macs are not good for gaming mostly because they don't support PC games unless you do something to them im not sure but if they are for work or anything like then that's the computer you want to buy
i own a windows based computer and a mac and i prefer a windows computer because how low price they are and there quality made plus ive been using them since i was 8
I certainly will get a mac for work in the future. I just can't stand fanboys talking about how mac is better than windows when they can only use itunes and the notepad, go to starbucks and pose as a novelist.
The thing mac is good for is with PROFESSIONAL stuff. Heavy stuff and reliability.
Windows and PC does everything else, cheaper enough.
twistermovies they did me a new imac and waived the shipping so i'm not tripping. You can call them at 888-854-3982 don't tell them I gave you this number! You can check out the mac on my video site bransened
im realy nervous about spending the money on an imac im not rich by any means and it is a lot of money to me. i am a pc fan and i love windows 7. i want to know if its realy worth it . they look realy cool and seem premium but t right now im on an nvidia 8800 ultra 768 mb pcwith an amd athlon x2 2.8 3gbs of ram with windows 7 home. its not a need its a want. should i spend the money
I HATE THOSE PEOPLE that keeps on comparing an iMac to Windows machine. I hate the fact that price is a big deal for them. May I remind everyone that iMac is an ALL-IN-ONE Computing Device meaning you have everything there! From webcam, speakers, display, etc. If you will compare the price of iMac vs Windows Machine. Please include everything. Dont just talk about the processor, rams, hdd prices etc. Include everything that an iMac have and build it to a windows machine then compare the price!
I went to the Apple Store yesterday and my dad was happy because I told him all the info about the Macs, iPods, and the iPad 2. He was so interested, he asked questions about it. The guy said it won't get viruses. :)
@Swagdaddy777 Pretty much. Before iMacs were not the best for 3D modeling but the latest graphics cards they use allow for it quite well. Plus you can also install windows if needed for specific programs.
Hi, I have a question, I bought my 13 year old son an iMac for his Birthday it has 4GB RAM and 500GB HDD, an I on the other hand have a 12 core 32GB RAM Mac Pro, and we have the same stuff on there (I copied the stuff from mine to his) and they seem to work the same. Why is this? Everything loads up the same apart from the OS. Is there something wrong with mine???
goddamn, nothing beats frikkin' apple, seriously. awesome performance, features, and just looks so damn good and sleek. people always talk crap about how apple is overly expensive but i was looking at dell the other day and they're the same damn price and not as good as specs as apple. or looks as good.
Was going to get one of these until it was revealed that many users are still having screen burn problems along with the wireless bugs that are making browsing an absolute pain. Apple have developed a rotten core this last two years - even their staff are admitting that build quality has been sacrificed at the altar of profit margin.
As he said it may not be good for gaming i'm still getting it. I mean with such HIGH PERFORMANCE AND GRAPHICS, i'd say it would be really good and awesome for when i play tf2
i hate apple and always will i showd my friend that bought the new imac this year how good a pc is and let him use mine and showed himm how good they are and now he hates his imac and usung it too and is going to sell it to buy a new pc.
it may not be a PC... but with a i7 quad core, amd radeon 6000 series graphics, and (hopefully) a ssd.... that thing is more than enough for gaming... 'cept for the price and the fact it's a mac
I only care about touch screens on mobile devices, not desktop units that just sit there. Blu Ray drive, for someone who works for Cnet should know that physical media is going the way of the dinosaurs.
@HU55UN1 Hyper threading allows a processor to perform multiple tasks at once. That is not the same as multitasking programs, it is more about multitasking computations.
I noticed there is no FW400 ports. I have a few external hard drives that are FW400. How would I be able to use those with an iMac? The rest of my drives are FW800 or USB2.0
@Oleqiqn I hear you!!! Don't get me started on Final Cut Pro 10! That was a disgrace! I have no idea why Apple won't include BluRay with any Apple computer for that matter.
please someone HELP!? im thinking of getting either the 13" macbook pro or the 21.5" iMac (both entry level models) which one should i get? they are both the same price but with the iMac you get so much more! im going to use it for web browsing, writing up essays, a small amount of gaming and downloading movies/ music etc. all ive ever had was a laptop so i dont know how i would take to the change. please someone help me! thank you so much for taking the time to read this :)
@BiBobBoy77 it's a new architecture of the same processor.It's 2 times faster than all the other i7 and i5 chips available and it's only available on a mac
@GeorgeChar95 Sandybridge is not exclusive to macs. It is the next generation intels i7/i5/i3 chips and is designed to replace the exisiting P55 and X58 chipset with the newer P67 and Z68 chipset so non-apple computers use the new Sandybridge line of processors aswell.
