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24" Apple iMac (2021): 4.5K Retina, M1 Chip, 7-Core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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Best Buy has 24" Apple iMac All-in-One Desktop (2021 Model, Select Colors) on sale for $799.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Gamerdude369 for sharing this deal.

Available Colors: Specs:
  • 23.5" 4480x2520 4.5K Retina Display, 500 nits
  • Apple M1 8-Core CPU + 7-Core GPU
  • 8GB Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • macOS
  • 1080p FaceTime HD camera
  • Magic Keyboard + Magic Mouse
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 3
    • 2x USB 3.0 Type-C

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Immersive 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with P3 wide color gamut and 500 nits of brightness¹

Apple M1 chip delivers powerful performance with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU

Strikingly thin 11.5 mm design in vibrant colors

1080p FaceTime HD camera with M1 ISP for amazing video quality

Studio-quality three-mic array for crystal clear calls and voice recordings

Six-speaker sound system for a remarkably robust and high-quality audio experience

Up to 256GB of ultrafast SSD storage

Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports

Ultrafast Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless

Color-matched Magic Mouse with Magic Keyboard or Magic Keyboard with Touch ID²

macOS has a bold, easy-to-use design and works seamlessly with iPhone

Available in green

Configurable options are available. iMac color availability may vary.

¹Actual diagonal screen measure is 23.5 inches.

²Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is available as a configurable option.

What's Included
Apple 24 Inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display - Apple M1 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD

Magic Keyboard

Magic Mouse

143W power adapter

Power cord (2 m)

USB-C to Lightning Cable

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/imac...Id=6450917
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Be aware that these are the base M1 models with binned 7-core GPUs, only 2 ports and no touchID on the keyboard. I'd personally recommend spending the extra &100 on the 8-core GPU model with 4 ports and touchID (as well as Ethernet on the power cable).
Amazing deal for an incredible screen, dead silent operation, and fast speeds all around for non-gamers (and even some games are starting to appear for MacOS!!).

The only question: If it's worth another $50 to get the (admittedly, orange only) model with touchID (easier logins and authentications), 1/8th more GPU grunt, 2 more USBC ports, and an ethernet port in the power supply (which is surprisingly convenient!)

I'd say it IS worth another $50 for most people: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/imac...22Deals%22

(Just click on M1 8 Core and then the orange color to see the $850 price)

The best 'deal' is probably open box M1 8 GPU-core (touchID) for $800, excellent condition. That would be worth getting…
Pulled the trigger and bought this iMac. Our current iMac is a 2011. Thanks.

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Ak10R
04-11-2024 at 07:44 PM.
04-11-2024 at 07:44 PM.
Pulled the trigger and bought this iMac. Our current iMac is a 2011. Thanks.
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how many nits tho?
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04-11-2024 at 08:15 PM.
04-11-2024 at 08:15 PM.
Thanks OP. Pink [bestbuy.com] also available at this price.
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04-12-2024 at 06:03 AM.

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04-12-2024 at 06:03 AM.
Be aware that these are the base M1 models with binned 7-core GPUs, only 2 ports and no touchID on the keyboard. I'd personally recommend spending the extra &100 on the 8-core GPU model with 4 ports and touchID (as well as Ethernet on the power cable).
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04-12-2024 at 06:14 AM.
04-12-2024 at 06:14 AM.
Quote from gary218 :
Let me know if you see a difference. I have mid 2011 iMac and saw no difference at all. I returned it. I upgraded my mid 2011 with SSD drive and max 20gb ram. Maybe that was the difference.
The 2011 is slow to start and lags when moving between programs.. We don't do any video editing and not much beyond visiting web sites and occasionally print items such as Turbo Tax.
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04-12-2024 at 06:24 AM.
04-12-2024 at 06:24 AM.
As someone that moved from a 2012 Mac to an M1 MacBook Air I saw a massive difference in speed. Of course it won't make your internet connection faster.
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04-12-2024 at 07:54 AM.
04-12-2024 at 07:54 AM.
Quote from n2liquid :
8GB Memory - 256GB SSD

Same specs my PC had in 2014. Enjoy your new Mac.
The 8GB is works pretty good on these machines for basic tasks. I have LG gram 32GB and 1TB, it heats up real quick and is very annoying to use.

I'm making myself to get used to Mac though I hate Mac OS just because how cool these M series run and how long the battery lasts.
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04-12-2024 at 08:24 AM.
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Hell of a deal for the 5k retina display alone. M1 is still a fabulous processor, to boot. Don't be turned off by 8GB RAM - these M-generation setups are extremely efficient with RAM management. I do intensive 4K video editing on an M1 MBA with 8GB and barely notice any hiccups - for 90% of use cases, this will be a perfect home desktop setup.
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