Switching to IMAC 17"...questions?
Since most of my work on computers involves Excel, Word, and Internet with heavy dose of mult-tasking, been told that IMAC 17 with 1G Ram should be adequate (currently have Dell P3 800). Also back-up using Direct CD, play music, and record music CD's.
After comparing HP and Mac at local CompUSA store, no comparison as to quality but cost about $700 more for IMAC 17 due to SW and some hardware.
Three questions:
How do I enhance sound or are the Apple pro speakers adequate? Maybe could use my current speakers (analog not USB) by connecting thru Sonica External USB Audio Upgrade?
Will need faster CD-RW...appears 2 are best value...LaCie and Fantom? Any suggestions?
Will I need SW such as MacLink Plus since I backup all files on Direct CD (packet writing) using Roxio?
Thanks
After comparing HP and Mac at local CompUSA store, no comparison as to quality but cost about $700 more for IMAC 17 due to SW and some hardware.
Three questions:
How do I enhance sound or are the Apple pro speakers adequate? Maybe could use my current speakers (analog not USB) by connecting thru Sonica External USB Audio Upgrade?
Will need faster CD-RW...appears 2 are best value...LaCie and Fantom? Any suggestions?
Will I need SW such as MacLink Plus since I backup all files on Direct CD (packet writing) using Roxio?
Thanks
Comments
you iMac will do great with all the Office apps and will surf the web fine....lacie has a nice 48X burner at apple for 179, 169 in edu store....g
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Edit: J&R has a TDK 24x burner for $80 after rebate
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[ 01-18-2003: Message edited by: MCQ ]</p>