB HD, bluetooth keyboard and Magic Mouse, >>> Apple Remote and AppleCare. It's now about halfway between the LA >>> area >>> and Sacramento on a Fed Ex truck on I-5, and should be at my front >>> door about 11:45 tomorrow morning. >> >>> My mid-2007 aluminum 20-inch iMac will move down the counter to my >>> grandson's spot in my home office, replacing the Mac Mini. >> >>> So you can be foolin' around droolin', but it takes action to get >>> satisfaction. >> >>> :^) Jim Scott > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Droolworthy new iMac
Jim, Congrats on your successful scheming. The new iMac IS absolutely droolworthy. That 27", 2560x1440 LED screen is the only reason I'd buy a desktop computer ever again. Swimming in drool, Felix On Oct 21, 9:27 pm, Steve from Raleigh wrote: > Jim, > > Good for you! I'm envious, but impressed, and I hope you enjoy the > heck out of your new machine. And good for your grandson, too! > > > > > Well, you can be a droolin' dreamer or you can be a satisfied schemer. > > I started saving up towards a big-screen LED-backlit iMac a couple of > > years ago, with my scheme being to be ready when Apple finally got > > around to making them. Shortly after the Apple Store came back up on > > Tuesday, I ordered a 27-inch Late 2009 iMac with the 3.06 GHz > > processor, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB HD, bluetooth keyboard and Magic Mouse, > > Apple Remote and AppleCare. It's now about halfway between the LA area > > and Sacramento on a Fed Ex truck on I-5, and should be at my front > > door about 11:45 tomorrow morning. > > > My mid-2007 aluminum 20-inch iMac will move down the counter to my > > grandson's spot in my home office, replacing the Mac Mini. > > > So you can be foolin' around droolin', but it takes action to get > > satisfaction. > > > :^) Jim Scott --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Droolworthy new iMac
Jim, Good for you! I'm envious, but impressed, and I hope you enjoy the heck out of your new machine. And good for your grandson, too! > > Well, you can be a droolin' dreamer or you can be a satisfied schemer. > I started saving up towards a big-screen LED-backlit iMac a couple of > years ago, with my scheme being to be ready when Apple finally got > around to making them. Shortly after the Apple Store came back up on > Tuesday, I ordered a 27-inch Late 2009 iMac with the 3.06 GHz > processor, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB HD, bluetooth keyboard and Magic Mouse, > Apple Remote and AppleCare. It's now about halfway between the LA area > and Sacramento on a Fed Ex truck on I-5, and should be at my front > door about 11:45 tomorrow morning. > > My mid-2007 aluminum 20-inch iMac will move down the counter to my > grandson's spot in my home office, replacing the Mac Mini. > > So you can be foolin' around droolin', but it takes action to get > satisfaction. > > :^) Jim Scott --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Droolworthy new iMac
On Oct 21, 2009, at 11:57 AM, Elliott Price wrote: > > Haha. You guys crack me up. But I agree... Somehow I wish my 2Ghz Core > 2 iMac would conk out. But then, I really love this little guy, and > unfortunately I don't have an abundance of cash right now... > > "What! You're not supposed to unplug the computer to shut it down??" > > > -Elliott Price > Mac Computer Repair - Santa Barbara > Graphic Design - Artwork Setup > Websites - Low Cost Custom Websites > > On Oct 20, 2009, at 11:32 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > >> >> >> On Oct 20, 2009, at 11:19 AM, Clark Martin wrote: >> >>> >>> Not trying for very subtle are you Bruce. Come on... Iron >>> Filings >> >> But...but...but...but the bright sparkly flashes are so pretty! >> >> But the memory idea is good. "It was really tight, so I spit on it to >> lubricate it." >> >> (Based on a true story: "How Bruce Learned Not To Use Lung Power To >> Blow Out A Memory Slot" I fried a (pretty expensive, at the time) 128 >> MB dimm in my 7600. Well, you can be a droolin' dreamer or you can be a satisfied schemer. I started saving up towards a big-screen LED-backlit iMac a couple of years ago, with my scheme being to be ready when Apple finally got around to making them. Shortly after the Apple Store came back up on Tuesday, I ordered a 27-inch Late 2009 iMac with the 3.06 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB HD, bluetooth keyboard and Magic Mouse, Apple Remote and AppleCare. It's now about halfway between the LA area and Sacramento on a Fed Ex truck on I-5, and should be at my front door about 11:45 tomorrow morning. My mid-2007 aluminum 20-inch iMac will move down the counter to my grandson's spot in my home office, replacing the Mac Mini. So you can be foolin' around droolin', but it takes action to get satisfaction. :^) Jim Scott --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Droolworthy new iMac
Haha. You guys crack me up. But I agree... Somehow I wish my 2Ghz Core 2 iMac would conk out. But then, I really love this little guy, and unfortunately I don't have an abundance of cash right now... "What! You're not supposed to unplug the computer to shut it down??" -Elliott Price Mac Computer Repair - Santa Barbara Graphic Design - Artwork Setup Websites - Low Cost Custom Websites On Oct 20, 2009, at 11:32 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On Oct 20, 2009, at 11:19 AM, Clark Martin wrote: > >> >> Not trying for very subtle are you Bruce. Come on... Iron >> Filings > > But...but...but...but the bright sparkly flashes are so pretty! > > But the memory idea is good. "It was really tight, so I spit on it to > lubricate it." > > (Based on a true story: "How Bruce Learned Not To Use Lung Power To > Blow Out A Memory Slot" I fried a (pretty expensive, at the time) 128 > MB dimm in my 7600.) > > -- > Bruce Johnson > University of Arizona > College of Pharmacy > Information Technology Group > > Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Droolworthy new iMac
Yea, I want one. Poss just the stock quadcore though. Writing the letter to Santa now... On 20 Oct 2009, at 18:26, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > 2.8Ghz quad-core Nehalem, 27" screen...hubba hubba! :-) > > Now if I can only find a way of having my current machine die somehow. > "Honest boss! It's weird...it just started raining iron filings > *right* above the vents! Amazing coinkidink, I know!" > > ;-) > > -- > Bruce Johnson > University of Arizona > College of Pharmacy > Information Technology Group > > Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Droolworthy new iMac
On Oct 20, 2009, at 11:19 AM, Clark Martin wrote: > > Not trying for very subtle are you Bruce. Come on... Iron Filings But...but...but...but the bright sparkly flashes are so pretty! But the memory idea is good. "It was really tight, so I spit on it to lubricate it." (Based on a true story: "How Bruce Learned Not To Use Lung Power To Blow Out A Memory Slot" I fried a (pretty expensive, at the time) 128 MB dimm in my 7600.) -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Droolworthy new iMac
Bruce Johnson wrote: > 2.8Ghz quad-core Nehalem, 27" screen...hubba hubba! :-) > > Now if I can only find a way of having my current machine die somehow. > "Honest boss! It's weird...it just started raining iron filings > *right* above the vents! Amazing coinkidink, I know!" > > ;-) > Not trying for very subtle are you Bruce. Come on... Iron Filings Try: Thermal Shock - Cooling spray Overvoltage Undervoltage Over temp - "What, you're not supposed to play a hair drier over the intake vent" Memory controller damage - "You would think I would know better than to change memory while the computer is on... I should certainly know not to do it 52 times in a row." -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Droolworthy new iMac
2.8Ghz quad-core Nehalem, 27" screen...hubba hubba! :-) Now if I can only find a way of having my current machine die somehow. "Honest boss! It's weird...it just started raining iron filings *right* above the vents! Amazing coinkidink, I know!" ;-) -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
