Poll...are you buying a new iMac [Archive]

sndcj1

Jul 18, 2007, 12:00 AM

As silly as this seems, I've been waiting for quite a while to buy a new iMac... January to be precise. My need went from "gotta have it now" to "I'll wait till it has what I want" when I fixed the ram issue in my current Dual 867. I was having kernel panics about 3-5 times a week, usually after it slept, but ripped out some cheap ram that was installed, and the baby purrs... well... hums... well... ok, its a wind tunnel, but you get the idea. As my current computer still works, I am biding my time, probably new iMac 24" after 10.5 is released. My hope would be a cool redesign with 4 accessible ram slots, and an eSATA port. Not holding my breath, though. I, for one, do hope they keep with the laptop parts. It will be nice to get rid of this power hungry tower, and 17" crt (stop laughing), and replace it with a nice quiet efficient iMac. That'd get rid of a lot of desktop clutter, too. Well, looking forward to what they release.

evs

Jul 18, 2007, 12:15 AM

i've been waiting since jan too. back then the rumours were "should come out around march / april"

makes me wonder if i'll still be sitting here in december thinking "back in july the rumours were either july / august or october"

soLoredd

Jul 18, 2007, 12:16 AM

I'm going for the 20" but I'm waiting to see what happens with the Mini. If the upgrades to the Mini aren't enough or don't come at all, I will pick up the 20" iMac around November.

siurpeeman

Jul 18, 2007, 12:18 AM

AcousTronic

Jul 18, 2007, 12:48 AM

Id already have a 24" if I didn't know about the update... Heck I may pick-up two of the current models for a steal once people start jumping to the new ones. ;)

iBookG4user

Jul 18, 2007, 12:50 AM

I have a MacBook Pro right now and I'm happy with it, although a nice Mac Mini would be a cool second computer.

roland.g

Jul 18, 2007, 01:05 AM

i just bought a macbook pro. i like having the option of portability if i need/want it. i can't have that with an imac. still, though, i think the imacs are great, and i hope the new one is good enough to make me second guess my purchase. :)

I've toyed with the idea of a MBP, but really I don't need portability, and don't want to leave it plugged in as a desktop. Slower, small drives, less ports. I would still want a 23" ACD and BT Mouse and Keyboard, so the MBP would just take up space I don't need it to. I doubt I would move it very often, trips maybe, and then that's quite a bit more $$ factoring in the screen. But I've held off getting the current 24" iMac (actually bought a refurb 1.66 Mini in Oct as a holdover to replace my very slow Sawtooth G4 450) and now with the rumors since May of the aluminum look, that essentially forgives Apple for not releasing my ideal setup, a midrange tower and 23" ACD, since I really find the displays very attractive and the WHITE of the iMac, notsomuch.

MacinDoc

Jul 18, 2007, 01:12 AM

My family is needing a 2nd computer, so I'm considering a 24" iMac to go along with the MacBook we already have. Of course, my decision would depend on the design and specs of the new model. I've previously owned 2 of the current form factor iMacs and found them to be good value for money and a good match for my needs at the time. Now, however, the current models are a bit too long in the tooth for me, at least in terms of specs and value for money.

siurpeeman

Jul 18, 2007, 03:03 AM

I've toyed with the idea of a MBP, but really I don't need portability, and don't want to leave it plugged in as a desktop. Slower, small drives, less ports. I would still want a 23" ACD and BT Mouse and Keyboard, so the MBP would just take up space I don't need it to. I doubt I would move it very often, trips maybe, and then that's quite a bit more $$ factoring in the screen. But I've held off getting the current 24" iMac (actually bought a refurb 1.66 Mini in Oct as a holdover to replace my very slow Sawtooth G4 450) and now with the rumors since May of the aluminum look, that essentially forgives Apple for not releasing my ideal setup, a midrange tower and 23" ACD, since I really find the displays very attractive and the WHITE of the iMac, notsomuch.

i see what you mean. since i purchased my macbook pro, i've taken it out of the house only once, and i rarely take it out of my room. i often look at my cinema display and think how great it would be if the imac looked just like it. then people would really ask where the computer went.

vendettabass

Jul 18, 2007, 04:21 AM

probably the mac mini, depending on specs!

superlatic

Jul 18, 2007, 05:58 AM

only bummer for me re the mini is the laptop hard disk.

pprobs gonna make the most of my HE discount whilst I still have it and get a pimped up 24" with 4GB Ram :)

wanderlust4ever

Jul 18, 2007, 07:02 AM

Yeah. A beautiful 24in white imac, no ************ brushed aliminium.

