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What should I do? (Upgrade iMac or buy new?)

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drummer1

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Thinking of selling my 2010 27 imac and getting a 2012 27 imac with fusion drive or keep my 2010 and upgrade it to fushion or ssd but I will lose my applecare right? Also quiet a bit more money What would you do? Thanks
 
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What do you use your Mac for? Its hard to recommend a course of action without knowing your needs.
 
drummer1 said:
Thinking of selling my 2010 27 imac and getting a 2012 27 imac with fusion drive or keep my 2010 and upgrade it to fushion or ssd but I will lose my applecare right? What would you do? Thanks
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If you are worried about AppleCare you could revert back to the original state before bringing it in if there is a problem.
Also, AFAIK you can change RAM and HD without loosing Applecare, but if you change the ODD for an SSD/HD it will void AppleCare.
 
I do all the basics and some lite editing nothing to fancy. I like my 2010 but want it to be faster ssd. Or spend extra and get 2012 with fushion drive and gonna cost like extra 800 for the difference. Plus called applecare and apple store they said if I upgrade my 2010 imac with ssd or whatever wont lose my applecare but they wont cover whatever is upgraded.
 
drummer1 said:
Thinking of selling my 2010 27 imac and getting a 2012 27 imac with fusion drive or keep my 2010 and upgrade it to fushion or ssd but I will lose my applecare right? Also quiet a bit more money What would you do? Thanks
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Your AppleCare on a 2010 Mac is almost expired anyway. It shouldn't be a major factor in your decision.
 
drummer1 said:
Still got till end of 2014.
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Did you buy a refurb? If you bought your Mac new in 2010, the AppleCare will expire this year, 3 years from the original purchase date.

You can verify remaining warranty/AppleCare coverage for any Mac by entering the serial number here.
 
It was brand new not refurb Yeah its still covered till end of 2014 was extended.
 
Should I spend the extra money and get 2012 with fushion drive or keep my 2010 and upgrade hdd and get ssd?
 
drummer1 said:
Should I spend the extra money and get 2012 with fushion drive or keep my 2010 and upgrade hdd and get ssd?
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I think for now just hang on and keep your 2010 iMac and upgrade to SSD. You may not noticed much difference in speed with your tasks. I think the 2010 Mac is still adequate for today's needs.
 
yes, keep your iMac, no need to upgrade it for now. Any iMac should last for personal not demanding tasks for at least 3-4 years.
 
Enjoy your iMac and stop worrying about a new one. Wait until its nearly dead and upgrade to a new model then.

Installing SSDs in an old iMac is not worth the hassle, (minis, MBP, MP maybe, iMac..? Nah)
 
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