2012 iMac 27 incher or 2010 version with Kanex XD

[zerolag]

What do you guys reckon, should I grab a 2010 version iMac 27 (i5/i7) and have the ability to hook up PS3/XBOX/PC via a Kanex XD box or sod the connectivity and grab a 2012 version with USB3, thinner screen, better GPU / CPU etc.

[winrya]

100% the 2012 version, spec has moved on a lot and the way the 2012 imac looks is just stunning

[RedRobin]

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I've got a 2011 iMac 27" and it looks exactly the same from the front (while using it) as the latest version. The 2012 spec will of course be upgraded but not by a huge amount as far as I have read. I guess it depends on detailed spec.

[andrewparker]

Yeah, I was looking at the new model in the Apple store on Monday. I use iMacs everyday, and the screen on the new one is a massive improvement. It's so much brighter.

[andrewparker]

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I've got a 2011 iMac 27" and it looks exactly the same from the front (while using it) as the latest version. The 2012 spec will of course be upgraded but not by a huge amount as far as I have read. I guess it depends on detailed spec.

It's the screen Robin - hold your iPad up next to your iMac screen, both on full brightness. The difference is massive, but not with the new version.

[zerolag]

Not being able to hook up game consoles or PC...hmm, I have an i7 @4Ghz, 12 GB RAM, SSD etc.etc. PC, and PS3 -- if the 2012 connected to aforementioned, the order would be in today.  Doesn't look like I'd get a 2012 before 2013 either, unless I was very lucky...

I do take on the fact the screen is sweeter, CPU/GPU/RAM have all moved on, better resale... ahhh decisions

[andrewparker]

What's the attraction of connecting a PS3? Just to use the screen? Isn't a big Plasma not better for that?

[zerolag]

What's the attraction of connecting a PS3? Just to use the screen? Isn't a big Plasma not better for that?

Trying to cut down on screens and free up some desk real estate to look a bit sleeker.