looking to buy a 27" (non-retina) iMac should I wait or buy now?

[metalgear1]

I've had a mid-2011 21" iMac for a few years now which has been great but I need a bigger screen mainly because I do some web design and could do with the extra space.

I've been looking at the 27" non-retina models because the retina model is out of my price range. I've noticed that although the retina model is new the others haven't been refreshed for a while. Does anyone know if a refresh is due anytime soon? Not sure if I should buy or wait. Thanks in advance.

 

[Alimar]

I've had a mid-2011 21" iMac for a few years now which has been great but I need a bigger screen mainly because I do some web design and could do with the extra space.

I've been looking at the 27" non-retina models because the retina model is out of my price range. I've noticed that although the retina model is new the others haven't been refreshed for a while. Does anyone know if a refresh is due anytime soon? Not sure if I should buy or wait. Thanks in advance.

There may be some sales or incentives during Black Friday/Cyber Monday events.

 

[sonicrobby]

Not sure about potential refreshes, I assume they will probably all get broadwell next year, but the year after I fear they will discontinue the non retinas.

Also, I would suggest looking at the Apple refurb store if you want to save a few buck though. Or wait till the black friday deals come along

 

[SteelBlueTJ]

Yea I would also check out the apple refurb store. I've bought from there before and its like getting a brand new machine, minus the new box. I've got a 2013 27" iMac and its awesome. The best computer I've ever had. I previously had an older 2007 20" iMac.

 

[Serban]

The non-retina will no longer get updates
Next year will be 4k 21.5" imac

 

[nrubenstein]

Get a refurbished 2012 for fairly cheap. (Or get a used 2012/2013 with AppleCare.)

Or just get an external monitor and use it with yours. If all you need is extra space, you probably should just spend $130 on a decent matching size 21" monitor. Put the savings into a future Retina fund. (Or booze/drugs/whatever.)

 

[Icaras]

The non-retina will no longer get updates
Next year will be 4k 21.5" imac

Yea, I imagine we'll see the same thing that's been happening to the non-retina MBP happen to the non-retina iMac.

 

[metalgear1]

thanks for all the advice I think I'm going to go ahead and get a late 2013 27" iMac. The mid-2011 21" iMac i've been using is the base model so it's a fairly big jump in terms of performance from what I'm used to and I need the bigger screen.

 

[rainydays]

The non-retina will no longer get updates
Next year will be 4k 21.5" imac

I somehow doubt that. I can't imagine that they will be releasing a $1799 5K iMac for at least a couple of years, and until then the regular ones will be in need of an update.

 

[Icaras]

I somehow doubt that. I can't imagine that they will be releasing a $1799 5K iMac for at least a couple of years, and until then the regular ones will be in need of an update.

The 13-inch MBP is down to only a single model that hasn't been updated since 2012 and the 15" is well....you know, resting in peace in the graveyard of tech.