11-10-2009, 12:53 PM
(11-10-2009, 12:41 PM)SyberBitch Wrote: I agree with D regarding the 'one piece' systems.
Sure, they are sleek and beautiful, but as the person who is called in to work on the damned things when they break down, I can tell you that the 'one piece' design is NOT a great idea.
People never think about their shiny new toy breaking down when they buy it... but they do and the more complex they are internally, the more difficult and expensive they are to repair. Definitely invest in the 'three year warranty' if it's offered, because it's probably less expensive than just one visit in the shop.
Depending on what has to be replaced on the machine, the 'out of pocket' expense could be nearly as much as you paid for the entire system.
And if you want a nice sleek machine just get a small form factor tower. Dell sells some very nice ones. (Though I don't like paying for name brands dammit!) Not sure what anyone else has available in SFF machines these days, but I'm sure they're out there.
(11-10-2009, 12:45 PM)The Antagonist Wrote: So how often do either of you repair Imacs compared to the IBM compatible machines?
And does the manufacturer actually sell that casing without the Apple logo? I am thinking Apple patented that casing design as it's own and it's not available. To do othewise would be bad business of them.
Umm, just as often if you go by percentage of ownership. If 80% of people own IBM compats and 18% own Macs, and the other 2% own off the wall stuff like Cyrix, then 80% of my custom will be IBM compat, 18% Macs, and 2% other. Which I turn away both the Macs and the "other" because I don't have access to their hardware usually. Which is another thing, only Apple certified techs could get their hardware before. This may be different now, but that;s how it used to be.
Also, so people don't get confused, iMac does NOT mean Intel Mac.
Yes, the only one they have the rights to is that 27 inch because its their custom design with the extra high def beyond 1080p.