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The "I just ordered/bought/got my new/refurb iMac" thread [merged]

Soul2Squeeze said:
Just got my new 27" today!

I send lots of e-mails and like to surf the interwebs on occasion. Will this configuration be able to handle my usage?

27" iMac
3.4 GHz i7
3TB HDD
32 GB RAM
AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB
Thunderbolt

:apple:
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Seriously...you bought an Formula 1 race car to drive to the grocery store!
 
Got my 27" i7 in a few days ago. No freebies for me :( But I'm more than happy with my purchase. Though I feel like my keyboard is bent or something. Every time I type, it bumps the desk. Kind of annoying. Will be doing the SSD install over the weekend, setting everything up and then ordering up some RAM in the next week or two. Stoked!
 
I've debated between waiting for a 2012 imac vs. 2011 refurb, but today I had a long talk with a tech on the sales floor (all hands on deck-thanks black friday), in which he spoke more openly about the differences between the 2 models. I placed my order for the 2011 27" 2.7 i5 tonight and with the $$ I'm saving on it, I added a bunch of other goodies to go with it, and I'm so thankful for the time my specialist spent with me today at the apple store. I can't wait for everything to deliver.
 
mlh324 said:
I've debated between waiting for a 2012 imac vs. 2011 refurb, but today I had a long talk with a tech on the sales floor (all hands on deck-thanks black friday), in which he spoke more openly about the differences between the 2 models. I placed my order for the 2011 27" 2.7 i5 tonight and with the $$ I'm saving on it, I added a bunch of other goodies to go with it, and I'm so thankful for the time my specialist spent with me today at the apple store. I can't wait for everything to deliver.
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What did he say to influence your deecion?!if you don't mind me asking.
 
I wanted a new iMac to use iPhoto/movie/tunes for the exponentially increasing amount of iPhone shot pics and vids. I also wanted to use this as a 2nd TV for netflix, and other streaming content. For a central infotainment hub, I asked if it would meet my needs and was I splitting hairs between the '11 and '12. He confirmed I was since I wouldn't need the faster processor for my projects. I added 2tb TC and am going to attach my external HDDs to it and store my movies, music and photos on them. I asked if the option of the fusion drive was worth the wait. He did mention how fast it would boot and how much improved the speed would be. But I kept coming back with, given what I want to use this machine for, do I need it? His answer was...no, not really. I said, after following the numerous threads on this forum, if speed becomes an issue in year 2 or 3, how do you feel about following iFixits guide to adding a SSD myself. He smiled/smirked and said that's what I would do. You can buy an SSD and RAM for much cheaper than you can order an iMac CTO. Another nice nugget from him, which was helpful to me. If you order TC with iMac, applecare covers the iMac and TC both for 3 years. Something maybe you all knew, but I didn't. How cool is that?! Like I said before, it's the advantage of talking to a non-sales person where they can be more candid with you since he actually does the fixes and installs everyday, for this reason only, I was thankful it was Black Friday.

So in the end, I'm getting a super sweet 27" display and an all that I need machine with a 2.7 ghz i5 processor ($1350) along with the 2tb TC ($280) for about the same price as the 2012 imac (if/whenever it is launched.) :D
 
I just picked up a refurbished iMac 27-inch 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7+ssd it came with 8g of ram and 2g of video I waited for the new model but I feel better about the refurb purchase
 
holmstrom111 said:
I just picked up a refurbished iMac 27-inch 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7+ssd it came with 8g of ram and 2g of video I waited for the new model but I feel better about the refurb purchase
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Congratis! Did the same thing in march. :) People will be very happy with the 2012 version, but I've been very happy with mine.

Or rather, not that happy, is anyone else experiencing puny read / write speeds? I get very close to the same on the Mac Mini with 7200 disks in RAID 0!

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I just picked a 2011 iMac 21.5 i5 4g ram 500 hdd

Office 2011 and 1tb ext hdd. $550

I 2 wanted a newer model but I got a hella deal on it...very happy with the purchase...
 
