2015 21.5 4k iMac Not a Good Buy?

I may get an iMac later this year. Had a 2008 one. Now a rMBP 13 inch. Wondering why I see very little posted here on the 21.5 inch screen. At least lately, I haven't gone back into 2015. Is it not sold in the quantity of the 27 inch or just just that most MacRumor members are buying the bigger screen? Just curious. I think the 27 inch will be too big for my needs and don't need the higher specs.

Thanks for any thoughts--

Oh, not looking to pit one against the other. Just wondering on perceived lack of posts compared to the 27 inch.

 

my 256gb ssd rMBP handles all my needs. and usually have 80-120gb free. mostly web/email/watching my iTunes movies on occasion.

my most intense use is backing up 3-8gb hd movies to an external hd indicated in my signature and to a Time Capsule over Wifi (obviously slow). Occasional CCC backups. don't really want to spend the money on on external ssd's as i have time just to let them backup whatever the time period. Time Capsule is a little annoying on big backups but my bulk of items are already there and only do small amounts like a new movie.

i have maybe 3gb of photos i back up also.

since these movies are mostly purchased iTunes HD movies, I don't really have to back them up to so many places. just do it anyways.

i think a 256gb 21.5 would be enough machine. if i got the 2tb fusion my movie backups to my external hd may take even longer. not sure how they copied from iTunes to an external on a fusion drive.

i mainly want the larger screen for my eyes. although, maybe after my cataract surgery this summer my 13 inch rMBP may look a whole lot better

was really curious as to why so little 21.5 4k threads.

 

Thanks Crosscreek,

Kinda what i was looking for on the members here being more into the 5k. I would probably get a new one toward year end. And get the Apple 256gb ssd that you refer to as BTO. I am use to an ssd in my rMBP, so not really wanting to go Fusion. The 256gb has been enough for me. I don't see that changing.

 

for my stated needs is there any reason to go to the 395x graphics from 395.

 

hmm, I configured a 4k and 5k.

3.3GHZ
16GB Ram
512gb Flash Storage
The standard Video Card They Come With

Only $300.00 difference

If I go down to 256Gb Storage, I take $200.00 off the 5k and $300.00 off the 4k. Still only $400.00 difference and a better video card in the 5k.

Closer than I thought.

Not sure I need a 5k vs a 4k. But, better video card and larger screen would be worth $300.00 and 512gb Storage is more than enough for me. At my age a last time computer purchase. lol

I can see why you guys go for the 5k now. Unless I missed something.

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You all seem to dislike the Iris Pro, I don't game. Is there a noticeable difference btwn them in viewing the screen in email/web and hd movies?

 

The entry on Apple's website said 395. Assumed that was the entry video card. Probably won't watch a lot of movies as the 27 inch would be in LR and my Big Screen is already there. Even now I mostly watch on my iPhone or LR TV. Sometimes on rMBP when wife is tying up the TV. Viewing my 4k videos and pics would be nice though.

 

Ok, on my selection chart only 395 and 395x were the choices. I chose 395. Didn't see a 380 choice. Probably because I went with the 3.3ghz?

 

Thanks maflynn

My above listed configuration with the 395 seems to be my best choice also. Will still get the 512gb flash drive. May eventually change my externals to ssd.