What configuration should i get for an iMac
i am going to be getting and iMac soon and i am wondering what is a better configuration.
I will be moving from an hp desktop with a 17" 4:3 ratio display.
i am wondering what i should i get:
2.4ghz 24" imac
specs:
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 1GB memory
* 320GB hard drive1
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
-ADDD: GOING TO GET WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
Ships: Within 24 hours
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$1,699.00
+50
$1750
ORRRRR
CUSTOMIZED 20" IMAC
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 2 GB memory (ADDED 1 MORE GIG)
* 320GB hard drive KEEP SAME CAUSE HAVE EXTERNAL
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
- ADD WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
- ALSO I WOULD GET IWORKS PREINSTALLED AND APPLE CARE WITH IT
Ships: Within 24 hours
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$1,399.00
+320
$1729
so basically i am wodnering should i get an 24" 2.4ghz imac not customized except for a wirleess keybaord and mouse
or
a 20" imac with an extra gig of ram, iworks preinstalled, apple care thing, and wireless keyboard and nouse and i also save 30 dollars
what is better deall
one more thing
it seems cheaper bevcuase price is with student discount which saves me like 200 bucks
I will be moving from an hp desktop with a 17" 4:3 ratio display.
i am wondering what i should i get:
2.4ghz 24" imac
specs:
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 1GB memory
* 320GB hard drive1
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
-ADDD: GOING TO GET WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
Ships: Within 24 hours
Free Shipping
$1,699.00
+50
$1750
ORRRRR
CUSTOMIZED 20" IMAC
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 2 GB memory (ADDED 1 MORE GIG)
* 320GB hard drive KEEP SAME CAUSE HAVE EXTERNAL
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
- ADD WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
- ALSO I WOULD GET IWORKS PREINSTALLED AND APPLE CARE WITH IT
Ships: Within 24 hours
Free Shipping
$1,399.00
+320
$1729
so basically i am wodnering should i get an 24" 2.4ghz imac not customized except for a wirleess keybaord and mouse
or
a 20" imac with an extra gig of ram, iworks preinstalled, apple care thing, and wireless keyboard and nouse and i also save 30 dollars
what is better deall
one more thing
it seems cheaper bevcuase price is with student discount which saves me like 200 bucks
Comments
Generally its best to get the stock RAM and upgrade it on your own. Its much cheaper than having Apple put it in for you. 2 gbs is the minimum, but you might be better off with 4 gbs depending upon what you do.
HDD size will again depend upon what you do. Are you going to rip DVDs with Handbrake? If so you might want to get a big HDD. Changing the HDD in the iMac ain't to easy.
I would get Applecare whatever configuration you choose.
What are you going to use your computer for?
Generally its best to get the stock RAM and upgrade it on your own. Its much cheaper than having Apple put it in for you. 2 gbs is the minimum, but you might be better off with 4 gbs depending upon what you do.
HDD size will again depend upon what you do. Are you going to rip DVDs with Handbrake? If so you might want to get a big HDD. Changing the HDD in the iMac ain't to easy.
I would get Applecare whatever configuration you choose.
i alreadyu have a 500gb wd hdd so hdd space isnt really a problem
and idk what to do on the ram
what do u think i should do
and one mroe thing is the 20" screen and 24" big beucase both look massive to me cuase my 17" 4:3 ratio one sucks
i alreadyu have a 500gb wd hdd so hdd space isnt really a problem
and idk what to do on the ram
what do u think i should do
and one mroe thing is the 20" screen and 24" big beucase both look massive to me cuase my 17" 4:3 ratio one sucks
I would highly recommend at least 2 gbs of RAM but you can get 4 gbs and install yourself for the Apple upgrade to 2 gbs. Its supposedly very easy to instal RAM on the iMac.
As far as screen size is concerned, thats a personal preference. I plan on getting the 20" because it'll fit better in the spot I will place it. The 24" is just too big for the spot I have in my house. Some people feel that the 20" model has an unacceptable monitor. The 24" has a better display but I don't think the 20" is that bad. I've seen them in the Apple store and they're fine for my purposes. you may want to look at one at an Apple store or Best Buy before pulling the trigger.
I don't have an iMac but I plan on getting one this year so I've thinking about and researching these very issues.
I would highly recommend at least 2 gbs of RAM but you can get 4 gbs and install yourself for the Apple upgrade to 2 gbs. Its supposedly very easy to instal RAM on the iMac.
