Aggravated and disappointed.

Cjvdh · 11-02-2009, 08:49 PM

Just bought this new iMac this past weekend and so far I am loving it very much! I just have one small problem after I download or open a program like photo shop, aperture, ms word, etc or after I do a series of downloads (example 5 albums) my computer will act really sluggish it is doing it right now for some reason. Like the computer can't even keep up as fast as I am typing it has like a 5 second LAG! WTF? Is there anything I can do to fix the problem? I mean clearing the cache wouldn't do much since its a brand new computer there would not be much there correct? I need some help anyone with a mac please help!

I have the worst luck.

Mickeylittle · 11-02-2009, 09:46 PM

Sorry I haven't noticed any of this on my 20 iMac. I did some heavy downloading right after I got home.

Cjvdh · 11-02-2009, 09:49 PM

I called apple. They were very understand.

Cleared Caches
Repaired Disk

Seems to be doing okay now he said if the problem persist to call back and we will do a system restore.

Mickeylittle · 11-02-2009, 09:53 PM

Cool, it was probably just a glitch. Keep a log of that call like date, time, and rep's name so that any more problems occur and you'll have more support incase you got a lemon!

Hondamaker · 11-02-2009, 10:18 PM

Like a windows pc, try a reboot. That helps much of the time, whether on a mac or pc.

Napoleon_PhoneApart · 11-02-2009, 10:46 PM

I've seen this same problem described by many people with new iMacs.

http://discussions.apple.com/thread....233&tstart=150

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/articl...mance_problems

Mickeylittle · 11-02-2009, 11:48 PM

Wow and to think I was a little upset that I bought the 20" a month before the new line came out. I have had no problems with this machine! It runs so much better than the quad core with 8GB ram running Vista that I sold to get my iMac! I just hate that I waiting so long before going to Mac.

Youngbinks · 11-02-2009, 11:50 PM

It could be a weird software thing that Apple is working to correct. I've had my 24 inch iMac for about 7 months now and haven't noticed many problems at all. Hopefully doing what Apple suggested will prevent you from needing a restore.

Mickeylittle · 11-03-2009, 12:15 AM

The problem seems to be with their newly released line of 21.5 & 27 inch models and not the older line that you and I have.

juls1585 · 11-03-2009, 01:13 PM

were going today to get the 21.5" one. hopefully we dont have this issue though my bf is going to be the one using the computer (random text this morning said "im sick of my computer were going to get an iMac tonight) god i love him