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02/07/2013 06:31:50 PM · #1 |
| Am considering buying an all in one computer. Was wondering if anyone knows if they are as reliable as the traditional computers with the tower. |
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02/07/2013 06:57:08 PM · #2 |
As a general rule no less reliable. However in a traditional setup you can drop another screen on should something happen to the display, so while no more issues than a tradtional setup when you consider all components more than just a tower the consideration would be if it breaks do you have faith the original manufacturer will still be in business and supplying spares.
Main difference is that the all in ones dont have all the options for upgrading later, very rare to find room for adding another harddrive when you fill your existing one, will you potentualy have the budget at some near/future date to upgrade the display as it's often a much overlooked component of the digital photographic outcome.
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02/07/2013 07:03:15 PM · #3 |
| As Stefan touched one...all in ones, by virtue of their form factor are not easily upgradable. That alone makes it a "skip" in my books. |
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02/07/2013 07:08:27 PM · #4 |
| Everyone else beat me to it, but every photographer I've ever met eventually wants a better monitor. Think about what you will do when that day comes... |
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02/07/2013 07:50:25 PM · #5 |
Good points, thanks for the advice. The monitor replacement and upgrading is an important consideration.
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02/07/2013 09:20:09 PM · #6 |
WTF is an all-in-one computer?
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02/07/2013 09:31:58 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
WTF is an all-in-one computer? |
I think that refers to the iMac-type configuration, where the computer's guts are built into the monitor case ... though it can also now apply to tablets, smart-phones, and anything else where the CPU, memory, and display are a single unit. |
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02/08/2013 01:55:08 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
WTF is an all-in-one computer? |
I can tell *someone's* not been to an Apple store lately... |
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02/08/2013 02:09:28 PM · #9 |
I just bought apples yesterday, Honey Crisps, those are by far the best apples.
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02/08/2013 02:40:24 PM · #10 |
| I add that to, go with Apple iMac and won't look back! |
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02/08/2013 03:25:33 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Ann:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
WTF is an all-in-one computer? |
I can tell *someone's* not been to an Apple store lately... |
Window-based PC makers have models in this configuration as well -- last time I browsed at Fry's they ran about 60-75% more than a comparably-powered tower (no monitor) from the same manufacturer. |
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