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iMac

  • 04-06-2010 10:52pm
    #1
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭


    I've ordered a 27" iMac, but I'll be attempting to run Windows on it also. I'm led to believe that Paralells is the best software for doing this. Any advice folks?

    Cheers,

    Freddie.

    PS I was looking at a MacBook pro, but the iMac has better specs for around the same price. I'm getting the i7 Quad Core model, with 8 GB RAM and Final Cut Express pre-installed.


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  • #2
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,012 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    Freddie59 wrote: »
    I've ordered a 27" iMac, but I'll be attempting to run Windows on it also. I'm led to believe that Paralells is the best software for doing this. Any advice folks?

    Bootcamp 3.0. Comes included with OSX. Lets you boot multiple OS on the one machine.
    Freddie59 wrote: »
    PS I was looking at a MacBook pro, but the iMac has better specs for around the same price. I'm getting the i7 Quad Core model, with 8 GB RAM and Final Cut Express pre-installed.

    Ones a laptop, the other a compact desktop in a monitor. Not really a fair comparison.


  • #3
    laptophire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭laptophire


    It depends on what you're using Windows for. I just run a few programs on my install that aren't available for Mac (QuickBooks, BrainWaveGenerator, etc.), and for the times when someone insists that I use InternetExplorer (Bank of Ireland, for one).

    If your uses are simple, then yes, Parallels will work well for you, but you'll need a copy of Windows to install in addition to the Parallels disc.

    If you need better access to the hardware on the iMac, then Bootcamp is the way to go. Much more integrated access for Windows with that utility.

    Good Luck!


  • #4
    Ham'nd'egger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,025 ✭✭✭Ham'nd'egger


    laptophire wrote: »
    It depends on what you're using Windows for. I just run a few programs on my install that aren't available for Mac (QuickBooks, BrainWaveGenerator, etc.), and for the times when someone insists that I use InternetExplorer (Bank of Ireland, for one)

    OT for a second but BOI have a Safari link on their log in page.


  • #5
    laptophire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭laptophire


    You're correct, and firefox works fine for BOI too.

    I was referring to BOI's Business Online service, for companies. During training, they _insisted_ that I could only run their software on Internet Explorer on a PC. I gave up trying to explain that I was running windows on my Mac, since they almost didn't let me proceed with the training. I told them I pulled an old PC out of the closet.

    Yeesh.


  • #6
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Thanks for the replies folks.

    @cuddlesworth: agreed. But I just felt the MBpro was overpriced for what it was. Hadn't intended to upgrade the desktop, but life's too short. What the hell! Plus I had seen the iMac while setting up a router for someone recently. The definition was unbelievable.

    @laptophire: my three main programs are PS7, Pinnacle Studio, and Sage. So if the software can allow these to run it was a no-brainer really.

    Thanks again.

    Freddie.


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  • #7
    laptophire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭laptophire


    Freddie59 wrote: »
    The definition was unbelievable.

    I love the iMac line. You forget how gorgeous a screen can look when you're working with a scrounged up old LCD from your cousin's garage...

    Its a shame we don't have more requests from clients to hire them from us. I'd love to be able to justify an extra one for the office. :)


  • #8
    nesf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,644 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    Freddie59 wrote: »
    @laptophire: my three main programs are PS7, Pinnacle Studio, and Sage. So if the software can allow these to run it was a no-brainer really.

    I don't know about the others but I run Sage with Vmware Fusion (an alternative, potentially better option to Parallel Desktops). I've had no problems running Sage with it, other than having to go in and change the regional settings manually as Vmware automatically sets the US as the format for Date/Time etc which Sage doesn't get on with.


  • #9
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    nesf wrote: »
    I don't know about the others but I run Sage with Vmware Fusion (an alternative, potentially better option to Parallel Desktops). I've had no problems running Sage with it, other than having to go in and change the regional settings manually as Vmware automatically sets the US as the format for Date/Time etc which Sage doesn't get on with.

    Thanks for that.:)


  • #10
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Just one last question folks. I'm going to buy Windows XP (32 bit) for the new machine. Will this run OK on it?:confused: I don't want to buy Vista or W7 as their reputation precedes them.:)


  • #11
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,693 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Really? I was under the impression Windows 7 was a huge improvement, no?


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  • #12
    nesf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,644 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Really? I was under the impression Windows 7 was a huge improvement, no?

    Am using Windows 7 atm, it's far better than Vista and is a viable alternative to XP if not an easy upgrade. I'd recommend it for a new install personally.

    XP, Vista and Win7 all run fine on Vmware or Parallel Desktops or BootCamp. Though Bootcamp can be a bit awkward due to the ATI driver that is preinstalled not working and getting no image whatsoever on screen when Windows booted up. I had to delete the driver from the command line from the Install Disk repair mode before I could get it to work. :/


  • #13
    banquo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭banquo


    laptophire wrote: »
    You're correct, and firefox works fine for BOI too.

    I was referring to BOI's Business Online service, for companies. During training, they _insisted_ that I could only run their software on Internet Explorer on a PC. I gave up trying to explain that I was running windows on my Mac, since they almost didn't let me proceed with the training. I told them I pulled an old PC out of the closet.

    Yeesh.

    Nobody in my local BOI branch had ever heard of pay pal. This in a financal institution.


  • #14
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,109 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    banquo wrote: »
    This in a financal institution.

    There's your first mistake right there........:D


  • #15
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Really? I was under the impression Windows 7 was a huge improvement, no?

    Hmm. Interesting one alright. I suppose going with the latest OS is probably best then?


  • #16
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    nesf wrote: »
    Am using Windows 7 atm, it's far better than Vista and is a viable alternative to XP if not an easy upgrade. I'd recommend it for a new install personally.

    XP, Vista and Win7 all run fine on Vmware or Parallel Desktops or BootCamp. Though Bootcamp can be a bit awkward due to the ATI driver that is preinstalled not working and getting no image whatsoever on screen when Windows booted up. I had to delete the driver from the command line from the Install Disk repair mode before I could get it to work. :/

    Thanks for that.


  • #17
    ozt9vdujny3srf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭ozt9vdujny3srf


    Both Vista and 7 are superior operating systems to XP, which is now very very old. Vista had a bad first 2 years but its fine now, and 7 is very good. With 8 gigs of ram you'll need a 64bit OS to harness it anyway, and windows XP 64 bit has poor driver support. Get Windows 7!


  • #18
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Otto Great Wench wrote: »
    Both Vista and 7 are superior operating systems to XP, which is now very very old. Vista had a bad first 2 years but its fine now, and 7 is very good. With 8 gigs of ram you'll need a 64bit OS to harness it anyway, and windows XP 64 bit has poor driver support. Get Windows 7!

    Cheers.:)


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