12-15-2018, 12:09 PM
According to my browser, we are still on page 554, but maybe after I type this it will go to 555? Anyway...
As I mentioned in the chat, I decided to save up for an iMac. That sounds, well, preposterous for a PC guy like me. But if there is only one reason why I'm making the switch, it's the increasingly questionable Windows 10. I won't really go on again about the problems it's been having in regards to recent updates, but yeah, stability and speed are a concern. I could just move over to Linux full time, but my current Vidbox device doesn't seem to run on Ubuntu yet. Maybe it will work in another distro?
I also want to reduce the amount of clutter my computer desk currently has, and some kind of AIO system would free up electrical outlet space and leave a nice clean desk. Too bad most Windows-based AIOs use weaker CPUs and have crappy graphics performance. There are a few gaming AIOs out there. I think MSI makes those.
I know that if I buy an iMac, I will contribute to Apple's anti-consumer practices... unless I build a Hackintosh, but I'm not ready for that level of tinkering. You have to admit, macOS in itself is a very fine and stable OS. Too bad you have to buy a Mac or build a Hackintosh to experience it.
Now comes the next part, or parts. Should I buy new or refurbished? What specs should I seek out?
Tomorrow, I'm meeting up with my family again and will be doing some Christmas shopping in the city. Best Buy does have an Apple display, which gives me an opportunity to see the various iMacs in person. It's going to be a while before I end up buying one. Saving up for a Mac is going to take several months.
As I mentioned in the chat, I decided to save up for an iMac. That sounds, well, preposterous for a PC guy like me. But if there is only one reason why I'm making the switch, it's the increasingly questionable Windows 10. I won't really go on again about the problems it's been having in regards to recent updates, but yeah, stability and speed are a concern. I could just move over to Linux full time, but my current Vidbox device doesn't seem to run on Ubuntu yet. Maybe it will work in another distro?
I also want to reduce the amount of clutter my computer desk currently has, and some kind of AIO system would free up electrical outlet space and leave a nice clean desk. Too bad most Windows-based AIOs use weaker CPUs and have crappy graphics performance. There are a few gaming AIOs out there. I think MSI makes those.
I know that if I buy an iMac, I will contribute to Apple's anti-consumer practices... unless I build a Hackintosh, but I'm not ready for that level of tinkering. You have to admit, macOS in itself is a very fine and stable OS. Too bad you have to buy a Mac or build a Hackintosh to experience it.
Now comes the next part, or parts. Should I buy new or refurbished? What specs should I seek out?
Tomorrow, I'm meeting up with my family again and will be doing some Christmas shopping in the city. Best Buy does have an Apple display, which gives me an opportunity to see the various iMacs in person. It's going to be a while before I end up buying one. Saving up for a Mac is going to take several months.
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