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product_id: 177063438
title: "Apple 2019 iMac with Retina 4K/3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core, 21.5-Inch, 8GB RAM, 1TB, Silver (Renewed)"
brand: "apple"
price: "R14474"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/177063438-apple-2019-imac-with-retina-4k-3-6-ghz-intel
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# 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core 1TB HDD Storage 21.5" Retina 4K Display Apple 2019 iMac with Retina 4K/3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core, 21.5-Inch, 8GB RAM, 1TB, Silver (Renewed)

**Brand:** apple
**Price:** R14474
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your desk game with Retina clarity and quad-core power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Apple 2019 iMac with Retina 4K/3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core, 21.5-Inch, 8GB RAM, 1TB, Silver (Renewed) by apple
- **How much does it cost?** R14474 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/177063438-apple-2019-imac-with-retina-4k-3-6-ghz-intel)

## Best For

- apple enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apple brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous 8GB DDR4 RAM:** Smoothly run multiple apps and browser tabs without lag, ensuring your workflow stays uninterrupted.
- • **Spacious 1TB Hard Drive:** Store your essential files, projects, and media with ample 1TB HDD capacity—perfect for growing digital libraries.
- • **Stunning 4K Retina Display:** Experience ultra-crisp visuals with a 21.5-inch 3840x2160 Retina screen that elevates your workspace aesthetics and productivity.
- • **Reliable Quad-Core Performance:** Powered by a 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 processor, this iMac handles everyday multitasking with ease for the modern professional.
- • **Versatile Connectivity Options:** Plug into your favorite peripherals with USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, and headphone jack for seamless integration.

## Overview

The Apple 2019 iMac 21.5-inch model features a stunning Retina 4K display, a 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 quad-core processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and a spacious 1TB hard drive. Professionally renewed to look and perform like new, it offers versatile connectivity including USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, and HDMI 2.0. Ideal for professionals seeking a stylish all-in-one desktop with solid performance and ample storage, though upgrading to an SSD is recommended for speed enthusiasts.

## Description

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Review: Really happy with my purchase, with a single small complaint - This was a good purchase. It arrived with Mac OS 12, which seemed to run a bit sluggish. I got on some online Mac groups, and read that this particular 2019 model, with a hard drive, had come with OS 10.13, and would run OS 12 or 13 slowly. I was tempted to downgrade the OS back to 10.13, but then a friend recommended I ditch the HD and have it replaced with a solid state drive. I did, for the price of $220 at a local shop, and it was money well spent. It runs like a racecar now, and I'm really happy with it. It arrived in excellent condition, and seemed like a new computer. Other than the OS issue, I'm very pleased. There's a reason the price of these 2019 models is hundreds cheaper than the later 2021 models, and it's the difference between a hard drive and a solid state drive. Had I known more, I think I would have spent a several hundred more for a 2021 solid state drive iMac, but live and learn. In any case, I have about $630 invested in this now, and it runs like a dream, with very fast load and run times. If speed is important, go with the 2021 models, or spend a little extra and convert one of these 2019 models into a speed demon with a fairly inexpensive upgrade.
Review: Too slow to be of any use - As far as the physical condition, the iMac was very good. It was rated "excellent" but there are marks and dents (mostly on the rear and not visible) that, in my mind, do not merit an "excellent" rating. As far as performance, however - while I did not expect a 5-year old computer with an 8th generation i3 intel chip to be a speed demon, I did expect that I could surf the internet and check email. This machine is so slow, that I can only assume it's defective. My 2017 MacBook - which is 2 years older, has a broken screen, a ridiculously small HD, and a dead battery - runs circles around this thing. After a 10-minute boot time, I find that I cannot even load a webpage. Simply trying to open Safari is an act of utter aggravation. And you can forget about doing anything beyond that. You thought you were going to load an app? Forget about it. Microsoft Office? Ha! Load a PDF? You must be joking. For fun, or because I'm a masochist, I thought I'd try to upgrade it to Sonoma. If a computer can simply die of a broken spirit, then that's what this machine did. Do yourself a favor and save your $400 for a better system.

## Features

- Display: 21.5-inch Retina 4K display with 3840 x 2160 resolution
- Processor: 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 quad-core processor
- Memory: 8GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB HDD
- Graphics: Integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics
- Connectivity: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Thunderbolt 3, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07XQM23T7 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,452 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #268 in All-in-One Computers #2,871 in Renewed Computers & Accessories |
| Brand | Apple |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Color | Silver |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (439) |
| Date First Available | September 10, 2019 |
| Flash Memory Size | 4 |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 GB |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB HDD |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 20.8 x 17.7 x 6.9 inches |
| Item Weight | 17.81 pounds |
| Item model number | iMac 21.5" 2019 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Number of Processors | 4 |
| Operating System | Mac |
| Processor | 3.6 GHz core_i3 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Product Dimensions | 20.8 x 17.7 x 6.9 inches |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Series | iMac |
| Standing screen display size | 21.5 Inches |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ab |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Apple
- **CPU Model:** Core i3
- **CPU Speed:** 3.6 GHz
- **Cache Size:** 8 GB
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 8 GB
- **Model Name:** iMac
- **Operating System:** Mac
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 8 GB
- **Screen Size:** 21.5 Inches

