Apple Lovers?

[andrewparker]

Well I have nothing good to say about iPhoto, it's a terrible piece of software and always has been IMO. I simply don't use it.

[RedRobin]

Well I have nothing good to say about iPhoto, it's a terrible piece of software and always has been IMO. I simply don't use it.

....I find iPhoto an extremely useful first base for importing all my digital photos - It's where I can quickly trash the rejects, crop easily and even improve definition with an interface which is much more user-friendly than Aperture. I can then simply drag each image into a folder (window) to organise my best photos under in Aperture and further edit if I want to or in Photoshop.

In iPhoto I can also upload photos directly into Photobucket via its plug-in - Aperture doesn't have that option. I love the direct simplicity of iPhoto but just wish that Aperture would bring across image titles. The buried Aperture/iPhoto Libraries which Apple have now adopted are a nightmare so Importing doesn't display everything, especially as I keep all files on my main internal HD and not my internal SSD where all my Applications and OS are.

I have discussed all this on the Apple forum but no-one else seems to work the way I do!

[driver rider]

fair point no offence was taken.  I appreciate good well informed responses.  I just feel that mp3's are a compromise.  The files are compressed and the finer details of music are lost.  I've tried it on decent systems on cars play the music of an Ipod etc then play the CD there is a massive difference to my ears.  I agree perhaps I need to move on but a good mate of mine works in AV installation and he still see's CD as the ultimate in terms of quality.  I will try the apple "looseless" format but this means reburrning my whole CD  collection. 

I also feel going down the digital route allows a few companies to manipulate the whole market in terms of pricing etc.  Correct me if im wrong but im sure ebooks where found by the EU to have their prices fixed by apple, amazon, penguin etc

Redrobin couldn't agree more with apple becoming far too american for my taste!  They still make great products but need to stop dictating and give users options rather than force them down an alley!

[winrya]

I've been waiting for the new imac for the past 6 months, very impressed, my only disappointment is in the £100 price increase.

I've not used the DVD drive on my macbook pro in 2 years, use drop box, sd card or usb sticks, can't ever see me using a cd/dvd again

[GTIjames]

I've been waiting for the new imac for the past 6 months, very impressed, my only disappointment is in the £100 price increase.

I've not used the DVD drive on my macbook pro in 2 years, use drop box, sd card or usb sticks, can't ever see me using a cd/dvd again

The new iMac looks mint and certainly worth the extra £100. I would also spec the new Fusion drive - ssd performance with hdd capacity.

[rich83]

Fusion drive sounds like a disaster waiting to happen! 

If i were getting one i would spec a 256GB SSD.. and then get a external USB 3 or thunderbolt drive.

Luckily i bought my MBP whilst a FW800 port was still on it. otherwise it would cost me another set of externals!

[andrewparker]

fair point no offence was taken.  I appreciate good well informed responses.  I just feel that mp3's are a compromise.  The files are compressed and the finer details of music are lost.  I've tried it on decent systems on cars play the music of an Ipod etc then play the CD there is a massive difference to my ears.  I agree perhaps I need to move on but a good mate of mine works in AV installation and he still see's CD as the ultimate in terms of quality.  I will try the apple "looseless" format but this means reburrning my whole CD  collection.

Apple did have plans to offer lossless audio content through iTunes, and were in discussions with the record labels to do so. I guess it's either in the pipeline, or they can't make it financially viable.

[pipston]

a good mate of mine works in AV installation and he still see's CD as the ultimate in terms of quality.

who does your mate work for? im in the same industry.

[RedRobin]

If i were getting one i would spec a 256GB SSD.. and then get a external USB 3 or thunderbolt drive.

Luckily i bought my MBP whilst a FW800 port was still on it. otherwise it would cost me another set of externals!

....A 256GB SSD internally is what I've got. Plus FW800 external HD's but no Thunderbolt external HD's as they are simply not affordable! So I have two Thunderbolt ports doing nothing.

[h4rdy]

I'm liking that new iMac

Like is all it will be

[andrewparker]

Fusion drive sounds like a disaster waiting to happen! 

I think it looks great - but I'd imagine its going to be a pricey option. One I'd probably plump for though.

[Deako]

It's about £180 for the fusion drive. Apparently, it's not like a typical hybrid which rely on caching apps etc you use. This actually moves the data to the quicker flash area.

[driver rider]

a good mate of mine works in AV installation and he still see's CD as the ultimate in terms of quality.

who does your mate work for? im in the same industry.

I'll find out. in a different industry to him!

fair point no offence was taken.  I appreciate good well informed responses.  I just feel that mp3's are a compromise.  The files are compressed and the finer details of music are lost.  I've tried it on decent systems on cars play the music of an Ipod etc then play the CD there is a massive difference to my ears.  I agree perhaps I need to move on but a good mate of mine works in AV installation and he still see's CD as the ultimate in terms of quality.  I will try the apple "looseless" format but this means reburrning my whole CD  collection.

Apple did have plans to offer lossless audio content through iTunes, and were in discussions with the record labels to do so. I guess it's either in the pipeline, or they can't make it financially viable.

Thats interesting to know.  Thank you.

[Tfsi_Mike]

Reckon the iPad mini would look great integrated into the Centre console..

So when is it actually out to buy?

http://www.redmondpie.com/ipad-mini-has-already-been-installed-in-a-car-dashboard-video/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RedmondPie+%28Redmond+Pie%29

[Deako]

Ended up cancelling the 8:01am Pre ordered iPad mini which wasn't due until the 15th. Tesco direct had stock of white minis, so ordered from there for next day delivery. Wife is so happy, it's great!!!