I would be inclined to agree with you but only if Apple had horrible warranty. If you really had an issue with your RAM/Logic board just take it into the store for a technician to check it out.
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Apple Adds New 256 GB and 512 GB Flash Storage Options to iMac
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The fusion should absolutely be the standard in iMacs.
I was going to buy the new 21" iMac when they came out, but the customization options really annoyed me.
I'd love to have the HD/GPU upgrade options in the 21 inch that the 27 inch has. If heat is an issue, then maybe they shouldn't have made them so thin...
I just don't like being forced to get the 27 if I want a 3TB fusion drive and the 680.
If they released some sort of Mac Pro Mini-Tower, I'd consider it assuming I had full access to the hardware. Then I'd be here complaining about the price of the Apple Cinema Display and the lack of a smaller size.
I was going to buy the new 21" iMac when they came out, but the customization options really annoyed me.
I'd love to have the HD/GPU upgrade options in the 21 inch that the 27 inch has. If heat is an issue, then maybe they shouldn't have made them so thin...
I just don't like being forced to get the 27 if I want a 3TB fusion drive and the 680.
If they released some sort of Mac Pro Mini-Tower, I'd consider it assuming I had full access to the hardware. Then I'd be here complaining about the price of the Apple Cinema Display and the lack of a smaller size.
Or if they were looking for cost control, they could have used a 64gb or 96gb SSD mated with a 500gb HDD. Still would have been a performance, but not storage, upgrade from the 2011 iMac.
Damn, I'd have loved a 256gb SSD option at launch, that sucks
How about adding it yourself? Third-party disks are even cheaper than the ones from Apple.
How does the heat output of a 7200 RPM drive compare to 5400? I would expect it would run hotter and the iMac would be limited by its ability to shed heat.
You're right. Even just using a 128GB flash drive for OS and apps makes a HUGE difference. I have a PC I built with two 240GB SSD's in Raid 0. Man that thing FLIES!!! I get a full 1GB/sec read/write throughput on it. IT boots up to full blown win7-64 bit in about 5 seconds.
$700 for a $400 part!?!?
My feeling too, it's good to see their pricing department hasn't lost their sense of humour!
(the $700 is including the value of the 1tb drive you'd otherwise be getting).
Apple SSD Pricing.
This is for Dubai oil princes who don't know what to do with their money.
My feeling too, it's good to see their pricing department hasn't lost their sense of humour!
(the $700 is including the value of the 1tb drive you'd otherwise be getting).
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I put a Fusion Drive in my 2008 unibody Macbook and its amazing, it runs better than new. 750GB with only 8GB of flash for the os and your most used programs, but its a fantastic drive.
I put a Fusion Drive in my 2008 unibody Macbook and its amazing, it runs better than new. 750GB with only 8GB of flash for the os and your most used programs, but its a fantastic drive.
Yea same here, only have 128gb M4 with OS/Programs + Games and it flies. I have a regular hdd for the extra stuff I don't care about speedwise. Totally worth the $100-120 upgrade.
Here's where your entire post is flawed. Until competitors come out with an AIO that's even remotely close to the iMac to drive competition then you insisting that the iMac be standardized with a Fusion drive makes no sense. Most consumers are not even trippin' about a "Fusion Drive" let alone even know what it is and those are generally the consumers that make up for most of Apple's sales.
You're not being forced into anything. As a consumer you have a choice, as Apple being a retailer they can design their business practices any way they so please. It's up to you to take it or go to another competitor. It's that simple.
there's no denying ssd is leaps and bounds ahead of both though
Honestly it should be standard for Apple, as they are usually a premium brand.
NewEgg price for a 1TB Hybrid drive = $120.
Average NewEgg price for a 256 SSD = $200. Apple tax = $220.
Average NewEgg price for a 512 SSD = $450. Apple tax = $270.
Apple essentially charging massively higher than retail and I've lost count on the number of people who have commented that they would buy it. I need to meet these people because I have a few things I'd like to sell them myself.
Average NewEgg price for a 256 SSD = $200. Apple tax = $220.
Average NewEgg price for a 512 SSD = $450. Apple tax = $270.
Apple essentially charging massively higher than retail and I've lost count on the number of people who have commented that they would buy it. I need to meet these people because I have a few things I'd like to sell them myself.
Heck, you guys are greedy! My early2009 Mini has the standard 120GB drive - of which 99GB is free!