## Images

![Apple 2019 iMac with Retina 4K/3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core, 21.5-Inch, 8GB RAM, 1TB, Silver (Renewed) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51U2JdqocuL.jpg)
![Apple 2019 iMac with Retina 4K/3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core, 21.5-Inch, 8GB RAM, 1TB, Silver (Renewed) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sgzkyTzvL.jpg)
![Apple 2019 iMac with Retina 4K/3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core, 21.5-Inch, 8GB RAM, 1TB, Silver (Renewed) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yYfDFTyHL.jpg)
![Apple 2019 iMac with Retina 4K/3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core, 21.5-Inch, 8GB RAM, 1TB, Silver (Renewed) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MRbcEzYAL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this apple 21.5" imac with retina 4k display, 3.6 ghz intel core i3 quad-core,8gb ram, 1tb be upgraded to  catalina ?**
A: What I was just wondering. That is newest operating system??

**Q: what is the exact model number for this computer**
A: MRT42LL/A

**Q: how tall is this computer? Need to know due to space limitations.**
A: it is 18 1/8” tall

**Q: What is Included in box?**
A: I'm very happy with my computer. It came with a thin 11 inch cordless key pad and mouse (apply brand of course) The power cord and the computer loaded with macOS Big Sur. I actually went so far as to load the new macOS Monterey when it first came in but then set it back to Big Sir. I didn't read enough good stuff about Monterey to keep it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really happy with my purchase, with a single small complaint
*by K***R on September 13, 2024*

This was a good purchase. It arrived with Mac OS 12, which seemed to run a bit sluggish. I got on some online Mac groups, and read that this particular 2019 model, with a hard drive, had come with OS 10.13, and would run OS 12 or 13 slowly. I was tempted to downgrade the OS back to 10.13, but then a friend recommended I ditch the HD and have it replaced with a solid state drive. I did, for the price of $220 at a local shop, and it was money well spent. It runs like a racecar now, and I'm really happy with it. It arrived in excellent condition, and seemed like a new computer. Other than the OS issue, I'm very pleased. There's a reason the price of these 2019 models is hundreds cheaper than the later 2021 models, and it's the difference between a hard drive and a solid state drive. Had I known more, I think I would have spent a several hundred more for a 2021 solid state drive iMac, but live and learn. In any case, I have about $630 invested in this now, and it runs like a dream, with very fast load and run times. If speed is important, go with the 2021 models, or spend a little extra and convert one of these 2019 models into a speed demon with a fairly inexpensive upgrade.

### ⭐ Too slow to be of any use
*by D***Y on June 21, 2024*

As far as the physical condition, the iMac was very good. It was rated "excellent" but there are marks and dents (mostly on the rear and not visible) that, in my mind, do not merit an "excellent" rating. As far as performance, however - while I did not expect a 5-year old computer with an 8th generation i3 intel chip to be a speed demon, I did expect that I could surf the internet and check email. This machine is so slow, that I can only assume it's defective. My 2017 MacBook - which is 2 years older, has a broken screen, a ridiculously small HD, and a dead battery - runs circles around this thing. After a 10-minute boot time, I find that I cannot even load a webpage. Simply trying to open Safari is an act of utter aggravation. And you can forget about doing anything beyond that. You thought you were going to load an app? Forget about it. Microsoft Office? Ha! Load a PDF? You must be joking. For fun, or because I'm a masochist, I thought I'd try to upgrade it to Sonoma. If a computer can simply die of a broken spirit, then that's what this machine did. Do yourself a favor and save your $400 for a better system.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A pleasant surprise
*by S***D on November 14, 2022*

I've been using an identical Mac for nearly 4 years, and like it a lot. When I noticed that I could get an otherwise identical refurbished Mac for about 1/3 the cost, I thought that it would be worth the cost even if it was terrible. As it happens it works as if it was brand new. There are a few issues, which I will enumerate below, but don't let that get you down: this product is worth every penny that you pay --- which happens to be much less than what a new unit would cost. (*) the mouse and keyboard are not Apple devices. In particular, the keyboard is intended for Windows. It works for a Mac, but there are things such as the audio volume which work differently. (*) the installed OS is out of date. It took several days to bring it up to speed. This is not a problem, but it's just a reminder that you're going to have to do some work to breath life into this. (*) In addition to the OS, there is other software that you're going to have to install. As it happens, I do software development, so Xcode and a variety of Python things had to be installed ... and of course the installers for that software had to be installed, too. Okay, after griping a little bit, here's the important question: "Would I buy the same refurbished iMac again, for the same price?" Absolutely I would, and I probably will. And if you're new to Macs and want a perfectly good first iMac desktop *and* are willing to do a little work to bring it up to current OS and other software installs, you would be hard pressed to do better than this.

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