Decided to brave the crowds today and visit a nearby Apple store to
check out the iMac that I was thinking of getting for Mrs.E.

This was my first time in an Apple store and despite the number of
people there, I was really impressed with how efficiently it was run.

As I entered and saw the place packed with people (day after
Thanksgiving shoppers), I almost left figuring it would be impossible
to get a salesperson to ask questions of. But then I realized there
were at least 30 of them walking around with iPads and iPhones ready to
help anyone who needed help. Not pushy either. They wait until you
*want* some help.

Long story short, after discussing how and for what my wife uses a
computer, the salesperson told me the entry level, 21.5" iMac would be
more than she needs. The salesman told me that for watching Netflix
movies, etc, there really would not be any difference between the base
model and the bigger 27" model that has more Ram, a faster CPU and the
upgraded video card, but in the end it all comes down to screen size.
Mrs.E. wanted a "BIG" screen.

So, I went for the 27".

Took it home and decided to give it to her now rather than wait until
Christmas. She wasn't home, so I set it up to surprise her. Took me 10
minutes just to find the on/off button. She's on her own now.

The store also gave me a $150 gift certificate to apply towards any
training or accessories she may want.

Have to admit, it is impressive. I just don't have a clue how to use
it. We will have our lawyer friend who is also a major MacNut over to
help her get it all setup.