Today's Apple update

Cam42 · 07-27-2010, 08:28 AM

Updated iMacs, the new Magic Trackpad, a new Cinema display, and a Mac Pro update.

Read:
Apple iMac line gets speedbumped, low-end gets a Core i3 -- Engadget
Apple Magic Trackpad first hands-on -- Engadget
Apple Mac Pro line overhauled with 12 processing cores, arriving in August for $4,999 -- Engadget
Apple Cinema Display goes to 27 inches, 16:9 aspect ratio -- Engadget

thoughts?

TahoeJeff · 07-27-2010, 08:51 AM

I recently got a 27" iMac with the i7 quadcore 2.8 Ghz processer, 8GB RAM, and 2 TB HD. I love it. Absolutely love it.

bowstaff981 · 07-27-2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TahoeJeff

I recently got a 27" iMac with the i7 quadcore 2.8 Ghz processer, 8GB RAM, and 2 TB HD. I love it. Absolutely love it.

The lab for video editing at my university is filled with said iMacs, and they drive me crazy. Maybe I'm just so use to looking down at a 15" screen, but looking up at the 27" really strained my eyes and head. Maybe the screen was too close, but I feel like if it was further away that I would have to knock down the resolution so that I would be able to see and read things properly.

TahoeJeff · 07-27-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bowstaff981

The lab for video editing at my university is filled with said iMacs, and they drive me crazy. Maybe I'm just so use to looking down at a 15" screen, but looking up at the 27" really strained my eyes and head. Maybe the screen was too close, but I feel like if it was further away that I would have to knock down the resolution so that I would be able to see and read things properly.

It hasn't bothered me. At first the huge screen was kind of overwhelming, but then I arranged it to be able to have a bunch of stuff on there at the same time. Its great.

fendeanson · 07-28-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TahoeJeff

I recently got a 27" iMac with the i7 quadcore 2.8 Ghz processer, 8GB RAM, and 2 TB HD. I love it. Absolutely love it.

You = person who has a stinking nice computer + about 10.4 million dollars poorer.

Bryan · 07-29-2010, 12:11 PM

i'll have had my 24" imac for 2 years in October. maybe it's time for an upgrade

TahoeJeff · 07-29-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fendeanson

You = person who has a stinking nice computer + about 10.4 million dollars poorer.

No way! I saved $2600 and bought it outright! I love it.

I ordered the new magic trackpad. I'm gonna give it a shot.

Cam42 · 07-29-2010, 02:08 PM

The Magic Trackpad seems like a good idea if you're using the Mac Mini as an HTPC. Using a mouse from the couch sucks.

Wolvrin704 · 08-01-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TahoeJeff

I recently got a 27" iMac with the i7 quadcore 2.8 Ghz processer, 8GB RAM, and 2 TB HD. I love it. Absolutely love it.

I'm so jealous! Guess I'll make do with my MacBook Pro. Someday I'll get one of those bad boys too.....someday.

If the Magic Trackpad is anything like the pad on the MacBook Pro then it would be a must have. Ever since I've gotten this thing a mouse just isn't the same.

TahoeJeff · 08-04-2010, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolvrin704

I'm so jealous! Guess I'll make do with my MacBook Pro. Someday I'll get one of those bad boys too.....someday.

If the Magic Trackpad is anything like the pad on the MacBook Pro then it would be a must have. Ever since I've gotten this thing a mouse just isn't the same.

I have a 13" Macbook pro. It's not one of the super high-end models, but it is perfect for what I need it for.

TahoeJeff · 08-06-2010, 04:17 PM

I'm using the new Magic Trackpad now. Its pretty great.

Brian-Alexander · 08-24-2010, 02:04 PM

Not sure if it is just me, but my tackpad seems to be messing up. I have a wireless mouse, but sometimes it won't let me use the trackpad while my wireless mouse is on.