When is the best best time to buy an iMac?

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When is the best best time to buy an iMac?

I'm looking to buy an iMac 24", but Apple every once in a while update their iMac line with a better spec! Therefore is it best that i buy an iMac now or wait for their next update... which i'm hoping to have the new intel chip(Montevina).

thanks in advance

Macbook Pro 2.0 GHz, iMac 2.2GHz, iPhone 8GB, iPod Nano 8GB, iPod Shuffle 1GB, Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Posted on Aug 18, 2008 1:13 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 18, 2008 1:45 PM in response to Quoc

If you need one now, buy one now.

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lenn5

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Aug 18, 2008 2:09 PM in response to Quoc

If you want the Centrino 2 setup then it looks like you're going to have to wait. How long only Apple knows.

lenn

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lakeshore

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Aug 18, 2008 2:35 PM in response to lenn5

Whenever you buy an iMac, you know that Apple is going to have an updated model in a few months anyway, so it's futile trying to keep up with the latest technology. For me, the best time to buy is either right after Apple updates the iMac lineup, when you can buy the previous model brand new for a discount, or right now in August, when Apple is having its back to school sale and you get a free printer and iPod Touch with your iMac.

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rkaufmann87

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Aug 18, 2008 6:33 PM in response to Quoc

This may sound harsh but it's not intended that way.

The answer is easy when you want it and when you have the money. Like many have said before it's technology and technology is CONSTANTLY changing. What's brand new today is yesterday's news tomorrow. So evaluate what your needs are, buy it, be happy with it and that's about it.

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pacobahn

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Aug 18, 2008 7:58 PM in response to Quoc

you can always wait. Now is a good time for this setup. It's been around a bit and worked out its kinks.

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pacobahn

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Aug 18, 2008 8:00 PM in response to pacobahn

for the most part....

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Quoc Author

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Aug 19, 2008 2:28 AM in response to lakeshore

looks like everyone wants me to get the imac now! fair enough... i hate waiting! one thing i must add though, in the uk they are not doing the free ipod deal with a mac 😟 neither the special printer saving! hopefully this deal will be brought up around september when everyone goes back to college and uni! thank you.

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Geordie

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Aug 19, 2008 3:43 AM in response to Quoc

Hi Quoc -

Like others have said, waiting is a bit of a mug's game. The best time to buy is not long after a new iMac has been launched. You can check [this|http://buyersguide.macrumors.com> site which gives general buying advice but I believe it's against forum rules to speculate about Apple products. You'll see from the link that the iMac is in mid product cycle. So it depends on how desperate you are to get hold of your iMac as to whether you should buy now or wait. I waited about 6 months before I bought and was glad I did as the 24inch 3.06GHz was launched just as I made my decision. The top of the range iMac is still a great machine. It all depends on what you need it for and when you have to have it.

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