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    Sound quality of built-in speakers of 2017 27-inch iMac

    I would think so, unless you're a major audiophile. The sound system that Apple bakes into the iMacs (and the thunderbolt display when that was still available) is acceptable and a solid stereo sound. It doesn't have the depth that real music aficionados might like but it's fine for watching...
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    Buying iMac mini 2016

    I'm going to buy an iMac this year. It'll be my first iMac since the original models launched back in the 90s. I'm kind of disappointed as I have owned a small box from Apple since the G4 Cube. The 2014 Mini was totally unacceptable to me though with nothing being user serviceable. We...
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    Alternate uses for the mac mini?

    When I buy my iMac this year, I'll be plugging my Mac mini into my television for OpenEmu I really like this computer. With the news of eGPU support, I would hang onto it if it had TB3. I only have the base dual-core i5 model but the only flaw is its graphics capability. The Intel HD...
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    iPad Air owners, what are your plans for upgrading?

    Dropped my 64 GB Air 1 last month, shattered the screen. Had no choice to upgrade since I didn't feel the repair would be worth it. Air 1 was still a great device and I wouldn't have upgraded if that hadn't happened. For the most part I am have with my 9.7'' Pro though. It has all the...
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    Games

    There are actually tons of games for Macs. They don't really ship with the hardware to run big budget games but there's tons of Indie stuff available. I play most of my games on my Mac. Check out the games category on the OS X App Store. For a specific recommendation, Full Deck Solitaire...
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    Trying to decide on a new iPad

    Honestly, even on my 64 GB Air, I never filled it to capacity. With my 6s+ and new Pro I have bought the max capacity devices (128 GB and 256 GB respectively) just for the luxury of having it and even my phone still has about 30 gigs free after loading my entire music library onto it...
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    Forum Game: True or False?

    True-ish. This was a major issue for me even into my college years and some nights I would sleep with a light on. As I've gotten older this phobia has finally faded and funny enough I work at night now. Next poster has an iPhone and a Windows laptop
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    What color should I buy, iPhone 6s?

    Re: What color should i buy of iPhone 6s. please advise. I waffle between regret and pleasure with the gold on my iPad Pro. Until then I had bought everything silver so that my iOS devices would match my Macs but for the most part I'm happy with my decision. I'll probably go gold on the...
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    got my ipad pro 9.7 32GB space grey today from verizon

    Congrats! After going LTE, I can't go back. So nice to just have a connection without having to mess around with turning a hot spot on with my phone or whatever.
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    Apple reportedly preparing 5K external display with its own graphics processor

    If this is true it would be amazing. It doesn't seem to be the kind of product Apple would pursue but it would be a day one purchase for me.
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    Which Late 2015 iMac do you own?

    iMore isn't the best place for Mac discussion unfortunately. Many of us own Macs but come here more for the mobile discussion. There are other communities with much busier Mac sections. An iMac was on my radar this year until I dropped my iPad Air :/. Now I'm typing on a brand new iPad...
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    Apple Watch: One Year Later

    I wear mine every day. The ease of switching out bands is awesome and takes care of my itch to try out different accessories. Utility is limited, I mainly use it for voice control on my phone and checking messages. I manage in retail so often taking my phone out would be annoying. None...
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    Apple watch S. S.

    The aluminum watch is not cheap, looks good, and has a nice feel to it that easily matches the aesthetic of the other Apple devices I keep with me. I don't regret buying it. That said, price was a huge factor for me in choosing the aluminum over the stainless steel. If price was equal, I...
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    Went in to buy the 9.7", walked out with the 12.9"

    The 12.9'' caught my eye for sure. The screen is awesome. I love using my 9.7 Pro (and my Air before that) as a reader though and I'm convinced the added bulk from the 12.9'' would be uncomfortable.
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    Magic Mouse

    I do not like the Magic Mouse. It is one of the few Apple products I can say that about. It doesn't offer the click precision I need for gaming and I don't really like how it tracks. You can adjust that, sure, or I can just plug in my Logitech mouse and be comfortable with the settings...