Hi Josh,
I got a new MacPro this year, and I have a few iMacs that surround me so that I can be productive. One 20" iMac runs a RIP & Portfolio, Apple Remote Access to control a headless Mini with iTunes, and the other (Intel 24") is my everyday working machine for my calendar, surfing, billing & money, database, e-mail and a few other odd jobs.
The last iMac I bought was the iMac 24" Intel model. I don't know why Apple has allowed it's quality control to slip but the screen on it is too bright to calibrate successfully. Maybe someone can give a reasonable explanation why after over 15 years of calibrating displays without a hitch, I now deal with a screen that is too bright. (Funny - in the past too dull was the reason to buy a new one). So you might end up having to do a work around which may be less than the best if you are looking for accurate calibrated color. Others on the forum have made similar comments. But for the everyday chores mentioned it's "insanely great." I can say that it is unlike my nearly 3 year old G5 20" iMac which has an LCD screen that calibrates normally and that still works just fine.
For the price I paid for this very functional 24" Intel Duo Core machine (it's less $$ than a refurbed 30" Apple Display alone), I can see why Apple might want to keep the video hobbled, but I do not like the trend away from standards and integrity, but that's usually just me. Most shoppers do not have 2 calibrators nor the inclination to use them just to compare and contrast their results ;-)
You get what you pay for is something that get's stated, and it's probably true, most of the time.
So it's really up to you and your wallet how much of a purist price you want to pay to be pure.
I'm not totally disappointed because for what I need this machine to do it works better than average, but if it were my only machine, I might consider putting up a larger ante to get in the pro game. The MacPro's are really rock solid and very much show the years of gradual dedicated improvement Apple has been making in that category for many, many years now.
I hope this helps.
[Anyone]: If I'm somehow missing something regarding my screen and calibration, I'm always opened to enlightenment.
So long for now, TOM
I am very close to pulling the pin on a new mac for image processing - was considering the mac pro, but two things have put me off - the price of a well configured unit and the fact they close to overdue for update. Someone suggested the imac might do the job - but.
Thoughts?
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