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582113 2007-08-19 08:22:00 One more thing on the new iMac. More specifically iLife '08.
It seems that some folks think that the new version of iMovie is rubbish.
Quite possibly it is just way too different and too simple in how it does and doesn't do some stuff.

Take a closer look at iLife '08 before you shell out your dosh.
Or download iMovie HD for free if you buy a new iMac.
myke (7862)
582114 2007-08-19 08:33:00 From what I gather, people were expecting to be able to do more with it, but Apple has gone the other way and made it a bit simpler possibly with the belief that you would move up to Final Cut Express. You can get iMovie 6 to go with iMovie 8 winmacguy (3367)
582115 2007-08-19 08:34:00 One more thing on the new iMac. More specifically iLife '08.
It seems that some folks think that the new version of iMovie is rubbish.
Quite possibly it is just way too different and too simple in how it does and doesn't do some stuff.

Take a closer look at iLife '08 before you shell out your dosh.
Or download iMovie HD for free if you buy a new iMac.

Yes it seems they have dumbed it down abit, which for me is a good thing, But will downoad imovie 6, Isuppose it will be handy.
I have been trying to give this mighty mouse a chance, I haven't decided wether it's going in thr bin yet
plod (107)
582116 2007-08-19 08:36:00 If one of the iMacs gets knocked off a table I'll let you guys know how it copes with the drop.

As I mentioned before, the Apple Stores don't seem to have too many problems and they get very busy with customers checking out the hardware.
winmacguy (3367)
582117 2007-08-19 09:14:00 As I mentioned before, the Apple Stores don't seem to have too many problems and they get very busy with customers checking out the hardware.

I know what you are saying, but Apple stores and schools are quite different environments.
30+ 11 to 12 year olds x 30 or so classrooms (small space) and then factor in the kid with a basketball, the kids play-fighting inside or the one who has forgotten to take his ratline.

Stuff happens - which is the selling point for this pretty fella... www.r-1.co.nz
I know you want one.
myke (7862)
582118 2007-08-19 09:23:00 Well let us know how they survive. winmacguy (3367)
582119 2007-08-20 04:42:00 Well let us know how they survive.

End of day one of normal classroom use... and six have at least one finger or thumb print on the screen.
No other dramas yet.
myke (7862)
582120 2007-08-20 05:21:00 I have been trying to give this mighty mouse a chance, I haven't decided wether it's going in thr bin yet

I quite like mine although I preferd the previous design without the nipple. They make you use the keyboard more.
winmacguy (3367)
582121 2007-08-20 12:31:00 Thats a bit silly, Walk into just about any school and you will see numerous flash harry computers. If someone was to break in and do some stealing they can just go to their local.

True but will they be NEW?
zcc (50)
582122 2007-08-20 12:40:00 The entry level iMac sells for $1625 + GST to the education market.
Closer to $1900 inc GST for everyone else.

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1GB memory
250GB hard drive1
8x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB memory

Would anyone like to throw out some real world comparisons?
Same dollars or there about.:rolleyes:
myke (7862)
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