I was considering upgrading my existing Windows 7 desktop but all I use it for is FSX, I have just reinstalled FS9 to get to grips with the QWRJ/146 before the FSX release.
I use my MacBook and iPad for everything else.
The specs look as if it would work using the dual boot/parallels option.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Regards
John
I have the mind of an athlete, but the body of a spectator.
There are plenty of people who do, when running Windows there's no difference between a Mac and any other PC of the same hardware spec. So obviously if it's got a weak graphics card and 1GB of memory it'll still run FSX like a dog, but if you've got a decent card and 4GB then it should be fine. On the downside I hear you have to sell major organs to upgrade a Mac!
I'll be interested in how you get on, John, as I'll be replacing my laptop later in the year. At the moment it's a straightforward choice of Windows 8 and an i5/i7 processor but perhaps there's something else to consider.
Although with my limited experience of Apple software I'm not tempted to use their OS
Cyberbrat says I should be looking at a W8 machine that combines touchscreen and keyboard. Which means that's what he wants
I am an Apple convert and use the iPhone, iPad and MacBook. The OS was different when I first used the MacBook but I now consider Windows to be a bit sluggish and cumbersome. However I will need to use Windows with FSX using a duel boot on the iMac but only for FSX.
The prices range from £999 - £1649 for the iMac. This is the version with screen and built in hardware and looks very nice. I does away with the tower, giving more desk space. They use i5-i7 duel/quad core CPU AMD Radeon HD 6750M/6770M with 512MB RAM depending on the configuration selected. The screen sizes are 21.5" or 27". My preferred option is the iMac 27" 2.7GHz model.
Tough decision to make but I will consider very carefully prior to buying.
Regards
John
I have the mind of an athlete, but the body of a spectator.
