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#338570 - 01/22/08 11:10 PM new imac
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Where's the RAM?

Registered: 01/10/08
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got my mac!<br><br>but afraid to to turn it on, it is like 30 degrees, been on a ups truck all day, Apple's website says operating temp is 50 degrees think I'll let it sit awhile which is driving me nuts. Can I do damage if I turn it on and it is to cold.<br><br>I know I sound silly, but humor me please.<br><br>

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#338571 - 01/22/08 11:11 PM Re: new imac [Re: iMacsoontobe]
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I don't know . . . but once it's on, it'll warm up quickly.<br><br>&#63743; &#63743; &#63743; &#63743;
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#338572 - 01/22/08 11:13 PM Re: new imac [Re: iMacsoontobe]
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Good plan. I'd wait, as well.<br><br>- alec -
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#338573 - 01/22/08 11:16 PM Re: new imac [Re: iMacsoontobe]
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I would have fired that puppy up and worn out the keyboard by now <br><br> My Ultimate Amazing Crap !

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#338574 - 01/22/08 11:19 PM Re: new imac [Re: Mississauga]
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I'm with Alec. It's too expensive to fool around with.<br>I'd wait for an hour or so.<br><br><br>
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#338575 - 01/23/08 12:12 AM Re: new imac [Re: iMacsoontobe]
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Also, make the sign of the cross over it before firing it up for the first time. <-- I shouldn't wink. I always make the sign of the cross over my Macs before installing updates or upgrades. <br><br>

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#338576 - 01/23/08 12:18 AM Re: new imac [Re: iMacsoontobe]
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Where's the RAM?

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I waited and now here I am WOW!<br><br>I never knew how slow my G4 really was, so much to learn so much to do, 2 gig stick from crucial will be here Thursday. I want to just scream! Why did I wait so long! Excuse me I don't even smoke, but I think I need a cigarette.<br><br><br><br>

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#338577 - 01/23/08 12:19 AM Re: new imac [Re: iMacsoontobe]
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Did you use the MI or did you do the transferring by hand? Or should that be by mouse? Or . . . <br><br>&#63743; &#63743; &#63743; &#63743;
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#338578 - 01/23/08 12:36 AM Re: new imac [Re: yoyo52]
iMacsoontobe Offline
Where's the RAM?

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Loc: The Burgh
I haven't even started migration yet.<br><br>I have been home sick the last two days and the machine just got here at 6pm, going back to work tomorrow, got some stuff to do tonight.<br><br>But I got to admit I like my new iMac in its "virginal" state, might have to hold off migration. <br><br>

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#338579 - 01/23/08 02:21 AM Re: new imac [Re: iMacsoontobe]
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What?

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Loc: Arizona
I hope you have a spare goat to sacrifice as well! <br><br>
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