The 24-inch iMac
It’s the best computer I’ve ever used or owned. A beautiful screen, plenty fast, never crashes. It’s a very simple system: Big flat screen with computer built-in (includes super DVD RW, USB 2.0 & Firewire ports, camera, microphone, bluetooth, ethernet connection, and hidden wireless antenna) , keyboard, mouse, and remote control. But these four pieces give you so much:
- Three operating systems: Mac OS X, Unix, and, with not much work, Windows.
- A great TV, for watching movies ( and if you really wanted to watch cable, you could buy an adapter for that) .
- A great stereo, for your iTunes collection.
It’s a little expensive, but I say it’s worth it. The screen is really really good. A friend of mine has an HP all-in-one flat screen, and he says his screen is not as crisp and bright as the iMac’s. The design of the iMac really does complement any room. Unlike any computer I can think of, it is not something you want to hide under your desk. You’re perfectly happy having it out in the open. It improves a room.
As for the software available for Macs, well, I’ve had it almost a year, and I haven’t had to buy anything yet. I’m an average user for photos, music, and videos, and the free stuff it comes with is just fine for me. For word processing I just use google online apps, and for developing I use free open source software.
Anyways, if you’re looking for a new desktop, get an iMac.