@L3GITFIXIE allright. at the top menu click the apple logo and go to about this mac and it will say if it is 10.6 or 10.7.I think you have snow leopard.Go to an Apple Store and tell them about it.Because your imac is a new buy, you can ask to get OSX Lion Update for free.If you don't have an apple store in your country go to Apple.com and go to support and email apple about your issue. they should get you fixed
Wait a second... did you just say you would pay MORE for a touchscreen windows PC? Last time I checked, 650 was NOT more than 2100. Look up your facts before you reccomend shitty computers, macfag.
is there a difference between its display and the new thunderbolt display? or is the thunderbolt display just the cinema display with the new thunderbolt channels? because i want to buy an imac and im not sure if i should wait until the new one comes out.
@randomraretutorials Okay then what is logical about buying a mac? Pcs are better for less. Payed hundreds of dollars for the "no virus" thing is not logical. If you like the os of a mac better, there are ways to put it on a pc, saving you money and netting you performance. If you were to compare two identically priced computer (one a mac and the other a pc) The pc would beat the crap out of the mac. So name one good reason why macs are better.
@shredder767 You may think that purchasing an iMac isn't logical. However just because you wouldn't buy it, doesn't make others stupid for buying it. Your opinion has never, and never will be the universal answer to everybody else.
Just bought a iMac after being a windows user and I have non idea what this fella is on about. For professionals??? It wipes the floor with windows. If a average joe was to have a concept of a pc to do what he wanted to, easily and consistently, it'd be a mac.
They aren't built for gaming, however they can certainly handle, and at high levels as well. The only drawback, as mentioned in the video, is the relatively limited library of games for Mac. However this is being resolved with the release of Steam for Mac as well as the Mac App Store. In the future, Macs should be as viable an option for gaming as PCs.
@intilegantguy People often make the mistake of comparing PCs to iMacs. First, an imac is an All-in-one, not a tower and a monitor. If you compare the iMac to PC All-in-Ones, the iMacs is the fastest all-in-one out now. The standard PC Tower and Monitor set up will always win in gaming, but considering the imac is an all-in-one, it is the best gaming machine out now. Plus alot of people fail to acknowledge the fact you can put windows 7 on the imac and play all the PC games you want.
I'm thinking of getting the 21.5inch iMac. I am wondering though, what is the audio latency like? Is it comparable to a PC with a high end sound card (e.g. from Creative)? So, if I was to use it for recording and producing music, would it work well, or would it require some sort of external sound card? It's hard to find specs for this. I understand what type of audio ports it has, and they are fine for my needs. It's the latency I'm worried about.
all you people ditch on pc's well all i have to say is go spend $1000 to $2000 on a peace of crap when you can build a pc thats good for anything and gaming. i would love to see a mac play games or program like a PC. so MACS go FYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@killerboyz5 wow, your an idiot. i got my iMac for gaming. i could have got an alienware for 1500 dollars, but no, i wanted the iMac because it has way more features, idiot
@killerboyz5 HEY!!!!!!!!!!! ALIENWARE SUCKS DICK!!!!!!!!!!!! ok why the fuck will you buy a alienware when you can build your on thats the same thing but way cheaper you fucking idiot. dont get me wrong i like MACS but they are not made for gaming thats why i stick with my pc. FUCKING RETARDED FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
@GatEntertainment you can also get Steam and buy games, but if you already have the disks, bootcamp is great, im going to get bootcamp for my gaming for youtube
@ussmidget It's ready out of the box. You will simply enter the WEP key to Airport as you would when setting up a LAN on a PC. You will find that the Apple wireless is much more reliable as well, at least that has been my experience.
I have been looking for the benefits of the buying an apple computer for a long time. This is the first time I can understand the explanation of the new imac in lamens terms. Thanks.
While you guys are playing Macs, us big boys will be playing real games. Atleast we can swap out parts, yall are stuck with your current, or you gota buy a new one. GG
@theprince08853 Only includes RAM, and HD or SSD if you are using one. And to do that you will either have to take it the Apple store or open the case by yourself and potentially void your warranty.
@ApFaqTech You can also change the graphics card if you wished. What else is there to upgrade? Yes you can open the case yourself... As is the same with a PC. There's nothing that can be swapped out on a PC and can't be swapped in a mac. The only difference is the operating system.
