imac durability.

[NoChubbies]

is it worth it for me to go all out on an imac. can i count on it not conking out on me.

[lebowski]

I think that Jmac is pretty durable man, go for her

[aptmunich]

They're pretty good off-road, but don't count on it holding up when it starts raining really hard. Oh and try to avoid dropping it too much in dust and sand.

Seriously: The iMac is probably Apple's most reliable computer. I've never heard of any issues with any intel iMacs (and we have about 20 at work).

[ryanknapper]

My work (original, white 24" Intel) iMac used be be shipped all over for trade shows. For some reason a few months ago the fan controller quit ramping up the speed and the graphics would freeze, making the system unusable. I installed an application which lets me set the fans' speed myself. After jacking them up I haven't had a single problem. I'm transcoding a DVD right now, along with doing my usual work and it's just fine.
We have couple of the newed, silver iMacs here too and they're great.

[mariana]

We've had one of these for 2 years, (Intel iMac, 1st Gen)

One of these for 4 years, (G4, 1st Gen)

and I still have the first iMac up and running, since 1998


So, yeah, I'd vouch for them

[Alfredo]

I've had mine for about a year now and no issues whatsoever, but check out the apple discussions link and read up on known issues, that way if something comes up you won't be caught off-guard.

Link

[Mikey]

Originally Posted by NoChubbies

is it worth it for me to go all out on an imac. can i count on it not conking out on me.

yes.

but there is a strong rumor for new macs in sept

[Vudell]

mmhm, strong enough to where I have already decided it is fact and will be saving up to buy one after Christmas (doubt I could ask for it as a gift since my grandma bought me the macbook I have now a bit over 2 years ago (I will have had it 2 1/2 years when I plan to get my new one)

I am having trouble deciding though, I would like to upgrade to a macbook pro but love my 13" and don't know how I feel about 15" (definitely not 17", that is huge)

I'll just have to go see how I like them at the Apple store when they are released :/

[Mikey]

Originally Posted by Vudell

mmhm, strong enough to where I have already decided it is fact and will be saving up to buy one after Christmas (doubt I could ask for it as a gift since my grandma bought me the macbook I have now a bit over 2 years ago (I will have had it 2 1/2 years when I plan to get my new one)

I am having trouble deciding though, I would like to upgrade to a macbook pro but love my 13" and don't know how I feel about 15" (definitely not 17", that is huge)

I'll just have to go see how I like them at the Apple store when they are released :/

Buy before Sept 15 = free ipod or itouch
http://www.apple.com/promo/



Late Sept Rumours:
Apple's next-gen Macs have something special under the hood?
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles..._the_hood.html

Apple portables get aluminum makeover and custom chip?
http://arstechnica.com/journals/appl...ustom-chipsets

new MacBooks will have Glass trackpads?
http://blogs.computerworld.com/rumor..._other_goodies

[Vudell]

problem is, I don't get school money (no job) until late September, and that money is going to be needed for a few other things I need before a laptop, and the one I use now is good enough to last me a few more months. Unless something serious happens to my lappy to where I am left lappy-less, I am ok with waiting until early 2009. No rush for me (even though I am still a Tiger and cannot play spore )