i know which imac i want its a i5 late 09 model but i was wondering if i wait till black friday will i save even more money and or possible get a 2010 i5 for about $1500 rather then the price tag of $2k right now.
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Safe To Buy iMac Now Or Wait Till Black Friday!!
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If you're planning on buying the 2010 model you might as wait until black Friday to get it. Then again, you're probably only going to save $100 from a black Friday deal, not that much of a savings considering that if you buy it as an educational purchase today you save $100 to begin with.
I bought my MacBook Pro last boxing day sale and it was less $100 from futureshop. You'll save more from refurbish Macs.
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Go for a refurb, the best way to maximise spec. for reduced costs - all you lose out on is the retail box (basically)
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Your best value comes from refurbished models. My last Mac was a refurb and it was a good deal. I was able to buy more than I was normally able to afford because of that.
I planned on getting the corei7 2009 model as a refurb last June but the wife surprised me with a brand new one so I guess I wasn't going to argue.
Been a good machine but it saves you several hundred.
Your best value comes from refurbished models. My last Mac was a refurb and it was a good deal. I was able to buy more than I was normally able to afford because of that.
I planned on getting the corei7 2009 model as a refurb last June but the wife surprised me with a brand new one so I guess I wasn't going to argue.
Been a good machine but it saves you several hundred.
I have found amazon and b&h to sell brand new models off the same apple refurbished models for same and or $50 cheaper and offer no tax and free shipping.