@theprince08853 If you have done your research, you would notice that the graphics processors that are on macs are mobile processors. The same type that are found in laptops. These chips are embedded onto the motherboard and cannot be removed. If you still don't believe me try it out yourself? Go out and buy and 6990 and try putting it into a Mac.You might have to spend quite a bit of time unsoldering the chip from the board.
@theprince08853 I know they have intergrated graphics boards that are removable but you still cant replace them with what is currently out in the market. If anything they were probably designed to be replaceable in case they blew out due to overheating.
@AeonRequiem Oh Yes!!!!! YOU'RE A "BIG BOY" because you play "REAL GAMES"!!! Woo Hooo. How exciting!!!!! Man, you're so impressive!!!! Some of us actually have jobs, careers, and learned to do productive things on our computers, BUT YOU - - - YOU'RE A BIG BOY "GAME PLAYER"!!!!!
I bet your Mommy and Daddy are real proud of their kid, .. the BIG BOY Gamer!!!!!!!
@AeonRequiem: and while you're being a 5 year old playing games, I'll be doing work that I bring home from work..you know the place where grown ups go to get paid? All on my 27" Imac..you're nothin more than an over sized couch bum
@Ionjohn the Portal series,, half life 2, counter strike, WoW, the Starcraft series, the Diablo series, Amnesia, Knights of the Old Republic, Rage, GTA series, the Dragon Age series, the Bioshock series, etc. thats just a few of some better games. And Macs can run Windows, so pretty much ANY game can be played on a mac.
Apple is pushing macs more and more towards professionals
mariokid2115 1 week ago
Only Macs can see the symbols
greenbreakdancehippo 2 weeks ago
Does it come with cod4 because i saw the cod4 icon on the bottom
AcePCD 4 weeks ago
Apple iPad Public Giveaway.
Heres the link: applegiveaways.co.cc Thumbs Up if you got a iPad 2!
LizzetteWizemsn 1 month ago
Im fine with no blue ray, im not a pc gamer, and i dont care about thunderbolt yet. My guess for how good its gonna be 8-9/10
TheH2oice 1 month ago
Does it have a bluray drive?
matt995amg 1 month ago
macs are not good for gaming mostly because they don't support PC games unless you do something to them im not sure but if they are for work or anything like then that's the computer you want to buy
darkstar6547 1 month ago
i own a windows based computer and a mac and i prefer a windows computer because how low price they are and there quality made plus ive been using them since i was 8
darkstar6547 1 month ago
I certainly will get a mac for work in the future. I just can't stand fanboys talking about how mac is better than windows when they can only use itunes and the notepad, go to starbucks and pose as a novelist.
The thing mac is good for is with PROFESSIONAL stuff. Heavy stuff and reliability.
Windows and PC does everything else, cheaper enough.
Fanboys should just stfu.
nzigen31 1 month ago
wait, did he just say the 1999 imac?
TheCheezitmonster 1 month ago
2:29 they've installed CoD4 MW! YESSSS
MrDasNiveau 1 month ago
Stupid review. You want to get a touch screen just because you can? What a dumb reason
ddrmaxgt37 1 month ago
touch screen? seriously? get an iPad
iamjonreed 2 months ago
Why does all o cnet hate apple
BLUELASERPOINTER 2 months ago
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twistermovies they did me a new imac and waived the shipping so i'm not tripping. You can call them at 888-854-3982 don't tell them I gave you this number! You can check out the mac on my video site bransened
bransened 2 months ago
im realy nervous about spending the money on an imac im not rich by any means and it is a lot of money to me. i am a pc fan and i love windows 7. i want to know if its realy worth it . they look realy cool and seem premium but t right now im on an nvidia 8800 ultra 768 mb pcwith an amd athlon x2 2.8 3gbs of ram with windows 7 home. its not a need its a want. should i spend the money
toyota420xp 2 months ago
@toyota420xp Exact position as you bud...Need to read a million reviews before i even think about purchasing this beast lol
silz91 2 months ago
All the new iMac's EXTREMELY expensive, in swedish money it cost, like 18 000 or 20 000....
I'M SO THINKING ABOUT GETTING ONE, when i got the money -_-
TheAlien659 2 months ago
@TheAlien659 just steal it!
arthurrvcat 2 months ago
@arthurrvcat 'Steal' it? I like it, but how?
