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Best Intel iMac Deals
2009.06.25
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Apple updated the iMac in March with Intel's new Core i7 CPU and nVidia GeForce graphics. Clock speeds now range from 2.66 GHz to 3.06 GHz. 802.11n WiFi, an 8x dual-layer SuperDrive, and GeForce 9400M or GT graphics are standard. 20" aluminum iMacs have an 18-bit color display; the 24" has a 24-bit display, as do all previous LCD iMacs. For our analysis of the new iMacs, see The 2008 iMac Value Equation.
Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" is supported on all Intel-based Macs, and the new iMacs ship with Leopard installed.
Sometimes Apple refurbs, which have a one year warranty, are less expensive than used iMacs. For who can't afford this much power, the iMac G5 may be an attractive option.
The new iMacs are marked "nVidia" in our listing. Last year's are marked "Penry", the summer 2007 iMacs "Aluminum", late 2006 models "Core 2" models, and first generation Intel iMacs "Core Duo".
In choosing the best deals, we factor in estimated ground shipping costs (20" iMac shipped to Low End Mac headquarters in Michigan). Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order.
Best Used iMac Prices
- HOT 17" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, SD, $599, Mac in the Box, Mac Resource
- 17" 2.0 GHz Core 2, SD, $748, Mac-Pro
- HOT 20" 2.16 GHz Core 2, SD, $750, Mac Resource
- 20" 2.33 GHz Core 2, SD, $879, Power Max
- 24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, SD, $965, Mac Resource
- 24" 2.33 GHz Core 2, SD, $1,199, Power Max
Best
Refurbished iMac Prices
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, $999, Apple
- 24" 2.8 GHz Penryn, $1,199, Apple
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, $1,299, Apple
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, $1,549, Apple
- 24" 3.06 GHz Penryn, nVidia 8800, $1,599, Apple
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, $1,849, Apple
Best New iMac Prices (without rebate)
- 20" 2.66 GHz Penryn, $999 shipped, Mac Connection
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, $1,139 shipped, Mac Connection
- 24" 2.8 GHz Penryn, $1,149 shipped, Mac Connection
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, $1,429 shipped, Mac Connection
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, $1,709 shipped, Mac Connection
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, $1,949 shipped, Mac Connection
Best New iMac Prices (after rebate)
- 20" 2.66 GHz Penryn, $999 shipped, Mac Connection
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, $1,084 shipped, Club Mac
- 24" 2.8 GHz Penryn, $1,149 shipped, Mac Connection
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, $1,349 shipped, Mac Connection
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, $1,629 shipped, Mac Connection
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, $1,949 shipped, Mac Connection
Some dealers sell iMacs with Boot Camp and Windows XP or Vista installed.
Recent Memory Prices (per module)
- PC5300 (pre-Penryn): 1 GB, $11.99; 2 GB (Core 2 only), $21.89
- PC6400 (Penryn): 1 GB, $11.49; 2 GB (Core 2 only), $22.89
- PC8500 1066 (2009): 2 GB, $31.99; 4 GB, $295.99
- OWC sells a 2 GB 1066 module for $32.99, a 4 GB module for $349.99, a 6 GB kit for $379.99, and an 8 GB kit for $679.99 - and offers a modest rebate for your old RAM.
Mac OS X and OS X Server Prices
- Best Mac OS X 10.4 'Tiger' Deals
- Best Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard' Deals (requires 512 MB of RAM, DVD compatible drive, and AGP graphics)
Factory refurbished items carry an Apple one year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare. Store refurbished items may vary. Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight .
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- iMac Core Duo (1/06): 17" 1.83 GHz, 20" 2.0 GHz. Built-in iSight. ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB (expandable to 256 MB on 20"). 8x dual-layer SuperDrive on both models.
- iMac, Education (7/06): 17" 1.83 GHz. Built-in iSight. Integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics, not recommended for 3D gaming. Combo drive.
- iMac Core 2 Duo (9/06): 17" 1.83 & 2.0 GHz, 20" & 24" 2.16 GHz. Built-in iSight. 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. See profile for graphics processors. Entry-level model with Combo drive not recommended for 3D gaming. 1.83 GHz model does not support 802.11n WiFi.
- iMac, Aluminum (8/07): 20" 2.0 & 2.4 GHz and 24" 2.4 & 2.8 GHz. Glossy display. Built-in iSight. 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. Radeon 2400 or 2600 graphics. 802.11n WiFi.
- iMac, Penryn (4/08): 20" 2.4 & 2.66 GHz and 24" 2.8 & 3.06 GHz. Glossy display. Built-in iSight. 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. Radeon HD 2400 XT or 2600 Pro graphics (nVidia GeForce 8800 GS optional on 24"). 802.11n WiFi.
- iMac, nVidia (3/09): 20" 2.66 GHz, 24" 2.66, 2.93, & 3.06 GHz Core i7 CPU. Glossy display. Built-in iSight, 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. nVidia GeForce 2400M or GT graphics. 802.11n WiFi.
