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will the iMac be refreshed shortly?
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well some users doing more then surf & emails on their iMacs, like video editing, gaming etc, for these users i think 3 years is perfect for a refresh in technology..I was reading an interesting article in a trade mag the other day that stated 'for the average user' which by the way is around 73% apparently, that a Mac or higher end PC is still more than good enough spec wise for 5 years or more.
It does make me wonder then when I read these forums why so many users upgrade so often - what is the point other than bragging rights?
My iMac is 3 years old and I have just extended the warranty for a further 12 months.
As and aside Apple have recently released a MBA with a 21.5" screen which they are calling an iMac!!!!!
will the iMac be refreshed shortly?
I think every second update. It depends on usage I guess. If you only surf and use it for casual use then I'd say every 4-5 years. If you are pushing it hard like using photoshop and after effects - then as often as possible. Personally that will be every second model, always maxed out.
Though one could argue that this kind of usage is on the verge of not being meant for the iMac. But since adobe is incapable of optimizing their software for modern multithreading machines, the iMac is the best and cheapest option for professionals working with the adobe package. Besides, the iMac has apples currently best monitor in quality, IMO.
I think every second update. It depends on usage I guess. If you only surf and use it for casual use then I'd say every 4-5 years. If you are pushing it hard like using photoshop and after effects - then as often as possible. Personally that will be every second model, always maxed out.
Though one could argue that this kind of usage is on the verge of not being meant for the iMac. But since adobe is incapable of optimizing their software for modern multithreading machines, the iMac is the best and cheapest option for professionals working with the adobe package. Besides, the iMac has apples currently best monitor in quality, IMO.
spot on, yes the 27" iMac also comes club with the apple cinema display which i feel is identical to the 27" iMac, but every second update is pretty close to 3 years anyways, for surfing & emails i don't understand why would anyone buy the quad core iMacs now since they come in dual core for the casual users.
Actually since the cinema has been neglected for some time now I honestly think the iMac has a better screen. Of course that's a subjective opinion. And the reason is, apple earlier made glossy screens and matte screens. And professionals usually preferred the matte because of glare. But both screens has a disadvantage. The matte screen has a worse contrast level and the image usually felt washed out when the screen was reflecting light. The glossy on the other hand had better contrast but reflection on the screen was very annoying so you kinda had to work in dark surroundings if working with graphical work. IMO the late 2012 iMac screen solved this with the new tech which gives you a gloss screen with very little reflection. This way you get best of both worlds. Besides it also has a new and more advanced factory pre-calibrated setup which is suppose to be very accurate. The new Cinema Display should IMO opinion have been released when the new iMac 2012 came out with the same screen tech and preferably a even better screen with reduced yellow bleed in the edges. I don't know why apple has ignored that product. And this is why I feel the iMac has a better screen currently
Large well respected UK retailer - bought my iMac new from them and got their extended warranty, which is up there with Apple's care plan, only cheaper. The initial warranty is the first 2 years free and you pay for the third year. After that I can renew it every year should I wish to.
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Which I accepted in my original post. However, I also suspect that very many that aren't are also upgrading. No wonder these machines are so popular second hand. I'll bet many of them have never even had a proper warm up.