Should I get a new model of iMac?
Should I get a new iMac on every new model release?
And, I think average 5 years for each model of iMac before it turns to vintage model, right?
iMac 27" 5K, macOS 10.15
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Should I get a new iMac on every new model release?
And, I think average 5 years for each model of iMac before it turns to vintage model, right?
iMac 27" 5K, macOS 10.15
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And, I think average 5 years for each model of iMac before it turns to vintage model, right?
Not right.
Details of "vintage" are in this Apple support document:
Vintage and obsolete products - Apple Support
The criterion is not five years old--it is five years after the product is no longer sold. Some models stay in the line for longer than a year. Examples:
The free MacTacker database in the Mac App store has dates discontinued for practically everything Apple has made. If dates concern you I recommend you download it. It also has benchmark data.
Buy what you need now. If you always wait, you will never have what your need.
I do something different: I get Applecare which covers it for 3 years and sell it shortly before Applecare ends. Makes it easier to sell because the buyer has a month or so of full warranty coverage which gives them peace of mind.
It is totally up to you.
Personally I keep Mac my main Mac for 6 to 8 years and then repurpose the older one for family members or use it as a media server.
Alrite, got it clear. Thanks :)
Understand that. You had your point too. Thanks a lot for the sharing.
Yea, that's true.
Thanks for your sharing.
I got better mind now on what should proceed with my iMac.
Appreciated.
Should I get a new model of iMac?