anm
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I think the apple doesn't have the capability to support blu-ray plaback or hd audio.
iMac 24", how is it as an htpc
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ajay124
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The iMac is highly addictive. I have bought, sold and finally given up on all other computers. At home I don't have the slightest urge to ever use a laptop or tablet again. The experience of using a high resolution iMac is in a different league. I sold my Dell laptop at throwaway prices as I never ever want to use a Windows PC again. I find the processor of my iPad 1 too slow. It has become the exclusive property of my daughter who uses it for watching You Tube videos.
An iMac is expensive. I suggest you should primarily view it as an investment in a great desktop computer. The new 21.5" model is available at a negotiable price of 58-59K. I feel it would be a better buy than the old 24" for 54K. I have not compared the specs of both but I presume the later model will be better.
The sound quality of an iMac is pretty good but definitely not audiophile grade by any means. I have no idea whether the sound card of an iMac can be replaced with a better one or not. A good DAC would be essential! My iMac is connected to a Cyrus 6VS2 amp and small Onkyo bookshelf's. Decent sound for viewing You Tube videos and DVD's. Recently I removed the iMac from the chain and heard a few CD's played on Esoteric SA10+Cyrus 6VS2+Onkyo bookshelf's. I was completely blown by the difference which the Esoteric as a source made to the sound. I played orchestral music by Bela Bartok which would be a tough call on much bigger systems. Backed by a good recording and a good source the 40 WPC Cyrus amp and Onkyo bookshelf's performed far above their modest price tag!
The iMac is highly addictive. I have bought, sold and finally given up on all other computers. At home I don't have the slightest urge to ever use a laptop or tablet again. The experience of using a high resolution iMac is in a different league. I sold my Dell laptop at throwaway prices as I never ever want to use a Windows PC again. I find the processor of my iPad 1 too slow. It has become the exclusive property of my daughter who uses it for watching You Tube videos.
An iMac is expensive. I suggest you should primarily view it as an investment in a great desktop computer. The new 21.5" model is available at a negotiable price of 58-59K. I feel it would be a better buy than the old 24" for 54K. I have not compared the specs of both but I presume the later model will be better.
The sound quality of an iMac is pretty good but definitely not audiophile grade by any means. I have no idea whether the sound card of an iMac can be replaced with a better one or not. A good DAC would be essential! My iMac is connected to a Cyrus 6VS2 amp and small Onkyo bookshelf's. Decent sound for viewing You Tube videos and DVD's. Recently I removed the iMac from the chain and heard a few CD's played on Esoteric SA10+Cyrus 6VS2+Onkyo bookshelf's. I was completely blown by the difference which the Esoteric as a source made to the sound. I played orchestral music by Bela Bartok which would be a tough call on much bigger systems. Backed by a good recording and a good source the 40 WPC Cyrus amp and Onkyo bookshelf's performed far above their modest price tag!
anm
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that esoteric must be something. I wish I can buy at that price point in India 
or maybe someone can carry it for me.
or maybe someone can carry it for me.
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iMac is going to get the an upgrade soon mostly with the retina display soon. Thats going to be the ultimate display for a computer.
Just check that out. I just sold my Sony VPPCCBFN laptop yesterday to make room for the new Mac Pro. Just stunning specs.
iMac is going to get the an upgrade soon mostly with the retina display soon. Thats going to be the ultimate display for a computer.
hope they also upgrade it to support HD audio.............one of the key missing elements!!!
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