Was this Mid 2011 iMac a good deal?

shoulin333 · Dec 26, 2012, 08:00 PM

Just got home with this Mid 2011 iMac 27" it was a floor model but had been only been on display for about a week because they sold the last display model. No scratches or even fingerprints on it. Included the wireless mighty mouse and wireless bluetooth keyboard.

Got it for $1,499, i snatched it up not really knowing how good of a deal it was but i do have 15 days to return with no restocking fee since it was an open box item anyways.

Think it was a good deal?

wkw · Dec 26, 2012, 10:13 PM

thats a pretty good deal. the base model 27 sells for 1799. I am not sure what refurbs sell but its around the same price you paid

seigaroo · Dec 26, 2012, 11:44 PM

Got a Refurbished iMac 27-inch 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 mid 2011 from apple. Said it had 4g ram and 1g video memory but came with 8g ram and 2g video memory for $1789. Had to wait for it, then jumped when one was available. Also came with os x 10.8 but if you go to apple.com you should be able to update yours for free.

Mr.Mischief · Dec 26, 2012, 11:52 PM

I believe I read that any Mac purchased after a certain date is eligible for a free upgrade to 10.8.

shoulin333 · Dec 26, 2012, 11:56 PM

man I had no idea the 6970 was such a beast of a card, just got done playing two hours of CS:GO with everything maxxed out, really pleased.

I submitted my receipts online to apple to qualify for the mountain lion upgrade and just waiting to hear back from that. Hopefully I get that code tomorrow and i can get that installed.

wkw · Dec 27, 2012, 12:30 AM

actually that's not the base model. so you got a pretty screamin deal. i5 + 6970 used to sell for 1999

shoulin333 · Dec 27, 2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wkw

actually that's not the base model. so you got a pretty screamin deal. i5 + 6970 used to sell for 1999

Ya they actually had the mid 2011 base model 27" on clearance for $999 but they didn't have any left and the floor model was beat up. (this was at Fry's)

tom vilsack · Dec 27, 2012, 02:09 AM

They have exact same model at refurb store for $1599.

refurb iMac

shoulin333 · Dec 27, 2012, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tom vilsack

They have exact same model at refurb store for $1599.

refurb iMac

nice find! these were out of stock earlier today. I might think about returning this one and getting a refurb for just $100 more.... hrm

tom vilsack · Dec 27, 2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shoulin333

nice find! these were out of stock earlier today. I might think about returning this one and getting a refurb for just $100 more.... hrm

why? if yours is in like new condition,and you've not found any issues might be best to keep...

Dec 26, 2012, 08:00 PM	#1
shoulin333 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California	Was this Mid 2011 iMac a good deal? Just got home with this Mid 2011 iMac 27" it was a floor model but had been only been on display for about a week because they sold the last display model. No scratches or even fingerprints on it. Included the wireless mighty mouse and wireless bluetooth keyboard. Got it for $1,499, i snatched it up not really knowing how good of a deal it was but i do have 15 days to return with no restocking fee since it was an open box item anyways. Think it was a good deal? Attached Thumbnails __________________ 27" iMac - Mid 2011 iPhone 4 - 16gb Black(Verizon)
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Dec 26, 2012, 11:56 PM	#5
shoulin333 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California	man I had no idea the 6970 was such a beast of a card, just got done playing two hours of CS:GO with everything maxxed out, really pleased. I submitted my receipts online to apple to qualify for the mountain lion upgrade and just waiting to hear back from that. Hopefully I get that code tomorrow and i can get that installed. __________________ 27" iMac - Mid 2011 iPhone 4 - 16gb Black(Verizon)
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Dec 26, 2012, 10:13 PM	#2
wkw macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Eugene, OR	thats a pretty good deal. the base model 27 sells for 1799. I am not sure what refurbs sell but its around the same price you paid
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Dec 26, 2012, 11:44 PM	#3
seigaroo macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	Got a Refurbished iMac 27-inch 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 mid 2011 from apple. Said it had 4g ram and 1g video memory but came with 8g ram and 2g video memory for $1789. Had to wait for it, then jumped when one was available. Also came with os x 10.8 but if you go to apple.com you should be able to update yours for free.
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Dec 26, 2012, 11:52 PM	#4
Mr.Mischief macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	I believe I read that any Mac purchased after a certain date is eligible for a free upgrade to 10.8.
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Dec 27, 2012, 12:30 AM	#6
wkw macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Eugene, OR	actually that's not the base model. so you got a pretty screamin deal. i5 + 6970 used to sell for 1999
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Dec 27, 2012, 02:09 AM	#8
tom vilsack macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ladner cdn	They have exact same model at refurb store for $1599. refurb iMac
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