iMac 21.5" Mi iView after 3 iWeeks Plus iStart up&iShutdown iThankYoÜ

[Thermoman69691]

@MrSenasena It was the only thing I could think of to say at the tine as it was just really quick at everything and 'BANG' was the fastest word that came along LML Thanks for watching and glad I entertained you with laughter:-)

[MrSenasena]

Bang bang bang :DDDDDDDDDD

[YayJoshDavis]

oh grow up kids, this forms full of 12 year old bitches moaning. people buy macs because they can aford them. i have a 27 inch imac just because i like it. has a great build quality and because of Mac OS X. Thats the reason anyone buys mac, there sexy, and Mac OS X.

[Fantaztig]

my netbook boots up faster (;

gnah mac fanboys x'D

normal windows pc with same hardware would load things as fast as this too..

so for me theres no reason to switch to mac...

but nice vid

[Thermoman69691]

@Fantaztig Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed. How about you post a video response of your computer starting? iMac is not about just how fast it starts but more the whole experience :-) Have a nice day!

[SquickenX]

@Fantaztig yea, post a video

[Fantaztig]

@SquickenX what for? i don't want to mess with mac or something ^^

i just don't see any reason for switching to mac that was my point (:

[Charlie7829]

Linux is faster and free jajajajajajaj!!!!!

[Thermoman69691]

@Charlie7829 take your word for it but Linux needs knowledge about computer programming and I'm far too inpatient for that wash'n'go that's my kind of pc lol

[Charlie7829]

@Thermoman69691 i disagree, you dont need to know anything at all, just installing and go. Try ubuntu out...you'll notice the difference.

[Thermoman69691]

@Charlie7829 Just been looking at this ubuntu (South African based) looks good but not sure if I need this on my Mac? What are you using? I am interested in other OS as long as it's not MicroSoft Windows lol

[Charlie7829]

@Thermoman69691 try lucid linux 10.04 you can install it in with any boot manager or VirtualMachine as Virtualbox Vmware... Actually you dont need it but it'd be a good thing you try it out to check what im telling you out. Who knows maybe you could switch back over your OS.

[NEWRNBDAILY1]

OMG 25.6 seconds that is bloody fast.

My computer takes at least 8 minutes to start up...windows fucks me off why do Imacs have to be so expensive.

[Thermoman69691]

@NEWRNBDAILY1 I tell you why they cost more; the hardware is built exactly to work with the OS plus the build is just sublime and will last forever and one last thing you can take it to any apple store in the world to get it fixed. 

[NEWRNBDAILY1]

@Thermoman69691

Thank you for the information..I just wish they would be cheap.

[ForzaaPAOKARA]

Shutdown only 2.4 secs!Unbelievible!!I love mac :)

[ForzaaPAOKARA]

Imac can connect with any router for internet or u must use only airport(mac's router)

[TheEAZYste]

I'm gonna be getting this iMac as soon as I get the money hopefully in the next week or two, so I'm mainly getting it for the faster speed and stuff. So is this good for heavy video editing like editing HD videos and stuff?

[Thermoman69691]

@TheEAZYste I haven't done any HD movie editing on my iMac but I did hear of others using a firewire hard drive which runs fast and doesn't need the RAM just uses the CPU. My advice is that you will need space and loads of it! Please do check it out before you buy as HD movies are very needy indeedy. Don't rush into it take you excitement a step slower so you do get the right iMac for the job. Final cut pro seems good for HD check that out too.

[TheEAZYste]

@Thermoman69691  Thanks buddy :)

[mpm1900]

sound effects got annoying... good job though!

[ps3videos1000]

okay i also have. but my imac is about 10 seconds slower to start up, than your imac

[ps3videos1000]

what imac do you have are it the cheapest?

[Thermoman69691]

@ps3videos1000 I have the cheapest 21.5" you can buy.

[Nik8157]

@Thermoman69691

This Video is nice keep it up!

