Early 2009 iMac vs New iMac

[icemantx]

I have an early 2009 iMac 24" 2.93 Core 2 Duo, 1TB HDD, GeForce 120 and 4GB RAM. What I am wondering is if the new models are significantly faster then the model I have.

I am having trouble finding any comparisons to the older iMacs of early 2009to determine just how much of a performance bump these may offer. Mainly I use the computer for iPhoto, iMovie (not too heavy), iTunes, email and Internet.

If I did get one would the i3 offer much of a benefit? I am thinking if I upgraded at all it would be to the i5, but maybe spending any $$$ right now is not the best place to spend more cash if the bump is modest. The larger 27" screen may be nice, but 24" is not small either.

Thoughts?

 

[EarlofCroydon]

Hey There, your usage of your iMac is pretty much identical to mine and I too was pondering over the newer model. Thing is the stress you put on your mac is probably very minimal and in MY opinion 27" is a little excessive, yours is 4 inches bigger than my iMac and it still looks great playing all my films. Up to you but for general usage, iPhoto/iMovie stuff like that I'd hang on to it!