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Sep 22, 2019
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Saint Louis, MO
Hello all,

If someone could point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it.

I am looking primarily at an iMac and a second monitor setup. Here is what I need this setup to do:

1. I usually run safari with about 7-8 tabs that I switch back and forth to all the time.

2. Parallels - must use Internet Explorer for one online software that can only work with IE.

3. Lighter apps - adobe forms, iMessages, and a few others occasionally.

I would like airdrop feature as that comes in handy at times. Speed is definitely important to me so an ssd would be nice. I am handy and could replace components if I need to, I just don’t know what to get. Should I buy a used machine? If so, what year and/or what setup to get and what to stay away from? I don’t want to buy a brand new iMac because my budget won’t allow that just yet.

Thank you in advance.
 
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