Apple iMac All-In-One 20" Desktop Computer Review

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Awesome Computer, Must-Buy, No Viruses

Internet addict, computer literate, tech newbie, expecting the computer to work right, mac-addict, a technology geek, pick up things fast, tech geek

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Pros

Simple Videochatting, Compatibility With Windows, Built-In Speakers, Easy-To-Use Interface, Compatibility With Microsoft Office, Space-Saver, Included Remote for Media Capabilities, Ability To Run Windows Vista and Mac OSX, Money-Saver Over Long Term, Apple Support Consistently Ranked At Top, Elegant Design, One Photo Application For All Cameras, Peripherals, Easy Video Editing, Keyboard & Mouse Included, All-In-One, Simple Podcast-Creating, One-Click Web Page Publishing, Easy to switch from windows, 5 Minutes or Less Wireless Set-Up, Media Center, Easy Syncing With Phones, Only one operating system to choose from, Built-In Calendar, Address Book, Can't Get Viruses, Bluetooth, Built-in Webcam, Bulit-in Microphone

AUG

2007

This computer is unbelievable. I don't know how I was able to live without it. Once you go Mac you can't go back. You can run Microsoft Office on a Mac, and exchange documents with Windows users. The interface is superior and much, much easier to learn and use than Windows. If you have certain programs that are still Windows only (which is very few these days) you have 3+ options to run the Windows operating system on the Mac at the same, and sometimes better, speed than a native Windows machine. With the over 114,000 viruses out there, you can't get a single one on a Mac. Macs these days are the same, if not cheaper, than Windows machines with the same specifications. Since it's all-in-one, you don't have to shell out more money for a webcam, microphone, speakers, or a monitor. The keyboard and mouse are also included in the price. Even if a Mac is more expensive at first, they have a much higher resale value than Windows machines and you don't have to waste time or money hiring people to set-up your computer or purchasing anti-virus software. It also doesn't come with a bunch of annoying trial software that slows down your computer. They give you stuff for free. Like their superior photo application, iPhoto, that works with any digital camera so you don't have to download hard-to-use software off that CD they gave you. iMovie, so you can edit and create stunning movies in a fraction of the time. GarageBand, so you can edit and create songs and podcasts with ease, and iWeb, for one-click publishing to the web so you can show off your photos to the family. Computers also tend to go obsolete within 6 months! People are still using Macs they bought in 1994 to run the operating system released in 2006 that is used today. The Mac is the only computer you will ever need for many years to come.