Save over $500 on an open-box iMac from 2017 at Woot
Save $519: As of Oct. 28, this Apple iMac 21.5-inch computer (open box) is on sale for only $579.57 at Woot. That's 47% in savings on the original retail price.
It might seem like the only way to score a major deal on an Apple product is to buy refurbished. While there's nothing wrong with that (and you can certainly wind up with a near-mint condition gadget), some folks are just inherently skeptical of used products.
Sound like you? The best move is probably to buy an "open box" product.
This 21.5-inch iMac Computer from 2017 is labeled as an "open box" product and is only $579.57 at Woot (originally $1,099). "Open box" means — you guessed it — that the computer's box was opened previously. This could be because it was a display model, a photo sample, or a customer return — or just because it had damaged packaging. Other than that, it's still pretty much new.
The 2017 iMac, like most of Apple's all-in-one computers, is a powerhouse for productivity and performance. It features a 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz. Sure, it’s no M1 chip, but it’s certainly still powerful enough to handle work and play like a champ.
It’s also got 8GB of memory and a 1TB hard drive, with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, four USB 3 ports, and Bluetooth 4.2 for connectivity. Plus, if you’re skilled enough, the processor and memory are both removable and replaceable. So you could have this thing working like a 2021 model if you know what you're doing.
Other notable features include Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 and a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, a FaceTime HD camera, stereo speakers, and compatibility with the Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2 (which originally shipped with the computer itself).
It's not every day you can take home an Apple iMac for under $600. And this deal won't last long. If you're in the market for a new computer — especially one that's a workhorse — you can't do much better than this "open box" deal.
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