Apple iMac: Hi, Its been discussed before but I cannot find it in the archives. Can someone tell me what the one thing a few iMac owners found wrong with the iMac. I think it was...

Terrymac Loc: LONDON U.K.

Hi, Its been discussed before but I cannot find it in the archives. Can someone tell me what the one thing a few iMac owners found wrong with the iMac. I think it was something to do with the graphics card being to small. if someone could remind me I would be most grateful. Thanks Terry.

Woodie Rick

Terrymac wrote:

Hi, Its been discussed before but I cannot find it in the archives. Can someone tell me what the one thing a few iMac owners found wrong with the iMac. I think it was something to do with the graphics card being to small. if someone could remind me I would be most grateful. Thanks Terry.

What? There's something wrong with the iMac?

bw3 Loc: Vermillion, SD

Terrymac wrote:

Hi, Its been discussed before but I cannot find it in the archives. Can someone tell me what the one thing a few iMac owners found wrong with the iMac. I think it was something to do with the graphics card being to small. if someone could remind me I would be most grateful. Thanks Terry.

I sure haven't had any problems with mine.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Terrymac wrote:

Hi, Its been discussed before but I cannot find it in the archives. Can someone tell me what the one thing a few iMac owners found wrong with the iMac. I think it was something to do with the graphics card being to small. if someone could remind me I would be most grateful. Thanks Terry.

I have the 2010 version and never any issues. The new one doesn't have a CD read/writer, so you'll need to get an external one.

XKaliber

I have had both my Apple computers since 2009. One is a laptop and the other is a desktop model. I can run multiple programs requiring loads of memory and processing power at the same time and have never had a problem with either computer.

They are a joy to work with when working with intensive graphics demands. Not sure what you read or thought you read.. however IF you find it again I would be interested in reading it and putting it to the test.

Good luck dude...

Bubu Loc: Out of this solar system

I've got a 2009 iMac that runs exe files from windows and is a delight to use with PS, LR, word, excel, PPT, and many other programs on the native Mac format. Heck, i run those oldies that i cannot live without in Windows, just because i wanted to see how it worked. Cannot remember any instance when it crashed or had to maKe a reboot because of a single. problem.

Yes, i don't like the new ones that don't have a drive... Is that in preparation for "THE CLOUD" only software? I bet it is. Its a conspiracy!

LaurenT Loc: Northern California

Bubu wrote:

I've got a 2009 iMac that runs exe files from wind... (show quote)

I believe it wasn't in preparation of the "Cloud", but more due to the fact that by removing the disk drive, they could make the lap top considerably lighter and thinner. Not to mention, most, if not all, software can now be downloaded from the internet, no longer requiring an internal disk drive. However, if you want to burn your own CD or DVD, then another purchase needs to be made.

It's kind of interesting, they charge you more because new computers are thinner and lighter. Then you still have to pay more to buy an external disk drive. :roll:

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

I have the late 2012/early 3013 iMac and there are no issues at all. Just get a MINIMUM of 16GB of ram.

UP-2-IT Loc: RED STICK, LA

Terrymac wrote:

Hi, Its been discussed before but I cannot find it in the archives. Can someone tell me what the one thing a few iMac owners found wrong with the iMac. I think it was something to do with the graphics card being to small. if someone could remind me I would be most grateful. Thanks Terry.

Was it the worms?

DanRobinson Loc: Charlotte, NC

CaptainC wrote:

I have the late 2012/early 3013 iMac and there are no issues at all. Just get a MINIMUM of 16GB of ram.

I was a Mac consultant from 1987 until I retired last year.

I'm serious when I say, "If you want to worry about graphics cards, get a PC."

Any Mac you get can pretty much handle any picture you take.

I'm running a 15" MacBook Pro as my main machine with an external monitor, keyboard and mouse.

I just counted the "active" applications There are eleven apps running and the laptop is just a few degrees above ambient air temperature. I don't remember the last time I heard the fan.

I'm running a bigger monitor now.

Eleven apps open simultaneously -- including Photoshop.

Doug B Loc: Edmonton Alberta

Terrymac wrote:

Hi, Its been discussed before but I cannot find it in the archives. Can someone tell me what the one thing a few iMac owners found wrong with the iMac. I think it was something to do with the graphics card being to small. if someone could remind me I would be most grateful. Thanks Terry.

The price:-)

Thombar Loc: Hominy, OK

Bubu wrote:

I've got a 2009 iMac that runs exe files from wind... (show quote)

I too love my Mac! Could you please tell me what you use to run the Windows programs? I haven't found any I like yet. What model doesn't have a "drive". Please explain. Thanks!

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

LaurenT wrote:

I believe it wasn't in preparation of the "Cl... (show quote)

External DVD drives can be had for under $30, Blue Ray for about $70. The App store keeps copies of all purchased software, and you can download another copy when needed if a drive crashes just by providing your Apple ID. In the old days, if you lost the software Disk or "password key" you were out of luck. But people just don't like change.

boydimages Loc: California

Late 2012 I believe they stopped including a CD/DVD ROM to the 27in iMac. No problem (well some) if you have a external drive. I was lucky enough to have one in the closet. The only complaint I have with mine is they need to put things like USBs connections on the front and not on the back. I have a external USB drive. This makes plugging things in a lot easier.

I think we will see more of this as we use the Cloud. Already software is delivered over the net. External hard drives are now used for backup when years ago CDs then DVDs were the norm. The future? No drives needed. Maybe.

Thombar wrote:

I too love my Mac! Could you please tell me what you use to run the Windows programs? I haven't found any I like yet. What model doesn't have a "drive". Please explain. Thanks!

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

Terrymac wrote:

Hi, Its been discussed before but I cannot find it in the archives. Can someone tell me what the one thing a few iMac owners found wrong with the iMac. I think it was something to do with the graphics card being to small. if someone could remind me I would be most grateful. Thanks Terry.

The older 20" iMacs could not resolve sRGB, the 24' could. The newer 21 and 27" both are much improved in the quality of their monitors. They are now used in many Pro Studios as the main editing machine for both photos and video.