New, Open Box, and Demo
Amazon.com
Free ground shipping. Amazon.com collects sales tax on orders shipped to KS, KY, ND, and WA.
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,194 shipped
- 24" 2.8 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,199 shipped
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/320/SD, $1,478.98 shipped
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,748.98 shipped
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $2,118.98 shipped
Apple Store US
Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to almost all states.
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,199 shipped
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,499 shipped
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,799 shipped
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $2,199 shipped
Apple Store Canada
Apple offers free ground shipping.
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, C$1,399
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, C$1,799
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, C$2,099
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, C$2,599
B&H
B&H offers free ground shipping.
- 20" 2.66 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,069.95 shipped
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,149 shipped
- 24" 2.8 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,199 shipped
- 24" 3.06 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/500/SD, GeForce 8800, $1,599.95 shipped
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,439 shipped
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,729 shipped
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $2,049.95 shipped
Club Mac
$4.99 ground shipping. Club Mac collects sales tax on orders shipped within California. Free Epson Stylus printer and Parallels Desktop (after mail-in rebates).
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,153.99 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,078.99
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,438.98 less $90 mail-in rebate = $1,348.98
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,728.99 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,628.99
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $2,118.99 less $100 mail-in rebate = $2,018.99
LA Computer Company
LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California.
- 20" 2.4 GHz Penryn, 1 GB/250/SD, $999
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,199
- 24" 2.8 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,299
- 24" 3.06 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/500/SD, $1,499
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,499
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,799
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $2,199
Mac Connection
Free ground shipping. Mac Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, CT, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TN, and TX.
- 20" 2.66 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/320/SD, $999 shipped
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,139 shipped
- 24" 2.8 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,149 shipped
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,439 less $90 mail-in rebate = $1,349 shipped ($1,429 w/o rebate)
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,729 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,629 shipped ($1,709 w/o rebate)
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,949 shipped
MacMall
Free UPS ground shipping. MacMall collects sales tax on orders shipped to CA, IL, MN, TN, and WI. Free Epson Stylus printer and Parallels Desktop (after mail-in rebates).
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,189.98 less $50 mail-in rebate = $1,139.98 d shipped
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,489.99 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,414.99 shipped
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,789.99 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,689.99 shipped
Power Max 20" / 24"
Free ground shipping.
- 20" 2.4 GHz Penryn, 1 GB/250/SD, $1,029 shipped
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,189 shipped
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,488 shipped
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,788 shipped
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $2,188 shipped
Small Dog Electronics 20" / 24"
Shipping may add $25 or more.
- 20" 2.66 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,099.99
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,199.99
- 24" 2.8 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,249.99
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,499.99 (demo, $1,449.99)
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,799.99
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $2,199.99
- build-to-order configurations also available
Apple Refurbished
Apple refurbished Macs have a full one-year Apple warranty and are eligible for AppleCare.
Apple Store US
Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states.
- refurb 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $999 shipped
- refurb 24" 2.8 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/320/SD, $1,199 shipped
- refurb 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,299 shipped
- refurb 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,549 shipped
- refurb 24" 3.06 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/500/SD, nVidia 8800, $1,599 shipped
- refurb 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,849 shipped
Apple Store Canada
Free ground shipping.
- refurb 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, C$1,199
- refurb 24" 2.8 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/320/SD, C$1,399
- refurb 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, C$1,529
- refurb 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, C$1,799
- refurb 24" 3.06 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/500/SD, nVidia 8800, C$1,899
- refurb 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, C$2,199
Used and Store Refurbished
Used and store refurbished Macs have a store warranty and are not eligible for AppleCare.
Apple Palace
Shipping can add $37 or more. 60 day warranty.
- used 24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, $995
Mac in the Box
Ground shipping may add $35 or more.
- used 17" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 512/160/SD, $599
Mac-Pro
Shipping may add $42 or more. Mac-Pro collects sales tax on orders shipped within CA. 60 day warranty.
- used 17" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 512/160/Combo, $677.77
- used 17" 2.0 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/160/Combo, $747.77
- used 20" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 1 GB/250/SD, $747.77
- used 20" 2.0 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, $977.77
- used 24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, $1,077.77
MacResource
Shipping may add $45 or more.
- used 17" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 512/160/SD, $599.99
- used 17" 1.83 GHz Core 2, 512/160/Combo, $649.99
- used 20" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/160/SD, $749.99
- used 24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, $964.99
- Apple refurb 24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, Leopard, no warranty, not eligible for AppleCare, $1,049.99
Power Max
Free ground shipping.
- used 20" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, 21/250/SD, no keyboard, $809 shipped
- used 20" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, no keyboard, $819 shipped
- used 20" 2.33 GHz Core 2, 2 GB/250/SD, no keyboard, $879 shipped
- used 24" 2.33 GHz Core 2, 3 GB/500/SD, no keyboard, $1,199 shipped
The older G5 iMacs - new, used, and refurbished - are listed in our
iMac G5 Deals. We also track the
iMac G4 Deals, eMac Deals, and Mac mini Deals for those who prefer a
compact, modular Mac.
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