One needs to buy 3rd party software (re: iGlasses) to change its basic settings.
Simple things like Zoom and lighting changes. This bundle includes software that allows you to change WebCam settings.
A hear WD Automatic Backup software for Win xx systems is an install it and leave it type usage as well.įor Web caming, I like our HP Laptop / Windows 7 machine "much" better. Although, streaming video can be choppy - while waiting for its next download chunk.įor automatic backups, I love the IMac's Time Machine. For viewing You-Tube files, the iMac screen is crystal clear. For automatic spell checker (in mail and within forums), I like our new iMac better. With digitial pictures, the iMac actually blows the HP Laptop / Win 7 system out of the water.įor mail, I like our HP with its Windows 7 Mail package better. In this area, the iMac is much better then my Windows 7 laptop. Easy to load pictures, easy to view pictures and all pictures are crystal clear. I find my new iMac for pictures is amazing. The iMac is simply "slow" for movie downloads, You Tube viewing and general surfing - expecially all at the same time. Even with my iMac's MTU set at its optiminal level, the Laptop/Windows 7 machine blows my new iMac out of the water. Personally, I find my HP Laptop running Windows 7 can access and download internet files (even in wirelss mode) much faster then my iMac connected via UTP ethernet. re: Lower cost Win xx system or much higher cost iMac system? Based on these items and what your friend does on a computer, they can pick their own system. Especially for my basic home computing needs vrs dollars to purchase it.īelow is something I posted on a different (previous) thread. But truth be told, the iMac doesn't measure up to my expectations (based on market and industry reputation "hype" from others). Its like going into a GM forum and telling others I'd buy a Dodge or Ford next time. And when it blows in 2-3 years, I'd throw it away and get another "low cost" Win xx replacement. Thus, having both portability and desktop setup at "affordable" purchase price. If wondering, I'd buy a Win 7 Laptop "entertainment grade" system with external 24" monitor the next time around. Stay with the newer Windows 7 systems - that are much better then prevous Win xx systems. Not Windows Vista or Windows XP - which has its major problems. Depending on what your friend does, they may find the "lower cost" Windows xx system better (for their specific usage needs). It has some great things and it has some "needs for improvement" things.
Unknown to some, the iMac system is NOT perfect. To me, it isn't about Windows 7 or Mac OS x, its about "pros / cons" on each for different tasks.
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