Would you save $300 to buy this?

[southchatham]

Apple - 21.5" iMac® with Retina 4K display - Intel Core i5 (3.0GHz) - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Silver
Model:MHK33LL/A

It's $500 off $1500 price at best buy. Or just pay another $300 for the M1. We know these last a long time. The M1 is unknown how they will last. 3 left at my local store. Plus no tax tomorrow. I5 Say's dedicated graphics card but does not say what it is.

Funny thing is the I3 version is also $999 with $300 off. Who would buy that when this is the same price.

 

[ferrarr]

Funny thing is the I3 version is also $999 with $300 off. Who would buy that when this is the same price.

It's for people that only look at price.

As for your original question... No, I wouldn't buy that iMac.

 

[chscag]

It's $500 off $1500 price at best buy. Or just pay another $300 for the M1.

Buy the M1 iMac. Apple Intel Macs are no longer being produced and there will come a time that all new software will be for the Apple Silicon machines. Spend the extra $300, you won't regret it.

 

[harryb2448]

M1 is the go. Buy now or regret in gthe near future!

 

[Slydude]

Buy the M1 iMac. Apple Intel Macs are no longer being produced and there will come a time that all new software will be for the Apple Silicon machines. Spend the extra $300, you won't regret it.

Have to agree. Especially for folks who tend to keep their Macs for a while before replacing/upgrading their Macs.

 

[southchatham]

Have to agree. Especially for folks who tend to keep their Macs for a while before replacing/upgrading their Macs.

Even considering the I5 has a dedicated graphics card?

No rush now, all the M1's are on back order, at Best Buy anyway. I think the M1 is the right choice.

 

[ferrarr]

Even considering the I5 has a dedicated graphics card?

Then, that depends on what you are going to use it for.

I think this looks like it could be the one you're considering,

iMac "Core i5" 3.0 21.5" (4K, 2019) Specs (Retina 4K, 21.5-Inch, 2019, MRT42LL/A*, iMac19,2, A2116, 3195): EveryMac.com

Technical specifications for the iMac "Core i5" 3.0 21.5" (4K, 2019). Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more.

everymac.com

 

[Slydude]

Even considering the I5 has a dedicated graphics card?

Normally I would say go for the dedicated graphic card. The problem essentially boils down to this: Apple has not only announced their intention to move away from Intel chips, but they're already a year into that transition. Software support will start to dwindle as the years go by. Not a big issue if you replace your Macs often, but otherwise it could be an issue for long term use.

 

[southchatham]

Then, that depends on what you are going to use it for.

I think this looks like it could be the one you're considering,

iMac "Core i5" 3.0 21.5" (4K, 2019) Specs (Retina 4K, 21.5-Inch, 2019, MRT42LL/A*, iMac19,2, A2116, 3195): EveryMac.com

Technical specifications for the iMac "Core i5" 3.0 21.5" (4K, 2019). Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more.

everymac.com

SSD, not fusion. 6 core.
MHK33LL/A

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-21-5-imac-with-retina-4k-display-intel-core-i5-3-0ghz-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-silver/5721900.p?skuId=5721900

 

[southchatham]

I decided to buy the M1 mini instead. $650 with free AirPods.

 

[Slydude]

Congrats. I think you're going to like that choice. Be sure to post back and let us know what you think after you've had a few days to put the machine through its paces.

 

[southchatham]

I decided to buy the M1 mini instead. $650 with free AirPods.

Decided to go all in with Apple. I just ordered the 10" Ipad through my wireless carrier. I will replace my PC laptop with this.

 

[pigoo3]

Decided to go all in with Apple. I just ordered the 10" Ipad through my wireless carrier. I will replace my PC laptop with this.

No argument here.

Not that Apple is always the best...but if you like the experience of the macOS & iOS...and like how most of the time everything "just works"...Apple is a good choice!

Nick