We bought the worst Apple product
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In this video, the creator investigates what he calls the worst Apple product you can buy from the refurbished store, a 21.5 inch iMac from 2017 with a 2.3 GHz dual‑core Intel processor and a traditional spinning hard drive. He emphasizes that the device is not expensive, yet feels overpriced for the performance it delivers, especially given its 5400 RPM HDD and lack of an SSD. The testing sequence starts by plugging it in and booting the system, highlighting painfully slow boot times and responsiveness, with the observer noting it took about four minutes to boot while comparing it to an M1 Mac mini which boots in under a minute. Throughout the segment, the host deconstructs the design choices that made this model unpopular, such as using a laptop hard drive in a desktop, relying on a SATA port rather than an M.2 slot, and the absence of an upgrade path for an SSD within the machine. The discussion then broadens to consider Apple’s refurbishment strategy, questioning whether these units are repackaged old stock and whether the store genuinely reflects depreciation. The host contrasts the price of this iMac with better upgrade options, like purchasing an M1 Mac mini with a comparable accessory bundle for roughly the same or a little more money, arguing that the faster, newer device offers far better value and longevity. The segment concludes with practical recommendations for buyers and a tease for exploring better deals in a future video, urging viewers to subscribe for more hands-on tests and decision guides regarding Apple refurbished products.
Topics · technology · consumer electronics · product reviews · refurbished devices
Questions answered
- What makes the 2017 iMac with a spinning hard drive a poor deal in the refurbished store?
- The model uses a slow 5400 RPM HDD, lacks an internal SSD upgrade path, and relies on outdated hardware, making it significantly slower than modern options and not cost-effective when refurbished.
- What alternative does the video suggest as a better value?
- An M1 Mac mini with a comparable accessories bundle is presented as faster, more future-proof, and roughly similarly priced, offering better performance and longevity.