TheAlien659 2 months ago
I HATE THOSE PEOPLE that keeps on comparing an iMac to Windows machine. I hate the fact that price is a big deal for them. May I remind everyone that iMac is an ALL-IN-ONE Computing Device meaning you have everything there! From webcam, speakers, display, etc. If you will compare the price of iMac vs Windows Machine. Please include everything. Dont just talk about the processor, rams, hdd prices etc. Include everything that an iMac have and build it to a windows machine then compare the price!
mikesmichael1991 2 months ago 3
I brought an iMac
KyleH1357 3 months ago
@KyleH1357 Where did you take it?
chuffernuts 2 months ago
I always find the measure of these devices is how long it takes to make two perfectly browned pieces of toast, sadly missing from this review.
chuffernuts 3 months ago
I went to the Apple Store yesterday and my dad was happy because I told him all the info about the Macs, iPods, and the iPad 2. He was so interested, he asked questions about it. The guy said it won't get viruses. :)
5876mg 3 months ago
when he says professionals does he mean like graphic design and 3d modeling per say cause thats what i do.
Swagdaddy777 3 months ago
@Swagdaddy777 Pretty much. Before iMacs were not the best for 3D modeling but the latest graphics cards they use allow for it quite well. Plus you can also install windows if needed for specific programs.
ZaireXIII 2 months ago
@MimiOnliine ITS STEVE JOBS
Karinesipad 3 months ago
getting this in 2 days!
Titanic19127 3 months ago
lawl! this has mobility gpu?! going with mac pro on this one. :/
ibanez0830 3 months ago
I am 15 and I am thinking of getting an iMac, is it worth it??
honeybear002 3 months ago
@honeybear002 Yeah, my 13 year old has one and he loves it!
MrPlasticbagman12 3 months ago
Hi, I have a question, I bought my 13 year old son an iMac for his Birthday it has 4GB RAM and 500GB HDD, an I on the other hand have a 12 core 32GB RAM Mac Pro, and we have the same stuff on there (I copied the stuff from mine to his) and they seem to work the same. Why is this? Everything loads up the same apart from the OS. Is there something wrong with mine???
MrPlasticbagman12 4 months ago
@MrPlasticbagman12 No but you're dumb for buying so much useless parts..
THATS1CK 3 months ago
@THATS1CK But I thought it would make it faster and that! lol, that´s me just waisted 6 grand.......
MrPlasticbagman12 3 months ago
@MrPlasticbagman12 wow... the only reason to need parts like that is if you're running lots of CPU intensive tasks..
THATS1CK 3 months ago
goddamn, nothing beats frikkin' apple, seriously. awesome performance, features, and just looks so damn good and sleek. people always talk crap about how apple is overly expensive but i was looking at dell the other day and they're the same damn price and not as good as specs as apple. or looks as good.
JosephCee 4 months ago
It's sad how they use mobile hardwares, given the price. I guess I have to wait until they come back stronger.
xigmatekdk 4 months ago
lol the IMAC has COD 4 installed
paulcarrillo226 4 months ago 16
Steve Jobs, retard!
crazyfool5xx7 4 months ago
This is what am using now!:-) RIP Steve Jones
MimiOnliine 4 months ago
@MimiOnliine Steve Jobs dumbass
Free9611 4 months ago
Was going to get one of these until it was revealed that many users are still having screen burn problems along with the wireless bugs that are making browsing an absolute pain. Apple have developed a rotten core this last two years - even their staff are admitting that build quality has been sacrificed at the altar of profit margin.
godsstruggler 4 months ago
As he said it may not be good for gaming i'm still getting it. I mean with such HIGH PERFORMANCE AND GRAPHICS, i'd say it would be really good and awesome for when i play tf2
Theshadowavanger64 5 months ago
i bought this from apple yesterday its coming next month it cost me nearly £2,000
xboxboff 5 months ago
i hate apple and always will i showd my friend that bought the new imac this year how good a pc is and let him use mine and showed himm how good they are and now he hates his imac and usung it too and is going to sell it to buy a new pc.
manslayerdbzgt 5 months ago
it may not be a PC... but with a i7 quad core, amd radeon 6000 series graphics, and (hopefully) a ssd.... that thing is more than enough for gaming... 'cept for the price and the fact it's a mac
iAkOu1 5 months ago
@iAkOu1 True, problem is that most game developers don't bother making games for macs.
