Is the iMac Desktop worth the money?

I've been saving for a computer for forever and REALLY want an iMac but it costs SO much!
Is it worth it? If not, what's a better computrer I can save for?

Only you can judge whether an iMac should be your preferred choice, but to help confirm that a Mac of any kind is better than a Windows computer:
Macs are cheaper to own that PCs: http://techpatio.com/2010/apple/mac/it-admins-total-cost-ownership-mac-less-pc
and: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/apple/tco-new-research-finds-macs-in-the-enterprise-ea sier-cheaper-to-manage-than-windows-pcs/6294
Why will you love Mac? http://www.apple.com/why-mac/
- Better Hardware http://www.apple.com/why-mac/better-hardware/
- Better software http://www.apple.com/why-mac/better-software/
- Better OS http://www.apple.com/why-mac/better-os/
- Better Support http://www.apple.com/why-mac/better-support/
- It's Compatible http://www.apple.com/why-mac/its-compatible/

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HT201343 Controlling the iMac desktop from a different room using mirroring (mouse/keyboard)?

How are you meant to control the imac desktop from a different room using mirroring (mouse/keyboard)? Is there an app for that? Or a solution?

Tried the trackpad out in the lounge and it worked, it's a little less responsive, but a far cry better than using McTivia with usb bluetooth mouse and/or keyboard. I guess the airplay mirroring is at the stage of an add on gimmick. Perhaps in the future AppleTV versions will come with bluetooth support to allow for serious use of the mirroring, especially with gaming. Thanks people!

I took my iMac to be fixed and when i got it back, mail was not set up. I called Apple Support and they helped me set up mail. Then the emails went to trash on the iMac and on the MacBook Pro (same emails). There are no numbers by the 'inbox' to tell how

I took my iMac to be fixed and when I got it back, mail was not set, so I called Apple and they helped me set up mail. Now the new mail goes to trash and there is no number by the 'inbox' to tell me how many new messages I have. I cannot save a draft to 'drafts.' There is a large number by 'trash' (I think all mail went to trash - including drafts). When I send myself an emai, it goes to trash also. This is on both my iMac (the one taken in) and my MacBook Pro (same emails) which was not taken in.
I went to 'rules' but have no idea what to do there. There are no rules in the rule box. When I click 'add rule' it puts 'rule 1' in the rule box, but since that was not there when I took it in, I delete it to have an empty rule box.
Can someone pleasehelp me. I am completely stupid with all this. Do not under stand what is suppose to be set up in 'rules.'
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Now new mail is coming to both computer's inboxes but there is no number on the stamp icon on dock to show number of emails on the iMac. Nor is there a number by either email address under MAILBOXES/inbox (sidebar) on the iMac. This number is showing on MacBook Pro.
I also can save drafts now on both computers.
Seems the Pro is fixed and the iMac is only missing the numbers on dock icon and by addresses in inbox.
Now that the problem is less, I feel i am wasting your time but will continue so maybe I can get those numbers back.
Two emails > AT&T email and gmail.
Apple's Mail program for email - yes, and gmail.
IMAP for both accounts.
Did not change mail configuration on MacBook.
The iMac and MacBook Pro have the same mail configuration except in Accounts/mailbox behaviours/store draft messages on the server was not marked on MacBook > it is now.
'Store junk messages on the server' was marked on one computer for gmail, but is unmarked on both now.
On the iMac, Accounts/Accounts info/Outgoing mail for gmail is smtpgmail.
On the MacBook Pro for gmail it is smpt.gmail.com (plus) my email address.
Rules/Add rule window, on the MacBook third line is 'Any Recipient', on the iMac third line is 'From."
The last box on that line has my email address on the MacBook.
The last box on that line has the last address I sent an emil to (last night), on the iMac.
On the last line on iMac, no box was selicted for 'to mailbox' > I choose 'inbox' because it is on the MacBook Pro.
Now I have a Rule #1 and am not sure I should have because there was no rules marked when I took the computer in.
Thank you. I relized I had done the labeling wrong when so much of my question appeared twice and no one else's did. I know how to do it now.
Thank you so much,
Arudi

On the iMac G4 can the processor be changed from 1000mhz to a 1024mhz?

