My Plan

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  1. wawanarchist, Jan 14, 2009

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    Okay, so I came up with this plan to upgrade without spending a lot of money when the new iMacs come out, let me know what you guys think:

    I bought my iMac in Delaware, so there was no tax, and I had a student rebate. For $1,949 I got a 24" 2.8ghz iMac, 3 years of apple care, and a $139 printer.

    -$100 printer rebate

    =1,849

    -$75 Selling printer

    =$1,774

    So I figure that if I see some concrete... Let me rephrase that, CONCRETE evidence that there will be a new iMac on a specific date, I will sell my iMac as being 'perfect condition' (it is, still has stickers on the back) for $1,800 with the apple care and loaded with programs... Then I can buy the new iMac for $1,699 after student rebate (I'll use my brothers rebate)

    Practical, Stupid, What do you think?


    Oh, and I will only do this if the upgrade warrants it, I won't go through all this trouble for a slight bump... And this thread is NOT meant to speculate about the upgrade, what will be included, or when it will come out, just what you think about my plan
     
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  2. Tallest Skil, Jan 14, 2009

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    The processors will be a little faster, the GPU will be a little better, 2GB RAM standard, maybe a larger HDD standard, SSD option.

    That's it.
     
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  3. wawanarchist, Jan 14, 2009

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    Its the graphics im interested in, because the 2600 is a tad bit lack luster in my opinion
     
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  4. Tomorrow, Jan 14, 2009

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    If I were in your shoes, here is how I would rationalize your plan before proceeding:

    1. I don't know that I can count on $1800 for your current-gen iMac when the next-gen iMacs become available. Maybe, but I wouldn't count on it.

    2. Suppose I buy the next iMac for $1699. Will it even be as good a computer as the one I sold (which cost more both on the primary AND secondary market, according to your plan)? And without Applecare?

    3. Combine 1. and 2. above ==> why would someone pay $1800 for my previous generation iMac if they could buy a current one for $100 less?

    4. Sounds like an awful lot of trouble and speculation. Much easier to just buy what I want and use it.

    Like I said, that's how my mind would play it out. Good luck if you follow through with it.
     
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