Just received and set up my new iMac. For my old one started running slowly and intermittently restating and then just stopped.It was 7 years old so bought a new shiny 27" model. The screen is amazing. Setup was very fast. Once through the network, language stuff installing MS Office and a few other things was blisteringly fast!
Its 2012 27" predecessor is DEDD.Apple durability and fixability is 'disappointing'.
Quote from: hellymedic on 24 February, 2021, 10:29:30 pmIts 2012 27" predecessor is DEDD.Apple durability and fixability is 'disappointing'.Lasted almost a decade; that is not too shabby.
Kim, you are very bad!
Quote from: Afasoas on 24 February, 2021, 10:46:49 pmQuote from: hellymedic on 24 February, 2021, 10:29:30 pmIts 2012 27" predecessor is DEDD.Apple durability and fixability is 'disappointing'.Lasted almost a decade; that is not too shabby.Though it highlights the problem with all-in-one computers. If part of the computer fails, or just becomes obsolete, need to replace the whole thing.Monitors usually last much longer. Or if you do want to upgrade to something bigger/better, can use the monitor with an old computer, or TV, or games console, or give it away.A Mac Mini plus a monitor of your choice wouldn't take up much more desk space.
Though it highlights the problem with all-in-one computers. If part of the computer fails, or just becomes obsolete, need to replace the whole thing.
Quote from: fuaran on 24 February, 2021, 11:16:53 pmThough it highlights the problem with all-in-one computers. If part of the computer fails, or just becomes obsolete, need to replace the whole thing.Which includes laptops, though unlike iMacs, they come in 'cheap and low-spec' where that sort of thing's less offensive.
Shortages and scalping are making building a new pc very problematic atm.
Looks like webcam are back in stock and the prices have subsided a little too.I've ordered one for the FiL which will be delivered on Thursday. Apparently.