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Thinking about upgrading my Imac thoughts please

TCP/IP · 2011-05-03 11:58:44

Hi Guys, I am considering upgrading my IMac to the latest version when they are released later today. The Spec on mine is as follows: 2010 27inch Imac 8 gig ram (Two 4gb Chips) 2.93GHz Intel Core i7 (quad core) ATI Radeon HD 5750 with 1GB 2TB hard drive 256GB solid-state drive Snow Leopard I think that is it. If I was to…

03-05-2011 11:58am

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Hi Guys,

I am considering upgrading my IMac to the latest version when they are released later today. The Spec on mine is as follows:

2010 27inch Imac
8 gig ram (Two 4gb Chips)
2.93GHz Intel Core i7 (quad core)
ATI Radeon HD 5750 with 1GB
2TB hard drive
256GB solid-state drive
Snow Leopard

I think that is it. If I was to advertise the machine on adverts what would be a fair price to ask. It is spotless with no marks at all.

Thanks
TCP/IP

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#2 03-05-2011 12:56pm

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I would guess €1800-2000.

Is there any particular reason you want to upgrade? The only thing the new model has is in addition to yours is the dual Thunderbolt ports and I don't think that is sufficient reason to upgrade - the 2012 models will have integrated Thunderbolt and USB 3 ports.

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#3 03-05-2011 1:04pm

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Thanks Talisman just something I was playing around with in my mind.

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#4 03-05-2011 1:19pm

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Slightly lower spec went here for 1500

http://www.adverts.ie/mac/imac-27-quad-core-i7/570413

I don't see the point unless you need Thunderbolt.

Edit: Noticed Mod: Gadgets - please carry on

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#5 03-05-2011 1:41pm

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Thanks stimpson with the large 2tb drive and also the SSD drive I should get close to 2k for mine.

Glad you noticed the obsession I have

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#6 03-05-2011 1:47pm

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And up it goes in Adverts thanks for the replies guys

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#7 03-05-2011 1:48pm

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TCP/IP wrote: »

Thanks stimpson with the large 2tb drive and also the SSD drive I should get close to 2k for mine.

Glad you noticed the obsession I have

Specing up the new 3.4 Ghz to 8 Gigs of RAM and 2TB HD/265GB SSD it hits over 3 grand. I forgot how much Apple charge for basics like RAM and Drives.

I'd do the same if I could afford it. I just have to slum it with my 3.6Ghz i5 iMac, 2009 Unibody MacBook and customised hacked to bits 2007 Mac Mini media server

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#8 03-05-2011 1:51pm

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Need to fix your description, doesn't match your specs...

27-inch iMac - Quad Core i7, 4GB RAM, 1TB Hard Disk

Want, btw.

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#9 03-05-2011 1:52pm

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why not build your own computer? Apple charge huge amounts for outdated hardware.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842

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#10 03-05-2011 9:53pm

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Trevor451 wrote: »

why not build your own computer? Apple charge huge amounts for outdated hardware.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842

Get off the mac section of boards and stay where you belong. And their technology is far from "outdated".

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#11 04-05-2011 4:16pm

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Trevor451 wrote: »

why not build your own computer? Apple charge huge amounts for outdated hardware.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842

Trevor451 - I have built PC plenty of times but the Mac is simply a nicely put together package. I love the mixture of looks and power.

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#12 04-05-2011 7:50pm

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Trevor451 wrote: »

why not build your own computer? Apple charge huge amounts for outdated hardware.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842

Seriously no need for the trolling. Let me guess, have you even used OSX for more than 20 minutes?

By the way i have both a PC and a Mac

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#13 07-05-2011 1:05pm

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I'm in a similar dilema. How much would I get for my 2010 27 inch iMac?

Here's the spec.
Model Identifier: iMac11,3
Processor Name: Intel Core i3
Processor Speed: 3.2 GHz
1TB HDD
Memory: 4 GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 5670 512 MB
Snow Leopard

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#14 07-05-2011 1:18pm

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€1,219 for that model in the refurbished store now.

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