Jdmba83 4 months ago
brand new mac COMPARISON ON MY CHANNEL PLASE CHECK IT
MacXAreBombX 5 months ago
My architects office is going to be kitted out with these. oh yeah!!!
grahamhg 5 months ago
I only care about touch screens on mobile devices, not desktop units that just sit there. Blu Ray drive, for someone who works for Cnet should know that physical media is going the way of the dinosaurs.
PlanetEaterG 5 months ago
why does apple continue to ignore Hdmi -_-
FlixHollow 5 months ago
NEW HD 6000 Series??? HAHAHAA!! Keep up with the times CNET, 7xxx are just around the corner.
samipakiboi 5 months ago
thunderbolt= a usb but only for apple that lets you use 3 monaters ....... im pretty sure that already exists its quite easy to do :L
MrBattryman 5 months ago
this computer is great for gameing ?
benw96 5 months ago
All you guys who talk crap like pricey and money sink, clearly haven't owned it.
or even tried it, and if so, you obviously are pc fanboys, or just too poor to afford it.
I was scheptical myself, but after trying it and feeling it at work, I say it loud; ITS WORTH THE MONEY
sergius666 5 months ago
The only thing of Mac that's actually worth the price
vargulf19 5 months ago
pricey
matrixyoda 6 months ago
Hey nice review- question though.. If you buy apps for your iPad will they work on your iMac? I'd appreciate a reply. Thanks
Gibbon2097 6 months ago
@Gibbon2097 the imac isnt a mobile device...
tiggerjayeward 6 months ago
What does hyperthreading do?
HU55UN1 6 months ago
@HU55UN1 Hyper threading allows a processor to perform multiple tasks at once. That is not the same as multitasking programs, it is more about multitasking computations.
ajantred 5 months ago
I noticed there is no FW400 ports. I have a few external hard drives that are FW400. How would I be able to use those with an iMac? The rest of my drives are FW800 or USB2.0
cre8tivity06 6 months ago
@cre8tivity06 Just buy a FW800 to FW400 adapter from Amazon or somewhere else.
britishmariobros 5 months ago
@britishmariobros Oh cool! I had no idea something like that existed! LOL!
cre8tivity06 5 months ago
@Oleqiqn I hear you!!! Don't get me started on Final Cut Pro 10! That was a disgrace! I have no idea why Apple won't include BluRay with any Apple computer for that matter.
cre8tivity06 6 months ago
its this the cpu that the imac 27 inches use ..the i7-2600 3.4 ? or its another..cuz.. its the only quad core i found. thx for the replay :D
danxxlite 6 months ago
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please someone HELP!? im thinking of getting either the 13" macbook pro or the 21.5" iMac (both entry level models) which one should i get? they are both the same price but with the iMac you get so much more! im going to use it for web browsing, writing up essays, a small amount of gaming and downloading movies/ music etc. all ive ever had was a laptop so i dont know how i would take to the change. please someone help me! thank you so much for taking the time to read this :)
JimBaww 6 months ago
What is the difference between the i7 chip and the Sandybridge?
BiBobBoy77 6 months ago
@BiBobBoy77 it's a new architecture of the same processor.It's 2 times faster than all the other i7 and i5 chips available and it's only available on a mac
GeorgeChar95 6 months ago
@GeorgeChar95 Sandybridge is not exclusive to macs. It is the next generation intels i7/i5/i3 chips and is designed to replace the exisiting P55 and X58 chipset with the newer P67 and Z68 chipset so non-apple computers use the new Sandybridge line of processors aswell.
ajantred 5 months ago
hi i just bought mine and i was wondering how you tell if your on lion, i bought it today but i dont see launchpad and all that please help
L3GITFIXIE 6 months ago
@L3GITFIXIE allright. at the top menu click the apple logo and go to about this mac and it will say if it is 10.6 or 10.7.I think you have snow leopard.Go to an Apple Store and tell them about it.Because your imac is a new buy, you can ask to get OSX Lion Update for free.If you don't have an apple store in your country go to Apple.com and go to support and email apple about your issue. they should get you fixed
GeorgeChar95 6 months ago
thumbs up if you like pressing the keys on those apple keyboards...
TwisterMovies 6 months ago 60
touch sucks
skidjesper 6 months ago
nice, lower half of your face
DanielCoryMusic 6 months ago
Could i buy a thunderbolt Blu Ray player?
TheEricBray 6 months ago
Wait a second... did you just say you would pay MORE for a touchscreen windows PC? Last time I checked, 650 was NOT more than 2100. Look up your facts before you reccomend shitty computers, macfag.
IAreTrollify 6 months ago
@Mountaind3ws And PCs are not Macs...
