. . i've got one!!, not the lovely squidgy-munchy thing I'm only allowed after I've just had major surgery (see below) . . but the lovely cool aluminium and glass one piece iMac super computer that Apple designed along with the iPod and iPhone.
Coming from an MS Windows world into the OS X Leopard environment is not exactly straight forward - it's probably akin to suddenly driving on the right side of the road with one hand in your pocket - tricky but you can get used to it .
One of the biggest differences, to me, is the way programmes are uninstalled. Windows demands either using the programm's uninstall utility or firing up control panel, asking it for the Add/Remove software bit then waiting 5 minutes while a list of possible uninstalls is compiled.
Lepoard doesn't mess around like that! - you just drag the offending programme executable thing, kicking and screaming, to the Trash Can , that's it!!
Another immediate impact is the boot-up time, this iMac takes 15 seconds to sit there ready with tail wagging and loyal upward stare. My previous Windows PC's allowed enough time to microwave my morning porridge and mash a cuppa even after logging in.
In my usual fashion with new technology I've bought a couple of books to ease the transition but after only 2 weeks I'm rarely referring to them.
The REALLY cool parts of BIG iMac are :
1) The wonderful 24" screen which allows digital photo manipulation the way it should be
2) The fact that all the computer guts are in the screen housing so no great box to cope with.
3) Complete quiet - can't hear any fans although there are 3 tucked inside.
4) A very cool keyboard made from one piece of aluminium with an extra USB port in each end.
5) Virus free - no antivirus checker needed - as there 'ain't any to combat :-)
Whilst the iMac sound reasonable with its built-in speakers I've added a pair of the extraordinary Creative Gigaworks T20's to bring the sound up to par.
I haven't mentioned the built-in camera and microphone, bluetooth and wi-fi (it connected to my home wireless network immediately) so although it's fairly large and heavy I can put it in any room and use internet facilities by just plugging (the single plug) in.
I'm a Mac convert already
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