Just ordered a new iMac

**Scallops** · 14th May 2009, 08:02 PM

Just wanted to tell you all - I'm loving this new iMac! Don't tell the PC crowd, but you're missing out if you're not using Mac OS X Leopard - it rocks!

I'm spending each evening learning my way around and trying out new apps that it came with.... I have to - as dm_TD5 hinted - the first software update smashed my monthly online bandwidth quota somewhat.

Not to worry - So far I've set up my iPhoto app with many folders, most of them of Rovers - maybe they should develop grill recognition instead.

Then I transfered absolutely everything from my old PC via my Maxtor drive, so I then set it up as my Time Machine. All my bookmarks and addresses are in Safari and Address book now too.

I've also worked out how to assign access privileges and share files and folders between users. I then made a screen saver from my Oz trip pics - freaked me right out when Mr & Mrs ho har appeared in full 24 inch glory here on my screen!

I then graduated to sending Kat a wacky email containing a vid of me sitting right here at this desk!

Even if this is all possible from a PC - I never bothered before. Now I can waste even more time being "productive".

(All without Spybot and Nortons)

**dmdigital** · 14th May 2009, 08:13 PM

Face recognition's pretty neat isn't it

**Scallops** · 14th May 2009, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by dm_td5

Face recognition's pretty neat isn't it

I really like that way of organising my photos - brilliant technology.

**Armadillo** · 14th May 2009, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Mulgo

I also have an application which requires Windows. Installed Parallels on my MacBook - works perfect. The interesting thing is that it works a lot faster on my Mac than on the Windows machine.

Yep, heard the same for some apps. Unfortunately, for the stuff I run, the performance penalty apparently can be significant.

stooged · 14th May 2009, 09:24 PM

You won't go wrong with an imac. I have had one of the aluminium ones since they first came out. Nice and fast machine, they are so much easier to use. It will take a while to get used to it, once you are you will wonder why you put up with a pc. I would compare mac ownership to landrover ownership. You are one of the rare few who has one but can appreciate the benefits.

Now if I had a landrover I would fit in.

**Grover-98** · 14th May 2009, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by stooged

You won't go wrong with an imac. I have had one of the aluminium ones since they first came out. Nice and fast machine, they are so much easier to use. It will take a while to get used to it, once you are you will wonder why you put up with a pc. I would compare mac ownership to landrover ownership. You are one of the rare few who has one but can appreciate the benefits.

Now if I had a landrover I would fit in.

You couldnt be more right! i have the same model have had for just over a year with no dramas and it is an amazing machine, and the land rover comment is what i tell my mate all the time who own Toyotas and Mitbitys

**Captain_Rightfoot** · 14th May 2009, 11:23 PM

I just found this thread. Good call mate

What more can I say?

**Mulgo** · 14th May 2009, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by Armadillo

Yep, heard the same for some apps. Unfortunately, for the stuff I run, the performance penalty apparently can be significant.

Heard the same - but it's actually faster than on the windows machine ....

I use a GPS mapping software which loads big maps/img works perfect.

**Armadillo** · 15th May 2009, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by Mulgo

Heard the same - but it's actually faster than on the windows machine ....

I use a GPS mapping software which loads big maps/img works perfect.

I use ESRI, ERMapper and the like, so processing 1GB + data and spatial analysis is not unusual. I should try the apps on a Mac to see what the actual performance is like. Could be interesting.....

**Mulgo** · 15th May 2009, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Armadillo

I use ESRI, ERMapper and the like, so processing 1GB + data and spatial analysis is not unusual. I should try the apps on a Mac to see what the actual performance is like. Could be interesting.....

Just download the test version of Parallels - nothing to loose, mate.

Download Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac ? Run Windows on Mac

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