Maxxlenoxx 6 months ago
@Maxxlenoxx And Macs are not Cars...
Unstoppabulz 6 months ago
@Unstoppabulz And the guy in the video is not attracted to women...
Maxxlenoxx 6 months ago
@Mountaind3ws You sound like a guy who put 2k to upgrade a Honda Civic and claim he's faster than a Porsche.
Maxxlenoxx 6 months ago
I am dribbling
Brysea 6 months ago
Lol At Cod4
JemoOG 7 months ago
i dont really care about blu-ray..its nice to have but it isnt going to change my mind on getting a mac
kunalhuhu 7 months ago
it sucks that it doesn't have blue-ray player.
SamuraiUjio 7 months ago
is there a difference between its display and the new thunderbolt display? or is the thunderbolt display just the cinema display with the new thunderbolt channels? because i want to buy an imac and im not sure if i should wait until the new one comes out.
mufguf 7 months ago
@mufguf this is the new imac... there wont be a new one for a while
WinterXL 7 months ago
@randomraretutorials Okay then what is logical about buying a mac? Pcs are better for less. Payed hundreds of dollars for the "no virus" thing is not logical. If you like the os of a mac better, there are ways to put it on a pc, saving you money and netting you performance. If you were to compare two identically priced computer (one a mac and the other a pc) The pc would beat the crap out of the mac. So name one good reason why macs are better.
shredder767 7 months ago
does this one have FaceTime HD?
Manny4Lakers 7 months ago
@Manny4Lakers yea
britishmariobros 7 months ago
@naturestyleargentina You may use your brain to get the money, but to actually
contemplate the purchase of the imac, you forfeit the use of intelligence, thereby purchasing the aforementioned imac.
shredder767 7 months ago
@shredder767 You may think that purchasing an iMac isn't logical. However just because you wouldn't buy it, doesn't make others stupid for buying it. Your opinion has never, and never will be the universal answer to everybody else.
randomraretutorials 7 months ago
I have a question with the imac do i need an ethernet cable to connect to the internet or is it wireless?
Proxifys 7 months ago
@Proxifys wireless
QTore 7 months ago
Macs are for people with more money than brains. Pcs are for people with more brains than money.
shredder767 7 months ago
@shredder767 i use my brain to make great designs that gives lots of money and i can get my IMAAACCCCC
naturestyleargentina 7 months ago 7
Just bought a iMac after being a windows user and I have non idea what this fella is on about. For professionals??? It wipes the floor with windows. If a average joe was to have a concept of a pc to do what he wanted to, easily and consistently, it'd be a mac.
MrDyonisis99 7 months ago
Is it the camera? Or does that iMac have the yellow tint problem?
randomraretutorials 7 months ago
My sister has this and I had a go and I was like omg I want 1 for myself!!! :o xx
unicornsarerealxo 7 months ago
Shits cazy crazy
Jmedina809 7 months ago
I don't like touchscreen computers..only phones and tablets so that's not an issue..I just love Mac though, never had an issue with one
silenteyesspy 7 months ago
Apple rocks
XxGenociidalxX 7 months ago
i so want one
AMIJOE99 7 months ago
They aren't built for gaming, however they can certainly handle, and at high levels as well. The only drawback, as mentioned in the video, is the relatively limited library of games for Mac. However this is being resolved with the release of Steam for Mac as well as the Mac App Store. In the future, Macs should be as viable an option for gaming as PCs.
intilegantguy 7 months ago
@intilegantguy *...can certainly handle it, ...*
intilegantguy 7 months ago
@intilegantguy People often make the mistake of comparing PCs to iMacs. First, an imac is an All-in-one, not a tower and a monitor. If you compare the iMac to PC All-in-Ones, the iMacs is the fastest all-in-one out now. The standard PC Tower and Monitor set up will always win in gaming, but considering the imac is an all-in-one, it is the best gaming machine out now. Plus alot of people fail to acknowledge the fact you can put windows 7 on the imac and play all the PC games you want.
PanzerVIZeke 7 months ago
I'm thinking of getting the 21.5inch iMac. I am wondering though, what is the audio latency like? Is it comparable to a PC with a high end sound card (e.g. from Creative)? So, if I was to use it for recording and producing music, would it work well, or would it require some sort of external sound card? It's hard to find specs for this. I understand what type of audio ports it has, and they are fine for my needs. It's the latency I'm worried about.
artifactingreality 7 months ago
wtf we need PC ? .. Look at this . I thinc iMac is better than PC .. :))
crocolea 7 months ago
@killerboyz5 LMAO
4c3NiNja 8 months ago
Apple has patented an iMac with a touchscreen, and a tiltable stand so you can use it at good touch screen angles.
