refurbished macs (c2d or i5)

[Warbitrary]

A wise man once told me...

Never size a computer for today's needs. Always size a computer for one's expected usage in 3 years. Thus, the computer will last its full 4-5 year life cycle. If one sizes for today, they will be selling / replacing it within 2-3 years.

To me, your friend is a very wise man. re: Do get the i5 - which is a good size for your "computer needs" in 3 years time.

And if were me, I'd buy the i5. I5 because more and more apps are taking more advanced of multi-processing. In 2-3 years, even more apps will take even more advantage of it.

Even in 5 years, you probably won't need "advanced multiprocessing" to load web pages and do some light photo editing.

The C2D is fine.

Real life story: I have the the entry level 17 in, 1.83Ghz Core Duo iMac from 2006. 4½ years later, it still runs fast enough to keep frustration at bay. At the time of purchase, I thought I would have to replace it within 3½ years.

I can watch HD video and work in photoshop with reasonably sized files (under 200MB). Launching most apps takes 1-4 bounces, exposé is smooth with over 18 windows (didn't bother to test more), etc.

I'm thinking of buying a new iMac, but every reason for upgrading is unrelated to the processor:
-My 160GB drive is pretty cramped. You can buy a new iMac with 2TB drive today.
-I want a bigger screen
-I'd like to install more RAM, but I'm limited to 2GB by design. You can add up to 16GB in the current iMac, plenty for at least 5 years.

 

[wanttobuyimac]

there seems to be a printer deal.. are these deals for refurb also?

 

[wanttobuyimac]

just ordered it!!!.. i should get it by next week.. will write as soon as receive it.. i can't wait!!

Thanks to all of you for replying and helping me through this.. (you guys were more helpful then my partner!!!).. hehe

Cheers

 

[alust2013]

just ordered it!!!.. i should get it by next week.. will write as soon as receive it.. i can't wait!!

Thanks to all of you for replying and helping me through this.. (you guys were more helpful then my partner!!!).. hehe

Cheers

Haha, enjoy your computer, I'm sure you'll love it.

 

[dudeofblokes]

just ordered it!!!.. i should get it by next week.. will write as soon as receive it.. i can't wait!!

Thanks to all of you for replying and helping me through this.. (you guys were more helpful then my partner!!!).. hehe

Cheers

you wont be disappointed

 

[wanttobuyimac]

I Got IT!!!!.. it finally arrived.. its awesome.. awesome doesnt explain it.. its just superb.. cant describe how it is to work on this machine.. .. thank you all for helping me buy it!! .. anyone thinking of buying this machine.. just go for it.. buy it.. thats my advice!!!

I havent tested it for the yellow tint thingy.. but so far looks ok.. cant tell any issue.. have to try it out for the next week or so..see if any issue crops up.. fingers crossed.. nothing should
anything i should look out for???...

I cant tell that its refurbished.. looks brand new ...

if i had to pick fault.. hmm... my table is too small for it!!!.. hahaha...


Cheers

 

[dudeofblokes]

I Got IT!!!!.. it finally arrived.. its awesome.. awesome doesnt explain it.. its just superb.. cant describe how it is to work on this machine.. .. thank you all for helping me buy it!! .. anyone thinking of buying this machine.. just go for it.. buy it.. thats my advice!!!

I havent tested it for the yellow tint thingy.. but so far looks ok.. cant tell any issue.. have to try it out for the next week or so..see if any issue crops up.. fingers crossed.. nothing should
anything i should look out for???...

I cant tell that its refurbished.. looks brand new ...

if i had to pick fault.. hmm... my table is too small for it!!!.. hahaha...


Cheers

one happy customer