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Typing from a new 1 Ghz 17inch Imac
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I'm a recent switcher who finally took the plunge. I have to say that this thing kicks @ss and I will never go back. If anyone has any questions on the new one if they are looking to purchase it I'll try and answer them. But I would have to say, especially to any potential switchers, you won't regret it!
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My only question is, "where did you get it?" I'm going to be looking at one of four Apple stores near me and maybe a Fry's or two.
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The Apple Store. They didn't have them out on display yet but they had them in stock.
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Have you tried it with any games? How is the graphics card work?
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At 1440x900 warcraft 3 runs ok, nothing spectacular but very good and looks great in widesreen. RTCW runs perfect in 1024x768, I haven't gone past that yet, and that is with all the details waxed out. So it seems very good in the video card department, much better than I thought.
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Originally posted by zeebe:
Have you tried it with any games? How is the graphics card work?
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I'd be interested in hearing, too.
Someone with a new 1Ghz iMac has posted his Xbench scores. www.xbench.com
New 1Ghz 17" iMac, with 256Mb and OS X 10.2.3: 86.63
My 800mhz 17" iMac, with 768Mb and OS X 10.2.3: 67.86
Whether or not you like the Xbench methodology, it at least gives a like-for-like comparison. And on that basis, the new iMac scores 28% better than mine. Such is life -- the new machine looks a good deal to me.
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He that will eat the kernel must crack the nut.
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If you play any q3 based games do yourself a favor and customize the resolution:
open the console with the ~ key.
/r_mode -1
/r_customheight heightresolution(I think this is 940, can't remember)
/r_customwidth widthresolution(width is like 1440?!)
/vid_restart
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In a realm beyond site, the sky shines gold, not blue, there the Triforce's might makes mortal dreams come true.
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You lucky lucky person... I shake my fist in envy at you
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"New 1Ghz 17" iMac, with 256Mb and OS X 10.2.3: 86.63
My 800mhz 17" iMac, with 768Mb and OS X 10.2.3: 67.86"
That does not sound bad at all. My G4 933 with 1.5 GB, a nice 80 gig 7200 RPM drive and a ATI 7500 only gets a 86.17. And this machine is plenty fast!
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Yes, I know I could buy a PC, but why?
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Thanks a million. Now I can play in widescreen
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