I never owned an iMac before but that will be changing very soon.
I will use an iMac for Web research, email, picture editing/storage and basic home video creation using iMovie.
Up until now, I planned on purchashing the 2012 base 21.5" iMac, however, I see that Apple is offering the 2011 27" iMac for $1359 (20% off), which isn't much more than the new 21.5". I really don't want to spend any more than $1400. Here are the specs. on the 2011 27" refurbished model....
Eligible for OS X Mountain Lion Up-to-Date Program
Originally released May 2011
27-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
4GB memory
1TB hard drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics with 512MB memory
Built-in FaceTime HD camera
The fact that the new iMac is thinner, lighter and has a less glaring screen are not selling points for me since it will be stationary in an office, and that office is in a rather dark environment (basement office).
Do you feel it's worth the trade-off to go with the 'older' model that has a larger screen/might be a little slower/less RAM? I have never edited movies, but I have to believe that it's plenty fast enough for basic video stuff.
Your input would be greatly appreciated.
I will use an iMac for Web research, email, picture editing/storage and basic home video creation using iMovie.
Up until now, I planned on purchashing the 2012 base 21.5" iMac, however, I see that Apple is offering the 2011 27" iMac for $1359 (20% off), which isn't much more than the new 21.5". I really don't want to spend any more than $1400. Here are the specs. on the 2011 27" refurbished model....
Eligible for OS X Mountain Lion Up-to-Date Program
Originally released May 2011
27-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
4GB memory
1TB hard drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics with 512MB memory
Built-in FaceTime HD camera
The fact that the new iMac is thinner, lighter and has a less glaring screen are not selling points for me since it will be stationary in an office, and that office is in a rather dark environment (basement office).
Do you feel it's worth the trade-off to go with the 'older' model that has a larger screen/might be a little slower/less RAM? I have never edited movies, but I have to believe that it's plenty fast enough for basic video stuff.
Your input would be greatly appreciated.