I'm not an enormously tech-savvy person, and I don't need bleeding-edge tech. What I did need was a new desktop computer, the old one, another iMac, was thirteen years old and had seen better days. While adequate, it had issues. I didn't have 1500 for a brand-new machine, nor did I want to spend that much even if I had it.
However, you pay for quality. This is a fact. Macs are quality machines. I have had very few issues with mine over the past 25 years, so I was NOT in the market for a PC.
What to do? Well, I recently purchased a great tool through the Amazon Renewed program, and it was awesome! So, I thought to try a renewed M1 iMac. The M1 machines are more than powerful enough for me, and the software will be supported for quite a while. I found a silver 2021 iMac for a very reasonable price point, almost half the price of a new one, and I ordered it. Would my gamble pay off?
It did. When the machine came in, it came with a power cord, which it should have. Included was an off-make, adequate wireless keyboard, and mouse, but I didn't use them because I had my old and perfectly serviceable Apple units. There were no instructions, but you don't need them, anyway. If you can find the power button, the computer walks you through the process. The iMac was loaded with Sonoma 14.5, see picture, and it was like new. No blemishes, and no glitches. Setting it up was easy as pie. The only issue I had was getting my Apple keyboard and mouse to pair—this could have been due to their age. They are at least ten years old but still work. Something tells me that if I had used the provided set, there would have been no problems. Well, when my original Apple stuff dies, I'll unbox the aftermarket stuff and use them. For now, my old stuff works.
This is a great machine, and Amazon Renewed once again provided value for dollars spent. This iMac acts and looks like a brand-new unit, and my pocketbook isn't crying. You get all the new-gen features without the new-gen price. What's not to love? If you must have cutting edge, go ahead. Buy a new unit. I don't need cutting-edge. I need something that will do ten years of service. This has that potential.
Recommend.
2021 Apple iMac with Apple M1 Chip with 8-core CPU (24-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (QWERTZ English) Green (Renewed)
4.1
| 344 ratingsPrice: 739.95
Last update: 08-04-2024
About this item
Immersive 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with P3 wide color gamut and 500 nits of brightness
Apple M1 chip delivers powerful performance with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU
Strikingly thin 11.5 mm design in vibrant colors
1080p FaceTime HD camera with M1 ISP for amazing video quality
Studio-quality three-mic array for crystal clear calls and voice recordings
Six-speaker sound system for a remarkably robust and high-quality audio experience
Up to 256GB of ultrafast SSD storage
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports and up to two USB 3 ports
Ultrafast Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless
Generic keyboard and mouse
Apple M1 chip delivers powerful performance with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU
Strikingly thin 11.5 mm design in vibrant colors
1080p FaceTime HD camera with M1 ISP for amazing video quality
Studio-quality three-mic array for crystal clear calls and voice recordings
Six-speaker sound system for a remarkably robust and high-quality audio experience
Up to 256GB of ultrafast SSD storage
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports and up to two USB 3 ports
Ultrafast Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless
Generic keyboard and mouse
Product information
Product Dimensions | 21.5 x 5.8 x 18.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 13.82 pounds |
Manufacturer | Apple Computer |
ASIN | B09BTKLDFF |
Customer Reviews |
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344 ratings
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #398 in Amazon Renewed (See Top 100 in Amazon Renewed) #4 in All-in-One Computers #117 in Renewed Computers & Accessories #179 in Renewed Laptops |
Date First Available | August 4, 2021 |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
Standing screen display size | 24 Inches |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
Hard Drive Size | 256 GB |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 8 GB |
Processor Speed | 3.1 GHz |
Scanner Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Resolution | 4480 x 2520 Pixels |