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I Ordered My Retina iMac High End What did you get?

Went with the base model, I had ended up with a full-spec'd 2013 27in iMac (long story, basically my old 2011 model had a catastrophic failure and warranted a new replacement --- giving that iMac to a family member once the retina one comes in) and the CPU's pretty close between that and the retina model and I haven't had any issues with it.

Will be swapping out the 16GB RAM in my current iMac into it, though. Not going to pay the :apple: tax for that.
 
c.s. said:
I did a custom config, and mine also changed to "Preparing for Shipment" overnight.
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yay! Mine didn't but also because I spent hours ordering/cancelling and then reordering :) But I'm hopeful, it still says processing.
 
I'm so tempted, but there's little reason to upgrade over my current iMac other than the display. :(

£2k just for a display seems pricey.
 
I watched the announcement live then loaded up the spec page just for the fun of it. Before I knew it I'd clicked on the 'Finance Quote' button and I was away!

Ended up ordering:
• 3.5GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
• 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x8GB
• 3TB Fusion Drive
• AMD Radeon R9 M290X 2GB GDDR5
• Magic Trackpad
• BATTERY CHARGER 065-C2GJ NO APPLE BATTERY CHARGER
• FINAL CUT PRO 065-C171 NONE
• LOGIC PRO 065-C172 NONE
• APERTURE 065-C173 NONE
• Apple Wireless Keyboard (British) & User's Guide (English)
• Accessory Kit

I don't do any high end video work etc so didn't bother with the CPU / GPU upgrades, plus the price was already way too high for an impulse purchase :eek:

Certainly the first time I've dropped this much cash on anything without reading a single review (I'd clicked buy before even the first impressions reviews went up)

Gratz to everyone else who purchased!
 
nionelle said:
Certainly the first time I've dropped this much cash on anything without reading a single review (I'd clicked buy before even the first impressions reviews went up)

Gratz to everyone else who purchased!
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Same for me. I've never spent this much money on something I don't know much about. Hoping for the best!
 
Perhaps it's just me? However, I don't really understand why for the vast majority of users anyone would need or even want a 5K display.

I can only bring to mind a handful of occasions in the last twenty years or so where I have actually sat and watched a TV programme or DVD on my computer.

If I want to watch something I have saved on my iMac then I can simply use Airplay to ATV, kick back on the sofa and watch either on my 47" or 50" display in the comfort of my lounge.

I'm not sure why I would want to use 5k for my Word or Excel documents either.

Even my photo album now gets viewed via my TV.

I just think Apple were devoid of ideas for this years so called exciting releases so went for eye candy instead of innovation.

Sorry Apple - wasted opportunity.
 
But every time a tech company pushes the limit people say 'I don't see the need for this.'

For me personally my PC is my main screen for watching videos aswell as browsing, working, gaming etc.

With 4K Netflix around the corner (UK) it seems like more and more content will take advantage of these specs.

Will the vast majority of users NEED 5K? No, but I don't think that makes it a waste by any stretch.
 
Lankyman said:
Perhaps it's just me? However, I don't really understand why for the vast majority of users anyone would need or even want a 5K display.

I can only bring to mind a handful of occasions in the last twenty years or so where I have actually sat and watched a TV programme or DVD on my computer.

If I want to watch something I have saved on my iMac then I can simply use Airplay to ATV, kick back on the sofa and watch either on my 47" or 50" display in the comfort of my lounge.

I'm not sure why I would want to use 5k for my Word or Excel documents either.

Even my photo album now gets viewed via my TV.

I just think Apple were devoid of ideas for this years so called exciting releases so went for eye candy instead of innovation.

Sorry Apple - wasted opportunity.
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The cost difference for me was $300... with a better cpu/gpu. And I don't watch videos/tv/etc on my computer much, I needed some extra screen real estate and was already looking at iMacs.
 
leenak said:
The cost difference for me was $300... with a better cpu/gpu. And I don't watch videos/tv/etc on my computer much, I needed some extra screen real estate and was already looking at iMacs.
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The difference in the UK between the base 27" model (which would be my purchase were I to replace my current iMac) and the 5K display top of the range is a cool £2000 or 3218 U.S. Dollars. :eek:

I currently own the mid-2011 21.5" base iMac and even now years on, I still haven't come across anything it can't manage.
 
