Considering buying a 24" iMac...

[Drmom7310]

Right now we have a 2.8 GHz 2005 Gateway 7310S with 504 MB that runs on Microsoft Windows XP. I'm thinking about getting a 24" iMac. Should I wait for the new one to come out (Which I have heard is in about 6 months) or just buy it now? (Because of the School Discount also)
I don't think I really need an iMac now, but is the new one going to be much different?

 

[SDLSteve]

That won't be a significant change in the Imac. New processor, new video card etc possible but it's like waiting to buy a 2009 Honda Accord when they are discounting the 2008s. If there is no difference in the model other than some more bells and whistles, why not save some money.

 

[dotcomlarry]

Or, you *could* wait til the new ones are introduced, and pick up a possibly more discounted refurb of the current generation, saving a tad bit more money.

 

[Galley]

Buy a refurbished model of the latest generation today from store.apple.com, and use the savings to buy AppleCare from Amazon.com.

 

[AsianGIRLpure]

Go for the refurb one

 

[Drmom7310]

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone!

 

[The Hammer]

You should wait for the new ones.