Keep waiting or go iMac?

[bzollinger]

That sounds like a very good solution. If I had the budget for that, I bet it's the route I would be going. I had thought of buying the iMac, keeping it throughout the release of 2010 and maybe 2011 MPs and then selling it for that current-generation Pro. But, as you mentioned, selling and setting up again is a hassle (and expensive with such a quick turnaround). I think I would need to keep whatever I buy next for at least 3 years to justify the expense...piece of cake as soon as the MP is updated

The funds don't seem too tough if you've got the $$ for an MP? Although I can totally understand buying something, and sticking with it for a long time. I'm still running an 05 G5...

I just saw an 09 2.26GHz mini on our local craigslist for $400. Drop in an SSD of your choice ($150-???), and you're off at $650 or so.

Then when the MPs come out, switch the SSD back out for the HDD, sell it for $350, install the SSD in your MP, and you've only "spent" or "lost" $50! And in my case I'll have had a significantly faster machine while I wait for the MPs.. Huh, I may have just talked myself into this!

 

[dissolve]

The funds don't seem too tough if you've got the $$ for an MP? Although I can totally understand buying something, and sticking with it for a long time. I'm still running an 05 G5...

I just saw an 09 2.26GHz mini on our local craigslist for $400. Drop in an SSD of your choice ($150-???), and you're off at $650 or so.

Then when the MPs come out, switch the SSD back out for the HDD, sell it for $350, install the SSD in your MP, and you've only "spent" or "lost" $50! And in my case I'll have had a significantly faster machine while I wait for the MPs.. Huh, I may have just talked myself into this!

Good point, I thought you were referring to a new Mini, which would be too much for me. I'm not sure if this route works for my intended uses, but I'm going to keep an eye out on the local craigslist just in case (I do want an HTPC, but was planning on going the nettop route). Anyways, if you spring for the Mini, please let us know how it works out for you

I think you've all convinced me though...looks like the wait continues.

 

[Carnage Asada]

Wait for the Mac pro. iMacs are great desktops but IMHO have a shorter lifespan.

 

[fearoftigers]

Sounds like you got a lemon! That's too bad, you didn't want to try another one?

No way. The 27" iMac is clearly flawed. If you want a machine to last for seveal year don't get it.

I don't want to spend £3000 on a computer that's going to die in one year, applecare or no applecare.