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iMac decisions again . . . ? - haikuman - 08-30-2013
Comments, suggestions, and opinions please *(:>*
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FD096LL/A/refurbished-imac-32ghz-quad-core-intel-core-i5
Or
Refurbished iMac 27-inch 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FD063LL/A/refurbished-imac-27-inch-34ghz-quad-core-intel-core-i7
Re: iMac decisions again . . . ? - Black - 08-30-2013
No-brainer: USB 3.
Re: iMac decisions again . . . ? - Sam3 - 08-30-2013
Do you want or need an optical drive, would you like the SD slot on the side where it is easily accessible? Is the lack of Thunderbolt and USB3 a factor? Do you want a faster processor architecture?
Re: iMac decisions again . . . ? - decay - 08-30-2013
Do you want an iMac you can open yourself if necessary?
Re: iMac decisions again . . . ? - OWC Jamie - 08-30-2013
Black wrote::agree:
No-brainer: USB 3.
Re: iMac decisions again . . . ? - bazookaman - 08-30-2013
decay wrote:
Do you want an iMac you can open yourself if necessary?
Heh. Do you want an imac with small metal threaded fasteners or fasteners that come in a caulking tube?
Re: iMac decisions again . . . ? - sekker - 08-30-2013
Depends on usage. You can add USB3 via a thunderbolt to usb3 cable or box down the road.
The i7 processor is a nice upgrade, and that model has the optical drive and can be opened up.
I'm not a big fan of the latest iMacs. 27" matte screen monitors are $500-600; add a Mac mini and you have an even better setup IMHO except for games or GPU-intensive programs.
Re: iMac decisions again . . . ? - haikuman - 08-30-2013
I have a brand new Seagate Backup Plus unopened and ready for the new purchase.
This is, as most know a 4TB external HD with USB 3 so I have that covered.
I prefer the idea of adding my own memory and not paying Apple a premium for memory.
I am currently using my late 2009 3.06GHz Intel C2D iMac/Memory 12GB.
It has been a good computer and used constantly. I will keep
it as a back up and second unit elsewhere in our apartment.
I often watch some sporting events on the computer so I am ready for
more real estate. We will see whats available in a couple weeks from
the Apple Refurb store.
Thanks a lot for your suggestions and advice. I am still leaning towards the 2011 iMac.
Rudie *(:>*
Re: iMac decisions again . . . ? - sekker - 08-30-2013
Rudie, that usb3 drive will work fine as a usb2 backup drive of course.
I do admit that the new iMacs look thin and are impressive if you don't need to add any peripherals.
Re: iMac decisions again . . . ? - haikuman - 08-30-2013
Thanks sekker ~!~