My first iMac should i go wireless or wired which is better

first time user for imac should i use wireless or wired which would be better

If you are close to your router, wired is always the fastest means of connection...and the most secure since there is not a radio signal being broadcast.

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First iMac and I dont have a clue which one to buy :(

I have seen the light and now looking to buy a second hand Apple iMac 4,1. The specs are
Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 2MB L2 Cache
2GB 667MHz RAM
160GB Hard Drive
17" screen.
Tiger10.4.11
My friend wants £200 for it which seems a good deal...but i dont know much about iMac's, as I have had windows based pcs for many years.
I do a lot of video editing and my widnows PC just cant cope at all, constant crashing and performace issues.
so my questions are
Is this sutible for HD/SD video editing and what software would you recommend ? Anyone have any slow down or performance problems ?
I will have to upgrade the HDD as 160gb is far to small, whats the largest HDD i could install and is it any more difficult to fit then a PC ?
Thanks
Donna

It isn't a bad deal but it probably isn't a good deal for you. I have its big brother (so to speak) in my guest bedroom for visitors to use while they are with us. I have upgraded it to Snow Leopard and have Photoshop Elements 8, as well as Office 2008, a few games, and other programs. Back when it was my main computer, about 3-4 years ago I even did some video editing in iMovie.
But as captfred said, Snow Leopard is as far as you can take it which means in about 18 months you are likely to see software coming out that it cannot use. Already it is too slow for the newer versions of video editing software (unless you intend to use iMovie). The drive is too small which isn't a deal killer - for the last year or so I was booting mine from a 500GB FireWire drive.
But I strongly urge you to look elsewhere. The good deal your friend is offering would make a very good second computer for the household. I don't think it begins to fit your needs. BTW - Apple's refurbished computers are generally top notch. They tend to be returns as opposed to used. They come with a full year warranty and are elligible for AppleCare extended warranty just like a brand new computer.

Which is better bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology and edr wireless technology ? which is better between the two ?

i saw in the tech specs that macbook air has "bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology" while macbook pro has "bluetooth 2.1 + edr wireless technology". what's the difference ? and which one is better ?

Bluetooth 4.0 is the later standard. You can read up on it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth#Bluetooth_v4.0
Whether Bluetooth 4.0 is "better" than the earlier version depends entirely on the Bluetooth peripheral you wish to use, but in general, the later version is more desirable since it included all of the older versions' capabilities and adds some new ones. If the peripheral doesn't take advantage of those new capabilities, though, then it won't matter.
Regards.

Can an iMac serve as a wireless access point server?

I have a current iMac with standard built in wireless capability but I'm on the net with wires (RJ45 twisted pair ethernet CAT5 cables). Can my iMac serve as a wireless access point for a new device in the house (Nintendo Wii)? Is there a setting I can turn on, or software that can be downloaded to have the iMac act as a server instead of just a client on a wireless network? I know that it's best to have dedicated hardware do this, but I'm looking for a software solution to use while I decide what to buy.
Currently I have a DSL connection and a star style home network. The DSL modem has an ethernet cable to a hub, and our 2 macs connect with wires to the hub. (I have an older DSL modem that has no wireless capability, I know that upgrading the DSL connection involves a new modem that includes wireless, but the phone company makes no guarantees about supporting Macs, so I have to do some research first.)
-Ken

If your iMac connects to internet from ethernet cable, you can use airport to share the connection wirelessly by creating a network from airport, then go to system preference > sharing > internet and enable internet sharing. But if you already have a wireless router, Mac should be compatible, there is nothing inherently different between iMac's airport and PC's wireless card.
For Wii, I have no experience myself but there are plenty of posts on this forum, like this one: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4528652&#4528652
(linked to http://www.virtualmatt.com/?p=7)

Just bought my first imac!

Hello all,
I just purchased my first imac. I got the higher end 27" iMac. I'm a little nervous about even opening the box lol, because it is bigger than it appears to be! I'm afraid that it might not fit on my desk. I am not totally new to Mac I work on them at school, but this is my first time owning one so I will be jumping in with both feet. I have a few questions please.
First off I have been searching for a good first time imac owner group or blog but can't find anything current. Can anyone point me to something in this regard? My experience with iMacs are basically turning them one and opening an app to work in. Also, how sturdy are these computers? I want to put it in my bedroom as I have four little ones running around the house and I don't want them knocking it over. I just have a little desk that we had in my son's room for his laptop and im not sure if it will be a good fit. Third I only got the 8g ram with it. I plan to be running Adobe products like Photoshop and Illustrator. Will the 8g be enough to run these programs or should I plan on getting more?
Thanks and I'm real excited to be owning an iMac of my own! Been wanting one for years and finally got it!
gmdoggies

