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2012.01.25

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Apple overhauled the iMacthis year, moving the entire iMac line to 4-core Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs. The entire line supports HyperThreading and Turbo Boost.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard is supported on all Intel-based Macs, and new iMacs ship with Snow Leopard installed.

Apple refurbs, which have a one year warranty, are sometimes less expensive than used iMacs. For those who can't afford this much power or need Classic Mode, the iMac G5 may be an attractive option.

The new iMacs are distinguished by their new screen sizes. The "Early 2009" models are marked "Nvidia", the summer 2007 iMacs "Aluminum", and so forth. With used iMacs, we've separated the white models, 20" and 24" alumimum models, 21.5" and 27" Core 2 Duo models, and Core i3/i5/i7 models into separate listings to reduce confusion.

In choosing the best deals, we factor in estimated ground shipping costs (20" iMac shipped to Low End Mac headquarters in Michigan). Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order.

Best Used White iMac Prices

17" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, $450, MacResource
20" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, $500, Mac of All Trades
20" 2.16 GHz Core 2, $550, MacResource
24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, $625, MacResource

Best Used 20" & 24" Aluminum iMac Prices

20" 2.4 GHz, $650, Mac of All Trades, MacResource
20" 2.66 GHz, $720, MacResource
20" 3.06 GHz, $949, DV Warehouse
24" 2.4 GHz, $919 shipped, PowerMax
HOT 24" 2.8 GHz, $959 shipped, PowerMax
24" 3.06 GHz, $1,109 shipped, PowerMax

Best Used 21.5" & 27" Core 2 iMac Prices

21.5" 3.06 GHz, Radeon graphics, $909 shipped, PowerMax
HOT 27" 3.06 GHz, 16 GB RAM, $1,149 shipped, PowerMax

Best Used Core i iMac Prices

21.5" 3.0 GHz Core i3, $1,099 shipped, PowerMax
27" 2.66 GHz 4-core i7, $1,499 shipped, PowerMax
27" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, $1,575 shipped, Small Dog
27" 2.8 GHz 4-core i7, $1,749 shipped, PowerMax
27" 2.93 GHz 4-core i7, $1,859 shipped, PowerMax

Best Refurbished iMac Prices

see Apple Store listings below

Best New iMac Prices (shipped)

21.5" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, $1,120.43, B&H, MacMall, PC Connection (all else being equal, Low End Mac earns more from MacMall and PC Connection)
21.5" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, $1,399, B&H
21.5" 2.8 GHz 4-core i7, $1,694, B&H, PowerMax (all else being equal, Low End Mac earns more from B&H)
27" 3.2 GHz 2-core i3, $1,599, PowerMax
27" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, $1,598, Amazon.com, B&H, MacMall (all else being equal, Low End Mac earns more from MacMall)
27" 3.1 GHz 4-core i5, $1,870.57, B&H, PC Connection (all else being equal, Low End Mac earns more from PC Connection)
27" 3.4 GHz 4-core i7, $2,199 everywhere (all else being equal, Low End Mac earns more from MacMall)

Recent Memory Prices (per module)

PC5300 (2006): 2 GB kit, $33.99; 3 GB kit (Core 2 only), $45.99; 4 GB kit, $58.97
PC6400 (2007/08): 4 GB kit, $58.97; 6 GB kit, $114.99
PC8500 1066 (2009): 2 GB, $14.97; 4 GB, $24.99; 4 GB kit, $27.99; 6 GB kit, $41.99; 8 GB kit, $47.99
PC10600 (2010/11): 2 GB, $14.99; 4 GB, $25.7; 4 GB kit, $28.97; 8 GB kit, $48.97; 16 GB kit, $96.97
OWC offers a modest rebate for your old RAM

Mac OS X and OS X Server Prices

Factory refurbished items carry an Apple one year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare. Store refurbished items may vary. Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight .

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White iMacs

iMac Core Duo (1/06): 17" 1.83 GHz, 20" 2.0 GHz. Built-in iSight. ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB (expandable to 256 MB on 20"). 8x dual-layer SuperDrive on both models.
iMac, Education (7/06): 17" 1.83 GHz. Built-in iSight. Integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics, not recommended for 3D gaming. Combo drive.
iMac Core 2 Duo (9/06): 17" 1.83 & 2.0 GHz, 20" & 24" 2.16 GHz. Built-in iSight. 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. See profile for graphics processors. Entry-level model with Combo drive not recommended for 3D gaming. 1.83 GHz model does not support 802.11n WiFi.

