iMac 21.5" 3.06ghz, UK - buy now?

[benjai]

Hi, I'm based in UK and my mom is considering buying the basic spec iMac. I've just got a couple of questions:

1) Would there potentially be any significant updates within the next 2 months? I don't think any updates would be major on this spec? I don't think this is that big a deal anyway since it would just be mainly for web browsing and photos.

2) The RRP is £969 and I can get this from John Lewis for £910 (6% off) using vouchers plus this would have an extra years warranty. Is this a good deal, or would there be a shop that would be doing discounts anytime soon? I recall some places (including JL) ocasionally chuck freebies in.

thanks!

 

[Ash9414]

Hi, I'm based in UK and my mom is considering buying the basic spec iMac. I've just got a couple of questions:

1) Would there potentially be any significant updates within the next 2 months? I don't think any updates would be major on this spec? I don't think this is that big a deal anyway since it would just be mainly for web browsing and photos.

2) The RRP is £969 and I can get this from John Lewis for £910 (6% off) using vouchers plus this would have an extra years warranty. Is this a good deal, or would there be a shop that would be doing discounts anytime soon? I recall some places (including JL) ocasionally chuck freebies in.

thanks!

Are you a student? A student discount will bring it down to £900 or maybe a little less. Also, a "Back to School" promotion should be starting soon where you can get a free iPod touch and/or a printer via rebate.

 

[jnc]

If you're in university, or know someone who is who'll use their university discount on your behalf, you'll pay around £900 through Apple directly for the iMac plus 3 years of Applecare warranty.

 

[Poncho]

Another reason to buy now is that you can bet VAT will go up soon after the gen election.

Also, if price is an issue, why not buy refurb. Offers change daily. I've bought refurb twice and I swear the things were new.

http://store.apple.com/uk_epp_90692/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=OTY2ODY3Nw