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I just bought one this evening and I say I love this machine. Apple has to make the best products out there on the market in my opinion. Call me a fanboy or what ever you want. The proof is in the product.
Right now I am doing some testing.
I picked up the the following model:
20" Display
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 4MB
1GB RAM (Added a secong 1GB) 2GB Total
320GB HDD
ATI HD 2600Pro 256MB DDR3
This machine is very snappy over my MacBook I own that is for sure. Even in windows right now (That I installed for testing of Valve games) it runs smooth and is very snappy.
The thing I love most about this is the new keyboard. The new keyboard has an amazing feel to it. I can't get over how smooth it feels to type on it. It makes me want to type all night long.
I'm assuming with the ATI card and the CPU backing it, it should run Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2 just fine. I am installing them right now over net so it is taking some time to do. I will report back after my results just in case someone is interested in knowing.
Ok so I finally ran DoD:S and it worked great. Settings all maxed out and it ran around 60-70FPS. I am very pleased with this machine.
Vapor
09-20-2007, 09:13 PM
Oh man, I went to the iStore (what I call it :p: ) to play with these....I love the look and they're just great. So are the keyboards for sure!
Decent prices too (my dad almost got a loaded 24" for like $1600 after my student discount). He also just LOVED the built-in iSight, and I was surprised how good quality was compared to my C2D MBP's.
Anyway, yeah....enjoy it, I'm envious :D
bball4ever39
09-20-2007, 11:52 PM
Ya they are amazing... I want one of the keyboards for my PC... I love the keyboard on my macbook and since they are almost identical.
APPLE has done it again. :yepp:
lowfat
09-21-2007, 09:17 AM
I think the new iMacs are uber sexy. I would of bought one in a heartbeat *if* they had a DVI input so I could use the screen for my PC. But I had to settle on a Mini :(
vengance_01
10-06-2007, 10:29 PM
not to mention those 24inch Imacs use an LG IPS panel:up:
adamsleath
10-06-2007, 10:34 PM
not to mention those 24inch Imacs use an LG IPS panel
lol : my gf has just ordered one :banana: :woot:
thecoldanddark
10-07-2007, 12:56 AM
not to mention those 24inch Imacs use an LG IPS panel:up:
As far as I know that is incorrect. Do you have some proof?
adamsleath
10-07-2007, 01:16 AM
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=4262407
LG.Philips LM240WU2-SL/B1 LCD panel
from the forum in the above link...not 100% sure if it is accurate....but it looks convincing.
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/panel_parts.htm#24ws
LPL S-IPS LM240WU1 1920x1200 6ms G2G 1600:1 (DCR) 500 178/178 8-bit 72%
LPL S-IPS LM240WU2 1920x1200 12ms G2G 800 : 1 400 178/178 16.7m<---maybe this one :shrug:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1017&message=24484848
I discovered in another thread that SwitchResX could be used to identify the panel used in your Mac. The new Aluminum 24" iMacs use a premium LG Philips 24" H-IPS LCD. I ran the SwitchResX test on my WHITE (July 2007 purchased) 24" C2D iMac and found that it too has an expensive LG Philips 24" H-IPS panel!
This was good news since I was under the impression it had an S-PVA panel. I have been very happy with the fidelity of the calibrated display, except I had to use the "Shades" freeware utility to get the brightness down to a reasonable level. It compares very well with my old acrylic 20" ACD (although much brighter...).
Anyway, here's the panel info (sorry for posting in 2 threads, but I thought this was important enough to document for others):
EDID Version........1.3
Manufacturer........APP
Product Code........26012 (659C) (9C65)
Serial Number.......16843xxx
Descriptor #2 is ASCII data:
LM240wu2-sLA (Aluminum 24" is -sLB apparently(
Descriptor #3 is Monitor name:
Color LCD
Edited at 8/22/2007 11:58:01 PM, 8/22/2007 (GMT)
vengance_01
10-07-2007, 08:05 AM
As far as I know that is incorrect. Do you have some proof? Alot of ppl have gotten one with the early batches.
I walked into bestbuy and I almost dropped 1899$ on the entry level 24inch Imac, but then I realized for the same money I can build a sleek Quad Core system with an 8800 based card and 24 inch LCD. Don't get me wrong its a nice system, but when you see a Quad Core System rip a full DVD in under 8 mins:D You wonder how can you live without.
Post some pics , plZ!:up: :D
the_new_guy
10-09-2007, 08:41 AM
I think the new iMacs are uber sexy. I would of bought one in a heartbeat *if* they had a DVI input so I could use the screen for my PC. But I had to settle on a Mini :(
hey dude
I would use a external monitor, with ur pc and when using the mac connect that up a use 2 screens on the mac
He wants to be able to use the screen built into the iMac. I wish they would let you do that too.
adamsleath
10-09-2007, 12:47 PM
Alot of ppl have gotten one with the early batches.
I walked into bestbuy and I almost dropped 1899$ on the entry level 24inch Imac, but then I realized for the same money I can build a sleek Quad Core system with an 8800 based card and 24 inch LCD. Don't get me wrong its a nice system, but when you see a Quad Core System rip a full DVD in under 8 mins:D You wonder how can you live without.
In aus imac 24" is $2400aud approx.
q6600 $350
corsair 620hx $180
ballistix 2g6400 $200
case - [say $150]
kboard [ms basic] $30
mouse [razer] $80
mobo [p35] $200
24" lcd (good quality Benq FP241W) $1000 !!!
operating system [mac-os is around $200aud]
floppy+dvdr/s - say $100
8800gts 320 - $400
inlcuding graphics card that comes to $2900
$2500
with x1950pro ($200aud)
& $150 dollar cpu (e4400)
$2400 with 2600pro & e4400.....
soo.... the imac24" isnt such a bad deal imo. except 2600pro sux.
however imac24" basic deal only has 1gig so-dimms & apple charge ripoff prices for the extra gig (like 2-300 aud :lol:) 1gig 667 so-dimm costs $65 aud.
perkam
10-10-2007, 02:45 AM
The 24" looks retarded (See it in person almost everyday at the student bookstore). I'd have to upgrade my comp table just to use and bring it down as well.
The 20" on the other hand is far better suited for those not sitting a meter away from the computer.
Perkam
afireinside
10-10-2007, 12:08 PM
inlcuding graphics card that comes to $2900
$2500
with x1950pro ($200aud)
& $150 dollar cpu (e4400)
$2400 with 2600pro & e4400.....
I'd say 500aud more for twice as many CPU cores, a gfx card that's >4x as fast, and faster everything in general is worth it...
vengance_01
10-10-2007, 12:20 PM
You don't need the very best. Also that benq monitor is over rated. Rather get an LG 24inch with the same panel for 499$ USD. Also I might get a 965, or cheaper 130$ P35. Remember There is no O/Cing on an imac, so once O/Ced the little T7700 would be destroyed by a 3.0 GHZ Quad. My sister is going to get the 24inch soon, so I should get a bit more hands on time with it. Only reason is because she likes Final Cut Pro.
adamsleath
10-10-2007, 05:18 PM
Rather get an LG 24inch with the same panel for 499$ USD
N/A in australia.
I'd say 500aud more for twice as many CPU cores, a gfx card that's >4x as fast, and faster everything in general is worth it...
i s'pose
and you'd be hard pressed to achieve good frame rates with the 2600pro and 1900x1200....i wunda how it will handle dvd video /hd-dvd/blu-ray.