Rick-I do some technology consulting on the side-I can walk you through the whole process with Apple-I have a 2011 2.0Ghz i7 with 4GB RAM and a 500GB drive it CHUGS along-i got it refurbished for $1359(and I’m sorry to say the 2.2ghz one is now that price) when you’re buying apple-ALWAYS go to the refurbished page-the only thing you don’t get is the fancy box with the picture on it! I’ve built my setup one “steal of a deal” at a time-I got a price match on some $399 speakers-paid $190.92 for them… Send me a message and I’ll be glad to help!
-DJ Rosko