As far as screen size is concerned, thats a personal preference. I plan on getting the 20" because it'll fit better in the spot I will place it. The 24" is just too big for the spot I have in my house. Some people feel that the 20" model has an unacceptable monitor. The 24" has a better display but I don't think the 20" is that bad. I've seen them in the Apple store and they're fine for my purposes. you may want to look at one at an Apple store or Best Buy before pulling the trigger.
I don't have an iMac but I plan on getting one this year so I've thinking about and researching these very issues.
ok thanks so much
depending on my budget i will either go for the 24" one and upgrade the ram later but if i cant then i will get the 20" one with 2 gigs of ram
other people please leave more comments
This should go without saying, but the 24" model has a nicer screen than the 20". Other than that, I don't have much opinion on the iMac.
Don't buy RAM from Apple. If you want more than the stock memory, buy some and install it yourself.
This should go without saying, but the 24" model has a nicer screen than the 20". Other than that, I don't have much opinion on the iMac.
do u know any website that offers cheap imac ram like 4 or 2 gbs that is cheap
do u know any website that offers cheap imac ram like 4 or 2 gbs that is cheap
Any DDR2 SO-DIMM (laptop) memory, 667MHz or faster, will work. 2GB should cost about $40.
do u know any website that offers cheap imac ram like 4 or 2 gbs that is cheap
Hi TD, a reseller here (in Malaysia) says DIY upgrades invalidates AppleCare.
Hi TD, a reseller here (in Malaysia) says DIY upgrades invalidates AppleCare.
Installing RAM doesn't invalidate Apple care.
What are you going to use your computer for?
I keep wondering why anyone would post any response to these threads other than this question, until it gets answered. Can't possibly give advice towards reaching a goal until you know what the goal is.
2.4ghz 24" imac
specs:
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 1GB memory
* 320GB hard drive1
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
-ADDD: GOING TO GET WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
Ships: Within 24 hours
Free Shipping
$1,699.00
+50
$1750
I WOULD GET 1 EXTRA GB FROM OWC OR AMAZON.COM (+20)
THAT WOULD MAKE PRICE $1780
ORRRRR
CUSTOMIZED 20" IMAC
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 2 GB memory (ADDED 1 MORE GIG)FROM APPLE SO DONT HAVE TO WAST EFFORT
* 320GB hard drive KEEP SAME CAUSE HAVE EXTERNAL
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
- ADD WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
- ALSO I WOULD GET IWORKS PREINSTALLED AND APPLE CARE WITH IT
Ships: Within 24 hours
Free Shipping
$1,399.00
+320
$1729
SO NOW WHAT DO U PEOPLE RECOMEND
SO NOW WHAT DO U PEOPLE RECOMEND
WHAT DO U WANT TO DO WITH THE COMPUTER?
WHAT DO U WANT TO DO WITH THE COMPUTER?
ALL THE CONENVCES OF APPLE COMPUTER
IMOVIE, ITUNES, IWORKS AND I HATE MY OLD CRAPPY PC
ALL THE CONENVCES OF APPLE COMPUTER
IMOVIE, ITUNES, IWORKS AND I HATE MY OLD CRAPPY PC
Refurbished iMac 24-inch 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Limited Time Special Price
24-inch glossy widescreen display
1GB memory
320GB hard drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
Built-in iSight Camera
$1,499
I would get this.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...ac&mco=MTE3NjY
Refurbished iMac 24-inch 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Limited Time Special Price
24-inch glossy widescreen display
1GB memory
320GB hard drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
Built-in iSight Camera
$1,499
I would get this.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...ac&mco=MTE3NjY
i rather get a new one beucase u never know what happen to the reufrbish ones.
the old owner could have myabe jack off all over the screen and i diont want to touch that nasty sshit
i rather get a new one beucase u never know what happen to the reufrbish ones.
the old owner could have myabe jack off all over the screen and i diont want to touch that nasty sshit
Your concern is interesting.
I purchased & received a refurb. 24" 2.8GHz iMac about 2 weeks ago. Beautiful screen, perfect case. I can't discern in what way it has been refurbished (except for the odd veneer of dried, flaky material all over the screen) Purchased 4 GB of other world computing RAM for $90-ish, sold my OEM RAM for $30. $1799+$60 with this screen size/quality = no need or interest in upgrading for the next few years.
btw: A nice bonus is that, as others have reported, under XP...the video card becomes a free upgrade to an ATI 2600 XT.