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iMac for Uni

Hello, I am going to be studying physiotherapy at Uni and I am maybe thinking of getting an iMac, what are peoples thoughts and would it be worth it?

Reply 1

KW681

Te iMac is one hell of a computer but for uni you'll really need a laptop. I got a back macbook air which is a similair price but incredibly fast and light and great taking to lectures and the library.

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Reply 2

Iqbal007

Original post by Daniel396

Hello, I am going to be studying physiotherapy at Uni and I am maybe thinking of getting an iMac, what are peoples thoughts and would it be worth it?

Completely unnecessary for the specs, a basic computer will do you fine and save you a lot of money,

Reply 3

Feefifofum

They're great computers, but unless you specifically need a desktop, I'd recommend a laptop instead so that you can work in the library, take notes in lectures etc.

Reply 4

Dr DaMan

No. They're ridiculously overpriced, you're paying 600 quid extra on what you'd get in a normal computer for the brand, nothing else.

Reply 5

PC2852

You pay for the logo, not the computer, anyone who owns Apple products are mugs. Well except for their iPods, but everything else. Mugs.

Reply 6

spacemenrule94

iMacs are obviously good quality, but they're really more suited for intensive video editing / designing / computing rather than typical university tasks (i.e. writing essays / using the internet).

Also, most universities have a lot of desktop computers around campus - you'd be better off getting a laptop that you can bring to lectures. If you're intent on getting a mac, get a macbook instead, which combines the best features of the iMac with the convenience of a laptop.

It'd also be cheaper, so your wallet will certainly thank you for it!

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