New Haswell iMacs in and out go the previous generation refurbished models. Apple has slashed prices on refurbished iMacs by $170 and more — been waiting for this, a long time. Get a refurbished iMac with quad-core i5 configuration for just $799.

And, I just bought one. What makes the 2011 iMac special for me is that it has a quad-core chip, Thunderbolt and GPU w/ 512MB — that meets or exceeds the system requirements of any app or game currently available. And, USB 3? No, but if I really need that, a Thunderbolt breakout box with USB 3 is the answer.

Refurbished iMacs Get Cheap

• [11] iMac 21.5-inch 2.5GHz Quad-Core i5, $799 (1199)
— 4GB, 500GB, SuperDrive, Radeon HD 6750M w/ 512MB

• [11] iMac 21.5-inch 2.7GHz Quad-Core i5, $979 (1299)
— 4GB, 1TB, SuperDrive, Radeon HD 6770M w/ 512MB

• [12] 21.5-inch iMac 2.7GHz quad-core i5, $1,049 (1299)
— 8GB, 1TB, GeForce GT 640M w/ 512MB, FaceTime HD camera

• [12] 21.5-inch iMac 2.9GHz quad-core i5, $1,229 (1499)
— 8GB, 
1TB, GeForce GT 650M w/ 512MB, FaceTime HD camera

• [12] 21.5-inch iMac 3.1GHz quad-core i7, $1,399
— 8GB, 
1TB, GeForce GT 650M w/ 512MB, FaceTime HD camera

With a new Mac, you’re gonna need some software and there’s no better way to stock up than the The Name Your Own Price Mac Bundle 3.0 Featuring Camtasia with a chance to win an iPhone 5S — a really big deal.

But, if you don’t have any budget for software, then by all means get the The Freebie Gamer Bundle, featuring, Nanosaur and Gears for Mac.

• [12] 27-inch iMac 2.9GHz quad-core i5, $1,439 (1799)
— 8GB, 
1TB, GeForce GTX 660M w/ 512MB, FaceTime HD camera

• [12] 27-inch iMac 3.2GHz quad-core i5, $1,599 (1999)
— 8GB, 
1TB, GeForce GTX 675MX w/ 1GB, FaceTime HD camera

• [12] 27-inch iMac 3.4GHz quad-core i7, $1,739
— 8GB, 
1TB, GeForce GTX 675MX w/ 1GB, FaceTime HD camera

• [12] 27-inch iMac 3.2GHz quad-core i5, $1,949
— 16GB, 1TB Fusion Drive, GeForce GTX 675MX w/ 1GB, FaceTime HD camera

• [12] 27-inch iMac 3.4GHz quad-core i7, $1,999
— 8GB, 1TB, GeForce GTX 680MX w/ 2GB, FaceTime HD camera

• [12] 27-inch iMac 3.4GHz quad-core i7, $2,199
— 16GB, 3TB, GeForce GTX 675MX w/ 1GB, FaceTime HD camera

• [12] 27-inch iMac 3.2GHz quad-core i5, $2,419
— 16GB, 768GB SSD, GeForce GTX 675MX w/ 1GB, FaceTime HD camera

As always, with an Apple Certified Factory Refurbished iMac, or any Mac refurb, you get a full-warranty, free shipping and big savings.

[11] 2011 model, [12] 2012 model. All listed configurations in stock when published.

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