Really glad to see some other opinions on this i7 is superior to an i5 B.S. I just don't understand how others can preach to so many different folks, with so many different needs in a computer, as to which one is the right or wrong. Totally depends on what one is willing to compromise. I mean I choose to drive a Toyota, does the same exact thing as a Porsche, rolls down the road getting me where I need to go. Maybe not as fast, although neither can really go to much over the speed limit without consiquences, maybe not as flashy, but I eventually get there. Never considered that anyone could care less. I'm ecstatic that others are over the top delighted with their iMac choice but know what.....so am I. As I stated in another thread, I spent almost three months pouring over every blog, video, review, etc., trying to decide what was the best configuration for MY use. Never considered video editing or anything else that might require hyper threading, etc., as I never do those things. In fact I never even worried about anyone else's approval or having any kind of bragging rights. I've always, in the past, maxed out pretty much every computer I've ever purchased and never felt like I was ever using all those upgrades, that I paid good money for, to their fullest. I Did however want this incredible 5K screen. So what if it takes an extra 10/15/20 seconds for a photo to finish up an edit I'm working on. I'm usually enjoying whatever Cabernet I've chosen to partake of as I work anyway so why be in a hurry. I'm just an amateur enjoying his hobby at a leisurely pace. This particular configuration iMac that I chose is still the fastest computer I've ever enjoyed. For what it's worth, and I really, really, hate to go here, but I can afford any configuration I want, and have several other Macs that I use, so no I'm not in the least trying to justify ANY decision(s) I make. I actually WANTED the 3.5 i5, the sixty whatever watt processor, the less power consuming, less heat producing, less fan revving model. I really think one would be surprised at the abilities of this model although I will, and do, admit that the SSD is a must. That was the one thing I wasn't going to compromise on. Just enjoy whatever you decided was right for you and be happy that all the others with different needs are enjoying theirs. Thanks for listening.