iMac delivery timings updated

[Laneige]

side track a bit since so many imac users here...
image retention

i was reading this but not sure if any of u did.... can see for reference and also, there's a test that someone posted but one said its ok, the other said not recommended. even the site owner said try at own risk. i wouldnt want to do this thing to test out the display

My 2012 27-inch iMac has image retention - Page 3 - MacRumors Forums

Avoiding image persistence on Apple displays
from Apple, it seem normal
Avoiding image persistence on Apple displays

 

[LeonaV]

No need to test for image retention. If you cannot see it when you use it normally, there is no image retention. If you can see it, then call for Apple support.

In short, enjoy your purchase. What you don't know, won't kill you.

 

[iCubes]

Image Retention is NOT normal and it will only get worse over time.

The reason I brought up LG is because the retina MBPs have displays made by LG and Samsung. So far, almost all the displays that have issues with image retention are made by LG not Samsung.

As for the iMac, I also don't believe IR is caused by GPU but so far the cases reported are mostly people who have upgraded the GPU on their iMacs so I let the numbers speak for themselves.

And sometimes IR don't happen immediately. I came cross some computers that developed this issue 6 months after usage.

 

[Laneige]

recd mac liao
send out from china on 18mar

then i check the back got one corner just v slight light scratch. n u know the surfazce of mac.. aluminium? so can see some v tiny hole on the back of it. maybe like 5 from a glance.. didnt scan thru all but its like a pen dot size only.
not a concern for me. internal much more important for me.


reading the retention thing n ppl use on brightg display? i see my old mac 2009-2010 n no problem. n i set the lowest brightness as my eyes can't stand bright screen.
now this new mac i am using 2nd level brightness nia

 

[2ulkifli]

I am running the 680MX and I don't have image retention. Seriously image retention is because of screen, not the GPU.

I don't think it is the LG screen that is causing this, some have reported connecting a second non-Apple screen and IR still present on the non-Apple screen.

 

[Blackmel]

recd mac liao
send out from china on 18mar

then i check the back got one corner just v slight light scratch. n u know the surfazce of mac.. aluminium? so can see some v tiny hole on the back of it. maybe like 5 from a glance.. didnt scan thru all but its like a pen dot size only.
not a concern for me. internal much more important for me.


reading the retention thing n ppl use on brightg display? i see my old mac 2009-2010 n no problem. n i set the lowest brightness as my eyes can't stand bright screen.
now this new mac i am using 2nd level brightness nia

cant use to the right click though. surf hwz right click last time can open new tab. now cannot?

How come you have an old Mac, but don't know about settings/sys pref?

 

[Laneige]

How come you have an old Mac, but don't know about settings/sys pref?

oh i went n change it liao
thought i edited my post but i didn't!

 

[B772ER]

ordered mine on 15 mar, 27" CTO to i7, GTX680 and 1TB fusion, shipped on thursday and delivered last night by DHL. ordered RAM from simplyMac, arrived before computer did so installed it myself when setting it up.

 

[AyuReady]

Guys looking at buying 27 inch iMac.

Any recommendation on which upgrade I should be getting ?

Mainly for surfing, photo editing and occasionally video editing.

I also heard for ram, can buy after market is that true ?

Thanks alot

 

[AyuReady]

Thinking of just getting the basic 27 inch with fusion drive. And after market rams ( can install myself???)

 

[LeonaV]

RAM you can get from places like MacShop in Funan. Just tell them it is 1600 Mhz DDR3 for the iMac 27" 2012. Then watch this video

27" iMac (Late 2012) 32GB RAM Upgrade (How To & Guide) - YouTube

 

[B772ER]

Guys looking at buying 27 inch iMac.

Any recommendation on which upgrade I should be getting ?

Mainly for surfing, photo editing and occasionally video editing.

I also heard for ram, can buy after market is that true ?

Thanks alot

yup, you can install RAM yourself on the 27" iMac. bought mine with 8GB RAM, went to buy 2x 4GB sticks from OWC..

 

[AyuReady]

Dear bros, thanks a lot for advice on the ram. Especially those who go extra mike in posting video.

Will the cpu upgrade to I7 be worth it for my usage above?

Thinking of getting base model, fusion drive and upgrade ram separately. Cos still need to factor in apple care prices... Shag

 

[Laneige]

Those who just got Ur 27 iMac.
What is of the condition like ?
Any image retention issues...?
Yellowness on white background?
Is the imac hot ?

i have a good set?
not hot

i just erase/install mac os x ml again because of the migrant assistant

the imovies etc r not inside. have to go appstores install it by clicking purchases.

 

[LeonaV]

Dear bros, thanks a lot for advice on the ram. Especially those who go extra mike in posting video.

Will the cpu upgrade to I7 be worth it for my usage above?

Thinking of getting base model, fusion drive and upgrade ram separately. Cos still need to factor in apple care prices... Shag

Unless you do a lot of video encoding day in day out, you will not use the i7's hyperthreading capabilities. Also the i7 iMac will run hotter than the i5 iMac, with no real performance gain in everyday use. You can read more here.

Core i5 or Core i7

You can save that money, and use it to get 680MX GPU. It will be more of a performance gain than the i7.

Another suggestion for RAM. You can buy 2 x 8Gb first and stick it in together with your current 2 x 4Gb for a total of 24Gb. See if it is enough for your usage.



Chances are, it is more than enough. For example, Windows 7 64-bit premium can't use more than 16Gb of RAM anyway.



If it is enough, then you have just saved the cost of 16Gb of RAM which is about 200+ SGD.

 

[evershineoptical]

the apple store now say ships within 24 hours....means i order today can get by Sat ??????

 

[PetPet]

When you check out it'll show you the delivery date

 

[evershineoptical]

When you check out it'll show you the delivery date

hello, thanks.

if i order now and everything is confirmed....will i be billed immediately ???

 

[PetPet]

hello, thanks.

if i order now and everything is confirmed....will i be billed immediately ???

You'll be billed when the order is shipped out.