Sell 2010 iMac to get 2011 model?

[diegobgr]

Hi.

I am reading some things aboute new iMacs. Most of people talk about Thunderbolt, Sandy Bridge...

I have a high-end 21,5" with the i5.

Will it worth if I sell my iMac and get a new one?

I'm very happy with this one, I use it for almost everything, and it is great.

 

[stridemat]

Do you need Thunderbolt? Are you satisfied with your processor power at the moment?

If the answers are no, and yes in that order then I wouldn't upgrade.

 

[diegobgr]

I don't miss Thunderbolt now to be honest.

Concerning the processor speed, I am very pleased, but I have to say that the most demanding apps that I use are Photoshop CS5 and Aperture 3.

 

[stridemat]

I would say that you would be fine with your current iMac.

 

[Icaras]

Lacie is already coming out with their first thunderbolt drive this summer. I expect other HD manufacturer's to start following suit soon.

I personally can't wait for blistering fast external HDs soon, as I rely on one myself.

That and the possibility of SSD options (as well as being cheaper, hopefully) and a quad core configuration for the high end 21.5", at least in my eyes make for quite a juicy update.

 

[sth]

If you don't need Thunderbolt (most people don't, at least not in the short term) and the performance of your current iMac is sufficient for what you do, I see no reason to upgrade. It would just be a waste of money.

 

[diegobgr]

Well, the update is here.

The change will be Thunderbolt + i7 Quad Core vs. i5 3,60GHZ Dual Core.

I think that I ill lose about 400$.

What do you think?

 

[rkaufmann87]

Well, the update is here.

The change will be Thunderbolt + i7 Quad Core vs. i5 3,60GHZ Dual Core.

I think that I ill lose about 400$.

What do you think?

Based on your comments about your needs, keep you old computer. Upgrading every time there is a specification update is silly unless you have a need for the additional features.

 

[steadysignal]

Hi.

I am reading some things aboute new iMacs. Most of people talk about Thunderbolt, Sandy Bridge...

I have a high-end 21,5" with the i5.

Will it worth if I sell my iMac and get a new one?

I'm very happy with this one, I use it for almost everything, and it is great.

as per usual, if you like the tech, i would try to sell to refresh.

getting harder to do this though...

 

[diegobgr]

I like the tech, yes, but 400$ is more than enough I think...

Maybe wait and get a 27" in 2012.