20"/24" Aluminum iMacs

iMac, Aluminum (8/07): 20" 2.0 & 2.4 GHz and 24" 2.4 & 2.8 GHz. Glossy display. Built-in iSight. 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. Radeon 2400 or 2600 graphics. 802.11n WiFi.
iMac, Penryn (4/08): 20" 2.4 & 2.66 GHz and 24" 2.8 & 3.06 GHz. Glossy display. Built-in iSight. 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. Radeon HD 2400 XT or 2600 Pro graphics (Nvidia GeForce 8800 GS optional on 24"). 802.11n WiFi.
iMac, Nvidia (3/09): 20" 2.66 GHz, 24" 2.66, 2.93, & 3.06 GHz Core Duo CPU. Glossy display. Built-in iSight, 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. Nvidia GeForce 2400M or GT graphics. 802.11n WiFi.

21.5"/27" Core 2 iMacs

iMac, Late 2009 (10/09): 21.5" 3.06 GHz GeForce 9500M, 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 27" 3.06 Radeon 4670, & 2.66 GHz quad-core i5 CPU. Glossy display, 16:9 aspect ratio. Built-in iSight, 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. Nvidia GeForce 2400M or Radeon graphics. 802.11n WiFi.

21.5"/27" Core i iMacs

iMac, Mid 2010 (7/10): 21.5" 3.06 GHz and 3.2 GHz i3, 21.5" 3.6 GHz 2-core i5; 27" 3.2 GHz i3 and 3.6 GHz 2-core i5; 27" 2.8 GHz 4-core i5 and 2.93 GHz 4-core i7.
iMac, Mid 2011 (5/11): 21.5" 2.5 GHz and 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, 27" 2.7 GHz and 3.1 GHz 4-core i5; 4-core i7 optional. Requires OS X 10.6.7 or later, now shipping with OS X 10.7 Lion.

New, Open Box, and Demo

	Amazon.com	Apple Store US	Apple Canada	B&H	J&R	MacMall	PC Connection	PowerMax 21.5"/27"
Mid 2011 Model
21.5" 2.5 GHz 4-core i5, 4/500	$1,132.99 sh	$1,199 sh	C$1,199 sh	$1,120.44 sh	$1,159.88 sh	$1,120.43 sh	$1,120.43 sh	$1,188 sh
21.5" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB	$1,419.99 sh	$1,499 sh	C$1,499 sh	$1,399 sh	$1,412.88 sh	$1,419.99 sh	$1,406.65 sh	$1,488 sh
21.5" 2.8 GHz 4-core i7, 4/1 TB		$1,699 sh	C$1,699 sh	$1,699 sh			$1,699 sh	$1,694 sh
27" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB	$1,597.99 sh	$1,699 sh	C$1,699 sh	$1,598 sh	$1,610.88 sh	$1,597.99 sh	$1,598.80 sh	$1,688 sh
27" 3.1 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB	$1,894.95 sh	$1,999 sh	C$1,999 sh	$1,870.57 sh	$1,899.88 sh	$1,894.95 sh	$1,870.57 sh	$1,979 sh
27" 3.4 GHz 4-core i7, 4/1 TB		$2,199 sh	C$2,199 sh	$2,199 sh	$2,199 sh		$2,199 sh	$2,199 sh

a/r = after mail-in rebate
Amazon.com collects sales tax on orders shipped to KS, KY, ND, and WA.
Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to almost all states.
MacMall collects sales tax on orders shipped to CA, IL, MN, TN, and WI.
PC Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, IL, NC, NJ, NY, and OH.

Apple Refurbished

Apple refurbished Macs have a full one-year Apple warranty and are eligible for AppleCare.

Apple Store US

Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states.

2010 Models

refurb 21.5" 3.2 GHz Core i3, 4/1 TB, $1,079 shipped
refurb 27" 3.2 GHz Core i3, 4/1 TB, $1,269 shipped
refurb 27" 2.93 GHz quad-core i7, 4/1 TB, $1,569 shipped

2011 Models

refurb 21.5" 2.5 GHz 4-core i5, 4/500, $999 shipped
refurb 21.5" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB, $1,249 shipped
refurb 27" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB, $1,419 shipped
refurb 27" 3.1 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB, $1,659 shipped
refurb 27" 3.4 GHz 4-core i7, 4/1 TB, $1,869 shipped

Apple Store Canada

2010 Models

refurb 21.5" 3.2 GHz Core i3, 4/1 TB, C$1,079 shipped
refurb 27" 3.2 GHz Core i3, 4/1 TB, C$1,269 shipped
refurb 27" 2.93 GHz quad-core i7, 4/1 TB, C$1,569 shipped

2011 Models

refurb 21.5" 2.5 GHz 4-core i5, 4/500, C$999 shipped
refurb 21.5" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB, C$1,249 shipped
refurb 27" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB, C$1,419 shipped
refurb 27" 3.1 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB, C$1,659 shipped
refurb 27" 3.4 GHz 4-core i7, 4/1 TB, C$1,869 shipped

Used and Store Refurbished: White

Used and store refurbished Macs have a store warranty and are not eligible for AppleCare.