There is only one thing I need to know from reviews!! Is the memory really only accessible for the 27"? I know on the tech spec there is no mention of it for the 21", but I need to have that confirmed because I don't believe it
 
Confuzzzed said:
There is only one thing I need to know from reviews!! Is the memory really only accessible for the 27"? I know on the tech spec there is no mention of it for the 21", but I need to have that confirmed because I don't believe it
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Considering the 2012 iMacs have not shipped yet, exactly how do you expect anyone to be able to confirm? Until they actually either arrive in the stores or people have been shipped their machines all you will get is more rumors and guesses. You will have to wait like everyone else.
 
rkaufmann87 said:
Considering the 2012 iMacs have not shipped yet, exactly how do you expect anyone to be able to confirm? Until they actually either arrive in the stores or people have been shipped their machines all you will get is more rumors and guesses. You will have to wait like everyone else.
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I didn't say I wanted to find this out today!!
 
Confuzzzed said:
There is only one thing I need to know from reviews!! Is the memory really only accessible for the 27"? I know on the tech spec there is no mention of it for the 21", but I need to have that confirmed because I don't believe it
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I'll confirm that for you. Apple has stated that the memory in the 21.5 model will not be "user accessible" for upgrade. You have to purchase upgraded memory from Apple to install before delivery or I guess you could have them do it aftermarket in the store.

Once the new models are released to the public next week I'm sure iFixit will do a full tear down and let us know what can and can't be done by those who are willing to crack open their iMacs and do upgrades themselves. Think of it like the SSD install that many do on the 2011 and previous model iMacs. Apple says the only "authorized" way to install an SSD is to have them do it. However, many people are willing to do the upgrade themselves despite the risk of damage and voided warranty.
 
BH Photo now taking pre orders
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/897216-REG/Apple_21_5_iMac_Desktop_Computer&bi=E15
 
3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz

8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB (got 32gb Crucial)

1TB Fusion Drive

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5


Wooooo!
 
I Just Ordered My 27" imac!!

Woo Hoo!! Just ordered my 27" imac at the Apple Store! Was surprised they didn't have the pick up at a store option.....any chance of changing that before delivery you think???

CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT!!! Sold my 2009 imac 27" about 3 weeks ago...having withdrawals!!!

Good luck to all!!!
 
Ordered mine in UK - Had to go to US site and click buy and it took me to uk buy (Buy button was not on UK site)

Ordered 27"
i5
680
1tb Fusion.

Yipee.....

Really was torn at getting i7 but I dont need hyperthreading (I assume I dont need it as I dont know what it is lol)

Should do me just fine

Delivery 21/12/2012-02/01/2013

I am very excited -

HMV are selling £25 itubes cards for £20 till sunday so I have stocked up on 6 of these ready for some software too....

Roll on Christmas...!
 
*klaxon* UK store is up! Buy! Buy Buy! *klaxon*

The UK store went up.

27" with 680MX ordered, with HE Applecare warranty, £1640.

Delivery: December 27 or 28th.

Phew.

Time to go to the lab.
 
Placed an order for an iMac 27-inch.

27-inch iMac
3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
1TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5
Magic Trackpad
Apple Wireless Keyboard (English) & User's Guide
Accessory Kit
 
3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM-2X4GB
3TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIAGeFrc GTX 675MX 1G GDDR5
APPLE MAGIC MOUSE
Apple WL Kybd+User's Guide-B
COUNTRY KIT-B


Came to just under £2k with HE discount.

I thought the 675 was ok for me, it's infinitely better than the thing in my current iMac.

EDIT: Changed to the 680MX.
 
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Just placed order @Apple Store in Hong Kong

iMac 27-inch
3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM-2X4GB
3TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIAGeFrc GTX 680MX 2G GDDR5
w/ AppleCare

To be shipped 21/12/2012 - 28/12/2012
 
Yes!!!! Just placed order.

3.2GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
768GB Flash Storage
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5
Magic Trackpad
Apple Wireless Keyboard (English) & User's Guide

Available to ship: 2 - 3 Weeks Delivers Dec 24 - Dec 31 by Standard Shipping

Hope it doesn't arrive when I'm out of town for Christmas...
 
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