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Woot 2020 iMac 27 in, i5, 8 GB RAM $899

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I want a 5k screen for a super long time, tried it in office, the color is gorgeous, best 3rd party monitor for Mac, if you are not an Apple fan like me, you can skip this one, and of course this machine would not get any technical support after another 3 years, get an M1 machine if that's your concern.
I placed an order several days ago when I saw it, there is something I want to share with you:
  • It's listed "New Open-Box", however, the box has several wear signs, been compressed hard, and Mac itself has a very minimum sign of use
  • The keyboard is not from original box, but it's authentic(maybe new), since it has a price tag $99 on it (I assume it was retail version)
  • It came with an older macOS, you can upgrade it to the newest Ventura, but during the update, I saw the drive name "unnamed" instead "Macintosh HD"(which should be the original one)
  • The WEIRDEST thing is when I tried to search the SN at Apple site, it came a purchase date that made me laugh a bit, I don't think Steve started working on Mac in 1978 lol (all SNs from Mac itself, box, matched)
  • I used a bit during yesterday evening, webcam is good, so far no other noticeable issues
  • Some images attached for reference
That's all for now, let me know what you think, I don't think it's a super slick deal, but consider LG ultra fine is over 1200 and has some connectivity issue (with my Thinkpad, it blackscreen constantly).
But if you really want to have an Apple calibrated color screen, this might be the cheapest choice for you.

Of course, let me know if you want me do more interesting test on this machine, and I will update it here

https://computers.woot.com/offers...LSEALw_wcB
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PLEASE READ:
I want a 5k screen for a super long time, tried it in office, the color is gorgeous, best 3rd party monitor for Mac, if you are not an Apple fan like me, you can skip this one, and of course this machine would not get any technical support after another 3 years, get an M1 machine if that's your concern.
I placed an order several days ago when I saw it, there is something I want to share with you:
  • It's listed "New Open-Box", however, the box has several wear signs, been compressed hard, and Mac itself has a very minimum sign of use
  • The keyboard is not from original box, but it's authentic(maybe new), since it has a price tag $99 on it (I assume it was retail version)
  • It came with an older macOS, you can upgrade it to the newest Ventura, but during the update, I saw the drive name "unnamed" instead "Macintosh HD"(which should be the original one)
  • The WEIRDEST thing is when I tried to search the SN at Apple site, it came a purchase date that made me laugh a bit, I don't think Steve started working on Mac in 1978 lol (all SNs from Mac itself, box, matched)
  • I used a bit during yesterday evening, webcam is good, so far no other noticeable issues
  • Some images attached for reference
That's all for now, let me know what you think, I don't think it's a super slick deal, but consider LG ultra fine is over 1200 and has some connectivity issue (with my Thinkpad, it blackscreen constantly).
But if you really want to have an Apple calibrated color screen, this might be the cheapest choice for you.

Of course, let me know if you want me do more interesting test on this machine, and I will update it here

https://computers.woot.com/offers...LSEALw_wcB

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Apr 22, 2023 5:27 PM
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TokenSidApr 22, 2023 5:27 PM
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Used garbage, better doing a Hackintosh for cheaper if the Mac doesn't come with the M1 chips.
Apr 22, 2023 6:13 PM
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DopavashApr 22, 2023 6:13 PM
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A 3yo model with an I5 and 8GB or ram? For nearly 1k? This is no deal.

Why do people buy Apple computers?
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Apr 22, 2023 8:20 PM
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cClarityApr 22, 2023 8:20 PM
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Quote from Dopavash View quoted comment :
A 3yo model with an I5 and 8GB or ram? For nearly 1k? This is no deal.

Why do people buy Apple computers?
You're forgetting the display but you're right about the CPU and RAM being a miss.

As far as why people buy Apple computers I'd guess it might be because they get a system that's built with a high end fit and finish, not some plastic e-waste abomination straight out of the box and it runs an OS that doesn't wantonly spy on you or come factory-infested with bloatware, garbage and literal ads even when you pay for it.
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Apr 23, 2023 12:46 AM
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room209Apr 23, 2023 12:46 AM
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Quote from Dopavash View quoted comment :
A 3yo model with an I5 and 8GB or ram? For nearly 1k? This is no deal.

Why do people buy Apple computers?
Agreed - this should be ~300-500 for this$ to be a 'slick' deal.. but hey people don't really care when it comes to their precious Apple products amirite?
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Apr 23, 2023 8:34 AM
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YouDontNeedItApr 23, 2023 8:34 AM
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Quote from cClarity View quoted comment :
You're forgetting the display but you're right about the CPU and RAM being a miss.

