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So... I nearly bought an iMac today....

3stripe3stripe ✭✭
edited November 2005 in Vanilla 1.0 Help
Hungover to fuck today, ambled in to the local Mac reseller to show my girlfriend what ipods look like... AND NEARLY BOUGHT MYSELF AN iMAC!!!!!! The new 20inch one is so luveeeeeellyyyyyyy...... I nearly tried to buy it on the spot, although none in stock as it turns out. Been thinking about it for ages - since getting G5s at work, my XP laptop is starting to look more than tired, so I think it's time to make the big switch. Working at 1024/768 is not very good for designing. (The only problem is my Sony MP3 player is PC only, so I'll have to keep using my laptop to put new music on it... a minor annoyance) Reckon I might order one next week :-)
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    3stripe3stripe ✭✭
    PS. Yeah, err sorry for the pointless post.
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    MarkMark Vanilla Staff
    edited November 2005
    I just got a new VAIO.
    I love it.
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    3stripe3stripe ✭✭
    Awww the joy of new things! If only it didn't fade so fast.
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    MarkMark Vanilla Staff
    edited November 2005
    My joy is not fading at all :) I had and worked with my old laptop for the last three years. It was insanely slow and the screen (when compared with the new vaio screen, especially) was barely readable. I don't think I've put this new laptop down for longer than ten minutes since it arrived on my front doorstep.
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    3stripe3stripe ✭✭
    My problem is lusting for things and then not using them... currently I have a guitar and a set of decks with mixer just collecting dusk... so I'm going to be more cautious about buying a new computer this time. There was me thinking you would be on Mac, but i guess most coders are on PC?
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    MinisweeperMinisweeper New
    that link doesnt work, mark. What version is it? I had been looking at the vaios in my quest to find a nice laptop. I must say the xblack/trubrite lcd's really are a ton better than the standard laptop screens.
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    LoOkOuTLoOkOuT ✭
    "My problem is lusting for things and then not using them..." Trust me, I'm sure you'll use a new iMac! Buy one, or two, they're sweet...
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    ADMADM
    This is the correct link if I'm not mistaken: http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=1002019
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    3stripe3stripe ✭✭
    edited November 2005
    "Trust me, I'm sure you'll use a new iMac!"

    Damn straight... it is the one purchase I can fully justify as I would be using it every day for sure.

    Lol, yeah I should get a second one for the kitchen... and maybe one for the bathroom as well...
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    stuartstuart
    I have one, its incredible. go buy.
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    3stripe3stripe ✭✭
    Stu, do you find it noisy/hot ever? I was looking at the 20inch one today... the screen looks hugeeeeeee!
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    MinisweeperMinisweeper New
    Ahh, yeah i have a link open to an FS slightly lower down the range. I think that one mark has is a little out my budget but i found one for 999 which is still pretty kickass. How are you finding everything about it mark?
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    stuartstuart
    Mine is only ever slightly noisy when I'm creating mixdowns in Garageband, but it's silent the rest of the time. The back gets a little warm, but I havent turned this things off in weeks, its 10 times quieter, hotter and more reliable than my last PC. I have the 20 inch, not the most recent release with the integrated iSight, its a great screen, I use it for watching films and stuff all the time since it's so much better than my TV.
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    MarkMark Vanilla Staff
    ADM is right on the money - I fixed my link, too.
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    Nathan_ANathan_A
    Yeah, I've got the previous 20" iMac too. They're wonderful computers. Even nicer if you go wireless keyboard/mouse. (Although I still have one cable coming out front, damn Wacom not making a bluetooth Intuos tablet...)
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    3stripe3stripe ✭✭
    yeah i figured that wireless is the way to go with the mouse and the keyboard... when are they gonna invent wireless power systems so there's no leads at all! you can't get a wireless mighty mouse yet though? also was wondering if you can get usb tv tuners for use in the uk???
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    LoOkOuTLoOkOuT ✭
    Firewire and USB2 tv tuners for terrestrial and Freeview + PayTv http://www.elgato.com/
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    stuartstuart
    edited November 2005
    I went for wired kb and mouse. Why? extra two USB ports on the keyboard, ideal for memory sticks, and because I can't be arsed to keep scrambling for batteries all the time. I have a Mighty Mouse now, which is well worth getting.
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    3stripe3stripe ✭✭
    edited November 2005
    Batteries, shit, didn't think of that one! Hmm. Elgato looks good, cheers.
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    Nathan_ANathan_A
    I've had my wireless mouse and keyboard for 6 odd months, and they're still only halfway through their first set of batteries. It's really not an issue at all
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