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I'm new to this forum and I'm hoping to enjoy my stay. I am buying a new Mac computer for the first time. I have no experience with Mac whatsoever, please could you help me here.
I've decided to get a Mac mini with all the optical bits. But I can't decided which I should get, iMac G5 or cinema moniter? . Which is the best? - I'm not too worried about the price. Is there any exorbitant differences between the two in terms of performanc or features?. I do a lot of photoshopping, internet and general software work if that's any help.
Thanks very much.
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iMac G5 or Cinema moniter?
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Posted 15 January 2005 - 11:08 AM
Sorry if I misundrstand your intentions but why would you want a Mac mini and an iMac if all you want is a screen to go with your new mini?
If a screen is all you want, then go for the cinema display.
If a screen is all you want, then go for the cinema display.
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Posted 15 January 2005 - 11:51 AM
The iMac G5 is a full-blooded computer. It's just that all the components are built in the 2-inch deep box holding the screen making it look like it may only be a monitor.
The Cinema Display is just that, a display only.
If you by the mini, then all you want is the display.
The Cinema Display is just that, a display only.
If you by the mini, then all you want is the display.
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Posted 15 January 2005 - 01:42 PM
Ah, sorry for my mistake. I didn't realise that the iMac was like a Mini built in the moniter itself. I think I'll get the cinema display now. Do any of you find or think that 20''screen is a bit overkill for a computer user?. Or would you suggest me the iMac would be better?.
Thanks for your help
Thanks for your help
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Posted 15 January 2005 - 03:25 PM
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Somebody that does photo editing would NOT think a 20"CD 'cinema display is overkill at all. If you are a student/teacher you can get the G5 iMac 20" for $1,799, and it has the SuperDrive. I'm not sure what the discount is for Mac Mini G4. And add extra for the SuperDrive. You'll want to add extra RAM on either you select, as in most cases with 'puters out of the box IMHO
Somebody that does photo editing would NOT think a 20"CD 'cinema display is overkill at all. If you are a student/teacher you can get the G5 iMac 20" for $1,799, and it has the SuperDrive. I'm not sure what the discount is for Mac Mini G4. And add extra for the SuperDrive. You'll want to add extra RAM on either you select, as in most cases with 'puters out of the box IMHO
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 07:52 AM
I just got done making the decision on which new Mac to order:
iMac G5: Possible Price Drops after Jan. 10?
The people who responded to my post had good advice and things you should probably consider, too.
If you crunch the numbers, by the time you juice up a Mini to the best possible specs, you are very close to the price of an iMac G5, plus you have to add a screen to the price of a Mini. The 20" iMac G5 comes standard with some of the things you have to pay for to upgrade a Mini (Superdrive, 160 Gig HD). I had the same revelation when I was comparing the 17" and 20" iMac, thanks to other Mac users in this forum!
I do more layout and photo editing at work (where I have a 23" screen) than at home on my iMac. It definitely helps to have the larger monitor so you can have palettes open and still have an unobstructed view of what you're working on. You can also view two files side by side better on a 20".
I definitely agree with Doug on the recommendation for adding more Ram. Third party ram is also going to be a lot less costly than the ram purchased from Apple. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think that upgrading your ram in the iMac yourself doesn't void the warranty, but on a Mini, it does void it. At leas that's what I've seen in some other posts.
Good luck and let us know what you decide to do.
iMac G5: Possible Price Drops after Jan. 10?
The people who responded to my post had good advice and things you should probably consider, too.
If you crunch the numbers, by the time you juice up a Mini to the best possible specs, you are very close to the price of an iMac G5, plus you have to add a screen to the price of a Mini. The 20" iMac G5 comes standard with some of the things you have to pay for to upgrade a Mini (Superdrive, 160 Gig HD). I had the same revelation when I was comparing the 17" and 20" iMac, thanks to other Mac users in this forum!
I do more layout and photo editing at work (where I have a 23" screen) than at home on my iMac. It definitely helps to have the larger monitor so you can have palettes open and still have an unobstructed view of what you're working on. You can also view two files side by side better on a 20".
I definitely agree with Doug on the recommendation for adding more Ram. Third party ram is also going to be a lot less costly than the ram purchased from Apple. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think that upgrading your ram in the iMac yourself doesn't void the warranty, but on a Mini, it does void it. At leas that's what I've seen in some other posts.
Good luck and let us know what you decide to do.
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Posted 29 January 2005 - 10:20 AM
Sorry I've been away. Excellent, I'm hoping to order, a 20'' cienma display, Mac Mini with optical extras including SuperDrive, Bluetooth etc..., iSight and a few more other components too. But unfortunately according to Apple UK, the Mac Mini won't be available until early March 05. So it is a waiting game for me at the moment./forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Thanks
Thanks
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