I finally took the plunge and ordered the newly upgraded 24-inch iMac. I chose the base model, the 2.66GHz with 4GB RAM and 640GB hard drive, which is plenty powerful. About the only downside is its integrated graphics card. But at HK$2,400 less than one with dedicated memory, I think I can do without it. Besides, I'm not a gamer, so I shouldn't notice that big of a difference in performance with everyday tasks.
I said finally, because the last time I had an iMac was when it first came out in 1998, the Bondi Blue. After that, I replaced it with a couple of PowerBooks and never used a desktop again, until now.
The lower price point (HK$11,700) of the upgraded iMac (2.66GHz) is just too good to pass up. Plus, I'm getting a 6 percent off from the shop I'm ordering from, not to mention there's no sales tax in Hong Kong, so I'm saving at least another 5 percent. Also, I was planning to buy a retail copy of iLife '09, but is now bundled with the iMac. So I'm getting quite the bargain through and through.
Even though the new iMacs are already in stock, I'm upgrading to the wireless keyboard (HK$220) and mouse (HK$150), so I have to wait around two weeks for delivery.
All the reviews are assuring me I'm getting a good deal, even when compared to similarly configured PCs.
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