Especially given that a 4-year-old iMac can sell for $500-$800.. that's money to put towards a new one
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Especially given that a 4-year-old iMac can sell for $500-$800.. that's money to put towards a new one
Well, if he waits 2 weeks or so then he will get another year out of the life of his Mac.
Macs don't depreciate as much or as fast as PCs. So unless he planned to sell his machine within, say, 2 years, the model makes no difference as long as it satisfied all the needs which made the OP purchase the machine in the first place. And anyhow, what if apple decided to take away the optical drive for the new machine? If you were reliant on one, you would have to go buy a refurb instead...
But ultimatelybthere's no right answer. You are on here, feeling some remorse, I suspect you know what you want to do already but can't decide how long you would have to be witnout a machine until the refresh. My guess would be 3rd week in May to middle of June
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That's crap. His Mac will give him years of pleasurable computing regardless of when the refresh comes out. It's not as if the refresh will introduce a revolutionary new aspect anyway. It's just a new processor with 12-15% uplift in real world performance that MOST people don't need and will never use anyway
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Buying an iMac that was released in May 2011, in what is nearly now May 2012, doesn't add up. Just return it before its too late. I'm not trying to sound rude. I just highly recommend waiting just a little more.
What you will get is more value for your money. You can purchase the model that is at the same price point, and get MORE.
It will be worth returning/exchanging, assuming you bought it somewhere that does not have a restocking fee.
Sure, you can play the waiting game forever. But with something like an iMac that gets released once a year, and maybe see's a spec bump once during that year, it IS worth waiting this extra bit of time.
What you will get is more value for your money. You can purchase the model that is at the same price point, and get MORE.
It will be worth returning/exchanging, assuming you bought it somewhere that does not have a restocking fee.
Sure, you can play the waiting game forever. But with something like an iMac that gets released once a year, and maybe see's a spec bump once during that year, it IS worth waiting this extra bit of time.
I don't think you'll get far with the "starving kids in China" argument here. Everyone has their own needs, wants, and disposable income, and that's that.
I get Macs because they look and work great. I use mine for gaming.
Why does almost every post you make talk about people "just using their macs for Facebook and twitter"? Do you have something inherently against those sites.
And does ANYONE know of someone who has ACTUALLY done that, and paid £1500 (or there abouts) for a new iMac, and ONLY uses it for those sites? Let's be honest, if they HAVE done that, they're obviously VERY wealthy, so what's the problem anyway?
We get it, you (for reasons passing understanding) think it's ridiculous for people to wait a few weeks, rather than shelling out the same amount of money for a lower specced machine. Do you REALLY have to keep repeating it over and over again - especially with that nonsensical statement about Facebook/twitter every time?
I vehemently disagree that most of "these people" use their Macs for just Facebook and twitter. I use both of those services, but I (like the vast majority of people) certainly wouldn't pay £1500 or so if that was ALL I was going to use my machine for.
Of course the 2012 model will be old tech at some point. That's an even BETTER reason to wait a few weeks to get it. You are EXTENDING the length of time before the machine you buy becomes previous generation tech.
Coupled with the fact that the price stays the same... buying now, you're effectively paying new-tech prices of old tech.
Your car argument makes no sense either... "people act like they're buying cars"... well umm... so?? If you knew that a new model of the car you wanted was coming out in a few weeks, wouldn't you wait before purchasing?
And tbh, the comparison doesn't really work... Because most car manufacturers discount old models when a new model is to be released shortly, thereby providing an INCENTIVE to buy now, rather than wait.
Apple don't do that, so (if you can wait and don't immediately NEED to upgrade) then it's a no brainer really. Otherwise you're just paying (even more) over the odds.
And I just don't understand your final paragraph... "To me their (sic) is more important things in life than to have every latest product from Apple."... well of course there is. But I don't follow how that's an argument not to wait a few weeks before spending a substantial sum of money on something that, if you DO wait that few weeks, will be better value for money.
Coupled with the fact that the price stays the same... buying now, you're effectively paying new-tech prices of old tech.
Didn't see know one stop buying iMacs in 2009/2010 when apple was using outdated processors C2D in their new redesigned iMac compared to their competitors. The spec game is played out these days mate, Sandy bridge brought powerful chips set more than most people need.
You also need to take into consideration some people do buy just for FB/T.
Maybe he just wants the next gen iMac but can't afford it and is bitter about it? His name is NextGenApple after all.
The bold part is really a different argument though. If you wanted a mac back then, you HAD to use more outdated tech, and waiting a few weeks wouldn't have immediately jumped you to something more modern.
Also, it's not just the SB->IB transition that we're waiting on. The jump in GPU is shaping up to be VERY significant, not to mention the likes of USB3 etc...
You're also getting (in all likelihood) an extra YEAR of OS X upgradeability, just by waiting a few weeks.
There may be some people (as I mentioned above, who must be SERIOUSLY wealthy) buy macs SOLELY for Facebook and Twitter, but, 1) They will without doubt be in a TINY, almost statistically insignificant minority, and 2) would be more likely imho to buy a macbook, rather than an iMac.... and even more likely still to buy an iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad, rather than a Mac of any description.
Still find NextGenApple's constant referral to this minute group of people to be odd. Especially as they'd be the LAST people to actually bother waiting for a spec bump. And the statement that "that's what most of these people use it for nowadays" (whoever "these people" are) is PLAINLY erroneous.
Just for the recorded I don't even have a Facebook or twitter account lmao and I think I will be returning it thanx for all the advice people and yes spending 2000 on a machine that might be replaced in a month does hurt I'll just cont using my 2008 15" mbp not into my gross anatomy classes just yet
I would definitely return. Why buy a "new" iMac when there will be a better one at the same price within a few weeks?
Wasn't directed at you mate.The general users always asking when its due. Not as if its MacPro and its been awhile. Just don't think any adult would be asking the same question everyday if the really had work to do Again not you but the forum. Most people are not geeks, you could walk into the Apple store tomorrow and see people walking out with iMacs, they still wouldn't be mad if a new one arrived in 15 days .
Good luck what ever you do, they are great machines
The better value isn't really dependent on what you're using it for. Value for money depends on what you get for a set amount of money. In a few weeks, you'll get more Mac for the same amount, compared to what you'd get for the same sum now.
So... you only keep your Macs for 2 years, and yet you criticisr others for always wanting the latest and greatest? Seems like a bit of a disconnect there...
And you're wrong about the cars by the way. Unless I imagined the discount I got on the old model BMW 3 series, because the 2012 model was due out in a couple of months...
Nice try could buy a mac everyday if I wanted to. You can keep making apple more money. I'll use my machine every day for hard work & upgrade when I like. Don't want to brag but money definatley is not an issue sorry to disappoint you dude!!
Nice try though
Ha, I was only having a joke mate, no need to go flashing your cash about, you don't want to brag but that's exactly what you go and do anyway?
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Well good. 'Cuz I'm pretty sure there's more important things in life than posting what computer equipment you own on the internet and suggesting people alter their purchasing habits.
There's more to a computer than just a processor. The other gains we're going to see are much bigger than the CPU gains.