Hi gmdoggies & welcome to the ASC.
I'm no expert, but I can tell you this. Unless someone with a higher level rating (than that of yours truly) tells you otherwise... you WILL be needing more RAM if you plan on using Photoshop.
It's a catch-22 situation as you could add more RAM yourself later, but that would void your warrantee w/Apple. If I were you I would refrain from adding anything (3rd party software; confidential personal information; etc... to your new machine until you speak w/ an Apple Store Representative regarding the matter of having Apple installing more RAM for you so as to NOT void your warranty. There may be a certain window of time for you to consider the options available to you... I can't speak for Apple. I'm only a volunteer as we all are here. If I remember correctly, Apple used to have a policy that you could upgrade a basic warranty within a certain period of time to an extended warranty (3 years). I would imagine that an "Apple-sanctioned" memory upgrade may well be a considerably shorter period of time. Don't worry as others here will chime in here to help you. I'm sure that they are typing away as I type away. It's all good.
Yes, Apple has a high profit margin; notably on their RAM. But if you wait till the warranty runs out (as I did) and added more RAM yourself (as I did) you would be saving a good chunk of money. The rather ominous caveat here is that to void your warranty is a risk; a big risk. If Apple allows you to bring your machine in (within a certain amount of time) & have them upgrade the RAM contingent on their willingness to do so whereby you keep your warranty intact then I would seriously consider that alternative considering your wish to use Adobe Photoshop (versus Adobe Photoshop Elements). As far as using Illustrator, I cannot speak to that as I have no experience w/that or with Photoshop. It is well known that Adobe Photoshop needs plenty of RAM. I'm sure that someone here within ASC can chime in on that.
Now, there are two levels of warranties available. The basic warranty and the extended warranty. I have no idea which one that you have. I did not spring for the extended warranty with my iMac which continues to work fine for 6 years now. I quadrupled my RAM about two years ago without a hitch. Whoa! What a difference that made; it was like I bought a new machine!
Then again, when I was in college I got an awesome Apple G3 Tower with an extended warrantee and it needed a new motherboard within a few months. Yikes! That took an Apple Store about 3-4 weeks to replace (the motherboard, not the machine). So actually the extended warranty meant nothing but peace of mind for the next 2.5 years. But then again, I needed that peace of mind at the time.
A rule of thumb for many people re: warranties vs. extended warranties is if the machine in question works fine for a reasonable length of time, then you probably have a dependable machine. What is a reasonable length of time? You have to determine that yourself using due diligence & absorbing feedback from others. Much like any investment you need to weigh the risks.
The good news is there are lots of helpful, knowledgable & experienced members here in the ASC to get feedback from.
Best Regards,
mm~

First imac Need to know more on pc 133 sdram

Hey guys , I picked up my first imac off ebay and I want to up the ram to 512.
My mac has two sticks of pc 133 (128) =256 What I need to know is if these sticks work (links) they are both pc133 sdram 168pin
# 1 http://www.atoponline.com/product.asp?Type_ID=2&id=C01-04
#2 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php? sku=13847&vpn=KVR133X64C3/512&manufacture=Kingston
Thanks for any help!
imac g3 indigo Mac OS X (10.4.9) slot load 500mhz 16 vram 20 gig hard drive

Before you purchase memory from either source that you linked, you should check out this memory dealer's prices for your iMac G3-500, which uses PC-100 or backward-compatible PC-133 SDRAM. Data Memory Systems' 512MB PC-100 CL-2 DIMM is only $63 and has a lifetime warranty. Your first link was for PC-133 SDRAM with a 1 year warranty, and the second link was for Kingston Value RAM (which is a mixed bag, depending on the chips used by them at any given time), both of which are priced higher than the DMS 512MB DIMM.

Hello. I just bought my first Imac. Each family member has created an account. My question is: can each account/family member create their own imesssages, so that each family member can imessage privately?

Hello. I just bought my first Imac. Each family member has created an account. My question is: can each person use imessages privately when logged into their account? instead of everyone seeing everyones imessages? is there a way to do this?

I believe the short answer tot that is "yes" however I recommend you contact AppleCare to find out You have 90 days of free AppleCare telephone support when you buy any new Mac. This is the ideal time to begin using it. I'd also recommend that you purchase AppleCare, it will extend your 1 year warranty to 3 years and offer you 3 years of telephone support in addition to other services. You can locate the correct phone number in your part of the planet (Calgary, Canada??) by clicking Contact Apple for support and service

If I purchase a box set of iLife and just install the iDVD component on my new iMac should I be able to make a DVD in the format that plays on a TV DVD?

