Pc user considering move...questions

Hi,
I'm a PC user who is about to my buy an iMac if it can satisfy my requirements, I hope people here can answer my questions.
Firstly I would like canvas opinions on whether people think that the 27" i5 2.7ghz iMac has the video card grunt to run one external monitor well. I need it for stock market trading that is not overly graphic crazy.
Also can I run an expanded desktop so I can have one program open on the second monitor and another on the main without any hassles.
Would I be better to buy a core i7 21.5" or the afore mentioned 27? Is there any notable advantage to each?
I have a level one NAS that is vital to my setup, any known problems with NAS on the iMac?
I've heard of Lion problems, should I try to get Snow Leopard instead?
What I don't want in a Mac is problems......
Thanks in advance everyone.

Most of the Lion problems exist with older less compatible applications. However, since you can also install Windows on a Mac, that problem is usually not a show stopper. See my user tip to find out what's compatible and what is not https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2465
If however, you find a program you must have that is only compatible with Snow Leopard, buying a used or refurbished Mac older than July 20, 2011 is recommended*:
http://www.macmaps.com/usedrefurbished.html
As for the 21" versus 27" both are great machines. With 27" you gain more room to lay out your windows without an external display, but with higher resolution, the type can be smaller. So if your programs don't have adjustable type that might be a problem at the highest resolutions, though resolutions can be adjusted. Going to a lower resolution some have found the font smoothing to be more blurry. It is best if you had a chance to visit a store and see first hand what your eyes are used to, as everyone's response is different.

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Update #2: Changed the incorrect "R"s to "T"! Duh!
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IR: This is pretty outdated but functional. I used to use a Palm with IR as well as an IR laser printer. I ditched both for a PDA phone with bluetooth. The laser printer is networked now
S-Video: You might be able to get away with a TV tuner cardbus or a expres card. There might also be external converters that convert from your VGA/DVI (DVI via port replicator) into any variety of video outputs.
Serial: My older Palm had a serial port for the docking station - bluetooth is a good replacement
Parallel port: I currently have a USB to parallel adapter in my bag just in case. These are cheap cables and work well.
Floppy: I keep a USB one of these just in case. I find that having fewer input devices on my laptop and leaving them external help keep the machine lighter for my mostly mobile usage (e.g., my L400 with no inputs at all except 1 USB port).
T61 Spare Battery: Uses ultrabay battery - I rarely use the DVDRW drive and leave the ultrabay battery in there while on the go. DVDRW drive stays in the bag until needed. I recommend you upgrade to the 9 cell battery with the advanced ultra bay battery, which will give u something like 9 to 12 hours of operating life. If you are not a fan of the battery pack sticking out like crazy, stick to the letter box format laptop (not widescreen), which will provide the minimum amount of battery pack stick-out with the 9 cell battery. The 6 cell will not stick out with the letterbox laptop but will stick out with the widescreen version.
Support Options: I rarely call support so I have no opinion here.
Pricing: Price was not really a concern for me. I purchased mine for the business look mainly, which Lenovo maintained well. I don't like the shiny/plastic/toy look of Dell and Apple computers these days. If anything, consider the premium an investment in the build quality of these machines (or a premium just for the good looks). I particularly like the roll cage as well as active protection system that stops the hard drive as soon as the system detects excessive motion.
Included Hardware Comparison:
I like the mic, use it often for Skype and the built in 1.3MP webcam as well.
Keyboard light.... kinda cute but not as functional because it simply is too small. It was a cute idea that could have been made better had Lenovo opted for a backlit keyboard instead. That would have been more functional and added to the "cool" factor.
With regards to the Express Card and PCMCIA card slot, I rarely use either because everything is built in. However, if you want that TV tuner, an express card or PCMCIA card slot is good. If you opt for the built in media reader, you will be unable to use the express card as the media reader takes up that slot (I might be wrong, but I think the card reader is large enough that it takes up both slots, so u can't add anything anyway - but you should call pre-sales to answer that question).
Middle mouse button: The three buttons in the middle are used for the trackpoint/joystick mouse controller. I think the middle button is configurable to do various things. I personally hate the joystick and can only use the touchpad. The lack of a touchpad was the only reason I did not stick to the smaller 12.1" X line of laptops, which was really more in tune with my size requirements (too used to using the L400 sized machine).
Recovery Partition: This is a cheap way for manufacturers to make it easy for people to recover their systems in case of crash - without the need for any documentation or disc media. However, it makes it hard for people like me who only use machines after a clean format and customized install of Windows. This partition is about 10GB and can be erased with special disk format or partition tools. Windows itself cannot read or delete this partition. With the minimum size of the hard drives available, this should not be an excessive space killer for most people. I personally need only 7GB total for OS and apps. The remaining data I work with is actually streamed from a 500GB gigabit NAS. I might switch to a 32GB solid state disk one of these days when their performance comes more in par or exceeds traditional drives.
Recovery CD: You can create your own from the recovery partition since Lenovo does not provide any.
4th USB: I only use 1 or 2 as well. 1 for an external micro mouse (I love my touchpad, but it's just hard to use with Photoshop or CAD apps) and a second for a USB memory key. My other devices i.e., scanner, external mouse, keyboard, are plugged in on my desktop through a USB hub that goes to a single port on my docking station. So yes, your docking station will probably remove the need for more than 2 ports. Although, I do find it odd there are only 3 ports... such an odd number.
Screen Size: I personally wish I could have gotten the X series of laptops but the 14.1 was the only other mobile solution. For the larger screen size, docking station to my 24" Dell 2405FP. The compact nature of the T series makes it pretty thin and compact though... it was not too much bigger than my L400 - at least, not uncomfortably bigger.
But yeah, I think if you make the switch, you'll be getting yourself a solid machine that will keep u going for years. The Latitude line of Dell's were really good, but overall, I feel that the nature of Dell's manufacturing process is making it too "cookie cutter" and reducing its overall quality level. Their earlier lines were awesome, like the D lines you mentioned. But unless you get the ATG line, you just won't get the same level of quality they used to offer (in addition, the ATG line is wickedly too expensive - I'd rather get a Durabook for military grade spec at a fraction of the price).
Anyway, have fun shopping! :-)
And moderators or employees of Lenovo, don't you guys get referral bonuses for giving your employee discount code to friends and family? *wink*
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Thanks too you both for the responses.
I have a few followup questions which I have added inline.
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Option 1 & 2 are taken care of no problem. However, Im
really stuck on Option 3. Does anyone know if there is a way to
allow the user to export the movie (in any format) and have it
automatically go into pre-made page?
I would appreciate any help on this.

Rob,
Thanks for getting back to me so fast.
Your solution is a pretty good idea.
My only question about it is this. The user will be selecting
the movie file from a bank of a few hundred movies. When they
choose to download the zipped file, is there any way to dynamically
combine the movie file with the page? Or will I need to have all
the pages created ahead of time? My goal is to basically allow the
user to create a web page with their movie of choice without
actually having to do any coding on their own.

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Associated problem.
Switch your mobile off when not in use!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/apr/25/wifi-security-flaw-smartphones-risk
Quote:
"The safest route for existing users of mobile phones, particularly if they use BT Fon or Openzone, is to switch off their Wi-Fi when they leave home and only use it on systems they know to be secure – such as at home or at work. Everywhere else you use Wi-Fi – whether in a coffee shop, an airport, a railway station and especially out in the street – you are taking a calculated risk."
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