[Thermoman69691]

@Nik8157 Glad you liked my iEffort trying to be fresh and funny but most of all enjoying my iMac and it's iMovie FX 

[Benjomatic]

Too. Much. Audio.

[Thermoman69691]

@Benjomatic Too much audio hey! Well you can turn the audio off "Quack" "Quack"

[Benjomatic]

@Thermoman69691 Touché Thermoman, although I did want to hear your iView as i was trying to make an iDecision.

[Thermoman69691]

@Benjomatic Are you upgrading from a Mac or are you thinking about entering into Apple iWorld?

[Benjomatic]

@Thermoman69691 I'm actually downgrading, I had the 27 inch i7 but I had so many problems I've had to send it back for a refund. Disappointing experience given that I had a 20 inch iMac that gave me no jip whatsoever. I'm just trying to figure out how much I'll be able to get away with using integrated graphics.

[Thermoman69691]

@Benjomatic That is disappointig indeed sorry for your troubles. My 21.5" is so trouble free and not once got angry with it. Does my needs and has enough spec to keep me going for years:-) Yeah my iReview is silly and your get better info from another user like THEUNITS3 he seems to have a broad knowledge of Apple. Give him a try my have your answers

[DrummerGS]

You had fun messing around with audio in iMovie, huh? Too much dude. Keep it simple.

[Thermoman69691]

@DrummerGS Yeah I had great fun messing around with iMovie and making my review a little more upbeat and funny. I enjoy making my videos and YouTube is about everything including having fun to you know. Not sure if I will keep it simple as that's not my charactor and your the only one to say keep it simple. Sorry dude but iMovie has far to many sound FX for me to ignore! Thanks for comment and have a nice day

[MacOSG]

30 seconds startup time is really nothing to right home about. My old Power Mac G5 with a 10,000RPM WD Raptor hard drive would boot up in 15 seconds--and that was 6 years ago! You'd think by now, Apple could have go these iMacs to start almost instantly like a TV. :rolls eyes:

[MrPhillyrick1]

@MacOSG you better not be a man rolling your eyes like a homo bish!

[nick540]

How so you get 2 videos at once going? I get figure it out, i just switched over to this imac and love it!

[Thermoman69691]

@nick540 I had two USB sticks and just started watching a film then looked on the second USB stick and wanted to see what that film played like and then saw that they both opened in separate windows. I've even tried 15 home videos and it works;-) iMac ROCKS!!!!!

[jonesgez]

Apare from the price the other off putting thing for me is the screen. It seems to glare and reflect a hell of a lot when I see reviews. But I have been having a love affair with mac since messing about with one in an Apple store.

[Thermoman69691]

@jonesgez This glare on the screen is only seen when nothing is displayed. Never noticed that when using my iMac that the screen glares. My iPhone has the same shiney screen and that's never bothered me either. The apple shop, what a great shop.

[RangeTDV6]

Hello!,

I have the same iMac 21.5". i have got BOOT problem, It have left a long time the white screen(for 40sec.)before the Apple logo. how can I do?

[UkeStew]

your review just sealed the deal of me buyin an imac. had windows for the last 12 years and now im gonna try something new.

[Thermoman69691]

I still need to use windows time to time and using the new windows7 is still a big pile of wet crap next to my iMac. The waiting for things to finally load up till I can use the pc is such a waste of life. You will just enjoy using a computer again but hassle free and just free fast flowing running programmes. Just download open office for free and your need nothing else. You will regret nothing and see to why a mac costs a little more. No virus protection needed:-)

[vovtoons]

Have you had any Screen Flickers or Yellow Tinge on your iMac? I have the 21.5 & Have some Screen issues. Let me Know, Please. Thanks in advance!

[Thermoman69691]

I have none of those screen issues you have mentioned my screen is ok. Is it permantly flickering? Have you anything to close to your screen like some big external speakers? Anyway it's no way normal so ask at your apple center to fix it sorry can't help anymore than that!

