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    late 2012 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 27" iMac VS late 2013 27-inch iMac 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by no1up, May 14, 2014.

  1. no1up

    no1up Notebook Evangelist

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    the late 2012 is $1350

    the late 2013 is 1680



    I just want to do some general photo editing, surfing, music, movies, a little illustrator..
     
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  2. Jarhead

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    Well, for hobby stuff either will work just fine. To that end, between these too the cheaper one would be of better value.
     
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    Right. I don't think there is really anything on your list that would require the newer model especially since they are both going to perform very similarly if not exactly the same. You might as well go with the less expensive one since it is a better deal unless there is something physically wrong with it and/or has drastically less specs in other areas (hard drive/fusion drive, RAM, etc.).
     
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  4. no1up

    no1up Notebook Evangelist

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    I got the new one lol. 12 month interest free vs 6 month interest free at MacMall... So for $300 more I get a newer model and 6 months more to pay it..
     
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    Can't wait! I sold my retina MacBook pro for this guy. Coming from the 13" I was feeling cramped. I'll get an iPad mini for mobility and keep my iMac as my work horse. :)

    Not that I expect anyone to care, but I'm stoked and need the world to know it!
     
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