[cjhrph]

I can't decide on weather to purchase the $999 emac (new) or the the recently discontinued (refurbished) iMac 15" combo. After the added memory and the stand for the emac the prices are roughly the same.

I am concerned about the ongoing display problems with the eMac and am not really sure how well the LCD on the iMac would hold up around the kids.

Any advice ?

[ilko]

I have an eMac at work. I had the same dilemma when I was buying it and I went for the eMac because of the bigger sreen (17" vs. 15" on the iMac) + built-in speakers (I don't think they come standard on the combo iMac). So far the eMac has been great. Keep in mind that it's a little bulky and very heavy, though.

From what I've seen, the display on the iMac is tough enough, so it shouldn't be a problem around your kids. If you want a small and compact unit, definitely go w. the iMac.

[ilko]

Sorry, double post.

This forum is awful! Pages just don't load!!

[Agent69]

Originally posted by cjhrph:
I can't decide on weather to purchase the $999 emac (new) or the the recently discontinued (refurbished) iMac 15" combo. After the added memory and the stand for the emac the prices are roughly the same.

I am concerned about the ongoing display problems with the eMac and am not really sure how well the LCD on the iMac would hold up around the kids.

Any advice ?

According to the Macfixit website, Apple has finally nailed down the raster problem with the eMac. Quoting Macfixit:

"Resolving the eMac "raster shift" issue involves the fairly straightforward replacement of a single component - the IVAD cable."

I would imagine that new eMacs won't have that problem.

[Agent69]

Sorry. Double post.

[vmarks]

the 15" LCD and 17" CRT are about the same viewable size.

I would still recommend the iMac over the eMac.

[Meadowfield]

iMac, without question. eMac's are just left over rev a iMacs in my oppinion.

[cjhrph]

Thanks for all the help guys. I pulled the trigger on the iMac today. Here's hoping she really likes it, I know I will...