I'm about to buy an iMac.
Here's what I'm deciding between:
1) Apple Store: i7 with 8 GB RAM, 512 GB flash, 775M. Total is $2,945 (including $250 tax; I'm in CA). Would get OWC 16 GB upgrade kit for $200. Grand total: $3,145.
2) B&H: i7 with 16 GB RAM, 1 TB flash, 780M. Grand total is $3,549.
So, for $400 more, I get an extra 512 GB of flash and the 780M card.
I don't really *need* either right now, but I dislike the idea of paying $250 in tax when that could go toward "future proofing" (i.e. better graphics card and higher capacity flash drive).
What would you do? I plan to have this machine for 4-5 years (current computer is 2008 Mac Pro), and while I don't enjoy wasting money, an extra $400 over 4-5 years of use isn't a huge expense for me right now.
Here's what I'm deciding between:
1) Apple Store: i7 with 8 GB RAM, 512 GB flash, 775M. Total is $2,945 (including $250 tax; I'm in CA). Would get OWC 16 GB upgrade kit for $200. Grand total: $3,145.
2) B&H: i7 with 16 GB RAM, 1 TB flash, 780M. Grand total is $3,549.
So, for $400 more, I get an extra 512 GB of flash and the 780M card.
I don't really *need* either right now, but I dislike the idea of paying $250 in tax when that could go toward "future proofing" (i.e. better graphics card and higher capacity flash drive).
What would you do? I plan to have this machine for 4-5 years (current computer is 2008 Mac Pro), and while I don't enjoy wasting money, an extra $400 over 4-5 years of use isn't a huge expense for me right now.