iMac - When is it worth to replace it?

[Martinus]

I have an iMac I bought in January 2009 and it is getting a bit slow although WoW is still playable on low settings. So looking for an advice from you people (especially all the Mac buffs) whether it is a good time or still too early to replace it? I heard that the new line of iMacs is entering stores right now so probably the next will be only next year unless I misheard something.

[Duque de Bragança]

I have an iMac I bought in January 2009 and it is getting a bit slow although WoW is still playable on low settings. So looking for an advice from you people (especially all the Mac buffs) whether it is a good time or still too early to replace it? I heard that the new line of iMacs is entering stores right now so probably the next will be only next year unless I misheard something.

New iMacs are pretty good indeed and a better buy than MacBook Pros.

[katmai]

yeah the new imacs look nice, sadly i need the portability of the laptop.

[Barrister]

There are very few differences in the case between '09 and now.  Buying a new iMac would give you a quad core processor, ratehr than a Core2, but honestly I don't think you'd notice much of an upgrade.

If your Mac is feeling slow look into getting more RAM for it, or maybe a new, larger harddrive.  Both should make it feel a bit snappier.

[Martinus]

There are very few differences in the case between '09 and now.  Buying a new iMac would give you a quad core processor, ratehr than a Core2, but honestly I don't think you'd notice much of an upgrade.

If your Mac is feeling slow look into getting more RAM for it, or maybe a new, larger harddrive.  Both should make it feel a bit snappier.

If I bought my iMac in January 2009, it's the version introduced in 2007. Are you sure the one introduced last week is not a big jump by comparison?

[Grey Fox]

I think the time is when you start wondering about wheter it's the time or not.

Upgrade Upgrade!

[Barrister]

There are very few differences in the case between '09 and now.  Buying a new iMac would give you a quad core processor, ratehr than a Core2, but honestly I don't think you'd notice much of an upgrade.

If your Mac is feeling slow look into getting more RAM for it, or maybe a new, larger harddrive.  Both should make it feel a bit snappier.

If I bought my iMac in January 2009, it's the version introduced in 2007. Are you sure the one introduced last week is not a big jump by comparison?

I double checked the specs before posting.  It'll have a faster processor, but unless you're editing video or photos you're probably not maxing out your processor anyways.

But I did neglect one possible reson to upgrade - screen size.  The 27" iMac is massive, and beautiful.  That by itself might be a valid reason to upgrade.

But faster processor?  Nah, I don't really see it unless you got money to burn.

[Iormlund]

I have an iMac I bought in January 2009 and it is getting a bit slow although WoW is still playable on low settings.

I really hope you are kidding me here. I can play WoW perfectly well with a 3 yo Windows PC that cost me half what a Mac would have. And that's loaded with DBM, Quartz, VuhDo, Gladius, Auctioneer, PowerAuras, ForteXsorcist, Omen, Recount, NPCScan ...

[Barrister]

I have an iMac I bought in January 2009 and it is getting a bit slow although WoW is still playable on low settings.

I really hope you are kidding me here. I can play WoW perfectly well with a 3 yo Windows PC that cost me half what a Mac would have. And that's loaded with DBM, Quartz, VuhDo, Gladius, Auctioneer, PowerAuras, ForteXsorcist, Omen, Recount, NPCScan ...

I suspect he is exagerating quite a bit, but that being said:

A: Macs have worse graphics drivers; and
B: traditionally haven't had strong video cards (though they're much better now)

That being said I still think Marty would get more bang for his buck by more RAM.

[jamesww]

I have an iMac I bought in January 2009 and it is getting a bit slow although WoW is still playable on low settings. So looking for an advice from you people (especially all the Mac buffs) whether it is a good time or still too early to replace it? I heard that the new line of iMacs is entering stores right now so probably the next will be only next year unless I misheard something.

vapid consumerism WTF.

[grumbler]

I have an iMac I bought in January 2009 and it is getting a bit slow although WoW is still playable on low settings. So looking for an advice from you people (especially all the Mac buffs) whether it is a good time or still too early to replace it? I heard that the new line of iMacs is entering stores right now so probably the next will be only next year unless I misheard something.

vapid consumerism WTF.

[garbon]

vapid consumerism WTF.

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[MadImmortalMan]

The 27" iMac is massive, and beautiful.  That by itself might be a valid reason to upgrade.

They really are quite nice.

[Arvoreen]

The 27" iMac is massive, and beautiful.  That by itself might be a valid reason to upgrade.

They really are quite nice.

My wife is loving the one I got her....

[BuddhaRhubarb]

When you can't play whatever generation of Civ is out. (I can't play 5 on my 2009 mini.