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Apple overhauled the iMac line on October 20, moving to larger screens with a 16:9 aspect ratio and making 3.06 GHz the standard CPU speed. The "Late 2009" iMacs come in 21.5" and 27" sizes, and the top-end model uses a quad-core Intel i5 CPU. Build-to-order options include a 3.33 GHz CPU for the dual-core models and a 2.8 GHz quad-core Intel i7 CPU for the top-end iMac, which has the power to compete with the quad-core Mac Pro.
For our take on value, see The Late 2009 iMac Value Equation.
Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" is supported on all Intel-based Macs, and new iMacs ship with Snow Leopard installed.
Sometimes Apple refurbs, which have a one year warranty, are less expensive than used iMacs. For those who can't afford this much power or need Classic Mode, the iMac G5 may be an attractive option.
The new iMacs are distinguished by their new screen sizes. The "Early 2009" models are marked "nVidia", the summer 2007 iMacs "Aluminum", and so forth.
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
- 17" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, SD, $500, Mac of All Trades
- HOT 17" 2.0 GHz Core 2, SD, $550, Mac of All Trades
- HOT 20" 2.16 GHz Core 2, SD, $750, MacResource
- HOT 20" 2.33 GHz Core 2, SD, $795, Apple Palace
- 20" 2.4 GHz Core 2, SD, $959 shipped, Power Max
- HOT 24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, SD, $845, Apple Palace
- 24" 2.8 GHz Core 2, SD, $1,199, Apple Palace
Best
Refurbished iMac Prices (shipped)
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia 8800, SD, $1,149 shipped, Apple
Best New iMac Prices (without rebate)
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, $1,000 shipped, B&H
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, $1,169 shipped, Mac Connection
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon, $1,488 shipped, Power Max
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, $1,499 shipped, B&H
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, $1,599 + shipping, Small Dog
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon, $1,688 shipped, Power Max
- 27" 2.66 GHz Quad, $1,949 shipped, Mac Connection
Best New iMac Prices (after rebate)
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, $1,000 shipped, B&H
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, $1,129 shipped, Mac Connection
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon, $1,399 shipped, Power Max
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, $1,499 shipped, B&H
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, $1,599 + shipping, Small Dog
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon, $1,599 shipped, Mac Connection
- 27" 2.66 GHz Quad, $1,849 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, $18.89; 2 GB (Core 2 only), $33.99
- PC6400 (Penryn): 1 GB, $18.88; 2 GB, $33.99
- PC8500 1066 (2009): 2 GB, $39.98; 4 GB, $245
- OWC sells a 2 GB 1066 module for $44, a 4 GB module for $247.99, a 6 GB kit for $292.99, and an 8 GB kit for $475.99 - 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 and 10.6 Deals (10.5 requires 512 MB of RAM, DVD compatible drive, and AGP graphics; 10.6 requires 1 GB of RAM)
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 Duo CPU. Glossy display. Built-in iSight, 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. nVidia GeForce 2400M or GT graphics. 802.11n WiFi.
- iMac, Late 2009 (10/09): 21.5" 3.06 GHz GeForce 9500M, 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 27" 3.06 Radeon 4670, & 2.66 GHz quad-core i5 CPU. Glossy display, 16:9 aspect ratio. Built-in iSight, 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. nVidia GeForce 2400M or Radeon 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.
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/500/SD, $1,169 shipped
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,489 shipped
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,694 shipped
- 27" 2.66 GHz quad-core Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,972.98 shipped
Apple Store US
Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to almost all states.
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/500/SD, $1,199 shipped
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,499 shipped
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,699 shipped
- 27" 2.66 GHz quad-core, Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,999 shipped
Apple Store Canada
Apple offers free ground shipping.
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/500/SD, C$1,299 shipped
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, C$1,599 shipped
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, C$1,799 shipped
- 27" 2.66 GHz quad-core, Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, C$2,099 shipped
B&H
B&H offers free ground shipping.
