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elcape

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Oct 12, 2011
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I need a new PC badly!! I currently have a core i3 PC (dual 22" thought) :(.

I decide to make the switch to mac, with a little research my heart is on the 27" iMac but the question is which one?

I don't need a super machine since i will only do some web design/development and maybe some flash, i will not game on it since i do my gaming on my console, but i do need it to hold for two years at least.

Should i get the 2.7ghz 27" Corei5 2011 iMac for $1699+tax 512MB GPU or the 2.93Ghz Corei7 1GB GPU 2010 Imac at macmall for $1499.

Another question should i care that much about the Thunderbolt on the 2011 model?

I can wait another two month before I really need to buy the PC (do you see a refresh around that time) and budget is a concern!

I Think that's all! Thanks in advance!!
 
Just buy the $1499 last years model as it will run circles around the base model 2011 edition and is $200 less expensive.


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tears2040 said:
Just buy the $1499 last years model as it will run circles around the base model 2011 edition and is $200 less expensive.


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How will the warranty work on an older model and will I still be able to buy the Apple care for 3 years?
 
Personally I went with a stronger 21.5” over the screen size but if you’d rather have screen over power that’s your choice.

TB ports really aren’t much use to the average person, especially not right now since nothing is really out for them and certainly nothing decently priced. For your needs you might as well save money and get last year’s model.
 
I would totally get the 27" 2.93ghz model, brilliant bit of kit and will do all you ask it to. The only reason i changed is because the new ones came out under the two week return policy so i upgraded to a top spec 2011 machine.
 
lc25 said:
I would totally get the 27" 2.93ghz model, brilliant bit of kit and will do all you ask it to. The only reason i changed is because the new ones came out under the two week return policy so i upgraded to a top spec 2011 machine.
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what about the return policy on the macmall one?? if something is wrong with the machine
 
elcape said:
what about the return policy on the macmall one?? if something is wrong with the machine
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You need to calm down dude. Mac Mall is a professional company that has been in business probably longer than you have even ever thought about buying a Mac.

The computers they sell have Apple warranty, so any defects or problems within the years warranty can be taken to any Apple authorized repair center.
 
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