mac refurbs diff spec to apple online store?

MossyUK · 18 Sep 2010 at 18:17

hi,

looking to place my order for an i7 imac refurb on the uk store, but the proc type isnt a standard option if I go to the proper store and config a new imac.

The machine I was looking at is:

Refurbished iMac 27-inch 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7

and the new version would be:

2.8GHz Intel Core i5

I assume the refurb title should be i5?

Any ideas?

Thanks

dannyraul · 18 Sep 2010 at 21:27

The current 27" iMac has a BTO of a Core i7, therefore the config of that refurb is correct.

divuk83 · 19 Sep 2010 at 09:38

The refurb iMacs are mostly the previous generation, slightly slower DDR3 (like anyone would notice the difference) and ATI 4xxx series cards (instead of 5xxx series). I think both come with i5 and i7 quads. I just bought an i5 one from the refurb store after years of PC ownership and I'm really pleased with it.

Dave

Feek · 19 Sep 2010 at 12:46

If you get a current model machine on the refurb store they're often above base spec. Sometimes a system will even be sold as one spec but in reality be slightly higher, that happened to someone on here.

MossyUK · 19 Sep 2010 at 15:40

cool, thanks, I have ordered one anyway. I'm looking forward to my first mac

Faustus · 19 Sep 2010 at 19:35

To be honest when I have viewed the refurb store all they ever seem to have are MBP and to be honest the savings appear very small. Am I looking in the wrong place?

kg648 · 19 Sep 2010 at 19:52

What on earth did you do that for?

request a refund at once!

iraiguana · 19 Sep 2010 at 19:53

It depends on the model you go for, the savings can be very much worthwhile considering it is in excellent condition and standard warranty.

Dazboots · 20 Sep 2010 at 09:05

I was very lucky i got a imac 27 2.8ghz i5 ati 5750 1gb brand new unopened for £1.4k. from a well known auction site. and its the uk model. saved £250.00

Any ideas?

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