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $999.95 shipped
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/500/SD, $1,198.95 shipped
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,498.95 shipped
- 24" 3.06 GHz Penryn, 2 GB/500/SD, $1,399.95 shipped
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,499 shipped
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,649 shipped
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,698.95 shipped
- 27" 2.66 GHz quad-core, Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,998.95 shipped
Club Mac
Ground shipping may add $23 or more. Club Mac collects sales tax on orders shipped within California. Free Epson Stylus printer and Parallels Desktop (after mail-in rebates).
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/500/SD, $1,168.99 less $70 mail-in rebate = $1,098.99
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,488.99 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,413.99
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,694 less $95 mail-in rebate = $1,599
- 27" 2.66 GHz quad-core, Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,948.99 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,848.99
LA Computer Company
Ground shipping may add $36 or more. LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California.
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/500/SD, $1,199
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,499
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,799
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,699
- 27" 2.66 GHz quad-core, Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,999
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.
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/500/SD, $1,169 less $70 mail-in rebate = $1,099 shipped
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,489 less $90 mail-in rebate = $1,399 shipped
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,699 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,599 shipped
- 27" 2.66 GHz quad-core, Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,949 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,849 shipped
MacMall
Ground shipping can add $16 or more. 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).
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/500/SD, $1,194 less $65 mail-in rebate = $1,129
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,494 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,419
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,694 less $95 mail-in rebate = $1,599
- 27" 2.66 GHz quad-core, Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,994 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,894
Power Max 21.5" / 27"
Free ground shipping.
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/500/SD, $1,188 shipped
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,488 shipped
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,688 shipped
- 27" 2.66 GHz quad-core, Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,988 shipped
- 27" 2.8 GHz quad-core, Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $2,188 shipped
Small Dog Electronics 20" /21.5" / 24" / 27"
Free ground shipping.
- 20" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 2 GB/320/SD, $999.99 shipped
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/500/SD, $1,199.99 shipped
- 21.5" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,499.99 shipped
- 24" 2.66 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,299.99 (demo, $1,249.99)
- 24" 2.93 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/640/SD, $1,499.99 shipped
- 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,599.99 shipped
- 27" 3.06 GHz Radeon 4670, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,699.99 shipped
- 27" 2.66 GHz quad-core, Radeon 4850, 4 GB/1 TB/SD, $1,999.99 shipped
- 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 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia 8800, 2 GB/500/SD, $1,149 shipped
Apple Store Canada
- refurb 24" 3.06 GHz nVidia 8800, 2 GB/500/SD, C$1,899 shipped
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 17" 2.0 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/160/SD, $615
- used 20" 2.0 GHz Aluminum, 1 GB/250/SD, $795
- used 20" 2.33 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, $795
- used 20" 2.4 GHz Aluminum, 1 GB/320/SD, $950
- used 24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, $845
- used 24" 2.8 GHz Aluminum, 2 GB/500/SD, $1,199
LA Computer Company
Ground shipping may add $36 or more. LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California. 30 day warranty.
- used 24" 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, $899
Mac in the Box
Ground shipping may add $35 or more.
- used 17" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 512/160/Combo, $599
- used 17" 2.0 GHz Core 2, 512/160/SD, $625
- used 20" 2.33 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, $825
Mac of All Trades
Shipping may add $49 or more. Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.
- used 17" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 1 GB/160/SD, $499.99
- used 17" 2.0 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/160/SD, $549.99
- used 20" 2.0 GHz Aluminum, 2 GB/250/SD, Apple warranty to 8/31/10, $899.99
MacResource
Shipping may add $45 or more.
- used 17" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 512/160/Combo, $599.99
- used 17" 1.83 GHz Core 2, 512/160/Combo, $649.99
- used 17" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, 512/160/SD, $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 17" / 20" / 24"
Free ground shipping.
- used 20" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, 2 GB/250/SD, $919 shipped
- used 20" 2.4 GHz Core 2, 1 GB/250/SD, $959 shipped
- used 24" 2.8 GHz Aluminum, 2 GB/320/SD, no keyboard, $1,309 shipped
- other configurations listed
Used G5 iMacs are listed in our iMac G5 Deals. We also track iMac G4 Deals, eMac Deals, and Mac mini Deals for those who prefer a
compact, modular Mac.
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