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Apple iMac 21.5" 2.3GHz 7th Gen, Intel Core-i5 Dual Core 8GB RAM 256GB SSD [2020] $1529.10 @ JB Hi-Fi

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Apple iMac 21.5" 2.3GHz 7th Gen, Intel Core-i5 Dual Core 8GB RAM 256GB SSD [2020] $1529.10 @ JB Hi-Fi
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Ltardis3 on 24/09/2020 - 20:42 jbhifi.com.au (477 clicks)
Last edited 24/09/2020 - 22:53 by 2 other users

Saw this on the JB HiFi website. The RRP on the Apple AU site is $1,699

Part of the 10% off Mac Computers @ JB HIFI Deal

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  • XanderYuan on 24/09/2020 - 20:44
    +7

    Seventh-generation dual-core Intel Core i5 processor

  • lasterato on 24/09/2020 - 20:47
    +2

    Naaah - save your pennies for the next gen.

    • dcep on 24/09/2020 - 21:47

      ARM mac

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 24/09/2020 - 22:06
      -6

      Or do what I did and build your own.
      Faster, better and 50% doesn't go to Apple.

  • jace88 on 24/09/2020 - 20:49
    +10

    Part of their 10% off Mac range sale… but given the whole transition to ARM, I'm not sure if I'd want to be buying an Intel based Mac in 2020… and that's before we look at the age of the processor in tihs particluar model.

    • tardis3 on 24/09/2020 - 20:56

      I agree, and I would rather wait to get a new one. However, given the state of the USD - AUD exchange rate and the fact that prices are going up & up, I reckon it's doubtful the new one would be this cheap

    • Guybrush57 on 24/09/2020 - 21:27
      +1

      Now that NVidia are buying ARM, I wonder if this made Apple think twice.

      • Daabido on 24/09/2020 - 21:36

        Nope.

      • cakesyy on 25/09/2020 - 06:47
        -1

        one has nothing to do with the other.

      • TeddyBear on 26/09/2020 - 12:41

        Apple doesn't pay royalties on each ARM SOC sold and has completely custom designs. The buyout won't affect them.

    • Manny Calavera on 24/09/2020 - 23:01
      +2

      How will these ARM ones handle dual booting?

      • tardis3 on 24/09/2020 - 23:04
        +1

        I believe they will no longer support bootcamp, but will support virtual machine apps like Parallels to run Linux

  • Mitch889 on 24/09/2020 - 20:57
    +1

    No indication except for the big banner on the homepage. All Macs are 10% off, and this would have to be the worst one.

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/hot-deals-on-apple-mac…

    • tardis3 on 24/09/2020 - 21:00
      +1

      Thanks, I've updated

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 24/09/2020 - 21:54
    -3

    My R7 3700x Ryzentosh would blow this away for less money, 16GB, Dual OS and a 31.5" screen.

    iMac 21.5 on Geekbench
    Single-Core - 786
    Multi-Core Score - 1872

    My Ryzentosh https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/compare/3764581?baselin…
    Single-Core - 1176
    Multi-Core - 5752

    I have since added an RX 580, and there is no overclocking involved.
    If a dumb middle aged country bumpkin like me can do it, anyone can. Best thing is dual boot. Mac for music, Windows for everything else.

    • tardis3 on 24/09/2020 - 22:26
      +3

      Where can I find the specs for your Ryzentosh PC? Is it quiet? And how did you obtain the Mac software?

      • Mechz on 25/09/2020 - 00:34
        +1

        Plenty of hackintosh guides online to help you get the software and put together compatible hardware.

      • HD9990 on 25/09/2020 - 01:25

        Just buy the iMac already. Building a computer from scratch is just not your thing.

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 25/09/2020 - 17:55
        +1

        Hi, Its above, but here it is:-
        *AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
        * Gigabyte B450M MB
        * 16GB Corsair Ram 2 x 8
        * 2 x 512GB A2000 SSD drives
        * MSI GT710 2@B (Now a RX580 8GB
        * Acer 31.5" Curved Screen
        Very quiet, in fact it's more quiet than the 21.5" iMac it replaced.
        Best guide is TechTunerLife on YT, though it does go for 90 mins. He takes you through the Install process quite thoroughly.

    • jp1011 on 25/09/2020 - 01:45
      +5

      Of course everyone knows that a hackintosh would destroy an apple mac for raw price/performance.

      Not a fair comparison though because they are meant for completely different people. Apple mac comes ready to go out the box, guaranteed stability, warranty and customer support … etc.

      I wouldn't advocate going out and buying one of these, but undeniably this is a discounted price for this specific product. Don't see how that is a valid neg to say its worse value than a DIY PC.

    • cakesyy on 25/09/2020 - 06:48
      -3

      dumb middle aged country bumpkin\

      At least we agree with something you wrote.

      • shellshocked on 25/09/2020 - 07:19
        +3

        At least they can make a joke about themself, unlike you.

  • SamyKn on 25/09/2020 - 10:05
    +2

    What a funny joke , dual core i5 and pay 1500$ for it …..looooooooool

    Just because it has a stupid crappy Apple logo which some people die for :/ , wth they think putting even such deals!!!!!

  • Goliathus on 25/09/2020 - 10:15
    +3

    Suddenly my purchase of an RTX 3080 for $1,500 seems like good value for money

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