Is this a good deal for an iMac?

mflu · mflu #1 (**permalink**)

01-06-2013, 01:43 AM

Sorry if this isn't the place to ask this, I just need some opinions.

Do you guys think this is a good deal?

$750.00 shipped for:
21.5 inch iMac, late 2009 model
Processor Speed: 3.00 GHz
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB
Memory: 8 GB

I'm currently using a 2008 macbook with 2 GB ram and a cracked screen. I'll be using it for design work, adobe products will be run all the time. So what I'm looking for is something a bit faster with a better display. I'm not too worried about HD space because I have multiple externals.
is this a good price?

My main concern is that will a late 2009 model still hold up? I'm on a 2008 that has turned to crap over the years, granted it doesn't have as good as a processor and has 1/4 the RAM. I'm just wondering if you guys think it's a decent deal.'

Thanks!

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #2 (**permalink**)

01-06-2013, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mflu

Sorry if this isn't the place to ask this, I just need some opinions.

Do you guys think this is a good deal?

$750.00 shipped for:
21.5 inch iMac, late 2009 model
Processor Speed: 3.00 GHz
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB
Memory: 8 GB

I'm currently using a 2008 macbook with 2 GB ram and a cracked screen. I'll be using it for design work, adobe products will be run all the time. So what I'm looking for is something a bit faster with a better display. I'm not too worried about HD space because I have multiple externals.
is this a good price?

My main concern is that will a late 2009 model still hold up? I'm on a 2008 that has turned to crap over the years, granted it doesn't have as good as a processor and has 1/4 the RAM. I'm just wondering if you guys think it's a decent deal.'

Thanks!

It's a little on the high side.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #3 (**permalink**)

01-06-2013, 03:40 AM

Mac2Sell if I got the model right says $730.00.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #4 (**permalink**)

01-06-2013, 05:09 PM

The price is reasonable. Also consider a later model from Apple refurbed. It will be much faster (GeekBenchTest shows nearly twice as fast) and the memory is owner installable. It will come with a full 12 month warranty, upgradeable to 3 years with AppleCare, and eligible for free OS X.8 upgrade.

Refurbished iMac - Apple Store (U.S.)

harryb2448 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 18,801 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz, 16GB memory, OS 10.10.2	01-06-2013, 05:09 PM The price is reasonable. Also consider a later model from Apple refurbed. It will be much faster (GeekBenchTest shows nearly twice as fast) and the memory is owner installable. It will come with a full 12 month warranty, upgradeable to 3 years with AppleCare, and eligible for free OS X.8 upgrade. Refurbished iMac - Apple Store (U.S.) *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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mflu #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 06, 2013 Posts: 1	01-06-2013, 01:43 AM Sorry if this isn't the place to ask this, I just need some opinions. Do you guys think this is a good deal? $750.00 shipped for: 21.5 inch iMac, late 2009 model Processor Speed: 3.00 GHz Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB Memory: 8 GB I'm currently using a 2008 macbook with 2 GB ram and a cracked screen. I'll be using it for design work, adobe products will be run all the time. So what I'm looking for is something a bit faster with a better display. I'm not too worried about HD space because I have multiple externals. is this a good price? My main concern is that will a late 2009 model still hold up? I'm on a 2008 that has turned to crap over the years, granted it doesn't have as good as a processor and has 1/4 the RAM. I'm just wondering if you guys think it's a decent deal.' Thanks!
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