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theanimaster · 22nd August 2007, 13:22

USB modems work as well, provided the manufacturer's website has the right drivers for your mac. Billion (which is a commonly used modem brand in Thailand) sure does. Infact, using my mac with my USB modem is a lot easier than the PeeCee once you set everything up... I have a connection right away as soon as the machine boots, whereas on the PC I need to click the connect-button everytime to connect.

Update on the new iMac. I got to fondle the one they have on display at Siam Discovery. Yes, I know you've heard the nightmares about that particular store, but at the moment they are the ONLY store around the Siam area that has the new iMac on display. So here are some of the things that I've confirmed from my affair:

Glossy Screen -- is alright I guess -- IF your house isn't lit up like a Christmas tree or, a shopping mall. With over 24" of glass (because there is a black bezel around the screen area still), light has plenty to reflect on. Online reports say that it hasn't been a problem even to people who are used to matte displays though... because you get used to it eventually. But surely one doesn't really forget a better past experience do they? I still wish we had a matte option for this iMac.

Keyboard -- I opened up a word processing app (Pages) and started pecking away at the keyboard. One thing I realised was that I didn't make many typos... at least far less than I did on a macbook. That's good. Then I tried being pessimistic and wondered who would really enjoy typing like this for long periods of time? Then I realised I do! Infact I do it everyday and I'm doing it now -- My powerbook uses "buttons" for keys... so yeah, why not? I also realised that with the new keyboard, a condom wasn't needed to protect the keys from dust. The condom I put on my old keyboard has made the keys stick and jam in the past... now people can do away completely with one because there's really nothing left to protect. The keys are easier to clean... and the aluminium... well... dust just don't stick on it much at all! So praise for the new keyboard right there!

The black logo in front -- damn. I keep thinking it looks ugly in pictures, but I didn't really notice it in the store. I guess it ain't that bad afterall.

Black back. Well... when you go black, there's no turning back is there :D ?

iLife '08 -- This is just so cool that it made me so jealous I didn't want to play with it too much or risk feeling more depressed about it. I need to pick up a copy of this soon. Very soon. What really bites is that I had just finished downloading iLife '06 a few weeks ago and it took me literally WEEKS to download it coz of the shite bandwidth here. Dayyymmnnnnn.

Weight -- I thought the aluminium iMac would be heavier... but it aint --- compared to my G5 iMac that is. I think this is mostly due to the fact that my G5 has an ultra-large heatsink compared to the Intel-based iMacs.

Coolness -- omfg. It's just too cool. Like, actually using it is so good that you just want to buy one to use at home for yourself! Too bad my iMac is still very capable for me and still has a one year warranty left on it, else I would have bought this new iMac already.

Hmmm.... anyone interested in taking my G5 2Ghz 2GB RAM 250GB HD 20" iMac off me for 50,000 baht? I'm serious. I'll even throw in a Logitech Quickcam 4000, a 160GB external harddisk and a 5-button+scroll wheel Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer wireless mouse.

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theanimaster theanimaster is a dedicated Windoze Basher Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: BKK Posts: 1,301 vCash: 500 Rep Power: 235	Re: New iMac -- it just gets better, don't it? USB modems work as well, provided the manufacturer's website has the right drivers for your mac. Billion (which is a commonly used modem brand in Thailand) sure does. Infact, using my mac with my USB modem is a lot easier than the PeeCee once you set everything up... I have a connection right away as soon as the machine boots, whereas on the PC I need to click the connect-button everytime to connect. Update on the new iMac. I got to fondle the one they have on display at Siam Discovery. Yes, I know you've heard the nightmares about that particular store, but at the moment they are the ONLY store around the Siam area that has the new iMac on display. So here are some of the things that I've confirmed from my affair: Glossy Screen -- is alright I guess -- IF your house isn't lit up like a Christmas tree or, a shopping mall. With over 24" of glass (because there is a black bezel around the screen area still), light has plenty to reflect on. Online reports say that it hasn't been a problem even to people who are used to matte displays though... because you get used to it eventually. But surely one doesn't really forget a better past experience do they? I still wish we had a matte option for this iMac. Keyboard -- I opened up a word processing app (Pages) and started pecking away at the keyboard. One thing I realised was that I didn't make many typos... at least far less than I did on a macbook. That's good. Then I tried being pessimistic and wondered who would really enjoy typing like this for long periods of time? Then I realised I do! Infact I do it everyday and I'm doing it now -- My powerbook uses "buttons" for keys... so yeah, why not? I also realised that with the new keyboard, a condom wasn't needed to protect the keys from dust. The condom I put on my old keyboard has made the keys stick and jam in the past... now people can do away completely with one because there's really nothing left to protect. The keys are easier to clean... and the aluminium... well... dust just don't stick on it much at all! So praise for the new keyboard right there! The black logo in front -- damn. I keep thinking it looks ugly in pictures, but I didn't really notice it in the store. I guess it ain't that bad afterall. Black back. Well... when you go black, there's no turning back is there :D ? iLife '08 -- This is just so cool that it made me so jealous I didn't want to play with it too much or risk feeling more depressed about it. I need to pick up a copy of this soon. Very soon. What really bites is that I had just finished downloading iLife '06 a few weeks ago and it took me literally WEEKS to download it coz of the shite bandwidth here. Dayyymmnnnnn. Weight -- I thought the aluminium iMac would be heavier... but it aint --- compared to my G5 iMac that is. I think this is mostly due to the fact that my G5 has an ultra-large heatsink compared to the Intel-based iMacs. Coolness -- omfg. It's just too cool. Like, actually using it is so good that you just want to buy one to use at home for yourself! Too bad my iMac is still very capable for me and still has a one year warranty left on it, else I would have bought this new iMac already. Hmmm.... anyone interested in taking my G5 2Ghz 2GB RAM 250GB HD 20" iMac off me for 50,000 baht? I'm serious. I'll even throw in a Logitech Quickcam 4000, a 160GB external harddisk and a 5-button+scroll wheel Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer wireless mouse. __________________ Just Buy a Mac To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.