The main reason that I opted for the Retina was that I might regret not spending a few extra bucks after the fact. I have never forgotten the advice that a now-deceased friend gave me about buying cars: Always go for the top-of-the-line model. That way, you'll never be disappointed.
Fortunately, I can afford the indulgence (and this was a present to myself for my 70th birthday).
Jon
macOS 11.7.10, iMac Retina 5K 27-inch, late 2014, 3.5 GHz Intel Core i5, 1 TB fusion drive, 16 GB RAM, Epson SureColor P700, Photoshop CC, Lightroom CC, MS Office 365
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