If it was a 2012 iMac, it'd be cool. But I hope it's optional, I'd rather use a keyboard and mouse.
AnimalCrossingFor3DS 8 months ago
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what is this idiot talking about, it is awesome for gaming
MonkeyManWill 8 months ago
all you people ditch on pc's well all i have to say is go spend $1000 to $2000 on a peace of crap when you can build a pc thats good for anything and gaming. i would love to see a mac play games or program like a PC. so MACS go FYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
killerboyz5 8 months ago
@killerboyz5 wow, your an idiot. i got my iMac for gaming. i could have got an alienware for 1500 dollars, but no, i wanted the iMac because it has way more features, idiot
MonkeyManWill 8 months ago
@killerboyz5 HEY!!!!!!!!!!! ALIENWARE SUCKS DICK!!!!!!!!!!!! ok why the fuck will you buy a alienware when you can build your on thats the same thing but way cheaper you fucking idiot. dont get me wrong i like MACS but they are not made for gaming thats why i stick with my pc. FUCKING RETARDED FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
killerboyz5 8 months ago
@killerboyz5 Wow, you are quite the asshole, aren't you?
HDRCX550VE 7 months ago
I want a iMac rite now. PC stop making now apple are taking over
1994liverpoolrule 8 months ago
If you want to game on mac just instal windows in bootcamp.
GatEntertainment 8 months ago
@GatEntertainment you can also get Steam and buy games, but if you already have the disks, bootcamp is great, im going to get bootcamp for my gaming for youtube
MonkeyManWill 8 months ago
I Think This Would Be The Perfect Computer For Me, Should Be Able To Afford It By Christmas Time. (I'm Ten)
ussmidget 8 months ago
@ussmidget i just got it yesterday, im 12, im sure youll love it
MonkeyManWill 8 months ago
@MonkeyManWill Thanks, I have a question about the Mac: Do you need an add-on for Wi-Fi ? Or is it ready to use straight out of the box?
ussmidget 8 months ago
@ussmidget It's ready out of the box. You will simply enter the WEP key to Airport as you would when setting up a LAN on a PC. You will find that the Apple wireless is much more reliable as well, at least that has been my experience.
alwayson09 8 months ago
Looks pretty but that's pretty much it. I'd rather build my own for gaming, work, movies and pay less with better components. But to each their own.
iblewtheworldup 8 months ago
how much is it?
let me guess... $2000?
prowned 8 months ago
@prowned Let me guess... You're a non working bum.
bibbler227 8 months ago
the fastest all in one desktop computer
ultimatetoturial56 8 months ago
You lost me at touchscreen... Really?
fkabarca 8 months ago
@fkabarca i know, who would want a touchscreen all-in-one desktop! thats stoopid (lol).
MonkeyManWill 8 months ago
okay guys guys the porn quality is awesome. i tryed it the apple store and lets just im banned from that store
but thumbs up so everyone can see
xNuzzi 8 months ago 39
@xNuzzi did u copy this
ultimatetoturial56 8 months ago
@xNuzzi hahahahaha, i used the one in the corner so they didnt see me... just kiddng
MonkeyManWill 8 months ago
@xNuzzi old joke mate, old joke.
grahamhg 5 months ago
how many imacs are there? WTF?!
jack390 8 months ago
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officialNickL 8 months ago
@jack390 Two.
BradyKenniston7895 8 months ago
not having a touchscreen is a negative? dude, its a desktop. not a phone, not a tablet.
Who on earth would use a touchcreen on their computer for 5 hours? unless they are watching a moving and just hitting pause, nobody.
TreyRust 8 months ago 16
1 person isnt a professional
mongoose12356 9 months ago 3
im saving up :D for the 27" one and then im going to get all the Sims 3 and im getting all the video music and photo editing software :D
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iFreeze24 9 months ago
game with boot camp :)
mobin11 9 months ago
Thanks for the review. I'm getting one of these myself later.
Westsound191 9 months ago
i wish it had audio and video so i can play ps3 on it tht would b sik but who cares im gettin the 21.5 in 1
LuXeGamiing 9 months ago
I agree with you rambo19991 i can't understand why Apple don't add blu-ray and no option to upgrade to it.