As far as why people buy Apple computers I'd guess it might be because they get a system that's built with a high end fit and finish, not some plastic e-waste abomination straight out of the box and it runs an OS that doesn't wantonly spy on you or come factory-infested with bloatware, garbage and literal ads even when you pay for it.
Oh no, your free 5GB of iCloud is automatically full with system backups that we enabled by default! We have a solution built right in to the OS: Would you like to buy a subscription for 200GB of space to back up your 256GB device? Not enough, you say? Oh well just buy our next tier which is 2TB! Want to use all of that awesome iCloud storage from your phone? LOL go buy an iPhone, loser!

I'm so glad there are no advertisements in Apple products...

Also, I love having a fantastic monitor that cannot be attached to anything and can only be used by the outdated built-in computer!
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Apr 23, 2023 11:34 AM
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Apr 23, 2023 11:34 AM
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Quote from Dopavash View quoted comment :
A 3yo model with an I5 and 8GB or ram? For nearly 1k? This is no deal.

Why do people buy Apple computers?
Because to get similarly powerful windows machines you have to spend 2x the price
Apr 23, 2023 12:39 PM
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JimmdeanApr 23, 2023 12:39 PM
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Nothing wrong with this computer. If you want/need a 27" iMac this is what's available. Price is $270 off Apple refurbished of the same thing. 90-day warranty is also not terrible - plenty of time to check things out. But at New - Open Box these should be unused. Why did they have them sitting around so long?
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Apr 23, 2023 12:44 PM
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JimmdeanApr 23, 2023 12:44 PM
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Quote from YouDontNeedIt View quoted comment :
Oh no, your free 5GB of iCloud is automatically full with system backups that we enabled by default! We have a solution built right in to the OS: Would you like to buy a subscription for 200GB of space to back up your 256GB device? Not enough, you say? Oh well just buy our next tier which is 2TB! Want to use all of that awesome iCloud storage from your phone? LOL go buy an iPhone, loser!

I'm so glad there are no advertisements in Apple products...

Also, I love having a fantastic monitor that cannot be attached to anything and can only be used by the outdated built-in computer!
That's not how it works at all. Time Machine backups are local only - you can point them to a NAS but not icloud. You're probably thinking of iCloud Drive - that works like OneDrive, only backing up certain folders - and not enabled by default.

btw - this and the 2019 models are still many mac users' main computers until Apple comes out with a new 27" iMac. They also have user-upgradeable memory so there's still a lot to like on these.
Last edited by Jimmdean April 23, 2023 at 05:50 AM.
Apr 23, 2023 2:28 PM
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hightechieApr 23, 2023 2:28 PM
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M1 for $999 at costco dont even bother looking at this deal
Apr 23, 2023 3:47 PM
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holly_mollyApr 23, 2023 3:47 PM
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Quote from room209 View quoted comment :
Agreed - this should be ~300-500 for this$ to be a 'slick' deal.. but hey people don't really care when it comes to their precious Apple products amirite?
You can barely buy a display of this resolution in the price you quoted
Apr 23, 2023 3:51 PM
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holly_mollyApr 23, 2023 3:51 PM
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Quote from YouDontNeedIt View quoted comment :
Oh no, your free 5GB of iCloud is automatically full with system backups that we enabled by default! We have a solution built right in to the OS: Would you like to buy a subscription for 200GB of space to back up your 256GB device? Not enough, you say? Oh well just buy our next tier which is 2TB! Want to use all of that awesome iCloud storage from your phone? LOL go buy an iPhone, loser!

I'm so glad there are no advertisements in Apple products...

Also, I love having a fantastic monitor that cannot be attached to anything and can only be used by the outdated built-in computer!
Lol, yea.. as an iPhone user this shit is annoying. A phone backup takes 4gb which doesn't even include photos, whatsapp messages. Like what the heck that 4gb is for? Just for wallpaper and identifying which app I am using on which screen?
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May 15, 2023 1:19 AM
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phoceanMay 15, 2023 1:19 AM
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While $900 is too much for it. Ebay's ongoing price for this is ~$700. I think that is an excellent price.

I5 10500 feels no slower than M1 (side by side with 24 M1 imac) for everyday tasks.
Memory is upgradeable.
Screen is about 30% larger than 24 M1 IMac.

I got IMac M1 as new from Costco for $1k and $700 for 16GB/i5 27 IMac used off ebay (9 months warranty left.) I actually feel the 27 is a better buy.

Both should give you 5years+ service time.

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