Considering an IMac
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Any PC program will run on an iMac if it has the Intel Chipset, I believe, but you will need to also run Windows on the machine, this is where I would stop. Running Windows on any kind of machine, opens you up to all the Viri, etc that affect normal PC's. You will have to ensure firewalls, Anti-Virus is all in place.
That said, you just use Boot Camp, or Parallels, to Dual Boot the machine and away you go.
Any compatible Software can be added at a later date, no problems.
That said, you just use Boot Camp, or Parallels, to Dual Boot the machine and away you go.
Any compatible Software can be added at a later date, no problems.
Windows Apps & Games on Mac
You need to check CrossOver first to see if your favourite app or game works on OS X:
http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/
http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibility/browse/cat?cat_id=2
Many games actually run faster/smoother on non-Windows OSes, but unfortunately Formula1 2010 is listed as "known not to work".
You need to check CrossOver first to see if your favourite app or game works on OS X:
http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/
http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibility/browse/cat?cat_id=2
Many games actually run faster/smoother on non-Windows OSes, but unfortunately Formula1 2010 is listed as "known not to work".
You mentioned not being thrilled about the cost.
Just replaced my last iMac with a new 27 iMac i5 this year. The old one was four years old. Never gave me a moments grief.
It was actually hard to replace because I really didn't need to, still did everything I needed, just wanted something newer and faster.
I believe I sold it for about 50% of what I paid for it too.
So if you look at the cost per year, hours of satisfaction, resale, reliability and ease of use I think it's a bargain!
Just replaced my last iMac with a new 27 iMac i5 this year. The old one was four years old. Never gave me a moments grief.
It was actually hard to replace because I really didn't need to, still did everything I needed, just wanted something newer and faster.
I believe I sold it for about 50% of what I paid for it too.
So if you look at the cost per year, hours of satisfaction, resale, reliability and ease of use I think it's a bargain!
$0 (MSE)
Variable, depending on your needs. For photos there are a number of free solutions like Picasa that are arguably better than iPhoto. Instead of iMovie I'd recommend this for ~$45 USD.
I'm not saying that Macs are bad and that you shouldn't get one, but I think some of the arguments in this thread are stretching the truth quite a bit. Mac's have nice looking hardware that is well integrated with the software, but you're still getting measurably less for your money.
Expensive YES! but you get what you paid for. I always buy my imacs from apples refurn site. Great way to save 3-400$ on a machine.
Another thing to consider is resale value. I bought a Imac for 1100 over two years ago. I had people on kijiji lining up to buy it at 850$. Makes it a lot easier to upgrade you mac when needed.
Another thing to consider is resale value. I bought a Imac for 1100 over two years ago. I had people on kijiji lining up to buy it at 850$. Makes it a lot easier to upgrade you mac when needed.
Not to venture off-topic, but the exception to that "Macs hold their resale value" would have to be the original MacBook Air. What were they - $2500+ with the SSD three months ago? Now, do you think you could get $1K for one of those? 
(Back on topic): Refurb is where I buy my Mac stuff. Well, either that or from Craigslist (never had a problem with warranty, either, with second-hand Mac gear).
(Back on topic): Refurb is where I buy my Mac stuff. Well, either that or from Craigslist (never had a problem with warranty, either, with second-hand Mac gear).
I don't mean to create off-thread noise with this post, but I honestly have no idea what you are referrring to, unless there's posts from others that got deleted and I can't see them. There's no rules broken either literally or in spirit.
I guess you can issue an infraction for backtalking to a moderator.
Just an update :
Picked up new iMac on 23Dec : 21.5" 1TB with Microsoft Office Home and Student edition.I haven't had much time to play yet,but so far I'm liking it.
We also received a $300 Apple gift card from our family. I'm trying to decide on an Ipod Classic to store all my music on and dump all the boxes of CD's , or Apple TV and an enternal hard drive for back-up.
Picked up new iMac on 23Dec : 21.5" 1TB with Microsoft Office Home and Student edition.I haven't had much time to play yet,but so far I'm liking it.
We also received a $300 Apple gift card from our family. I'm trying to decide on an Ipod Classic to store all my music on and dump all the boxes of CD's , or Apple TV and an enternal hard drive for back-up.
Nice machine, I hope you really enjoy it.
I think youre on the right track considering a NAS type storage (i use a 2TB WD MyStudio in RAID1 mode) and an Apple TV media extender to really leverage the multimedia strength of the iMac. I also use an Airport Express unit for Airplay so that I can have whole house audio.
I think youre on the right track considering a NAS type storage (i use a 2TB WD MyStudio in RAID1 mode) and an Apple TV media extender to really leverage the multimedia strength of the iMac. I also use an Airport Express unit for Airplay so that I can have whole house audio.
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