Thread: Just ordered a new iMac

Originally Posted by Scallops

Guys - did you have a PC with stuff you needed to transfer to your Macs? I'm sure I'll figure it out - but was wondering if there is some easy way (such as a built in utility) to do this?

I'd like to transfer....

1) Emails and addresses - from PC (Mozilla Thunderbird) to Mac
2) All my PC documents (Word, Excel, PDF etc) from PC to Mac
3) All our digital photos (jpeg, raw).

I have an external Maxtor drive, used for PC backup - but I guess I can't read that from the Mac unless it's reformatted which would erase all the data anyway.

As I said, I'll have fun reacquainting myself and transferring my stuff - but I bought the extended Apple care too in case I struggle!

Its good to be back in Apple land - or it will be when it arrives.

If you run into trouble's give me a yell. I went through all this 12 months back.
1. Email etc - no problem, would have been messy if you had Outlook but the others are fine
2. Documents etc - Are you getting iWorks or MS Office? PDF on a Mac is a breeze, iWorks will read and convert all the others
3. iPhoto will do all you pic's including RAW.

Maxtor drive will read/write OK, but if you want to use it for TimeCapsule then it will need to be reformated. You do want to use TimeCapsule, best home backup system I've seen

Welcome to the Dark Side!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by dm_td5

If you run into trouble's give me a yell. I went through all this 12 months back.
1. Email etc - no problem, would have been messy if you had Outlook but the others are fine
2. Documents etc - Are you getting iWorks or MS Office? PDF on a Mac is a breeze, iWorks will read and convert all the others
3. iPhoto will do all you pic's including RAW.

Maxtor drive will read/write OK, but if you want to use it for TimeCapsule then it will need to be reformated. You do want to use TimeCapsule, best home backup system I've seen

Welcome to the Dark Side!!!!!!!!

I have ordered Microsoft Office for Mac and Aperture 2 for Kat! The one thing I remember from my first Mac all those years ago now was that doing anything with it and other devices was always easy - I reckon I'll be fine but be prepared to be quizzed from a distance on this - that goes for you too, Mulgo.

My commiserations.

I have taken a different route to avoid problems like viruses and the need to pay for updates to virus scanners and other software and then update the hardware to run the latest OS or software.

I am in the fortunate position of not wanting to play computers games so a pretty basic computer is good enough. So I have someone's discarded 8 year old PC (free) running Xubuntu (free).

All I need to do is wordprocessing, spreadsheets, database, photo manipulation (including things like HDR) and storage, design wooden kayaks. access the web and emails, some basic webpage design, play music, edit audio files, convert some of my old LPs to CD, watch video files, use genealogical software, create presentations, and open, edit and save MS Office files, and a few things like that.

So as my needs are pretty simple I can do all that at no cost whatsoever.

That leaves me with more to spend on the Defender or fuel to take the Defender to interesting places.

Sounds great!

I have the New i-mac and love it! is really great to use takes up little space and the keyboard it sooo thin.

Mine has just one wire and thats to the wall , usb drive internet so i can go anywhere, wireless keyboard and mouse... oh but i do have a 5.1 sound system so there are a couple of wires there.

You have made a great choice!

Originally Posted by vnx205

My commiserations.

I have taken a different route to avoid problems like viruses and the need to pay for updates to virus scanners and other software and then update the hardware to run the latest OS or software.

I am in the fortunate position of not wanting to play computers games so a pretty basic computer is good enough. So I have someone's discarded 8 year old PC (free) running Xubuntu (free).

All I need to do is wordprocessing, spreadsheets, database, photo manipulation (including things like HDR) and storage, design wooden kayaks. access the web and emails, some basic webpage design, play music, edit audio files, convert some of my old LPs to CD, watch video files, use genealogical software, create presentations, and open, edit and save MS Office files, and a few things like that.

So as my needs are pretty simple I can do all that at no cost whatsoever.

That leaves me with more to spend on the Defender or fuel to take the Defender to interesting places.

That's true Good point - you don't need to spend much to escape Windows - you can also run linux and open office etc and get to the same point.

In regard to getting an iMac though, we'll no doubt expand what we do on our "PC" through having this new Mac - and even get to know some people on this website better as a result I suspect (iChat etc).

I guess we all have priorities - I rarely watch TV or "go out" - I don't drink (health reasons) or smoke - so I felt I could indulge myself somewhat and go ahead and buy this machine. (Sounds kind of boring but I try to get out camping as often as possible too!)

Thing is - I'll bet I keep this Mac for longer than most people keep their cars! I tend to hold onto things until they are absolutely obsolete to the point of not working, which is why I went for a higher end machine.

As long as I come out of the study occasionally and get to see the sun I'll be OK.

Scallops, good call. If my applications didn't need windoze, I would have done the same. Alas, just bought another microsoft machine .

Good man, Macs are the way. They may cost more upfront but you get more life out of them, my Powermac from 2005 is still powering along.

Welcome to the fold! It's akin to buying a Land Rover in its affect on your life...except it has less problems than a Land Rover...

Here's a a couple of links that you might find helpful with switching:
Apple - Support - Switch 101
How to Switch to the Mac - Tao of Mac

I made the switch about five or so years ago and have never looked back! BTW, on my last trip to the USA in December I visited the mothership - Apple's headquarters.