I'd love to buy an 27" iMac but... which one?

Which 27" iMac should I get?

  • 27" i5 2.7GHz, 1TB HDD (Base model)

    Votes: 7 25.9%

  • 27" i5 2.7GHz, 256GB Apple SSD (CTO model)

    Votes: 2 7.4%

  • 27" i7 3.4GH,z 6970M 2GB GDDR5, 1TB HDD (CTO model)

    Votes: 18 66.7%
  • Total voters
    27
henry72

henry72

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I've sold my MacBook Air to one of my mate and I'm very keen for an iMac.

1. Do you guys think the next update will be release soon and have a new design? If it is I think is worth the wait.

2. Anyone had an issue with the screen and be able to replace a new one until it's perfect without any problems? I'm very concern about the screen.

3. If I'm going to get one, which one shpuld I get?

I will be using Aperture and Handbreak mainly and I will upgrade it to 16GB of RAM by myself :) (Any suggestion?) I'm thinking about the base model to save some money. Is the base model enough for my needs?

4. Also, I heard there is another issues if the user swap a new HDD/SSD inside, the fan will go crazy?

Thanks guys.
 
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Well just know that you'll be waiting for a while until new new iMacs are released (the current ones aren't even 3 months old yet). If you think you can survive without a computer/desktop computer until the next refresh (I think rumors think this'll happen when ivy bridge chips are released?), then by all means hold out.

Also, the case you pointed to is a special case, or at least it's the only one to make it on these forums. Yes, screen issues do occur, but Apple will replace the panel, no questions, aside from warranty information, asked. The screen issues will only change once the manufacturer of the screen (not Apple) changes the designs of the screens, or when Apple changes manufacturers.
 
henry72 said:
I've sold my MacBook Air to one of my mate and I'm very keen for an iMac.

I found that really hard to decide. I know some of you guys will think is useless to make a new post here. I just don't know what to do :confused:

I was looking for an iMac 27" with 256GB SSD. However, the screen issues like this https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1214223/ stoping me :mad: Come on Apple, you can do better than THIS!!

Do you guys think the next release will have a new design? If it is I think is worth the wait.
Also, is there anyone had an issue and be able to keep replace a new iMac without any problems like the screen? The screen is the only thing that I concern about.

Thanks guys.
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Well you could always return it if the display has that issue.

obsidian1200 said:
Well just know that you'll be waiting for a while until new new iMacs are released (the current ones aren't even 3 months old yet). If you think you can survive without a computer/desktop computer until the next refresh (I think rumors think this'll happen when ivy bridge chips are released?), then by all means hold out.

Also, the case you pointed to is a special case, or at least it's the only one to make it on these forums. Yes, screen issues do occur, but Apple will replace the panel, no questions, aside from warranty information, asked. The screen issues will only change once the manufacturer of the screen (not Apple) changes the designs of the screens, or when Apple changes manufacturers.
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Yeah they're probably getting refreshed in May again if Intels release schedule holds, not sure why they would do a redesign just yet tho.

It not the only one tho, someone else said they had 4 different displays with that issue and finally settled on one still with the issue but less prominent than the others.
 
obsidian1200 said:
Well just know that you'll be waiting for a while until new new iMacs are released (the current ones aren't even 3 months old yet). If you think you can survive without a computer/desktop computer until the next refresh (I think rumors think this'll happen when ivy bridge chips are released?), then by all means hold out.

Also, the case you pointed to is a special case, or at least it's the only one to make it on these forums. Yes, screen issues do occur, but Apple will replace the panel, no questions, aside from warranty information, asked. The screen issues will only change once the manufacturer of the screen (not Apple) changes the designs of the screens, or when Apple changes manufacturers.
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Thanks for your reply. I might just go to the store and check it out :)
I gotta have one by next year :(

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jsolares said:
Well you could always return it if the display has that issue.



Yeah they're probably getting refreshed in May again if Intels release schedule holds, not sure why they would do a redesign just yet tho.

It not the only one tho, someone else said they had 4 different displays with that issue and finally settled on one still with the issue but less prominent than the others.
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Cheers. Next year in May is too far away, I can't wait for that long unfortunately. I think I will just get the current one maybe?
 
The good thing about buying an iMac now is that you know what potential flaws to look for. If there's redesign, in a sense, that's a bad thing. Some people say never buy a Rev. A model.
 
meli said:
The good thing about buying an iMac now is that you know what potential flaws to look for. If there's redesign, in a sense, that's a bad thing. Some people say never buy a Rev. A model.
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Thanks. That make sense :)

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tom vilsack said:
ya know you could buy a nice used imac on cl...
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Cheers. I would prefer a new one because I will be using for at least 3 years.

