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Mar 21, 2018 14:11:03   #
Bike guy Loc: Atlanta
 
A couple of weeks ago I asked for suggestions on which new iMac I should buy. Made my decision, ordered online and picked it up at my local Apple store Sunday. Still setting it up, but so far, wow.
I got 21.5 inch Retina, love it. May desk wasn't really large enough for the 27 inch and the 21.5 is fine.
I have the 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5. Currently have only 8 gb memory, but the upgrade will be easy when I decide to get it. The new models now have an easy tray at the bottom of the screen that slides out to install the additional/change memory. So far with the processor, graphics card and 1TB fusion drive, it hums along.

The keyboard and mouse no longer need batteries; just plug them in to recharge.

So thanks for all the advice. Even got my education discount.

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Mar 21, 2018 14:34:09   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
Congratulations.

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Mar 21, 2018 14:36:16   #
rrayrob Loc: Las Vegas, NV
 
Enjoy - have the same set-up except have 27" Retina. Love the color, speed, etc.

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Mar 22, 2018 08:59:07   #
Largobob
 
Bike guy wrote:
A couple of weeks ago I asked for suggestions on which new iMac I should buy. Made my decision, ordered online and picked it up at my local Apple store Sunday. Still setting it up, but so far, wow.
I got 21.5 inch Retina, love it. May desk wasn't really large enough for the 27 inch and the 21.5 is fine.
I have the 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5. Currently have only 8 gb memory, but the upgrade will be easy when I decide to get it. The new models now have an easy tray at the bottom of the screen that slides out to install the additional/change memory. So far with the processor, graphics card and 1TB fusion drive, it hums along.

The keyboard and mouse no longer need batteries; just plug them in to recharge.

So thanks for all the advice. Even got my education discount.
A couple of weeks ago I asked for suggestions on w... (show quote)


If I'm not mistaken, that iMac Retina display has 5K resolution. It is an amazing machine for photo editing....and most everything else.

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Mar 22, 2018 09:33:28   #
PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon
 
Apple may not produce the cheapest of technology products but the quality, especially their operating systems, of Apple’s offerings is very good. I moved across from Microsoft about ten years ago (thanks Dan) and have never looked back!

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Mar 22, 2018 10:04:39   #
BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA
 
Bike guy wrote:
A couple of weeks ago I asked for suggestions on which new iMac I should buy. Made my decision, ordered online and picked it up at my local Apple store Sunday. Still setting it up, but so far, wow.
I got 21.5 inch Retina, love it. May desk wasn't really large enough for the 27 inch and the 21.5 is fine.
I have the 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5. Currently have only 8 gb memory, but the upgrade will be easy when I decide to get it. The new models now have an easy tray at the bottom of the screen that slides out to install the additional/change memory. So far with the processor, graphics card and 1TB fusion drive, it hums along.

The keyboard and mouse no longer need batteries; just plug them in to recharge.

So thanks for all the advice. Even got my education discount.
A couple of weeks ago I asked for suggestions on w... (show quote)


Apple really screwed the pooch when they removed the cable from the keyboard. Why the hell should we have to be continually recharging something that sits a couple of feet from the computer? And I use Apple products.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:05:48   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
PaulBrit wrote:
Apple may not produce the cheapest of technology products but the quality, especially their operating systems, of Apple’s offerings is very good. I moved across from Microsoft about ten years ago (thanks Dan) and have never looked back!


Amen to that. I got fed up and made the switch to Microsoft 8 years ago and went to Apple which was a great move. I hadn't fully learned my lesson though because I later bought a Microsoft Surface tablet and it turned out to be a piece of junk and cost me much more than an iPad would have. I have now been fully rehabbed and have an iPad.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:15:29   #
Japakomom Loc: Originally from the Last Frontier
 
BobHartung wrote:
Apple really screwed the pooch when they removed the cable from the keyboard. Why the hell should we have to be continually recharging something that sits a couple of feet from the computer? And I use Apple products.


