How can I check that a 27" Mac is manafactured since March?

My old 24 iMac has died following a terrible fall. Fortunately, my insurance company have allowed me to replace it.
Despite the online buzz about the display and fan problems, I am inclined to replace my 24" iMac with a new 27" - the insurance company are paying for it after all.
I have to buy it from PC World - in store, since I'm being compensated with a voucher rather than cash or cheque. (It's a barn like superstore who sell WIntel and a choice of 3 Macs).
Can I check from the box when the Mac was made? I understand that both the 21 and 24 have had a lot of problems and only buying one made since March will help me avoid these. I would be happy with a 21" if it meant it was more likely to be ok out of the box.
It seems strange to even be worrying about quality issues - I've owned an LCII, Bondi iMac, Angle-Poise iMac, a white G5 iMac and they all ran for five years without a hiccup.
Any purchasing advice gratefully received.
Message was edited by: Jonathan Stephens1
Message was edited by: Jonathan Stephens1
Message was edited by: Jonathan Stephens1

If you want to take the "online buzz" into consideration then you shouldn't be buying anything from Apple. Every product Apple releases is labeled defective or poorly designed by some group. Just search through these forums to see what I mean, especially the "yellow tinge" crowd. This also goes for any other product by any other company.
All anyone can tell you is their personal opinion. I have used Apple products since 1982 and have never, EVER, had any serious problems with my gear. From my first Apple II+ through my liquid cooled G5 tower, iPod, 24" iMac they all have performed as advertised. My three adult children all have iPhones and none of them have experienced the issues claimed to be widespread and universal by some. My daughter bought the 27" iMac when it was first released. No problems at all and she is as happy as can be with it. This is the majority experience.
Buy the 27" iMac and be happy with it. You won't have fan issues, you won't have a yellow tinge on the screen, and it will run fast and stable.

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