DJTRANCE2011 9 months ago
Why they don't add blu-ray and no option to add it?
DJTRANCE2011 9 months ago
I have been looking for the benefits of the buying an apple computer for a long time. This is the first time I can understand the explanation of the new imac in lamens terms. Thanks.
ImaniMichelePoet 9 months ago
to add to SuperTechExpert's comment. Parallel's overall NOW is better than bootcamp. cheers.
chronofusion 9 months ago
I think you guys are forgetting that you can use bootcamp and get windows 7 and mac os x so you can play a lot of games but still have mac
SuperTechExpert1 9 months ago 9
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johnsonclint777 9 months ago
touch screen?! no thanks
applepiewithtoast 9 months ago 4
i'd take this over a windows touch screen piece of crap anyday
DirectEditz 9 months ago 4
While you guys are playing Macs, us big boys will be playing real games. Atleast we can swap out parts, yall are stuck with your current, or you gota buy a new one. GG
AeonRequiem 9 months ago
@AeonRequiem Not true. The parts can be swapped out. The only difference between a mac and a pc is the case and the OS.
theprince08853 9 months ago
@theprince08853 Only includes RAM, and HD or SSD if you are using one. And to do that you will either have to take it the Apple store or open the case by yourself and potentially void your warranty.
ApFaqTech 9 months ago
@ApFaqTech You can also change the graphics card if you wished. What else is there to upgrade? Yes you can open the case yourself... As is the same with a PC. There's nothing that can be swapped out on a PC and can't be swapped in a mac. The only difference is the operating system.
theprince08853 9 months ago
@theprince08853 If you have done your research, you would notice that the graphics processors that are on macs are mobile processors. The same type that are found in laptops. These chips are embedded onto the motherboard and cannot be removed. If you still don't believe me try it out yourself? Go out and buy and 6990 and try putting it into a Mac.You might have to spend quite a bit of time unsoldering the chip from the board.
ApFaqTech 9 months ago
@ApFaqTech I know what your talking about... integrated graphics cards, but I don't think that's the case with these new imacs.
theprince08853 9 months ago
@theprince08853 I know they have intergrated graphics boards that are removable but you still cant replace them with what is currently out in the market. If anything they were probably designed to be replaceable in case they blew out due to overheating.
ApFaqTech 9 months ago
@AeonRequiem Oh Yes!!!!! YOU'RE A "BIG BOY" because you play "REAL GAMES"!!! Woo Hooo. How exciting!!!!! Man, you're so impressive!!!! Some of us actually have jobs, careers, and learned to do productive things on our computers, BUT YOU - - - YOU'RE A BIG BOY "GAME PLAYER"!!!!!
I bet your Mommy and Daddy are real proud of their kid, .. the BIG BOY Gamer!!!!!!!
bibbler227 8 months ago 9
@bibbler227 I am a big boy gamer...... :O
cadetmaster6 8 months ago
@cadetmaster6 mee tooooo!!!
lol
MonkeyManWill 8 months ago
@MonkeyManWill Yay!
cadetmaster6 8 months ago
@AeonRequiem: and while you're being a 5 year old playing games, I'll be doing work that I bring home from work..you know the place where grown ups go to get paid? All on my 27" Imac..you're nothin more than an over sized couch bum
silenteyesspy 7 months ago
You can easily play games on the iMac, just use VMWare or a like and play it on a virtual Win7 machine.
Sk3elly 9 months ago
you always see cod4 on macs cause its the only game that works lol
Ionjohn 9 months ago
@Ionjohn the Portal series,, half life 2, counter strike, WoW, the Starcraft series, the Diablo series, Amnesia, Knights of the Old Republic, Rage, GTA series, the Dragon Age series, the Bioshock series, etc. thats just a few of some better games. And Macs can run Windows, so pretty much ANY game can be played on a mac.
SquickenX 9 months ago
Touchscreens on desktop computers are extremely useless. Just point at your screen with your finger for 2 minutes. Try it!
Does your arm hurt yet?
The user interfaces of desktop operating systems and applications aren't designed to be touch screen friendly anyway.
Molo9000 9 months ago
"Actually"
d4ark 9 months ago
Can I connect this iMac to my TV via hdmi?
Thanks in advance
NiceUjabuja 9 months ago
@NiceUjabuja if you can find a cable that goes from hdmi to thunderbolt, you can have two
Jakeeboy123456789 9 months ago
@NiceUjabuja you should be able to, you just need a mini displayport to HDMI adapter.
SquickenX 9 months ago