Thread: Is the iMac Quad Core i7 faster than the 2008 Octo-Core Mac Pro?

Quote: Originally Posted by motegi Dude.... wtf! baha i didnt expect that reaction! how much are you using?

Quote: Originally Posted by Sir Cecil The best cure for this yellow tinge is to get past the return period. Suddenly, without the ticking clock telling you "change it, change it", the problem magically disappears and you start using and enjoying the computer instead of checking frantically to see if you can spot a dreaded "yellow tinge". Methinks Apple could cut their customers' frustrations in half by...

Quote: Originally Posted by sleyeu k thanks, but how would i convinse the buyer that it is really worth it (im not paying, he doesnt see why he should spend more for the i5) the genius at the apple store said that the dual core was good enough... im not convinced While the tech used in Core 2 Duos is like 4 years old, the tech used in i5 is less than a year old. You are not a basic user so all extra power is appreciated.

Quote: Originally Posted by bobob I continue to be amazed at the lengths that some MacRumors members will go to deny that there are any problems with the new iMacs. Its known as "looking at all the facts" instead of just looking at a few posts that are reporting problems, claim to be an expert from those "statistics" and ass uming there is a major issue with all the machines.

Quote: Originally Posted by DoFoT9 aahh i would love to get that. i might join yas That would be frag-tastic p.s still on Prepared for shipment... hopefully it ships soon so it gets here before xmas!

I find it extremely hard to believe that an Apple employee told you that, but maybe you ran into a sour apple. Either way, do not worry, Apple will fix and/or replace your computer as long as you are under Applecare. Guaranteed. Bryan

Quote: Originally Posted by DoFoT9 what game is that for? COD4, but I haven't bought it yet. Hopefully I might buy it as a Christmas pressie for myself.

feel sorry for you , but it was something to expect from a early g5 iMac why did you not take the repair offer back then as apple offered it as extended warranty around 2006/7 because of the bad cap problem which (yours is 5 years old) the iMac g5 had back then (logic boards produced between 2003 and late 2004 which had been fitted up to early 2005 and its only a matter of time the bad caps start leaking some sooner some later, but bulging is...

I thought the 27" was a little big for the first day or so after I received it. Now I think it is great. I think I could go a little bigger without any issue.

Quote: Originally Posted by timdafweak Definitely took some getting used to, but wow, I am flying now on my new Mini Keyboard :d As well as on my Magic Mouse. i ended up getting the wireless, and I love how small it is and easy to move around on my desk and store out the way. Its definately not too cramped for typing. It came with a manufacturing fault however, the 'y' key only works intermittently. I have to take it to a dealer for...