Lancer
macrumors 68020
Removing the DVD is one of the best moves Apple made with the iMac.
I've had one sing January and love it, not missed the DVD. And the few occasional times I've needed one, like installing software I just shared one on the LAN. No DVD makes the iMac quieter, cooler and more reliable. If you really can't live without it then buy the external and let it collect dust. I was planning on getting a BluRay burner but 9 months in I have no need for that either.
FYI you can't have the 2012 iMac as they don't have DVD, you much have the 2011 bought in 2012.
ETA - the iMac without LCD thats a good idea, lets call it the Mac Mini, oh wait they already have that!
I've had one sing January and love it, not missed the DVD. And the few occasional times I've needed one, like installing software I just shared one on the LAN. No DVD makes the iMac quieter, cooler and more reliable. If you really can't live without it then buy the external and let it collect dust. I was planning on getting a BluRay burner but 9 months in I have no need for that either.
FYI you can't have the 2012 iMac as they don't have DVD, you much have the 2011 bought in 2012.
ETA - the iMac without LCD thats a good idea, lets call it the Mac Mini, oh wait they already have that!