All refurbished products come with a 1-year warranty. As long as you can wait a few months to pick up an Apple product, there's virtually no downside to purchasing a refurbished model. The quality is superb and the price savings can be worth the wait.6 days ago
What is the best year iMac to buy used?
I would say the late 2014 27” iMac is the best bang for the buck. It has the 5K retina screen and was the first iMac to offer Thunderbolt 2. Obviously an SSD would be ideal, but they're hard to find in the wild. Instead look for at least a 1 TB fusion drive.21 Jan 2019
How long do iMacs last on average?
iMacs typically last between 3 to 8 years depending on how they are configured. Most iMacs will come with larger hard drives as a standard configuration. A Mac Mini is usually more of an entry level Mac, but can be configured with faster processors, expanded memory and larger hard drives that will extend the life span.5 Jan 2022
Is a 10 year old iMac worth anything?
The value of a 10 year old Mac would be anywhere from $50 to $500 depending on which Mac, it's condition, and how it is configured. Instead of asking on Quora, take a look on eBay for models similar to yours that have sold recently. That will tell you how much it is worth.
What can I do with my old iMac?
If the Mac is no longer functional, or if it's too old, you can recycle it. Apple's recycling program will take any of your devices and recycle them. They may even give you a gift card if the computer still has some value. You won't get a lot, and lately Apple's prices for Mac trade-ins have been very low.21 Oct 2021
Are old iMacs still good?
Really not at all. They can't run the latest OS and their hardware is so outdated. What's more, the 2009–2010 models had some really stark hardware flaws that are very expensive to fix. They were hard to recommend when they were new, much less 8–12 years later.
Is a 10 year old iMac obsolete?
The OS released in 2029 would receive support from Apple until 2032, and most third-party tools that worked on the final version of the OS would be supported until at least 2035. This means that in general, you can expect at least 10 solid years of life from a Mac, barring any unforeseen hardware issues.4 Dec 2021
Is a 2013 iMac still good in 2021?
There is no such thing as a “Late 2013–2015 iMac”. That range of iMac year covers a “no, probably not” to “sure, if you want something for only a couple more years”. 2013 iMacs (and all Apple products from that year) have now been ruled out of the latest version of macOS.
Do refurbished Macs last as long?
So, in answer to the question: How long do Macs last? We'd say five to eight years, but beware that you probably won't be able to replace any faulty parts in a Mac when more than five years has passed since Apple last sold it. Before you buy a new Mac, read our article about the best time to buy a Mac or MacBook.18 Jan 2022
Is it worth it to buy used IMAC?
For a used Mac to be a good value, you want one that puts that obsolescence date as far in the future as possible. It's a good idea to not invest in a used Mac that is more than three years old, because Apple tends to support its computers for about six years.26 Feb 2021