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Would you buy an iMac again after owning one?

I would likely go with one again, though this time, get the 21.5" model instead of the 27" one, and pair it with an external display.

The extra vertical screen space doesn't really benefit me much, and I could use the extra horizontal screen estate.
 
I won't be buying another iMac.

When the iMac eventually gets too slow, I think I'm more likely to just get any old computer and use the iMac as a screen for it. Any old computer is likely to be much cheaper than a new iMac, with equivalent spec's, if I'm no longer concerned about having access to Mac OS X (separate discussion ey?!).

That assumes that the iMac doesn't die (graphics card was already replaced once).
 
Absolutely. Switched to iMac couple of years ago after couple of decades using Windows PCs and still use Windows at work. So much prefer the 27" iMac. Wish the ports were on the front though.
 
yes i would happily replace my late 2009 27" i7 with a new one but as this one still works fine and has no issues i can't justify it as easily as i used to when i had a pc.
 
No i would never buy a imac after using it at school. I like to be able to fully upgrade and fix my machine. :)
 
I don't think that I would. The idea of having to scrap a perfectly good display every time I want to get a new computer does not appeal to me. Although, I've gotten about four years of use from my current 27" iMac, and I don't see any need for upgrading it yet.
 
I loved my 2008 iMac when I bought it and still use it now--mostly to stream music. Still a reliable and excellent computer. But I bought a rMBP in 2012 and really think this is the way to go for me now--and in the future. So I don't think I will replace the iMac when it finally gives up the ghost.
 
I'm on my second iMac and I love it. It's the late-2013 27" model with an i5 CPU, 8 gigs RAM and Nvidia 775M. It's perfect for everything I do and just a joy to use.

I hope to get 5 or so years out of this computer and will have to consider the options then although I'm sure it'll be an Apple running OS X. I would say I will be buying an iMac again but who knows what Apple may have to offer in 5 or 6 years time?
 
zipa said:
I don't think that I would. The idea of having to scrap a perfectly good display every time I want to get a new computer does not appeal to me.
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That's why I'm considering the Dell XPS 2720 when my early 2008 iMac conks out. When the XPS dies, it still can be used, via HDMI, as a display.
 
No.

I didn't find it noticably more powerful than a MacBook Pro for what I used it for (Photoshop, Vectorworks, Chrome etc) but it was stuck in one room of my house so when I wanted to use it I had to sit in the office, it lost its value very quickly, the wireless mouse and keyboard were pointless and always needed fresh batteries as well as being uncomfortably and unnecessarily small.

This guy sums it up perfectly:

chaosbunny said:
...the iMac combines the disadvantages of a desktop with the disadvantages of a laptop.
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How is the apple care support for an Imac?

Just thinking of having to bring in my iMac for repair has me nervous.

Do you just go in with a cart, explain the problem and leave it there?
 
I love mine. Since I couldn't move with it, I have it set up as a guest computer at my folks place.

Love my Mac Pro more though :D
 
Nothing agains an iMac, but I am more then comfortable with my rMBP. I don't see a point in owning a desktop anymore.
 
Ive had my 27 inch iMac for 1 1/2 years - still lighting fast - still super at doing all I need it to do, if it were a PC it would currently take forever to open the OS and be buggy as all hell.

So yes when this iMac is done I will get a new one
 
I am pretty sure I will buy another new iMac again when this one is not able to do everything I ask of it.
I am pretty sure I can get a good 4-5 years of solid use from my 2013 model I am using. I do have a 2006 C2Duo 17" iMac that I still use all the time yet in my shop.
 
I think my iMac is a great little machine. Would I buy another, it's a question I ask myself a lot and I never really give myself an answer.

I had a Mac Mini before the iMac and whilst I do love my iMac, something always draws me back to the Mini. Every time I go into an Apple store I always check out the Mini. There's just something about that little machine.

So the answer is - I simply don't know which way I will jump.
 
Yes, but I wish they would offer more features/performance for the price.

I am vastly more productive sitting at my desk with that giant screen, set at a proper level ahead of me than peering into the (admittedly superior) display of a rMBP.

While the rMPB is clearly the OSX machine that Apple focuses on, the imac users are a loyal group who are not looking to convert.


I'm open to fusion drives to keep storage specs competitive to other desktops until SDD's can match capacity, but the display and the GPU need to meet the standards of the rMBP. And all levels of iMac needs to be able to be used as an independent display.


Ability to upgrade RAM would be nice too. Most informed buyers will buy the RAM they need at initial purchase, but I think this limitation on the current machines turns off people who find their needs changing after purchase. It wouldn't bother me if the unit had to grow thicker again to accomplish all of the above.


Unless apple can do the above, I would feel as if I'm severely short changing myself buying a iMac over a 15" rMBP.
 
No. The Intel iMacs are lousy, underpowered and overpriced. I'll be keeping my G4 going as long as possible.
 
My only problem with iMac now is the lack of being able to upgrade, more so the graphics card.

I bought a top of the line iMac a little over a year ago
27"
3.4 i7
2Gb graphics card
with a Fusion Drive

Now though when working with intensive video programs (Resolve) I find myself running out of gpu memory. Would have loved to be able to buy a new graphics card for $300 and replace my current one, unfortunately now I need to either upgrade to the 4gb gnu newer iMac or go with a Mac Pro.

I really don't want a PC, but for the $2500+ that I paid for this machine I could build a Hackintosh which I could upgrade, problem is lack of support......

iMacs are great machines, used them for the past 3 years BUT Apple needs to find a way at least on the top of the line model for the users to be able to upgrade our graphics card.

End Rant/
 
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iMacs are the only Macs I've owned since 1999. That said, I have no idea what I will buy when the time comes to replace the 2010 here. This machine was running like a pro until I upgraded to Mavericks.

I am conflicted. The all-in-one is both a blessing and a curse. So after several iMacs, I really do not know if another is in my future. I've owned equal about duds to great machines. All depends on the build of the next model and the other new Macs on the horizon.
 
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