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Title: 2012 iMac 27 incher or 2010 version with Kanex XD
Post by: zerolag on December 05, 2012, 04:40:39 pm
What do you guys reckon, should I grab a 2010 version iMac 27 (i5/i7) and have the ability to hook up PS3/XBOX/PC via a Kanex XD box or sod the connectivity and grab a 2012 version with USB3, thinner screen, better GPU / CPU etc.

Title: Re: 2012 iMac 27 incher or 2010 version with Kanex XD
Post by: winrya on December 05, 2012, 06:38:21 pm
100% the 2012 version, spec has moved on a lot and the way the 2012 imac looks is just stunning
Title: Re: 2012 iMac 27 incher or 2010 version with Kanex XD
Post by: RedRobin on December 05, 2012, 06:44:14 pm
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I've got a 2011 iMac 27" and it looks exactly the same from the front (while using it) as the latest version. The 2012 spec will of course be upgraded but not by a huge amount as far as I have read. I guess it depends on detailed spec.
Title: Re: 2012 iMac 27 incher or 2010 version with Kanex XD
Post by: andrewparker on December 05, 2012, 06:44:29 pm
Yeah, I was looking at the new model in the Apple store on Monday. I use iMacs everyday, and the screen on the new one is a massive improvement. It's so much brighter.
Title: Re: 2012 iMac 27 incher or 2010 version with Kanex XD
Post by: andrewparker on December 05, 2012, 06:45:31 pm
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I've got a 2011 iMac 27" and it looks exactly the same from the front (while using it) as the latest version. The 2012 spec will of course be upgraded but not by a huge amount as far as I have read. I guess it depends on detailed spec.

It's the screen Robin - hold your iPad up next to your iMac screen, both on full brightness. The difference is massive, but not with the new version.
Title: Re: 2012 iMac 27 incher or 2010 version with Kanex XD
Post by: zerolag on December 05, 2012, 06:49:48 pm
Not being able to hook up game consoles or PC...hmm, I have an i7 @4Ghz, 12 GB RAM, SSD etc.etc. PC, and PS3 -- if the 2012 connected to aforementioned, the order would be in today.  Doesn't look like I'd get a 2012 before 2013 either, unless I was very lucky...

I do take on the fact the screen is sweeter, CPU/GPU/RAM have all moved on, better resale... ahhh decisions
Title: Re: 2012 iMac 27 incher or 2010 version with Kanex XD
Post by: andrewparker on December 05, 2012, 07:29:39 pm
What's the attraction of connecting a PS3? Just to use the screen? Isn't a big Plasma not better for that?
Title: Re: 2012 iMac 27 incher or 2010 version with Kanex XD
Post by: zerolag on December 05, 2012, 07:46:40 pm
What's the attraction of connecting a PS3? Just to use the screen? Isn't a big Plasma not better for that?

Trying to cut down on screens and free up some desk real estate to look a bit sleeker.