Do you have the charging keyboard and mouse? I am guessing not, because I go weeks without having to charge and they charge very quickly. Also, if you just plug one or the other in overnight when you are not using it - you never have to worry about running out of battery. Not being encumbered by more cording is more than worth the "hassle" of having to plug in every so often.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:18:41   #
bweber Loc: Newton, MA
 
I do not think you can add memory to a new 21.5 inch mac. The 27 inch has an opening in the back that allows you to easily add ram. The older 21 inch models had a screen at the bottom of the screen that you could remove and add memory. The newer versions of that models removed the screen and are not user upgradable. I would check the computer as soon as possible to determine if you can upgrade and if you need more ram.
Bike guy wrote:
A couple of weeks ago I asked for suggestions on which new iMac I should buy. Made my decision, ordered online and picked it up at my local Apple store Sunday. Still setting it up, but so far, wow.
I got 21.5 inch Retina, love it. May desk wasn't really large enough for the 27 inch and the 21.5 is fine.
I have the 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5. Currently have only 8 gb memory, but the upgrade will be easy when I decide to get it. The new models now have an easy tray at the bottom of the screen that slides out to install the additional/change memory. So far with the processor, graphics card and 1TB fusion drive, it hums along.

The keyboard and mouse no longer need batteries; just plug them in to recharge.

So thanks for all the advice. Even got my education discount.
A couple of weeks ago I asked for suggestions on w... (show quote)

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Mar 22, 2018 10:29:36   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
Japakomom wrote:
Do you have the charging keyboard and mouse? I am guessing not, because I go weeks without having to charge and they charge very quickly. Also, if you just plug one or the other in overnight when you are not using it - you never have to worry about running out of battery. Not being encumbered by more cording is more than worth the "hassle" of having to plug in every so often.


Yes, it's clear that Bob knows nothing of what he's talking about. I go weeks just as you do and even then when I check the battery level, it is often still over 50%.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:38:21   #
PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon
 
leftj wrote:
Amen to that. I got fed up and made the switch to Microsoft 8 years ago and went to Apple which was a great move. I hadn't fully learned my lesson though because I later bought a Microsoft Surface tablet and it turned out to be a piece of junk and cost me much more than an iPad would have. I have now been fully rehabbed and have an iPad.


Me too! Plus, I shouldn’t admit, perhaps, that I am being tempted strongly by the Apple Watch!

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Mar 22, 2018 10:44:57   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
PaulBrit wrote:
Me too! Plus, I shouldn’t admit, perhaps, that I am being tempted strongly by the Apple Watch!


Yeah, I would like an Apple watch too but then that is just one more thing that I will want to update in a couple of years so I'm resisting that move.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:54:33   #
blackest Loc: Ireland
 
Bike guy wrote:
A couple of weeks ago I asked for suggestions on which new iMac I should buy. Made my decision, ordered online and picked it up at my local Apple store Sunday. Still setting it up, but so far, wow.
I got 21.5 inch Retina, love it. May desk wasn't really large enough for the 27 inch and the 21.5 is fine.
I have the 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5. Currently have only 8 gb memory, but the upgrade will be easy when I decide to get it. The new models now have an easy tray at the bottom of the screen that slides out to install the additional/change memory. So far with the processor, graphics card and 1TB fusion drive, it hums along.

The keyboard and mouse no longer need batteries; just plug them in to recharge.

So thanks for all the advice. Even got my education discount.
A couple of weeks ago I asked for suggestions on w... (show quote)


If it's the mid 2017 21.5" iMac the ram upgrade does not look easy at all

https://blog.macsales.com/41360-unboxing-teardown-of-2017-21-5-inch-imac-non-retina-model
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APPTejhw8F8 (retina version)

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Mar 22, 2018 10:56:30   #
PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon
 
leftj wrote:
Yeah, I would like an Apple watch too but then that is just one more thing that I will want to update in a couple of years so I'm resisting that move.


It has been precipitated by us traveling to England & France in two weeks time, me finding the Things app invaluable, that the app runs on the Watch/iPhone, and me finally giving in to buying an iPhone. Aided and abetted by our local US Cellular office in Grants Pass giving me a very good offer on an iPhone SE and the 42mm Series 3 Watch with GPS.

You know what they say about old men and their toys!

Seriously, any tools that keep me on track are not to be sneezed at!

Sorry! What was the question again? 😀

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Mar 22, 2018 11:15:23   #
Bike guy Loc: Atlanta
 
bweber wrote:
I do not think you can add memory to a new 21.5 inch mac. The 27 inch has an opening in the back that allows you to easily add ram. The older 21 inch models had a screen at the bottom of the screen that you could remove and add memory. The newer versions of that models removed the screen and are not user upgradable. I would check the computer as soon as possible to determine if you can upgrade and if you need more ram.


Oh yes you can
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/21/how-to-upgrade-ram-2017-5k-imac-video/

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