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Originally Posted by WI wide body
Anyone use or have experience with one of the units that have the whole package integrated with the screen?
Seems like getting rid of the tower is another good idea. We will know for sure if/when the PC's copy it.  |
My Mom has the previous generation AIO (all-in-one) iMac and I recently bought my Grandfather the latest AIO iMac.
There are very good machines that serve them both well. You can change/add RAM easily and they have the built-in camera like the portable iMacs. They are both using wireless Bluetooth mice and keyboards; that coupled with the AIO design makes desktop clutter minimal.
I used to be a "tower only" guy, but wouldn't hesitate to get the AIO iMac, FWIW. I use a MacPro almost exclusively now though.
My advice is go to an Apple store and use one for a while and see if you like it. If you buy one, you get one year of excellent warranty coverage at no additional cost, but buying the AppleCare plan for 2 years is highly recommended, IMO.
Apple typically ranks very high in customer satisfaction and I have had good luck with them overall. Here is some consumer info, FWIW:
http://www.theacsi.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=157&c=Apple+Inc.
Also here is Consumer Reports on the iMac:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/computers/computer/desktop-computers/first-look-apple-imac-9-07/overview/first-look-apple-imac-ov.htm
And CR comparing it to the newer Dell and Gateway AIO's:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/computers/computer/desktop-computers/first-look---gatewayone-dellxpsone-12-07/overview/first-look---gatewayone-dellxpsone.htm
edit: Don't buy additional RAM from Apple - they really mark it up!
FYI.
Best,
Kurt