Thinking of getting a new computer: thoughts?

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Posted by leph555 on Dec-05-2009 00:18:

where do you work?

Posted by tranzformer on Dec-05-2009 01:19:

So I'm guessing in general you guys would give this option two thumbs up? Not sure there is anything else out at the moment that would fit within the same budget/performance, right?

Posted by echosystm on Dec-05-2009 02:29:

quote:
Originally posted by palm
please stay out of PC vs MAC discussions, your opinions are useless.

My opinions are very useful, since I actually use a PC AND a Mac. You're just a Mac user that can't handle knowing someone was given a top of the line Mac for free, and still doesn't like it.

quote:
Originally posted by palm
or you can do as echo, build your own PC and get hell.

Put your reading glasses on. I advised him to buy the iMac and replace the keyboard and OS, not build a PC. The hardware on these iMacs is quite good value.

Regardless, you evidently do not know enough about computers to be building your own. Of course you're going to "get hell", if you don't know what you're doing. Your lack of knowledge is not a good argument against PCs.

Posted by tranzformer on Dec-05-2009 05:19:

quote:
Originally posted by echosystm
My work gave me a Macbook Pro for free and it is a total piece of crap; it doesn't even have home and end keys, which I find absolutely moronic. Needless to say, I installed Windows on it because OSX is a pile of horseshit. You'll find the same, if you actually need to use your computer for real work at any point in time.

Regardless, those new iMacs are a very good deal considering the quality of the monitor. You can also obviously connect a decent keyboard to them, unlike Macbooks (kinda detracts from the point of it being a laptop in the first place). If I was in the market for a new PC, I would get one of those iMacs, replace the crappy default keyboard and put Windows on it.

While I value your opinion, I would have to completely disagree. I have been a Windows user for +10 yrs and moved to a Apple MacBook Pro and completely love the Mac OSX. SL is built proof and far exceeds anything that MS has ever put out that I have used. Can I ask why you have such negative feelings towards OSX? It is fast, easy to use, never crashes. What more do you want out of it. After using a MacBook Pro, I have decided that I will be using OSX for the foreseeable future. Not sure why you are so hostile towards OSX? Now that we have drifted off course, time to get back on track.

Posted by leph555 on Dec-05-2009 05:23:

quote:
Originally posted by tranzformer
While I value your opinion, I would have to completely disagree. I have been a Windows user for +10 yrs and moved to a Apple MacBook Pro and completely love the Mac OSX. SL is built proof and far exceeds anything that MS has ever put out that I have used. Can I ask why you have such negative feelings towards OSX? It is fast, easy to use, never crashes. What more do you want out of it. After using a MacBook Pro, I have decided that I will be using OSX for the foreseeable future. Not sure why you are so hostile towards OSX? Now that we have drifted off course, time to get back on track.

same position as you, used windows for my whole life, bought a 17in macbook pro this summer and have been absolutely loving it. I still use Win 7 on the desktop though but mostly for gaming.

Posted by tranzformer on Dec-05-2009 06:09:

quote:
Originally posted by leph555
same position as you, used windows for my whole life, bought a 17in macbook pro this summer and have been absolutely loving it. I still use Win 7 on the desktop though but mostly for gaming.

Yep. Don't see the big deal since one can use Boot-Camp or double/triple boot with OSX/Win 7/ Ubuntu if one really needs to.

Posted by yukii on Dec-07-2009 03:02:

hey gaiz!!!1

i just got this Toshiba

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satel...0154859&sr=1-12

Posted by beersANDblunts on Dec-07-2009 20:15:

apple computers are way overpriced do not buy one

Posted by leph555 on Dec-07-2009 20:42:

quote:
Originally posted by beersANDblunts
apple computers are way overpriced do not buy one

if he has money for it I do not see a reason of why not?

Posted by leph555 on Dec-07-2009 20:43:

quote:
Originally posted by yukii
hey gaiz!!!1

i just got this Toshiba

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satel...0154859&sr=1-12

not bad, but that battery life is shit rofl

Posted by yukii on Dec-07-2009 21:15:

quote:
Originally posted by leph555
not bad, but that battery life is shit rofl

i have up to 7.5 hrs of life

i think i posted the wrong version anyway here's the exact one:
http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/...A500/A505-S6980

Posted by leph555 on Dec-07-2009 21:28:

quote:
Originally posted by yukii
i have up to 7.5 hrs of life

i think i posted the wrong version anyway here's the exact one:
http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/...A500/A505-S6980

yea that Amazon listing said only 3.5 hours of battery life which would have been complete crap lol

Posted by yukii on Dec-07-2009 22:30:

my bad.

Posted by cmay119 on Dec-08-2009 02:41:

Apple is great when it comes to their IPS monitors, however, proprietary connections (mini-display port only on the 24" LED Cinema Display for example) make the deal not so good. Not considering that you pay a premium for the apple name in the first place.

If you're looking to drop $1,200-1,300 on a monitor perhaps you should look at some of the other companies using high end IPS panels in their displays.

Dell - has the U2410 monitor right now: 24" 16:10 (1920x1200) S-IPS panel, retails for $599 but discounts bring that monitor down quite a bit in price. If you're looking for larger (more resolution), perhaps taking a look at their 30" offerings would be a decent bet.

HP - has the LP2475W which is the equivalent monitor to the Dell, however, it seems to be a better panel (from what I've read from reviews) when it comes to gaming. Lower input lag.

NEC - NEC always seems to have some of the best offerings on the market, though they do come at a similar price premium just like the Apples. Though, they do come with better connectivity. Also, if you're in need of a display that needs to be color accurate as possible, NEC and the apple might be the true contenders in this price bracket (Look at Eizo if you're looking to go higher).

Though, NEC doesn't seem to have a monitor that will display a resolution larger than 1920x1200 right now (at least I wasn't finding it).

I don't think you'll be disappointed if you choose they Apple. It's a gorgeous display, but the lack of connectivity and high price are 2 major shortcomings that I personally have a difficult time getting over.

Posted by leph555 on Dec-08-2009 02:54:

quote:
Originally posted by cmay119
Apple is great when it comes to their IPS monitors, however, proprietary connections (mini-display port only on the 24" LED Cinema Display for example) make the deal not so good. Not considering that you pay a premium for the apple name in the first place.

If you're looking to drop $1,200-1,300 on a monitor perhaps you should look at some of the other companies using high end IPS panels in their displays.

Dell - has the U2410 monitor right now: 24" 16:10 (1920x1200) S-IPS panel, retails for $599 but discounts bring that monitor down quite a bit in price. If you're looking for larger (more resolution), perhaps taking a look at their 30" offerings would be a decent bet.

HP - has the LP2475W which is the equivalent monitor to the Dell, however, it seems to be a better panel (from what I've read from reviews) when it comes to gaming. Lower input lag.

NEC - NEC always seems to have some of the best offerings on the market, though they do come at a similar price premium just like the Apples. Though, they do come with better connectivity. Also, if you're in need of a display that needs to be color accurate as possible, NEC and the apple might be the true contenders in this price bracket (Look at Eizo if you're looking to go higher).

Though, NEC doesn't seem to have a monitor that will display a resolution larger than 1920x1200 right now (at least I wasn't finding it).

I don't think you'll be disappointed if you choose they Apple. It's a gorgeous display, but the lack of connectivity and high price are 2 major shortcomings that I personally have a difficult time getting over.

you deserve a cookie for an informative post

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