So you just got an iMac — now what?

Filed under: iMac, Holidays

All day on December 25, TUAW presents “Now What?” We’ve got first steps and recommendations for all the Apple gifts you (hopefully!) found under the tree today. Happy holidays!

It was probably the biggest box under the tree (unless you really splurged on the anniversary edition of the Radio Flyer wagon); now that you’ve got your new, speedy iMac unpacked and plugged in, what’s next?

USB + Input

Despite a full set of three USB ports on the back of the iMac, you’re inevitably going to need more ports up front at some point. A hub that makes a fashion-forward statement — or a retro one — will be a nice add-on for your machine. If you’re going to be importing loads of holiday pictures from your new digicam to your iMac, a standalone SD card reader will be faster than using the camera’s tethered upload.

If you’re feeling restricted by the included wired Mighty Mouse, you could spring for the wireless Bluetooth version… but believe it or not, Microsoft makes a snazzy Mac-friendly wireless mouse too.

Storage

If you’ve already got a Time MachineCapsule or other outboard storage, you’re all set to begin backing up your new iMac; otherwise, a drive for backup should be first on your post-Christmas shopping list. Western Digital’s MyBook Studio Edition matches your iMac’s aluminum finish and provides quad-interface storage for backups and more. If you forgo the Firewire, you can find USB-only 1TB drives for around 0US — no excuse not to get the storage you need. Of course, if you need lots of storage, there is another way.

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TUAWSo you just got an iMac — now what? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:00:00 EST.