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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1615405" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>I'm not sure the meaning of my last post came across clearly.</p><p></p><p>What I was saying was (you mentioned in one of your posts that the 27" retina display would be a good way to future proof the computer)...and I was saying that there are other things that are more important as far as future-proofing is concerned.</p><p></p><p>My comments about ram, cpu, and graphics hardware were "generic" statements regarding the areas in a computer that ARE important towards future-proofing. My comments on these areas were not specifically directed towards the new 27" retina iMac.</p><p></p><p>But...now that you mentioned that you are more of a "casual" computer user...I will comment on the hardware specifications of the new 27" retina iMac.</p><p></p><p>The hardware specifications on the new 27" retina iMac are probably the BEST hardware specs ever offered on a stock configured iMac (other than maybe not having an i7 cpu). </p><p></p><p>So this being said...if you were to purchase the new 27" retina iMac (at $2500 US)...not only would you be over-paying for a 27" retina display that you probably don't need...you would also be paying for top-end specs (cpu and graphics) that as a casual user you probably don't need either.</p><p></p><p>You could probably purchase the $1799 US 27" iMac...save yourself a bunch of cash...and probably get a fairly close level of performance to the $2500 US model iMac. </p><p></p><p>And as a casual user...the performance of the $1799 27" iMac I'm sure is much more than you need at the moment...and will be fine for years to come. And as your needs increase...you can always upgrade the ram at a later date.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>But hey...if you've got the funds to purchase the new 27" retina iMac...go for it!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> But if saving some cash was desireable...I was just trying to same you some money by suggesting the $1799 US 27" iMac.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1615405, member: 56379"] I'm not sure the meaning of my last post came across clearly. What I was saying was (you mentioned in one of your posts that the 27" retina display would be a good way to future proof the computer)...and I was saying that there are other things that are more important as far as future-proofing is concerned. My comments about ram, cpu, and graphics hardware were "generic" statements regarding the areas in a computer that ARE important towards future-proofing. My comments on these areas were not specifically directed towards the new 27" retina iMac. But...now that you mentioned that you are more of a "casual" computer user...I will comment on the hardware specifications of the new 27" retina iMac. The hardware specifications on the new 27" retina iMac are probably the BEST hardware specs ever offered on a stock configured iMac (other than maybe not having an i7 cpu). So this being said...if you were to purchase the new 27" retina iMac (at $2500 US)...not only would you be over-paying for a 27" retina display that you probably don't need...you would also be paying for top-end specs (cpu and graphics) that as a casual user you probably don't need either. You could probably purchase the $1799 US 27" iMac...save yourself a bunch of cash...and probably get a fairly close level of performance to the $2500 US model iMac. And as a casual user...the performance of the $1799 27" iMac I'm sure is much more than you need at the moment...and will be fine for years to come. And as your needs increase...you can always upgrade the ram at a later date.:) But hey...if you've got the funds to purchase the new 27" retina iMac...go for it!:) But if saving some cash was desireable...I was just trying to same you some money by suggesting the $1799 US 27" iMac.:) - Nick [/QUOTE]
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