On the iMac G4 can the processor be changed from 1000mhz to a 1024mhz?

It's an old iMac that my parents have and want to install a high seep (speed) Internet modem and it's requiring a 1024mhz
Ignore the requirement. 1000 is close enough to 1024 not to make a difference. They cannot be checking the speed anyway.
You may find youtub videos slow.
What version of mac os?
Here is how to find out what version of Mac OS you are running:
Click on the blue apple in the upper left hand of the screen.
click on this icon
Click on the first line, "About This Mac"
Most of these are numbers & that's what we want.
What version & Processor do you have?
You need 10.4 to get a relatively current web browser.
Opera
http://www.opera.com/browser/download/requirements/
http://www.opera.com/download/
OmniWeb 5.11, which, I believe is built on the same framework as Safari 5,
Safari 4.1.3 for Tiger
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1069
iCab - The Taxi for the Internet
http://www.icab.de/
for PPC
tenfourfox
"World's most advanced web browser. Finely tuned for the Power PC."
http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/
alternative download site:
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/37761/tenfourfox
What is my user agent?
http://whatsmyuseragent.com/
A larger list:
http://www.macmaps.com/browser.html

Can i run a printer off the ethernet cable connection without hurting the imac or is the ethernet slot only for internet connection?

can i run a printer off the ethernet cable connection without hurting the imac or is the ethernet slot only for internet connection?

Hi, Alan -
How can I connect to both printer (HP 4050n, via direct connection) and internet (via LAN), as my iMac has only one R45 port?
You can, but you'll need to expand your cabling a bit.
You'll need to get an intermediate ethernet hub, switch, or router. That device sits alone, with the Mac, your printer, and your modem/LAN plugged into it.
If you are already using a router, either separate or in combination with the modem (many modems have a built-in router), then you just need a hub or switch.
I use an ethernet switch (10/100/1000) to let both my Macs (a 2010 iMac and an elderly G4 DA model) use my HP4000n printer and my modem. The ethernet switch is a passive device, meaning there's no setup nor instructing it required - it's truly plug-and-play. All four items (two Macs, printer, and modem) are plugged into it via ethernet; both Macs have full-time independent access to the printer and the modem.

Case: When trying t work in a second desktop, a program cannot be used if open in the first desktop. The screen just moves back to the first deskt

When I try to work in a second desktop, a program cannot be used if already open in the first desktop. The screen just moves back to the first desktop. Anybody else have this issue?

Whether or not this behavior occurs depends upon various preference settings and upon how you try to access the application in question. Personally, I like to organize my desktops according to project, so I regularly have windows from the same application spread out over several desktops. No problem.
For example, I have a Safari window in Desktop 1 and I want a Safari window in desktop 2. If, while in desktop 2, I bring Safari to the front by clicking on the Dock icon, I can open a new window in the usual ways. I could also just control-click on the Safari icon in the dock to get a new window in desktop 2.
(The only application that is a little weird in this regard is Finder. You have to do the control-click on it or it will always switch to a space with a window open.)
To make all this occur, I have Safari assigned to no desktops (control-click on Safari icon, then on Options) and in Mission Control preferences (in System Preferences) I have "When switching to an application..." UNchecked.
(Note that, with these settings, if an application is already in front and you click on its icon - or click twice on the icon if the applcation is not in front - the OS will assume you are looking for another open window and will switch spaces to give you one.)
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charlie

When I downloaded the cc desktop app, the box appears with no info inside to select terms and conditions

when I downloaded the cc desktop app, the box appears with no info inside to select terms and conditions
any help would be much obliged

Realsports365 which operating system are you using? What computer? Have you verified the graphics driver is up to date?

Hi, i was wondering how to share movies for example, to the mac desktop from the macbook pro?

Hi, i was wondering how to share movies for example, to the mac desktop from the macbook pro?

Share them how? View them? Copy them?
What kind of movies? DVDs? iTunes? Other MPEG, AVI files, etc...