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Does anyone know if I use Aperture a lot, should I get the

1. Top 27" with 2GB Graphic, i7 3.4GHz (I can't afford a SSD for this one)
2. Lower 27" i5 2.7GHz + Apple 256GB SSD?

I heard there is another issues if the user swap a new HDD/SSD inside, the fan will go crazy?? :eek:
 
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i d suggest you to buy one now, i did yesterday and its gonna be here in a few days..
Waiting til april or may was really long for me..:apple:

If it waw for 2 0r 3 months ok but till nxt year it dont worth it i think..
 
malias4 said:
i d suggest you to buy one now, i did yesterday and its gonna be here in a few days..
Waiting til april or may was really long for me..:apple:

If it waw for 2 0r 3 months ok but till nxt year it dont worth it i think..
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Yea I think I will get it soon. Now I'm thinking between the lower and the top 27" iMac. Not too sure which one is the best for me. Thanks!

PS: Which one have you got by the way?
 
henry72 said:
Thanks a lot :D

That's really really helpful for me :) Now I've some idea on what I'm going to get now. I think better GPU and CPU is worth the money than a SSD for now :)
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You could always put in the SSD later, but it's going to be MUCH harder (maybe even impossible) to upgrade the CPU/GPU later. Choose the CPU/GPU upgrade if you can only do one.
 
Aperture uses the GPU, so always the better GPU helps there.

I tend to like the info the guys over at the mac forum on dpreview.com have to share. I think there is a photography forum here on MacRumors, and you might get more info there too.

I'd probably go high end and save up for an external thunderbolt SSD. Of course, my MBP is now 4 years old and I think the i5 GPU is a step up (I have the 17" late 06 so it has a dedicated GPU) from where i am.

Of course, it is always easy to spend other people's money!
 
TraceyS/FL said:
Aperture uses the GPU, so always the better GPU helps there.

I tend to like the info the guys over at the mac forum on dpreview.com have to share. I think there is a photography forum here on MacRumors, and you might get more info there too.

I'd probably go high end and save up for an external thunderbolt SSD. Of course, my MBP is now 4 years old and I think the i5 GPU is a step up (I have the 17" late 06 so it has a dedicated GPU) from where i am.

Of course, it is always easy to spend other people's money!
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Thanks for your input. I will have a look :)
 
I'm not thinking of getting the SSD version anymore, but I'm still not quite sure between the base line model and the top of the line :confused:

I mean everyone is going to say the top of the line one, but do I really need that power? I wish I know what kind of hardware do I need.
 
Perhaps the Poll looks swayed as you left off an important choice:

27" i5 2.7GHz, 256GB Apple SSD + 1TB HDD


Actually your choice of just a 256 GB SSD is not something many people would order to begin with.
 
If you're going to get the 27", go big. Future-proof the machine. I've got the upgraded V-RAM and processor, and this computer screams with power under the hood.

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henry72 said:
Seems like the top of the line is winning. :confused:
Anyone have any RAM suggestion? Kingston?

Cheers
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Pro tip: don't buy the RAM from Apple. They over-charge like crazy on their RAM. You can get it almost half price if you buy 3rd party stuff and just install it yourself (which is easy).

Furthermore... unless you're doing SUPER intense processing and you can't afford to wait for anything, the default 4 GB of RAM should be plenty to begin with. Upgrade later if you feel you really need it.

As for the V-RAM, like I said, future-proof the machine.
 
bushman4 said:
Perhaps the Poll looks swayed as you left off an important choice:

27" i5 2.7GHz, 256GB Apple SSD + 1TB HDD


Actually your choice of just a 256 GB SSD is not something many people would order to begin with.
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Since I'm used to only 128GB on my MacBook Air, every things is on my external hard drive. I want the speed as well :)

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bungiefan89 said:
If you're going to get the 27", go big. Future-proof the machine. I've got the upgraded V-RAM and processor, and this computer screams with power under the hood.

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Pro tip: don't buy the RAM from Apple. They over-charge like crazy on their RAM. You can get it almost half price if you buy 3rd party stuff and just install it yourself (which is easy).

Furthermore... unless you're doing SUPER intense processing and you can't afford to wait for anything, the default 4 GB of RAM should be plenty to begin with. Upgrade later if you feel you really need it.

As for the V-RAM, like I said, future-proof the machine.
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Thanks for your advice. Regarding to the RAM, I'll not upgrade it from Apple because it is the most easiest hardware to upgrade :D and yea it's way too expensive

However, what brand would you suggest? Kingston?
 
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