Randomnerd
Bimbleur
- Location
- North Yorkshire
From time to time I see computers discussed here, so I thought I would ask about my iMac, to see if anyone had advice.
Or advice on which section this would be best to post in, or where else I could get help!
I run an iMac 2009 (the os is X10.6.8 and its a dual core 3.06 Ghz job, with a 4 GB memory) for business, to do a bit of GIS work, tree health reports, Adobe Indesign etc, and to watch films via net.
It is slow and doesn't cope with fast streaming or multiple programs. Mac refurb places tell me it's too old to repair or upgrade. And then offer me 2013 models for £600! which will have me back to square one in four years or so i expect.
1). Can new components be fitted and the machine be made to run on for a few years more for, say, £400? I'm on a severe budget with not much work coming in at the moment.
2). Is there a CC member who does this kind of thing as a sideline or for work etc? Always nice to keep it within the tribe.
Any other info or suggestions gratefully accepted. I am pretty analogue and slow of brain lately, so please be kind. TIA
Or advice on which section this would be best to post in, or where else I could get help!
I run an iMac 2009 (the os is X10.6.8 and its a dual core 3.06 Ghz job, with a 4 GB memory) for business, to do a bit of GIS work, tree health reports, Adobe Indesign etc, and to watch films via net.
It is slow and doesn't cope with fast streaming or multiple programs. Mac refurb places tell me it's too old to repair or upgrade. And then offer me 2013 models for £600! which will have me back to square one in four years or so i expect.
1). Can new components be fitted and the machine be made to run on for a few years more for, say, £400? I'm on a severe budget with not much work coming in at the moment.
2). Is there a CC member who does this kind of thing as a sideline or for work etc? Always nice to keep it within the tribe.
Any other info or suggestions gratefully accepted. I am pretty analogue and slow of brain lately, so please be kind. TIA