Deals: 2020 21.5-Inch iMac (6-Core, 256GB) Reaches Lowest Price Yet at $1,349

[MacRumors]

Amazon today is discounting Apple's 21.5-inch iMac from mid 2020 (3.0GHz 6-Core, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) to $1,349.00, down from $1,499.00. This is the lowest price we've ever tracked for this model, and it's being matched at B&H Photo.

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Although the 21.5-inch iMac technically hasn't seen a hardware update since 2019, Apple does now ship these models with an SSD. This change was made alongside the refresh seen to the 27-inch models in August 2020.

21.5-Inch iMac for $1,349.00 ($150 OFF)​

There are a few discounts on 27-inch models, but they aren't quite lowest-ever prices. The 27-inch iMac with 3.1GHz 6-Core, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD is $1,689.99, down from $1,799.00. Additionally, the 27-inch iMac with 3.3GHz 6-Core, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD is $1,876.93, down from $1,999.00.

You can keep track of ongoing sales on Apple's iMac line by visiting our Best iMac Deals guide. There, we keep track of the best iMac offers from Amazon, Adorama, B&H Photo, and other retailers, so be sure to check back often if you're shopping for an iMac for the first time, or thinking of upgrading.

Article Link: Deals: 2020 21.5-Inch iMac (6-Core, 256GB) Reaches Lowest Price Yet at $1,349

 

[Darth Tulhu]

Buying one of these now is insane.

 

[HappySponge]

They would have to slash these down by 60%-70% to make any sense buying these right now.

 

[now i see it]

Cuz it's a yucky computer

 

[jwolf6589]

256GB???? Thats way too low for a Mac.

 

[stu-bim]

A 256GB desktop?

 

[mactactic]

Pass
Everyone I know is waiting for a Apple M1X, if that’s what it’s going to be called.

 

[Mannaerts]

Pass
Everyone I know is waiting for a Apple M1X, if that’s what it’s going to be called.

It would sell if it was a 24" at least, 21 inch is so 2000

 

[TVreporter]

Buying one of these now is insane.

We on a rumour forum and know about upcoming launches/Apple Silicon this yea. But we are a speck of dust among computer buyers, many of whom will only look at the price and scoop one up.

 

[aesc80]

The only reason you'd buy this if you seriously want to run a pure Windows machine in the future tied to a Retina display AiO. At least you'd be able to game (albeit in a really expensive way)

 

[cwwilson]

These iMacs are way too expensive for the storage they’re offering.

My iMac has the horrific 5400 HDD and I’m buying a kit from OWC that will convert that to SSD (either 1 or 2TB) and will just keep that one for a while because I expect a huge speed boost once that happens.

 

[nathansz]

that’s an absolutely insane price for an 8th gen i5 with that storage and ram

at least with the 27” you get a nice monitor

 

[Andres Cantu]

They will be so much lower in price after M1 and redesign.

Even those who would be interested in an Intel machine would be better off waiting.

 

[nathansz]

The only reason you'd buy this if you seriously want to run a pure Windows machine in the future tied to a Retina display AiO. At least you'd be able to game (albeit in a really expensive way)

this would make a terrible gaming machine

 

[Veinticinco]

Yeah nice try Apple but having waited YEARS for a redesign and more than incremental spec bump, think I’ll wait another six months or so.

 

[otternonsense]

Just recycle them, Apple. Makes no sense for anyone right now to buy that relic.

 

[triangletechie]

They will be so much lower in price after M1 and redesign.

I don't see that happening.

 

[aesc80]

this would make a terrible gaming machine

Oh I never said it would be good. 😜

 

[nathansz]

this would make a good kids computer/web browser/word processor for around $700 maybe

edit: canadian dollars that is

 

[oosamon]

I'll give you $300 for it....

 

[realeric]

Not all people know M1 Macs are coming.

 

[jerryk]

Clearing out the old stock. Making room for the M1 based system. I hope MacRumors has a big "DON'T BUY" recommendation.

 

[nquinn]

I wouldn't buy one of these now at half that price. I feel bad for people that don't know better.

 

[jwolf6589]

I wouldn't buy one of these now at half that price. I feel bad for people that don't know better.

256GB is great for a phone or iPad but terrible for a computer.

 

[x86dude]

Sad to think these all going to silicon heaven.