[vovtoons]

No my Speakers are like 4 Ft away & I don't think the Magnet effects LCD's, just CRT's anyway. I called  & Got a Case #, but all the exchanges people are getting now are the same or worse. So I'm waiting till I hear some good ones are made. Thanks.

[Thermoman69691]

Ok been looking into this screen flicker business and it seems that quite a few have this problem. So it seems that going into the apple store with your iMac and getting them to fix it or replace it but have it tested while in the shop as getting it home and finding the new still flickers will only piss you more. Does your monitor make the high end noise to? Sorry for your problem but mine is perfect just to give you hope!

[vovtoons]

No Screen Noise. Just Yellow & occasional Flicker! I will get it taken care of, of course. Thanks.

[matt78tv]

Great video. I have an 8 year old xp machine and it is really getting sluggish after years of bitrot. Now I'm wondering should I spend $1199 on the base imac 21.5" or get a windows 7 machine because I've heard good things about windows 7. Very good review and amazing computer. Just wondering how much better windows 7 is compared to xp or vista? Thanks for any insight on this.

[Thermoman69691]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed my iView:-) I know a few that have win7 and they rate that it's the best win OS ever! I personally will never go back to win, iMac is just so fast and smooth and so enjoyable to use and win7 looked like they have tried to copy mac a little. It's your choice at the end but do play with them both first!

[TwilightTension]

thanks for this.

im getting one for christmas and i am rather excited for the switch from windows to mac as i'm fed up with the problems with my windows computer.

that was one quick shutdown! and startup for that matter.

nice ending :) quack :)

one question, i didnt buy one to one, so how do i transfer all my files onto my mac? if you could help, it would be wodnerful :)

thanks :)

[Thermoman69691]

Getting the iMac and leaving windows is like flying free and just enjoying the uncomplex world of sluggish windows OS and your also enjoy fantastic build quality and just the way it makes no noise! Your in for a treat and iMovie will just blow your expectations. With the transfering I had my files on cd's and USB sticks and everything just found it's place. I downloaded open office for free and this is perfect for your docs! Hope that helps a little Qwak Qwak

[vovtoons]

Twilight, did you get yours? Any screen problems or any problems at all? Thanks.

[TwilightTension]

@vovtoons Ive been using mine since Christmas Day and I've had no problems, and definately none with my screen. I hope you sort out your screen problem out, I'd suggest booking into a Genius Bar and having someone look at it.

[thecoolcollector]

such an upbeat review :) Love it.

[BuddhistGirafe]

very good review, I like to see everyday people for everyday tasks, I am picking up one of these this week. I am tired of the "oh, well it is doesnt have 80 cores and 69 GBs of RAM so it sucks"

[Jferrari427]

The dual core 3.06 iMac screams. I think this is largely due to OSX efficiency. Its actually faster than quad core windows 7 computers in benchmark tests.

[Jferrari427]

good review... I just bought the 21.5 imac and the speed is incredible!

[Thermoman69691]

It's funny I had a chat with someone on the comments and they clammed that their windows laptop can start in 10seconds???? So I asked, make a video of that and post it on YouTube(still waiting) because not even alienware could start that quick. It is really speedy and opens any program very fast and I have never heard the hard drive go mental trying. Have you tried time machine? this is great stuff but you will need an external hard drive. Thanks for watching btw:-)

[Jferrari427]

10 seconds?! Really? A quad core cpu with windows 7 on a SSD drive couldnt boot in 10 seconds. I bought a Time Machine and ended up returning it so for the same price as a time machine i bought a cheap laptop. I will probably rebuy it because its slick backup with minimal effort. The 21.5 iMac 3.06 boots in about 25 seconds which is incredible by any standard.

[EverythingISTech]

10secs... hm i dont think so because of the dell loading intro for the alienware would brobably be 7 secs and then any etc loading.

[Danel1303]

Awesome video! I'm getting one soon.