Is is overkill to buy this particular model for use with a single computer (27in 5k iMac) and nothing else?
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This UPS is unique in it's power shaping. Worth every penny considering the investment in you iMac
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I guess it depends how long you need it to run in the event of a power failure. If this is your only computer and only need a very short up time before shutting down it may be over kill for you.
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Actually, I wouldn't use it with anything more than one computer and immediate peripherals. I use it with a single desktop computer, monitor and large format inkjet printer. Because the printer (HP 1050c plotter) is only on standby the majority of the time it really doesn't draw much power and doesn't actually use much even when printing. That avoids potential headaches should the power fail during printing. Otherwise the larger the UPS relative to your system the more operating time you will have during a power outage. :o)
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I am so thru with Micro crap, Windows 8 was the last straw. I love my Mac, so much faster and no spyware issues. There are a few incompatibility issues but I can live with them. 120gb hard drive and 1gb ram should be good unless you have huge storage needs like lot's of videos and pictures. Takes some getting used to, read the manual when starting out.
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It's totally fantastic with my MacBook Pro. It would look great with a Mini, and the high resolution is the same as the resolution of the 27" iMac and the Thunderbolt display.
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I use the Thunderbolt display at work and the ViewSonic at home. Picture-wise, you can't go wrong with either one. I do like that the Apple has all of the connections, including USB and Ethernet through the TB port. Connect the power and TB and you are fully-docked and ready to go. If it was my own money, I wouldn't pay $280 for that, but I'm enjoying the convenience of it at work.
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Currently I have an All-in-One PC that is approximately the same height. It fits nicely with room to spare. I don't know much about Imacs, but if it has a CPU, there is a space for it in the bottom of the cabinet. This is very easy to assemble and looks really nice.
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We use only one with our iMac to expand connectivity and it works great. What you want to do should work fine when you consider each port is completely cloned.
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iMacs are all built into one unit. The computer is built around the screen as one unit. Sort of just like the new TV's.
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Yes. Many people in my office have been using this with both a laptop and a 24" monitor so a 27" iMac safely.
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If you spend the extra $300 on the more expensive MacBook Pro you get the following: - a faster processor (2.53GHz vs. 2.26GHz) - more memory (4GB vs. 2GB) - bigger hard disk (250GB vs. 160GB) These are all desirable things, however you can do the memory and hard disk upgrades yourself (probably for less than $300). It involves removing the bottom panel (something like a dozen screws) and replacing the hardware. I have not done it myself yet, but it does not look too difficult. I plan to wait for SSD and 8GB RAM prices to drop. The processor is about 11.2% faster, and I doubt that can be upgraded later. However, for me 11.2% is not a significant difference. The faster processor also generates more heat and uses more battery power, so it's a trade off. You could also increase performance with a faster hard drive, but that too would eat into the battery life (which is why I am waiting for the solid state drive prices to drop). Snow Leopard promises to run more efficiently than Leopard, so be sure to sign up for the Snow Leopard up-to-date program so you'll get the latest software when it comes out in September (it's a $10 fee). AppleCare is like an extended warranty. I believe you have up to a year after your initial purchase to sign up for it. It gives you an extra 2 years of service coverage and continues your telephone support after the initial 90 days. I am more of a do-it-yourself guy, so I didn't consider it, but it would be nice knowing you are covered. I bought it for my Mac Mini, but I never used it.
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it depends on the specific configuration you get. There are some systems that can be faster than an imac, if they have more cores and more RAM
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Robert-- I'm glad you found it useful, but I don't want to be the basis of your buying decision. I have the MBP because I sell software that has to run on a Mac, but I don't think I'd spend my own money on it for personal use. It's a beautiful piece of machinery, but it is very tied to the Apple view of the world; anyone who buys an iMac, for example, throws out the goofy Apple mouse and plugs in a Logitech, but you can't do that on a notebook where the keyboard and mouse are built into the case. On the notebooks you're stuck with control-click where everyone else has a right button on the mouse. That's an example, and you get used to it, but the entire world is providing multiple input channels that Apple just doesn't think are useful, and thus they make little accommodation for them on this computer. If I were spending my own money, I'd get another Dell Precision. If you're comfortable with Mac usage, this is a fantastic piece of hardware. Just make sure-- go to a store and try it out before you buy it. Luck, BillR
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Did you try watching movies from your mac? Are you happy with the viewing experience? Any kind of jittering... etc? I am just worried about the video card on the mini, it is the intel on board 9400 I guess. iMac comes with 256M/512M NVIDEA/ATI cards. What other features do you rate the most?
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Yes, but I'm waiting for Apple to upgrade this monitor to the new flat one like in the iMac - and, perhaps Retina. Don't know why they don't do that. Probably don't sell enough of them "stand-alone" like they do the iMac. I had this one at work and it's very nice. Display is just remarkable - even non-Retina. Considering how much time you spend looking at a monitor - do your eyes a favor and get the best!
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They are expensive, but worth it. All the pc laptops I've had have failed on me. Apples last longer and you rarely have problems with them. But I'd research all you can on them to come to a decision.
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I'm a Mac guy, but it's not hard to figure out. Just check the specs for that particular model. Should be in your system/laptop profile. And online.
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ONCE, ONE COMPUTER. 2007? Is there not a later version? It's a mighty big package. Do you really need all that? good luck. GB
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I have had one now for about 9 months hooked up to my 24" iMac and am very pleased with it. No noise and runs very cool. It is on 24/7 and holds a lot of HD Videos for playback on my network. I highly recommend it.