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		kbutler on March 19, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple updates its iMac line Isn't the point of an iMac the fact that it's a clean, uncluttered device? If you are willing to accept separate components, you can buy much cheaper hardware.

scarface74 on March 20, 2019 [–]

Seeing that hardly any reputable company sells 5K displays anymore besides LG, the monitor itself is worth $1300. The cheapest 5K iMac is $1800. You’re not going to find computers “much cheaper” than $500 that match the iMacs specs.

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