Ahh, but it isn't just about the speed. It's also about the luxury. And, sometimes, the brand.
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Ahh, but it isn't just about the speed. It's also about the luxury. And, sometimes, the brand.
How about handling, driving characteristics and overall quality. Buying something just for the "brand" wouldn't be good, if the brand didn't provide good quality, no? I love BMW, certain models, for how they drive and for the luxury/quality, but I wouldn't buy one just because of the brand name. Same goes for Apple, I love the iOS devices so far and was very impressed when trying the Macs in an Apple store, but I would never buy one, just because I will get laid for owning products from this brand. Of course I won't mind it either and will make sure to tell as many females as possible about my new iMac, once I get out of the basement and find somebody willing to jump start my Daihatsu.
I've been wanting a new Mac for at least 12 months, but not have enough money, now I do Apple won't update it!
lol im the same, i finally have some extra cash but no iMac to spend it on. Im using my 2011 MBA 90% of the time now because im so used to the speed of an SSD. My 2008 iMac is just my "file sharing" computer atm.
I most probably will, but it wont be for the next iMac, maybe the one after?
It's a guessing game when apple silently releases their 2012 lineup if you want iMac just buy one, simply put everyone gets sick of their mac and wants to change it again in the future so can't you won't lose if you buy one now.
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And like the comparison, expect your out-of-warranty repairs to be astronomical, particularly when something as simple as an electrical window roller (or a simple internal fan) goes out and needs to be fixed.
I am quite happy with my current machine, no way no matter how bad or hard up could i ever buy another windows box, they suck plain and simple!!
Oh, on the contrary, can you WILL lose if you buy one now. The resale value of a 2011 iMac will drop by 15%-30% the MOMENT the 2012 iMac is ANNOUNCED. Also, the 2012 iMac is likely to support at least one further iteration of OS X than the 2011 model. For this and various other reasons, it is a bad ECONOMIC decision to buy a 2011 iMac right now unless you're getting at least 15% off MSRP on it, despite it being a perfectly capable machine.
unless the 2012 model gets rid of the CD drive, then the price of 2011 models will remain strong, because lots of people want and like having the ability to burn disks without dealing with the clutter of an external machine.
Your logic is flawed because it assumes one will buy 'right now' and sell 'soon after'.
If one buys a 2011 iMac with Apple Care right now and sells it say 30 months from now and buys a new one any loss will be mitigated because it will still command a decent resale price.
As far as future iterations of OSX compatibility consider this ....
There are many out there who will pay a premium for an older machine because it still runs Snow Leopard .... lots of people are unhappy with the direction OSX is going in, Apple is turning OSX into IOS-X.
We don't all drink the Apple Kool-Aid!
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I am on apple care warranty for another year and my iMac is running great with 8gb of ram I will wait another 2 years untill apple introduces those rumored retina displays and the graphics can handle resolutions close to 4k.
That's just it, even though it may be 'out of date' according to some the computer will continue to run and do a fantastic job for years to come.
My previous iMac Apple Care ran out in 2010.
I bought a 2011 model with Apple Care so I am covered well into 2014.
Oh that old one that ran out in 2010 .... it's still in use here and running like a champ.
The only thing I will lose when the next new model is released will be those " bragging rights " :roll eyes: You know what I mean, I won't be able to come in here and lie, oops I mean 'brag' about how I got the largest and fastest BTO iMac Apple has to offer!!!!!
For many it's all about those 'bragging rights', for me it's about getting a job done and putting money in the till !!!
Actually, in my specific case, with hindsight, I made two crucial mistakes when I bought the iMac last year.
1. The 21.5" display is really tiny which became painfully obvious when they started equipping our offices with 24" screens.
2. I thought the 6770 would actually be significantly better than the 6750. In reality, both are lower end GPUs and so I couldnt really enjoy stuff like Skyrim.
Both problems are resolved for me now and like I mentioned in my OP, I'm not too thrilled with Win7 but can certainly live with that.
I also forgot to mention that I have a 24" Samsung LED screen that I bought for $170 which is stellar because it has non of that glossy mirror layer that was giving me headaches on the iMac.
I truly hope the refresh will have less glossy screens and, like a mentioned perviously, I will probably go for next year's iMacR!
I don't own cars, or Macs, that are out of warranty.
(I guess this second is an exception, but if it goes, I'm certainly not repairing it.)
Funny people say they are not buying 2011 iMac at it has old specs yet the NEW mac will carry Ivy Bridge that will have specs that is nearly 6 months old. Remember Haswell is out soon too.
Besides don't know what Facebook browsers and net surfers need the best processors for. Maybe its an ego thing. Who knows.
Its best to upgrade after a few years with most products, At least you see/notice the difference. Each to their own though
Besides don't know what Facebook browsers and net surfers need the best processors for. Maybe its an ego thing. Who knows.
Its best to upgrade after a few years with most products, At least you see/notice the difference. Each to their own though
True, but you probably wont be seeing haswell equipped iMacs until the fall of 2013!
I drive by bus and cycle and walk a lot. Saves our planet and my money... Just my 2 cents...
Eh I built an ivy bridge 3570k based hackintosh and haven't had any problems at all. It is incredibly easy to install OSX on particular computer components now that Gigabyte decided to mimic apples component selection with some of their motherboards. Ivy 3570k, 16gb ram, usb3.0, 500gb enterprise HDD, Nvidia 640gt, and 3 display output capable of 2560x1600 each makes me a happy camper! All for 720 bucks.
I couldnt wait any longer and am glad I went this route. Now I can upgrade whenever I need to. The hackintosh community has really figured this stuff out, it's not a joke anymore.
I couldnt wait any longer and am glad I went this route. Now I can upgrade whenever I need to. The hackintosh community has really figured this stuff out, it's not a joke anymore.
Ok. 21.5" isn't as big as a 27" granted. But unless you are use to a 60" TV at home, I don't know how a 21.5" screen can be considered tiny. According to most home theater experts a 27" screen requires your eyeballs to be three feet away for optimal viewing. A 21.5" requires two feet four inches. So, the 27" doubles as a great entertainment system, but kind of impractical for most desks.
As to skyrim. The 6770M card is equal to the GeForce 260 (says toms hardware guide) which is the reccomended gpu for high settings according to non other than bethesda. You should be able to play skyrim on high/ultra settings as long as you turn off AA, as anything higher than 2x AA can eat 10-20 FPS. A quad core CPU will do a lot as well because skyrim is a very Cpu intensive game.
The 27" makes a great TV. But is a silly size for a computer screen. I find myself leaning back in a chair when I try out any of my friends 27" screens as opposed to sitting normally with the 21.5"
I am waiting for the new 21.5" and I plan on playing skyrim with it. If there is no update announcement on the 12th. I will probably buy the 2011 model.
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