iMac

eaglesnest · 27th of December 2011 (Tue)

I am in the market for a new Mac computer. I like the 27 " imac, but my budget only allows me to get the 21.5 ". A refurbished one would cost about $1100.00 for the 21.5". Would you buy a refurbished one or brand new which cost approx.$200.00 more? And what about the 21.5 compare to the 27" Any suggestions and/or feed backs?
Thanks.

shmoogy · 27th of December 2011 (Tue)

Apple refurbs are some of the best in the industry-- They look brand new except for the packaging, and sometimes come with extra upgrades you didn't pay for (extra ram/larger hard drive). If you want the 27 inch, you should wait until you can afford it-- the extra resolution is definitely worth the money.

sbattey · 27th of December 2011 (Tue)

I second the advice to wait for the 27 inch if you want the 27 inch. I chose the 21.5 inch only because the 27 inch is way to big for me, but if the size isn't an issue and you can wait, you should do it.

As for refurbs, I would definitely buy one. Refurbs are almost always worth purchasing over brand new - you save money, and you get something that is just as good as something new and it had a hands on inspection before leaving the refurb facility. Something brand new items can't brag about.

MaxxuM · 27th of December 2011 (Tue)

The 21" iMacs use older IPS technology, but it's still IPS

I would still wait and save though. The larger iMac screen is really nice. Just keep looking at the refurb shop and a good deal will pop up eventually.

Staszek · 27th of December 2011 (Tue)

My iMac buget allowed for the higher end 21.5" vs the lower end 27." In the end, I went with the 21.5" and extra RAM. The larger screen would be nice, but I'd go for more performance over screen size any day of the week.

S.Horton · 27th of December 2011 (Tue)

Hmmmm. My 27 cost $1,455. I added RAM afterwards, but it doesn't seem like you are far from getting the 27. It is spectacular.

rick_reno · 28th of December 2011 (Wed)

Refurbs from Apple are never a problem. I get the "family and friends" discount from Apple, and I've still bought refurbs when I didn't want to use the F&F discount.

DaveKosiba · 28th of December 2011 (Wed)

I've never been disappointed with Apple refurbs. If you have any issues just go to the Apple Store and they will make it right.

eaglesnest · 29th of December 2011 (Thu)

Thank you for all the informative suggestions. I"ve made up my mind. Will get a refurbished one, 27" and keep on checking till I find a good deal. Thanks folks.

27th of December 2011 (Tue)	#1
eaglesnest Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 168	iMac I am in the market for a new Mac computer. I like the 27 " imac, but my budget only allows me to get the 21.5 ". A refurbished one would cost about $1100.00 for the 21.5". Would you buy a refurbished one or brand new which cost approx.$200.00 more? And what about the 21.5 compare to the 27" Any suggestions and/or feed backs? Thanks. __________________ www.eaglesnestphotography.com

27th of December 2011 (Tue)	#2
shmoogy Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 501 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: iMac Apple refurbs are some of the best in the industry-- They look brand new except for the packaging, and sometimes come with extra upgrades you didn't pay for (extra ram/larger hard drive). If you want the 27 inch, you should wait until you can afford it-- the extra resolution is definitely worth the money. __________________ 5D Mark II, 35L, 24 TS-E, Canon 50/1.8 Canon 1000D Xpro, 35 1.4

27th of December 2011 (Tue)	#3
sbattey User is banned from forums Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,250 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: iMac I second the advice to wait for the 27 inch if you want the 27 inch. I chose the 21.5 inch only because the 27 inch is way to big for me, but if the size isn't an issue and you can wait, you should do it. As for refurbs, I would definitely buy one. Refurbs are almost always worth purchasing over brand new - you save money, and you get something that is just as good as something new and it had a hands on inspection before leaving the refurb facility. Something brand new items can't brag about.

27th of December 2011 (Tue)	#4
MaxxuM Goldmember Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rio Grande Valley Posts: 3,306 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: iMac The 21" iMacs use older IPS technology, but it's still IPS I would still wait and save though. The larger iMac screen is really nice. Just keep looking at the refurb shop and a good deal will pop up eventually. __________________ Canon 7D & 60D With Grip's Canon: EF-S 17-55 F2.8 IS, EF 70-200L F4 IS, EF 85mm F1.8 HOYA PRO1 MC UV Review \| Lens Glossary of Terms Feedback

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Staszek Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 3,178 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: iMac My iMac buget allowed for the higher end 21.5" vs the lower end 27." In the end, I went with the 21.5" and extra RAM. The larger screen would be nice, but I'd go for more performance over screen size any day of the week. __________________ SOSKIphoto \| Blog \| facebook! 5D3 \| EF 24-70 \| EF 70-200 II \| EF 28 f/1.8 \| EF 50 f/1.4 \| 600EX-RT's \|

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S.Horton dǝǝɥs ɐ ʎq pǝʞuɐds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 17,347 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: iMac Hmmmm. My 27 cost $1,455. I added RAM afterwards, but it doesn't seem like you are far from getting the 27. It is spectacular. __________________ *Sam* http://midnightblue.smugmug.com Want your title changed? Dream On!

28th of December 2011 (Wed)	#7
rick_reno Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42,424	Re: iMac Refurbs from Apple are never a problem. I get the "family and friends" discount from Apple, and I've still bought refurbs when I didn't want to use the F&F discount.

28th of December 2011 (Wed)	#8
DaveKosiba Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 292 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: iMac I've never been disappointed with Apple refurbs. If you have any issues just go to the Apple Store and they will make it right. __________________ Canon 60D•70-200 f/4 L•70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM•Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 (non-VC)•Canon 10-22 f/3.5-4.5•Sigma 30 f/1.4•430 EX

29th of December 2011 (Thu)	#9
eaglesnest Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 168	Re: iMac Thank you for all the informative suggestions. I"ve made up my mind. Will get a refurbished one, 27" and keep on checking till I find a good deal. Thanks folks. __________________ www.eaglesnestphotography.com

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