i’ve been without a computer for almost 9 months now, and it’s weighed heavy on my creative side! i’m concerned about that 8 year gap in all honesty—i wouldn’t be keeping this computer for that long, which is part of my push to purchase. Meanwhile, Apple now has a 4K 21.5-inch iMac and a 5K 27-inch iMac, both with Retina displays, latest-generation Intel Coffee Lake processors, updated AMD graphics.Cost is always one of the most important things to consider when buying a new computer. However, if you’re happy with your Mac and feel like you can squeeze another nine months to a year out of it, then waiting for a Mac that’s entirely Apple makes more sense.Then there’s the app problem. Save your money. I’m new here! The 15-inch MacBook Pro can hold its own against the 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K. IF you have USB3, you don't have to pry open the iMac to upgrade from a platter-based hard drive.
While I wouldn't use this Mac for programming or video editing, it's a quite competent writing, email, and browsing machine — even eight years after its purchase.
It is no longer part of the macOS upgrade cycle. The late 2012 iMac is actually still a pretty solid workhorse but does lack some of the processor and graphics enhancements under the hood that would make your daily use more efficient. You may unsubscribe from these newsletters at any time.But I do want to make a few points. We'll talk more about that in a minute.It will happen, of course. Jim Fitzsimmons 336,647 of 1,000,000 words written so far what's this? Why buy the iMac 4K or iMac 5k And if there is one complicated spot in Apple's range, it's the iMac. Windows users, feel free to chime in, because of course you will. Intel and Arm are radically different. 09 Nov 2011. Unless you expect to be able to wait three years (and then put up with the inevitable performance issues of a new architecture), you should buy your new Mac when you need a new Mac.You will also receive a complimentary subscription to the ZDNet's Tech Update Today and ZDNet Announcement newsletters. I love the huge screen...thank you for this take. Look on the Geekbench website and compare different models. It has a 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5, 24 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 675MX graphics processor, and a 3 TB Fusion Drive.
Who should buy the 21.5-inch iMac If you're looking for a secondary computer for your home or on a tight budget, consider the entry-level 21.5-inch iMac. I’m considering purchasing a late 2012 27-inch iMac off of ebay. If you're ready to upgrade your iMac, now is the time.