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

I have been waiting for the EPP to kick in and it finally did. I purchased my first ever Mac today and making the switch from Windows. :D

27-inch iMac

With the following configuration:

• 3.2GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
• 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

Can't wait until it arrives!
 
Just bought, at the Apple Store in Milan, Italy

The stock 3.4i7 with fusion and 2Gb card.

It seems that Apple Stores have now plenty of them...
 
Help please!!! Fast

Hi everyone, a friend of mine is selling is old iMac cause he´s getting the new model(2012)

The iMac is the mid 2010 27'inch intel i5(quad core) 2,8ghz, 8gb RAM with the ATI Radeon 5750 1gb dedicated! It already as a 1 year warranty! He is charging me 1000€ what do you guys think about it?? Is it a good deal? Should i buy it?

Please help me!!
 
My 1st Mac just ordered

Decided to go with the new 27" iMac i7 768ssd 2gb video std 8gb ram. Ordered on March 12th. Will see when it arrives. We have a gen 3 iPad and iPhone 5, very pleased with apple stuff so far.
 
Just received me new 27 Inch iMac - 3.4 Ghz with 768 GB Flash and 680 MX card. Such a difference from my 2nd Gen Macbook Pro from 2006.
 

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OT2000 said:
Just ordered with my EPP Discount (-25%) Haven't been this stoked since the iPhone 1. :D:D:D

27" iMac 3.2GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
3TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5
Apple Magic Track Pad
Apple Wireless Keyboard


Delivery - March 27
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Nice, Preparing for Shipment 5 days later. :D:eek:
 
Just ordered a late 2012 refurb 21.5. The refurb store came up with a 3.1Ghz i7 BTO one today, so I went for that. This is to replace my 2010 i5 Macbook Pro. Hoping they'll 'upgrade' me to a fusion - you never know...

Threw in a refurb Apple TV as well - never had one before, and my Airport Express blew up recently, so that should be a decent replacement.

I was looking at booting from the new Porsche LaCie 120 SSD - anyone with any experiences of this?
 
Which Mac should I buy?

I'm a photographer who's been using a 27" 2.9Ghz i7 mid-2010 iMac with 16GB RAM to do my photo editing. The LCD display has gone bad so rather than replace it at a cost of $650, I've decided to spring for a new unit.

Right now here are the ones I'm considering:

• Apple refurb 27" 3.4Ghz i7 mid-2012 (last year's model) with 16GB RAM

• Apple 27" Thunderbolt Display paired with newest model (late 2012) iMac mini 2.3Ghz i7 with 16GB RAM

• 27" 2.9Ghz i5 iMac late 2012 (newest model) with 16GB RAM

• 27" 3.4Ghz i7 iMac late 2012 (newest model) with 16GB RAM

Each has their merits. The last year's model iMac 3.4Ghz i7 is very powerful and you can still open it up to add your own SSD. However, it lacks the newer USB 3.0 ports which are a big advantage for storing files.

The Mac mini/27" display pairing is appealing because it offers flexibility if I want to replace one or the other, which isn't an iMac option. However, I wonder if the Intel HD4000 GPU is powerful enough to run big RAW files in Photoshop.

Lastly, the new iMacs are attractive because of the improved screen glare, two Thunderbolt ports and four USB 3.0 ports. However, they are the most expensive option if I want to upgrade the HDs because I have to order them from Apple. I also wonder if if the i5 processor is adequate or if the more expensive i7 processor will be worth the extra $$$ in the long run.

I'd appreciate your thoughts and recommendations!
 
My 27" iMac 3.2GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5 just shipped.

I've been lurking on this board for a couple of weeks and just pulled the trigger. I can't wait for it to get here. I've been using Dos and Windows all my life so I've got some learning.

Hub
 
i order my 27" on the 18th.

With the following configuration:

• 2.9GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
• 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
• 1TB Fusion Drive
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 512MB GDDR5

Still in processing items :( was hoping it might move to preparing sooner.

silly waiting game. Fedex'd my old MBP to the poweron people this morning for recycling (for an apple gift card too!)

using a Core2Duo mini at the moment with an old DVI 20" ACD

sufficient for what I need for another week. ETA is Mar 27-29
 
cderalow said:
i order my 27" on the 18th.

With the following configuration:

• 2.9GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
• 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
• 1TB Fusion Drive
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 512MB GDDR5

Still in processing items :( was hoping it might move to preparing sooner.

silly waiting game. Fedex'd my old MBP to the poweron people this morning for recycling (for an apple gift card too!)

using a Core2Duo mini at the moment with an old DVI 20" ACD

sufficient for what I need for another week. ETA is Mar 27-29
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Just got notice that its shipped. From San Jose, CA.
ETA Tuesday.
 
I have also just ordered the late 2012 27" iMac and I should receive it on April 3/4. Specs below:

• 3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
• 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
• 1TB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX 1GB GDDR5

Also purchased the late 2012 15" MBP Retina October 2012
Specs below:

• 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz
• 8GB 1600MHz memory
• 256GB flash storage1
• Intel HD Graphics 4000
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
 
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IT JUST ARRIVED !!!

27' i7 1TB Fusion
32 GB (3rd)
2GB

No flaws whatsoever...
Quiet like my cactus..
Fast as hell...
Soooo thin :rolleyes:
Assembled in Ireland !?! (says on sticker)
The screen is just breathtaking...

One "over the moon" happy camper over here...:D:D:D
 
Just received my 27" iMac. And while I am very excited, it is going back sadly. There is something on the screen under the glass in the lower center. Hopefully iMac number 2 will be flawless. I will say that I do love this thing though.
 
My 27" i7 with a 3TB Fusion Drive with the 675MX is on the truck, has been all weekend. Shipped from Cali, and should be arriving on Wednesday. I am so looking forward to taking delivery, it's going to be difficult not to go home sick when it gets delivered to the office ;)

Edit: It just arrived in Chicago, so now it shows that it'll be delivered tomorrow, hooray!
 
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27" 2GB GPU - 3TB Fusion - 16 GB Ram

Ordered March 17th - Estimated date of delivery is March 27th - April 1st.

As of 10:51 pm (EST) March 25th, still processing (says 5-7 business days - today is day 6).

Getting ansy.

Heading out of town for the weekend on the 28th for Easter. If I have to, I hope I can call UPS and ask them to hold delivery for a few days. DRAT! If need be, will UPS deliver on Easter Monday?

That is assuming this computer will get here on time. Beginning to think this one will be late. After taking many deliveries from Apple, this will be the first late delivery.

27-inch iMac
3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM-2X8GB
3TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIAGeFrc GTX 680MX 2G GDDR5
 
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I ordered my iMac on the 14th. It first said shipping in 1-2 weeks, last week it changed to 3-5 business days and today is the 5th business day so hopefully they are starting to prepare the shipment today.

3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM-2X4GB
1TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIAGeFrc GTX 675MX 1G GDDR5
MAGIC TRACKPAD-Z
Apple Num Keyboard
 
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