When I recently purchased my first iMac I was disappointed to find that there was no DVD making facility. I want to make a video of photo's and movie clips and then make a DVD that will play on a TV DVD player. I am thinking of purchasing a box set of iLife that includes iDVD and just installing the iDVD component. Can someone please confirm that tyhis will work? If not any suggestions?

If you have to purchase an iLife disc in order to obtain the iDVD application remember that the iLife 11 disc only provides themes from iDVD 5-7. The Software Update no longer installs the earlier themes nor do any of the iDVD 7 updaters available from the Apple Downloads website contain them.
Currently the only sure fire way to get all themes is to start with the iLife 09 disc:
This shows the iDVD contents in the iLife 09 disc via Pacifist:
You then can upgrade from iDVD 7.0.3 to iDVD 7.1.2 via the updaters at the Apple Downloads webpage.
OT

I have a iMac with a built in airport extreme card. Does the imac act as a wireless router so that I can connect to the internet from my iPad by tethering through my iMac?

I have a iMac with a built in airport extreme card. Does the imac act as a wireless router so that I can connect to the internet from my iPad by tethering through my iMac?

Depends which iMac exactly and your network setup, you can go into System Preferences and under the Sharing pane you can enable internet sharing from ethernet (or whereever you get your internet from) to Wi-Fi.

I bought my first iMac 27" i5 in November 2011 last year. Do you think there would be a update that will Features a Retina Display, Siri etc ?? So my iMac will be the same as the new one that will be released this year, Or will I have to buy a new iMac t

I bought my first iMac 27" i5 in November 2011 last year.
Do you think there would be a update that will Features a Retina Display, Siri etc ??
So my iMac will be the same as the new one that will be released this year,
Or will I have to buy a new iMac to get all these new updates ??
It would be a shame if I did because my iMac is only 6months old if that ..
Kind regards Simon Trott Apple user and proud of it

We're not allowed to speculate on future or rumoured Apple products, but we all know there'll always be newer tech coming along.
The iMac you have is an excellent machine, be happy with it and get a good few years use out of it. By the time your machine is slowing down, whatever comes next will have been updated numerous times.
I had the 2011 i5 27" delivered about 3 weeks ago. It's a cracking machine

Should I buy Imac 27'' 3.1 or the new imac 27'' 2.9, which is better?

Should I buy Imac 27'' 3.1 or the new imac 27'' 2.9, which is better? The use to which it is going to give is photographs, video, text processing. If opt for the new'll have to buy an external drive for recording of videos and photographs.

Photos, text & most other things should be fine on either, Video may be a bit better with the faster one, but Video card options may be a far bigger deal.

Keep receiving "USB Over Current Notices" since updating to OSX 10.6.8. I have no devices plugged into my Imac and running everything wireless. SMB/PRAM resetting did not work. Does anyone have some advice or can help?

Keep receiving "USB Over Current Notices" since updating to OSX 10.6.8. I have no devices plugged into my Imac and running everything wireless. SMC/PRAM resetting did not work. Does anyone have some advice or can help?

Hi Melissa,
Pretty strange, but...
Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, does it happen in Safe Mode? Reboot when it completes.
(Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive.)

First iMacs with built-in iSight

I got one of the first iMacs with built in iSight. When I got it, the documentation said that I could not use the built-in iSight to record directly into iMovie.
I CANNOT choose iSight from the import options, but if I have a DV camera plugged up to import and turn it off, it automatically switches to the iSight and the Import button switches to Record from iSight. It actually works as well.
Did I automatically install an update that allowed this? I like it, I just don't know when it happened.

Anyone know how to turn off isight so Imovie will only see the DV camrea /VTR deck? I've got a school setup for Imovie editing and to capture footage from the DV tape deck, but Imovie just keeps wanting to select the Isight Cam and i see no way of telling it what to connect to!!
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Connecting imac/tv/apple tv/wireless speaker

i want to stream you tube movie or i movies or play dvd through imac via apple tv or do i home share or connect wifi straight to tv plus all sound is to be air played to speaker

An Apple TV does now display onto an iMac. It connects wirelessly to transfer content between iTunes on the iMac and the Apple TV.
An Apple TV cannot record TV programs. It does not contain a TV tuner. Essentially an Apple TV is an iPod that uses a TV as its interface.

A few days ago I bought my first IMAC. I needed to download Mountain Lion, and I would get it for free as it's a new IMAC. Apple sent me a 'content code' - several times - because every time I enter it, it says the code is wrong.

A few days ago I bought my first IMAC. I needed to download Mountain Lion, and I would get it for free as it's a new IMAC. Apple sent me a 'content code' - several times - because every time I enter it, it says the code is wrong.

Sorry to ask, but is it case sensitive?
Otherwise best to contact support and register a ticket: http://www.apple.com/support/contact/

My first iMac should i go wireless or wired which is better

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