iMac 21.5" vs 27"

Serban · Feb 12, 2013, 12:50 PM

iMac 21.5" max (fusion drive, 650M, 16 Gb ram)
or
imac 27" only 680mx upgraded ?

RedCroissant · Feb 12, 2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serban

iMac 21.5" max (fusion drive, 650M, 16 Gb ram)
or
imac 27" only 680mx upgraded ?

I would never go with a smaller iMac version after buying the 20" that I have The reason for this is because I use it as not only my main computer for all my computing needs, but also as a pseudo TV every once in a while. Because of this, I would always recommend getting the larger version.

stockcerts · Feb 12, 2013, 03:16 PM

I went with the 27" for several reasons, not only because of the screen size. The the processors are faster, and the hard drive is faster. I thought the 27" might be too big, but now that it's here...I love it!

Serban · Feb 12, 2013, 03:23 PM

hmm you have the same processor that 21.5" high end has, i mean 2.9 ghz quad core. But think about that the resolution is higher too, 1920*1080 vs 2440*1440

kathyricks · Feb 12, 2013, 03:27 PM

Once you've experienced 27" you will never want to go back to 21". So if you are presently OK with a 21" or smaller then stay away from the 27" or else you will become addicted to it with significant consequences to your bank account.

Serban · Feb 12, 2013, 04:04 PM

For bootcamp after i make the particion for win7 for the installation of it i will need a normal usb keyboard? Until the drivers for wireless and magic mouse are installed on win 7?

OlegPasko · Feb 12, 2013, 05:51 PM

Serban, nope, wireless will be detected too

azure247 · Feb 12, 2013, 07:45 PM

As long as you select the option to allow for the program to download and install apple drivers for windows then yes.

Serban · Feb 13, 2013, 01:12 AM

I mean in the steps in installing windows 7(not after), my wireless keyboard and mouse will work during the installation? i ask this because i know the drivers for them are installed after windows 7 is done.

2Turbo · Feb 13, 2013, 02:21 PM

I've heard problems with screen on 27" like image retention and yellow spots/dust. Not sure though.

widow maker · Feb 13, 2013, 02:47 PM

I got a 27" and the screen is perfect..... if it turns up and its not perfect send it back for replacement/refund cant really go wrong

Twimfy · Feb 13, 2013, 03:03 PM

The 21.5" are too small for me. My gf has one and it just looks weird compared to my 24".

On the flip side I feel that 27" is too big, it's a shame they scrapped the 24" size.

2Turbo · Feb 13, 2013, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twimfy

The 21.5" are too small for me. My gf has one and it just looks weird compared to my 24".

On the flip side I feel that 27" is too big, it's a shame they scrapped the 24" size.

I totally agree! I'm just afraid the 27" might be too big. Hopefully it'll work.

jonfarr · Feb 13, 2013, 05:13 PM

27" is too big for me. I have a TD and it is too massive and makes it hard for me to focus on the screen which is why I went with the 21.5". It also takes up less room which was something else I was going for. Having said that, I don't work on media or anything to intensive. Mainly business type work.

2Turbo · Feb 13, 2013, 05:24 PM

I just want the 680MX, but in a 21".

bembol · Feb 13, 2013, 06:02 PM

OP really made it difficult.

I love my new iMac. Thank God I got Fusion Drive (3TB), not really concerned about Graphic and RAM can always be upgraded in the future.

I say get the 27" with Fusion. Seriously, I had to check the box and made sure it was 27" because after I set it up it looked like I ordered the 21.5".

Feb 12, 2013, 12:50 PM	#1
Serban macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	iMac 21.5" vs 27" iMac 21.5" max (fusion drive, 650M, 16 Gb ram) or imac 27" only 680mx upgraded ?
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Feb 12, 2013, 03:16 PM	#3
stockcerts macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA	I went with the 27" for several reasons, not only because of the screen size. The the processors are faster, and the hard drive is faster. I thought the 27" might be too big, but now that it's here...I love it! __________________ May the Schwartz be with you! iPhone 5; 27" IMac 2.9GHz Quad-Core; 3rd Gen iPad Analog Timex watch
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Feb 12, 2013, 05:51 PM	#7
OlegPasko macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UA	Serban, nope, wireless will be detected too __________________ Air 13", 2011; iPhone 4s... waiting for new iMac
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Feb 13, 2013, 05:13 PM	#14
jonfarr macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland	27" is too big for me. I have a TD and it is too massive and makes it hard for me to focus on the screen which is why I went with the 21.5". It also takes up less room which was something else I was going for. Having said that, I don't work on media or anything to intensive. Mainly business type work. __________________ iMac, Macbook Air, iPhone 5, iPad mini w/ LTE
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Feb 13, 2013, 06:02 PM	#16
bembol macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: iCloud	OP really made it difficult. I love my new iMac. Thank God I got Fusion Drive (3TB), not really concerned about Graphic and RAM can always be upgraded in the future. I say get the 27" with Fusion. Seriously, I had to check the box and made sure it was 27" because after I set it up it looked like I ordered the 21.5". __________________ SHIFT_ 27" iMac Late-2012 Base w/32GB RAM & 3TB Fusion apple TV 3 (x2) \| White 72.44GB S^MSUNG Galaxy S4 \| Silver 32GB hTc One
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Feb 12, 2013, 03:23 PM	#4
Serban Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	hmm you have the same processor that 21.5" high end has, i mean 2.9 ghz quad core. But think about that the resolution is higher too, 19201080 vs 24401440
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Feb 12, 2013, 03:27 PM	#5
kathyricks macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	Once you've experienced 27" you will never want to go back to 21". So if you are presently OK with a 21" or smaller then stay away from the 27" or else you will become addicted to it with significant consequences to your bank account.
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Feb 12, 2013, 04:04 PM	#6
Serban Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	For bootcamp after i make the particion for win7 for the installation of it i will need a normal usb keyboard? Until the drivers for wireless and magic mouse are installed on win 7?
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Feb 12, 2013, 07:45 PM	#8
azure247 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2008	As long as you select the option to allow for the program to download and install apple drivers for windows then yes.
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Feb 13, 2013, 01:12 AM	#9
Serban Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	I mean in the steps in installing windows 7(not after), my wireless keyboard and mouse will work during the installation? i ask this because i know the drivers for them are installed after windows 7 is done.
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Feb 13, 2013, 02:21 PM	#10
2Turbo macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2011	I've heard problems with screen on 27" like image retention and yellow spots/dust. Not sure though.
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Feb 13, 2013, 02:47 PM	#11
widow maker macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	I got a 27" and the screen is perfect..... if it turns up and its not perfect send it back for replacement/refund cant really go wrong
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Feb 13, 2013, 03:03 PM	#12
Twimfy macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK	The 21.5" are too small for me. My gf has one and it just looks weird compared to my 24". On the flip side I feel that 27" is too big, it's a shame they scrapped the 24" size.
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Feb 13, 2013, 05:24 PM	#15
2Turbo macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2011	I just want the 680MX, but in a 21".
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