Lankyman said:
Perhaps it's just me? However, I don't really understand why for the vast majority of users anyone would need or even want a 5K display.

I can only bring to mind a handful of occasions in the last twenty years or so where I have actually sat and watched a TV programme or DVD on my computer.

If I want to watch something I have saved on my iMac then I can simply use Airplay to ATV, kick back on the sofa and watch either on my 47" or 50" display in the comfort of my lounge.

I'm not sure why I would want to use 5k for my Word or Excel documents either.

Even my photo album now gets viewed via my TV.

I just think Apple were devoid of ideas for this years so called exciting releases so went for eye candy instead of innovation.

Sorry Apple - wasted opportunity.
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It is a machine for photographers for one but for everyone else it is like most things you don't need it. It is a consumer product most people purchasing aren't going to be using it for anything other than light hobbies and then normal computing tasks. You also have your power users and your people that always have to have the latest and greatest. Unless you are putting food on the table with it you don't need it but most people on here are enthusiasts that want it.

On a side note, you didn't need a retina display in your phones 4 years ago but they put it there and people would have a hard time going back. People aren't going to use this screen at full 5120x2880 they're going to use it in HiDPI mode just like the rMBP.
 
Lankyman said:
The difference in the UK between the base 27" model (which would be my purchase were I to replace my current iMac) and the 5K display top of the range is a cool £2000 or 3218 U.S. Dollars. :eek:

I currently own the mid-2011 21.5" base iMac and even now years on, I still haven't come across anything it can't manage.
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in the US, the price difference is $700 but I get a discount so it is less than that but with the specs I'd want on a normal iMac and the specs I wanted on the Retina iMac, the cost difference was $300. Part of the reason is that discounts for whatever reason were more heavily applied towards the retina iMac on upgrades.
 
Well I just realised that I can get a discount through an employee perks site so I cancelled my first order and upgraded the CPU & GPU for free. Could have just dropped the finance payments but it makes sense to future-proof as best as possible, especially in a machine that isn't very user upgradeable.

Plus it means I don't have to envy everyone in this thread who is maxing out ;)
 
Forgot to post which one I ordered.

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EnderTW said:
Preparing for shipment!
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i swear if apple screws up the shipping like they did for the iPhone 6 release, and people who ordered yesterday or today get their BTO machines before I do (i ordered @11:45 on the 16th) I'm gonna be really pissed...and call apple again and get another free apple tv
 
I think I am going to wait until some reviews come in.
I don't know what GPU to get.
I don't do games.
Just some lite photo editing and a little video editing.
The rest is just normal stuff but I am concerned how much power running all those pixels it's gonna need and if the 2gb is gonna be enough?
THOUGHTS?
EDIT:
Forgot to mention that I will be running Parallels with Windows 7 if that makes a diff.
 
kendrickhphoto said:
It is a machine for photographers for one but for everyone else it is like most things you don't need it. It is a consumer product most people purchasing aren't going to be using it for anything other than light hobbies and then normal computing tasks. You also have your power users and your people that always have to have the latest and greatest. Unless you are putting food on the table with it you don't need it but most people on here are enthusiasts that want it.

On a side note, you didn't need a retina display in your phones 4 years ago but they put it there and people would have a hard time going back. People aren't going to use this screen at full 5120x2880 they're going to use it in HiDPI mode just like the rMBP.
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Well at least I get a cut via my Apple stock. :D
 
Lankyman said:
Perhaps it's just me? However, I don't really understand why for the vast majority of users anyone would need or even want a 5K display.

I can only bring to mind a handful of occasions in the last twenty years or so where I have actually sat and watched a TV programme or DVD on my computer.

If I want to watch something I have saved on my iMac then I can simply use Airplay to ATV, kick back on the sofa and watch either on my 47" or 50" display in the comfort of my lounge.

I'm not sure why I would want to use 5k for my Word or Excel documents either.

Even my photo album now gets viewed via my TV.

I just think Apple were devoid of ideas for this years so called exciting releases so went for eye candy instead of innovation.

Sorry Apple - wasted opportunity.
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Sooooo, you didn't order one? Why are you posting? This thread is for people who ordered a new iMac, not for you to tell us how you look at your photos.
 
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