> From: Bill Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I am considering purchasing an e-mac, 800/superdrive/256ram. > > It sounds like apple has the video raster shift problem handled(?). > Yes I think so.
> Looking for input on pros & cons of this machine. > The cons are obvious: it's bigger, heavier, hotter and won't impress the chicks as much as a flat panel. LCDs are *great* for the eyes, but some of us like/need/prefer CRTs anyway. The $60 swivelling stand that is sold as an option for the eMac is a very good idea. The Pro is of course that it's way cheaper! :) > It will be used primarily for business (non-graphics), and digital > photo > hobby purposes. > > This will be my first new mac, thus plan to buy applecare with it.(any > comments?) > EXCELLENT idea. Highly recommended. > Any and all input gladly received and appreciated. 1. Buy more RAM. OS X works better with lots of RAM. iPhoto also works better with lots of RAM. Another 256MB (for a total of 512) should do the job, but 768MB would be better if you can afford it. 2. Buy DiskWarrior/PlusOptimiser from Alsoft.com or the Apple store. $70. If the rumours are true that DW3 will be out in mid-Feb, you may want to wait, but be sure to get it. Run it maybe once a month. 3. Once a month you should fire up Disk Utility (which comes with the eMac) and run "Repair Permissions." That's basically it. You might want to pick up a good book on OS X if you want to explore it further than the average user, but otherwise I think you are good to go. Your eMac may come with the new iLife package, or you may get a voucher to get it at a reduced rate (assuming you will be buying/taking delivery of the eMac between Jan 25th and early Feb), so enjoy! _Chas_ "We don't want to be like Windows. We want to do everything better. We are intent on creating the greatest computers and the best computing experience in the world. And we are the only ones who can say that with a straight face." - Greg Joswiak, Apple VP of hardware product marketing -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
