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Anyone recommend the iMac computer for video and photo editing?
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100%Anyone recommend the iMac computer for video and photo editing?
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110%. One of the latest versions possibly. Mine sports 32Gb RAM, and an additional 512Gb SSD. Mac OsSierra and application sw is installed on the SSD, and the other HD for storage, so that everything, including video editing is fast and smooth. The Adobe app suite is my choice (Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop...) but you can use the Mac included sw, which is perfect for almost everything.Anyone recommend the iMac computer for video and photo editing?
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Macs look good and work great, but not for long.
I respectfully disagree. I have a 4 year old iMac (late 2012 model, purchased Jan 2013), push the graphics often via gaming, and it's still running great. Yes, some iMacs die. Some PCs die. Some iPhones die and some Android phones die. They aren't programmed to blow up just after warranty.
Most of my Mac laptops in the past I've used for at least 3 years, at which time they were still running great, and then I hand them down to one of my kids who then abused them for another 2-3 years after which their hinges are worn out, batteries fried, etc. 6 years of heavy use from a laptop, where the last 3+ years are heavy abuse by a teenager? That's a DEAL.
Laptops are great, no comments here. iMacs have an issue with heat, that is confirmed by Apple by several replacement programs. Even Mac Pro has the same issue. They've put video RAM chips around GPU on two or three sides, those heat up and over time GPU is breaking from uneven heating. Sometimes not the GPU itself rather the wielding that holds it in place. Anyways, I'm just warning to make you cautious and do a little research. People earn money differently and a $2K investment might be expected to last for 5-6 years.I respectfully disagree. I have a 4 year old iMac (late 2012 model, purchased Jan 2013), push the graphics often via gaming, and it's still running great. Yes, some iMacs die. Some PCs die. Some iPhones die and some Android phones die. They aren't programmed to blow up just after warranty.
Most of my Mac laptops in the past I've used for at least 3 years, at which time they were still running great, and then I hand them down to one of my kids who then abused them for another 2-3 years after which their hinges are worn out, batteries fried, etc. 6 years of heavy use from a laptop, where the last 3+ years are heavy abuse by a teenager? That's a DEAL.
Laptops are great, no comments here. iMacs have an issue with heat, that is confirmed by Apple by several replacement programs. Even Mac Pro has the same issue. They've put video RAM chips around GPU on two or three sides, those heat up and over time GPU is breaking from uneven heating. Sometimes not the GPU itself rather the wielding that holds it in place. Anyways, I'm just warning to make you cautious and do a little research. People earn money differently and a $2K investment might be expected to last for 5-6 years.
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Definitely watching this thread! I've been looking to upgrade my 2012 15" MBPr, or at least add a powerful desktop version for video/photo editing (no gaming). I thought I read somewhere that the iMac is due for a new release. Is this true?
The newer laptops are not upgradable and that's screwed up. The iMacs still have slots and are easy to open up for RAM (but not anything else).When was the last time you could actually upgrade the RAM on any Macbook or iMac, unless you're saying get out your soldering iron. I buy the max you can get.
iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display RAM Replacement - iFixitThe newer laptops are not upgradable and that's screwed up. The iMacs still have slots and are easy to open up for RAM (but not anything else).