Where to Buy an iMac
First, consider the long-term value of a Mac Pro vs iMac.
Decided on an iMac? A quad-core iMac is strongly recommended, since the CPU cannot be upgraded, and many applications can max-out dual-core systems.
The iMac has a built-in screen, so choose the screen size carefully— the 27" model is strongly recommended, since it also has more flexibility for upgrading internally (3 SATA ports vs 2 for the 21.5" model).
Since the hard drive is troublesome to upgrade yourself, ordering the 2TB drive is a good idea, since hard drives slow down as they fill up. But a 3TB drive is even faster and more spacious.
Saving money on memory (and more)
Save considerable money on memory by upgrading an iMac at OWC. It’s easy to install more memory yourself, so it’s your smart move.
Where to buy
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B&H Photo
Yes, our recommended photography vendor B&H Photo sells Macs as an authorized dealer. B&H charges sales tax only in New York, and often includes extra software and free shipping. B&H also usually has discounts on AppleCare.
View the specific iMac Model I recommend as of late 2010. Add 16GB memory or convert it to an MPG Pro One.
See the MPG hand-selected list of various Macs and related items, or see the full list of iMacs.
Certified refurbished from Apple
Save 15% over new by buying refurbished from the Apple Store (refurbished models come and go, and take 4-6 weeks to show up for new models, high end models often do not appear). See Why Buy Refurbished?.
New Mac at Amazon.com
New models don’t show up right away at Amazon, but they can have good deals once they arrive.
Get a new Mac at Apple
Apple charges full price and sales tax everything, but members of some organizations can get a discount.