Can I use the iMac to access the webbase MS Office in company's server

My friend gave me an iMac (without keyboard & mouse), I want to use the iMac to replace my old Intel notebook, the problem is I need to know if I can use the iMac to access the windows application (MS Word, Excel) at my company server online, or can the problem be solved if I switch the iMac to windows environment (use the bootcamp?)

When you say can I access the company server, the answer is probably yes. Subject to having the correct password and login.
When you say access the windows application MS Word / Excel then you need to be a bit more precise..
You can't run MS Office for Windows on Mac OSX, you can run MS Office for Mac on Mac OSX, and you can run MS Office for Windows on your Mac if you have a copy of MS Windows, and either use Bootcamp, VMWare or Parallels.
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I was told that the iMac can track the text on the monitor when in Large magnification mode

I am a visually impaired new iMac user. I was told that the iMac can track the text your typing on the monitor, but even with the voice over on, it doesn't visually track when typing E-mails, Word etc. I do have the magnigication on very large. What am I doing wrong?

Thank you so much for this remedy. I don't know why I didn't see this setting in the first place. This shows that the willingness of those who are more experienced giving the benefit of there knowledge is invaluable. I hope I will be able to help someone one day. Thanks again!

How do i download elements 11 to my iMac desktop without the cd slot

i had adobe Photoshop Elements 11 on my laptop and need to download it to my new iMac desktop computer which doesn't have the cd rom slot.. how do i get it on my computer ????
Thank you

Hi bekkied13,
You can download Elements 11 from: http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/photoshop-elements-10-11-downloads.html
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Rave

About the extended desktop on the Intel iMac?

Hi I was looking into getting the 17" Intel iMac, but after looking at the 20" G5 iMac, I think I want the 20" Intel iMac. I wanted to know what size external display can you use with the 17" & 20" Intel iMac as a extended desktop? I was told the reason that I only can use up to 20" external display with my 12" PowerBook was the graphics card in it. I think you can get 128 MB and 256 MB with a Intel iMac? what size display can I use with this type of card?
I want to put a 23" or a 26" LCD TV on the 20" Intel iMac if you can? Hoping to use a 26", but 23" is OK too.
Thank you for all your help!
12" PowerBook G4 1.5 Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Thank you for yor help.
I have one more question to ask? If I use the LCD TV like Sony or Samsung with the New i-Mac will I loose deskspace on the LCD TV due to the low resolution on the LCD TV? I thought the LCD TV was a good idea since it has all the input for all my DVD player, TV box?, Nintendo, and the VHS?, but I was told that LCD TV might not be too compatible for use with a computer.
How do I put all my stuff on a Apple 23" LCD display I only can find adapters that can only take one peripheral at a time, and I don't want to re plug a TV box each time I want to watch TV. It looks like I need a box for use with Apple display with 3~4 input and S video, and HDMI input for the HD stuff?
Again thank you for all your help.
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Is the Pearl 3G Worth the money???

I dont understand why the Pearl 3G is so much more money compared to the Curve 8520, When the Curve 8520 honestly is alot better than the Pearl 3G
Pearl 3G - £210
Curve 8520 - £160
Why is this Pearl much more expensive than the curve when it is not as good as the curve?

Perhaps they realised that a lot of people didn't want something that looked like a business phone and was larger than normal but wanted the functionality of a Blackberry in something the size of a candy bar phone ? Who knows ? I'm glad they did as it's a great phone . Up until i got this i always used a Nokia but they just seem to be releasing phones with dodgy software , i returned the one i originally got on my last upgrade due to it keep hanging after every call and got the Pearl 3G on the recommendation of the girl i was speaking to at t-mobile and it's turned out , in my opinion , to be a great recommendation . My wifes Nokia was playing up with the software that's why i gave her my original Pearl 3G .
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It would be a strange and boring world if we all liked the same thing !

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An additional complication is that on the old desktop I have music in 2 locations, both on C: drive and F: drive that I would like to combine all to one location now and still maintain my playlists.
I may need to do this first on the old desktop before moving to new laptop. Either way is ok.
Does anyone provide documentation on how to do this is highly appreciated?
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