* New Design 2012 iMac 21.5" & 27" *

Spit · 30 Nov 2012 at 11:11

Please say your getting the 1Tb Fusion Raymond?

J1nxy · 30 Nov 2012 at 11:12

Ok I like Macs a lot but those prices are insane, no wonder the Hackintosh has taken off so much in the last 12 months.

Steedie · 30 Nov 2012 at 11:32

Ordered the 27", don't need more than 1TB standard drive so just went for the 1,499 base spec

RaidenGB · 30 Nov 2012 at 11:36

27" with 680MX

Ordered

Raymond Lin · 30 Nov 2012 at 11:52

Spit said:
Please say your getting the 1Tb Fusion Raymond?

Yes, minimum but toying with the idea of 3TB, not sure how useful that would be.

And do you need to physically add Apple care into the purchase when buying in HE or does Apple Care automatically apply because you are buying it through HE? My brother in law is getting it for me and he is a lecturer.

crinkleshoes · 30 Nov 2012 at 12:01

Apple care vs warranty is different.

Through he you get one year AppleCare then 2 years normal warranty.

You can purchase an upgrade to three years AppleCare but that only really adds phone support.

Raymond Lin · 30 Nov 2012 at 12:03

crinkleshoes said:
Apple care vs warranty is different.

Through he you get one year AppleCare then 2 years normal warranty.

You can purchase an upgrade to three years AppleCare but that only really adds phone support.

Right, so without buying the Apple care it comes with 3 years warranty as standard through the HE, as opposed to 1 year outside the HE?

crinkleshoes · 30 Nov 2012 at 12:05

Raymond Lin said:
Right, so without buying the Apple care it comes with 3 years warranty as standard through the HE, as opposed to 1 year outside the HE?

Correct, as long as bought online or over phone.

The only difference is when buying in-store, even with HE discount - you don't get the 3 year warranty by default. Most stores will honour it, but you have to pester them for it.

Raymond Lin · 30 Nov 2012 at 12:08

What is Apple care exactly? in a brief form....

I would think 3 years warranty is enough? just take it back to Genius bar if it dies ?

crinkleshoes · 30 Nov 2012 at 12:08

Telephone support

FYI - warranty confirmation - look at point 10.1.1 - http://store.apple.com/uk_edu_5001196/browse/open/salespolicies#topic-10

Also note details when you expand the applecare option when going through the order process:

AppleCare Protection Plan (Additional Telephone Technical Support)
For up to three years from your computer's original purchase date, the AppleCare Protection Plan Uplift gives you direct, one-stop access to Apple's award-winning telephone technical support for questions about Apple hardware, Mac OS X, iLife, and iWork.

When you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan Uplift and your computer at the same time, you'll be automatically registered in the plan.
Service and support from the people who know your Mac best
Every new Mac purchased from the Apple Store for Higher Education comes with complimentary telephone technical support for one year from your Mac purchase date and three years of repair coverage. With the AppleCare Protection Plan Uplift (Additional Telephone Technical Support), you can extend your telephone technical support to three years from the computer's purchase date. You can call Apple's award-winning experts as often as you like and get your questions answered.

Specifically:

With the AppleCare Protection Plan Uplift (Additional Telephone Technical Support)

Yes - no applecare & you can just take it to Genius Bar if you have troubles

Raymond Lin · 30 Nov 2012 at 12:22

Telephone support doesn't really help me anyway....there is always the internet, that is only for software problems. I am more concerned if something hardware breaks and I need something fix which costs money.

So no need to add Apple care ! £115 saved

spudbynight · 30 Nov 2012 at 12:23

You can find Applecare cheaper at other resellers.

crinkleshoes · 30 Nov 2012 at 12:29

Raymond Lin said:
Telephone support doesn't really help me anyway....there is always the internet, that is only for software problems. I am more concerned if something hardware breaks and I need something fix which costs money.

So no need to add Apple care ! £115 saved

Yeah - applecare is pretty much the "noob helpline".

While I'm a Mac noob... I'd still rather figure things out for myself as I did for other OSes.

Tunney · 30 Nov 2012 at 12:42

It's a shame that's no 256GB/512GB SSD option. I can't see anyone paying £1000+ for the 768GB drive.

robfosters · 30 Nov 2012 at 15:33

Quick question as I'm a bit dense around Mac's.

The website says they are compatible with windows software, so will I be able to play the new Rome: Total War on this?

crinkleshoes · 30 Nov 2012 at 15:36

Through bootcamp, sure. Some games have native support - but only ones that are OpenGL based or have been ported to OpenGL, I believe.

Although it seems bootcamp doesn't work on the 3TB drives yet

mikejs21 · 30 Nov 2012 at 20:02

Would a 27" iMac with this spec last me roughly 3/4 years:

3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
1TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5

Also wondering if I can upgrade the ram myself at some point in the future if needed?

I am still undecided on how to pay for this...Do I save for 3-6months, go for finance or get a 0% credit card for it. Damn, I just want it now!

Valo · 30 Nov 2012 at 20:21

mikejs21 said:
Would a 27" iMac with this spec last me roughly 3/4 years:

3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
1TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5

Also wondering if I can upgrade the ram myself at some point in the future if needed?

I am still undecided on how to pay for this...Do I save for 3-6months, go for finance or get a 0% credit card for it. Damn, I just want it now!

I'm looking at purchasing exactly the same spec iMac. I'm thinking that at that spec it would suit me for the next 3-4 yrs, however it depends on what your going to use it for.

The RAM on the 27" model is user upgradable unlike the smaller 21" model.

mikejs21 · 30 Nov 2012 at 20:42

Valo said:
I'm looking at purchasing exactly the same spec iMac. I'm thinking that at that spec it would suit me for the next 3-4 yrs, however it depends on what your going to use it for.

The RAM on the 27" model is user upgradable unlike the smaller 21" model.

Yeah, this I will utilise the upgradability of the ram if needed during it's lifetime. I going to be using for a lot of general stuff, casual gaming/development and potentially picture editing further down the line.

JediFragger · 30 Nov 2012 at 21:32

mikejs21 said:
Would a 27" iMac with this spec last me roughly 3/4 years:

3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
1TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5

Also wondering if I can upgrade the ram myself at some point in the future if needed?

I am still undecided on how to pay for this...Do I save for 3-6months, go for finance or get a 0% credit card for it. Damn, I just want it now!

You might be dead tomorrow, get it as soon as you're able

*** New Design 2012 iMac 21.5" & 27" ***

* New Design 2012 iMac 21.5" & 27" *