iMac - worth it?

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  • Zola.
    Zola. Posts: 2,204 Forumite
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    The photography is more of a hobby. Imac is appealing but expensive.

    Not sure what to do! Perhaps a laptop and separate IPS screen?
  • wba31
    wba31 Posts: 2,189 Forumite
    Zola. wrote: »
    The photography is more of a hobby. Imac is appealing but expensive.

    Not sure what to do! Perhaps a laptop and separate IPS screen?

    I have a 21.5" retina imac for photography purely as a hobby. I use lightroom to edit photos.
    I bought this imac as my previous was taken in a burglary, and all my gear in my house is Apple so all talks to each other. However, I wouldn't have bought this if it wasn't for a friend of mine being a teacher and ordering it on his discount for me.


    If you really want an iMac, then get one, don't look for clarification on here as there are lovers, haters and indifferent people. my advice is up the ram on your order and buy applecare so it's sorted for 3 years - and find a friend with NHS/education discount to save some £££


    I don't know PC's but you will find a PC equivalent cheaper than the iMac. if using standard stuff like lightroom and iTunes and graphic design and web developing stuff then these programs will work on both OS.


    So the question is do you want a mac or need one? if it's want, you'll pay for it. If need, then you have no choice. but as with all Apple products, there are cheaper non-Apple alternatives, its just whether you're prepared to pay for Apple or not (I will post a thread later today about smart watches!) - I wanted mine so paid for it!
  • Mr_Singleton
    Mr_Singleton Posts: 1,891 Forumite
    edited 19 April 2017 at 5:22PM
    Zola. wrote: »
    The photography is more of a hobby. Imac is appealing but expensive.

    Not sure what to do! Perhaps a laptop and separate IPS screen?

    Current iMacs are very out of date so don't buy a current model..... Apple to release upgraded iMacs later this year.

    I'm waiting till then as the Mac Pro isn't due till 2019.

    And for the record AppleCare is a ripoff apart from maybe for the new MacBook Pro's
  • Cisco001
    Cisco001 Posts: 4,018 Forumite
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    I don't see why people recommended laptop l.
    Just get a desktop with good monitor.

    But as mentioned by other, what software you use play important role
  • Ravi47
    Ravi47 Posts: 10 Forumite
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    I would defo recommend an iMac but wait for the release of the new model due later this year, if you can't wait get one from Apple refurb store, Costco is also a good place to buy macs, I'd avoid Currys not the greatest customer service, phone apple direct and they will price match currys etc.
  • Chino
    Chino Posts: 2,029 Forumite
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    Ravi47 wrote: »
    phone apple direct and they will price match currys etc.
    Have you personal experience of doing this?
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