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Mac Forum / General / General / September 2007apple imac intel 1.83 ghz
do you believe this to be a good computer > do you believe this to be a good computer I know this to be a good computer. Whether it is suitable to one's needs is another question. Davoud  Signatureusenet *at* davidillig dawt com > do you believe this to be a good computer define "good computer" SignatureHelp improve Usenet: * Learn proper Usenet etiquette: http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html JR > do you believe this to be a good computer It depends on what you expect from it. Note that there are three different 1.83 GHz iMac Intel models, and the oldest one is significantly better than the other two. The Early 2006 model (MA199LL, model ID "iMac4,1") has a Core Duo processor, a SuperDrive (able to write DVDs) and ATI Radeon X1600 graphics hardware. This allows it to run more advanced graphics software and saves memory compared to the other models. It supports Bluetooth and its hard drive will be at least 160 GB. The Mid 2006 model (MA406LL, model ID "iMac4,2") has a Core Duo processor, a Combo drive (able to write CDs but only read DVDs) and Intel integrated graphics (GMA950). It doesn't support Bluetooth (without external add-on hardware) and its hard drive may be as small as 80 GB. The Late 2006 model (MA710LL, model ID "iMac5,2") has a Core 2 Duo processor and its hard drive will be at least 160 GB, but is otherwise identical to the Mid 2006 model. SignatureDavid Empson dempson@actrix.gen.nz >>do you believe this to be a good computer > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > processor and its hard drive will be at least 160 GB, but is otherwise > identical to the Mid 2006 model. And they say I'm bashing Apple! Hey, people, get your Mac before it turns into a desktop dummy! > >>do you believe this to be a good computer > > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > And they say I'm bashing Apple! Hey, people, get your Mac before it > turns into a desktop dummy! *blinks* Was that supposed to make some sense? How have any of these turned into a 'desktop dummy'? Or do you expect computer companies to wait a couple years in-between updating their models? Is that what you mean? :-D Regards, Jamie Kahn Genet SignatureIf you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. > *blinks* Was that supposed to make some sense? Why are you responding to him? He's a known troll, and you are playing right into his hands. Stop that. SignaturePlease let me know if you send email to this address so that I can be sure your email doesn't get eaten by pobox.com's ultra-aggressive SPAM filter. Help improve Usenet: * Learn proper Usenet etiquette: http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html * Kill-file Google Groups: http://improve-usenet.org/ JR > > *blinks* Was that supposed to make some sense? > > Why are you responding to him? He's a known troll, and you are playing > right into his hands. Stop that. *hangs head in shame* SignatureIf you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. > > Why are you responding to him? He's a known troll, and you are playing > > right into his hands. Stop that. > > *hangs head in shame* Cheer up, mate! We've all been there, including JR. Look at how many responses he'd made to trolls before finding religion. <gd&r> Signature<http://designsbymike.info/shop/mac.cgi> Mac and geek T-shirts & gifts <http://designsbymike.info/shop/musings.cgi> Muckraking T-shirts <http://designsbymike.info/shop/prius.cgi> Prius shirts/bumper stickers <http://designsbymike.info/shop/dance.cgi> Ballroom dance shirts & gifts >>> Why are you responding to him? He's a known troll, and you are playing >>> right into his hands. Stop that. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Cheer up, mate! We've all been there, including JR. Look at how many > responses he'd made to trolls before finding religion. <gd&r> It's true, but I have changed my ways and am born again. : ) SignaturePlease let me know if you send email to this address so that I can be sure your email doesn't get eaten by pobox.com's ultra-aggressive SPAM filter. Help improve Usenet: * Learn proper Usenet etiquette: http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html * Kill-file Google Groups: http://improve-usenet.org/ JR >>>>do you believe this to be a good computer >>> [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > wait a couple years in-between updating their models? Is that what you > mean? :-D Hey, dummy. You didn't notice: they didn't upgrade their models, they *downgraded* them. I'm surprised none of the M&Ms who answered your post brought you back to your senses. > >>do you believe this to be a good computer > > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > And they say I'm bashing Apple! Hey, people, get your Mac before it > turns into a desktop dummy! What are you rabbiting on about, or are you just trying to be an idiot? The first model I described was the orignal 17" iMac Intel. The second 1.83 GHz model was a new model which was introduced in the middle of 2006, at a lower price point. (It was intended to be an education model, but also sold to the general public who wanted to get an iMac for as cheap as possible and were willing to sacrifice a few features.) The third 1.83 GHz model was a minor update of the second one. At the same time, the first model was upgraded to a 2 GHz Core 2 Duo model with the same or better features, and at the same price point as the original model. SignatureDavid Empson dempson@actrix.gen.nz > What are you rabbiting on about, or are you just trying to be an idiot? Why are you responding to him? He's a known troll, and you are playing right into his hands. Stop that. SignaturePlease let me know if you send email to this address so that I can be sure your email doesn't get eaten by pobox.com's ultra-aggressive SPAM filter. Help improve Usenet: * Learn proper Usenet etiquette: http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html * Kill-file Google Groups: http://improve-usenet.org/ JR >>>>do you believe this to be a good computer >>> [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > an iMac for as cheap as possible and were willing to sacrifice a few > features.) Yeah, they lower the price and downgrade the model. That's not what I call lowering the price. Lowering the price is buying without the Apple tax, in other words, buying a PC. > do you believe this to be a good computer For almost anything the consumer - pro-sumer might want to do, yes I do :-) SignatureIf you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. |
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