Is It Worth buying a second hand iMac Pro?

[Torquemada]

My current iMac is getting very old and slow now, so I'm in need of a replacement. I have the 27' model, and so I don't want to replace it with the new M1 24' model, and I don't think I can wait until the new bigger model is released.

I am seeing some iMac Pros available on the Apple refurbished site for quite reasonable prices. I know this isn't the newest machine out there, but just wondering if these are worth getting. I am quite taken with the Space Grey colour, as well as the specs.

As I said, I know they are a bit old anyway, but I'd be more annoyed if I bought one of the latest iMacs and they got replaced quickly, but this one isn't likely to anyway, if that makes sense.

 

[velocityg4]

It’ll still be useable for a number of years. You know full well that Apple is moving to ARM. Plus that it is a rather old model.

If it’s worth however many thousands Apple is still charging for it to you. Then it is worth it.

Personally I wouldn’t buy it. Unless I had a specific use case for it. Which required its specs.

If it’s just a matter of looks. Wait six or so years. Buy one used in mint condition for a couple hundred bucks.

 

[JacquesleMac]

I’m in the same predicament. I’ve had to revert to using Photoshop CC2019 (20.0.10) as the 22.4.1 M1 release runs like treacle on my previously happily adequate late-2014 iMac 3.5gHz i5.

The iMac Pro is tempting, but the old rule of never investing in superseded tech is still a valid one. Given Apple’s investment in M1x chips, the iMac Pro may get very old very quickly.

However, if the new 27-inch model isn’t out by autumn (and in grown-up colours), I may well be have to consider the Pro...

 

[Torquemada]

late-2014 iMac 3.5gHz i5.

My current iMac is even older, I have the 2012 model. I want to hold out for the M1 model, but not sure when this will be. I'm in two minds whether to go for for a brand new iMac 27' or a second hand iMac Pro, or even to try and hang on for a bit longer.