So I got the call from Jing today and it looks like my PC is officially dead. He’s going to be able to backup my files, which is cool but the PC itself needs a new motherboard and I’m not sure I want to dick around with that.
I’m going to miss that PC. It went hard for 3 years without any problems (well the video card did die under warranty but that was an easy fix).
I’m currently working on Christina’s old Mac Pro and whilst buying more ram for it is tempting (it’s only got 1gb of ram) I’m thinking that it’s not worth the time and hassle as it’s an old computer (2006).
A new iMac with decent options (8gb ram, upgraded i7 chip, 2TB drive and 3yr warranty) costs $3500.
For that money Jing could build me a PC twice as powerful and with 2x30inch monitors too.
In the end I ‘ve gone with the iMac. I just hit that buy now button (I suppose I’ll cry about it later). I’ll miss my dual monitor set-up but hey I’m already liking this mac keyboard (it’s the non-wireless one with the numerical keypad, much nicer to use that the thin wireless one that comes with the new iMac). I’ll be sure to bring my Microsoft Intellipoint mouse across too as I’m addicted to using the multiple buttons on it.
Good choice! ha!
Good choice. I’m thinking of getting the iMac as well, but I’m still torn between the macbook pro vs iMac
welcome back. we still were all confused why you left.
and don’t give me this “speed shit”…
if it takes 3 minutes longer to do a blur, just look out the window
BTW I found non apple mouses behave weird on OSX you should try USB Overdrive if you’re having issues with your mouse on the computer.