Computer Trends Canada

used 17" 1.83 GHz Core 2, 1/160, C$599.99

DV Warehouse

Ground shipping may add $42 or more.

used 17" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 512 MB/80/Combo, $499
used 20" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1/250, $595

Mac of All Trades

Ground shipping averages $40. Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.

used 20" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, 1/250, X1600 graphics, $499.99
used 20" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 2/250, X1600 graphics, $599.99

MacResource

Shipping may add $45 or more. 30 day warranty.

used 17" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, 1/160/SD, $449.99
used 20" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1/160, $549.99
used 24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1/250, $624.99

PowerMax 17" / 20" / 24

Free ground shipping. OS X 10.4.11 installed.

used 17" 1.83 GHz Core 2, 512 MB/160/Combo, $529 shipped
used 17" 2.0 GHz Core 2, 1/160/SD, $609 shipped
used 20" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, 2/250, $709 shipped
used 20" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1/250, $749 shipped
used 24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 2/250, $829 shipped
used 24" 2.33 GHz Core 2, 2/500, $889 shipped
many other configurations listed

Used and Store Refurbished: 20" & 24" Aluminum

Computer Trends Canada

used 24" 2.8 GHz Aluminum, 2/320, C$1,149.99

DV Warehouse

Ground shipping may add $42 or more.

used 20" 2.4 GHz Core 2 Aluminum, 1/250, $688
used 20" 2.66 GHz Core 2 Aluminum, 1/320, $749
used 20" 3.06 GHz Core 2 Aluminum, 4/500, $949

LA Computer Company

Ground shipping may add $36 or more. LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California. 30 day warranty.

used 20" 2.66 GHz Aluminum, 2/320, $749

Mac of All Trades

Ground shipping averages $40. Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.

used 20" 2.4 GHz Aluminum (Early 2008), 2/250, HD2400 graphics, $649.99
used 20" 2.4 GHz Aluminum (Early 2008), 4/400, HD2600 graphics, $899.99

MacResource

Shipping may add $45 or more. 30 day warranty.

used 20" 2.4 GHz Aluminum, 2/320, $649.99
used 20" 2.66 GHz Aluminum, 2/320, $719.99

PowerMax 20" / 24

Free ground shipping. OS X 10.5.8 installed.

used 20" 2.4 GHz Aluminum, 2/250, $849 shipped
used 20" 2.66 GHz Aluminum, 4/320, $919 shipped
used 24" 2.4 GHz Aluminum, 1/320, $919 shipped
used 24" 2.8 GHz Aluminum, 2/500, $959 shipped
used 24" 3.06 GHz Aluminum, 4/500, $1,109 shipped
many other configurations listed

Used and Store Refurbished: 21.5" & 27" Core 2

PowerMax 21.5" / 27"

Free ground shipping. OS X 10.6.8 installed.

used 21.5" 3.06 GHz Core 2, 4/500, $909 shipped
used 27" 3.06 GHz Core 2, 16/1 TB, $1,199 shipped
many other configurations listed

Used and Store Refurbished: 21.5" & 27" Core i

PowerMax 21.5" / 27"

Free ground shipping. OS X 10.6.8 installed.

used 21.5" 3.0 GHz Core i3, 4/500, $1,099 shipped
used 27" 2.66 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB, $1,499 shipped
used 27" 2.8 GHz 4-core i7, 4/1 TB, $1,749 shipped
used 27" 2.93 GHz 4-core i7, 4/1 TB, $1,859 shipped
many other configurations listed

Small Dog Electronics 21.5" / 27"

$4.99 flat rate ground shipping.

used 27" 2.7 GHz 4-core i5, 4/1 TB, $1,569.99

Used G5 iMacs are listed in our iMac G5 Deals. We also track iMac G4 Deals, eMac Deals, and Mac mini Deals for those who prefer a compact, modular Mac.

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