dmw007

Jul 18, 2007, 07:25 AM

Depending on the specs I might buy a 24" iMac, otherwise I will probably just wait for a revised Mac Pro. :) :apple:

thesdx

Jul 18, 2007, 08:02 AM

Yes. I can wait until August 7th if that rumor is really true. I was thinking they'd be introduced at the :apple: Paris Expo, but what about the back-to-school crowd (like me)? So, I hope they really do unleash the new iMacs on Aug. 7.

xUKHCx

Jul 18, 2007, 08:08 AM

Probably get a mac mini, vaguely hoping for an update from the GMA950

diehardmacfan

Jul 18, 2007, 09:03 AM

purchasing a 24 inch right when it comes out. I am 14 and i have been saving for one for such a long time. I will be so excited when i get this to replace my ibook g3 700. This will look so nice no matter what color it is on my desk. I will have to see how i will configure it depending on how muich gets upgraded. I really hope that the price of the 24 gets gets reduced at least 100 dollars or mabey 200.

SolidShadow

Jul 18, 2007, 09:14 AM

I've thought about a 24" imac but I'll probably get a Mac Pro next week instead.
It's a little more expensive but I'd like the potential expandability.

Maxington

Jul 18, 2007, 09:17 AM

I already have a MBP v1.0 and am now looking for a new home desktop to replace my PC :) So I will most likely go with the 20" unless the prices comes down a bit on the 24" or the specs are worth it...

ezzie

Jul 18, 2007, 09:24 AM

Yeah. A beautiful 24in white imac, no ************ brushed aliminium.

my sentiments exactly. :cool:

txcoast

Jul 18, 2007, 03:23 PM

I bought my 20" iMac in January. Glad to have had it for the past 6 months instead of waiting. ;)

Caitlyn

Jul 18, 2007, 05:35 PM

If the new iMac blows me away, probably. I really want a large desktop machine and a slightly less powerful laptop setup. I love my MacBook for doing blogging and web stuff. But an iMac would help me with video and photo work. :)

emozolik

Jul 19, 2007, 10:13 AM

Yeah. A beautiful 24in white imac, no ************ brushed aliminium.

Yes, keep them white! And black! Either way I am taking advantage of the of the back-to-school promo, but im waiting till September to see if we get anything new (my guess is not until Oct, but thats a different thread;))
As long as they STAY WHITE and get a nice graphics bump, i will be a happy camper. If we dont see any updates, Im probably just going to get the 17" 2.0 w/x1600 graphics to qualify for the $200 ipod rebate. I figure i dont want to blow too much on the slightly dated technology, but i want something that can at least play some newer games.

outlandos

Jul 19, 2007, 06:34 PM

Yes a new 24" IMac

techie4life

Jul 19, 2007, 09:09 PM

If the new iMacs totally blow me away, I'll get one, but if not, then I'll probably just get a MacBook. I just want the new iMacs to be released!

Sped

Jul 20, 2007, 01:08 AM

I'd like to get a new 24" iMac, but there are some things I'd really like that I doubt the new model will have - eSATA, Bluray, HDMI in, and Penryn. I can live without all of them, but I don't have to get a new computer right now. Of the items I mentioned, eSATA seems the most likely but even that is a long shot I think.

NickD

Jul 20, 2007, 01:12 AM

I want to purchase a new 24", but I'm waiting to see what features are added. It's either gonna be new iMac + 2nd display and PB G4 for me, or a MBP + External Display.

NickD

Royale w/cheese

Jul 20, 2007, 01:20 AM

I Have the first intel mac mini, core solo, it's not that bad, not my main mac, but not bad at all. Will definitely pick up the next gen mini also, no matter what it has in it, or definitely what replaces the mini if that is what happens. Or if they actually get rid of it and put nothing in its place, then whatever next consumer product down the line. I am a collector of sorts. :)

mathwhiz90601

Jul 21, 2007, 03:40 PM

I've been waiting for an iMac update since September (thinking: Well, in a few months, about March, it'll have nice new features, so I can wait that long). If I knew then what I know now...

Aiming for 20", maybe even if there's still a 17" option. Gonna see...

MSG to Apple: Get the new iMacs out already!

mongoos150

Jul 21, 2007, 11:27 PM

I'll definitely be selling my 24 incher and buying a new one :)

furious

Jul 24, 2007, 02:41 AM

I think I voted no. Things have changed however. Now I am selling off my xBox 360 and all my games as well my MacBook to fund a purchase of a Desktop Mac. I am sick of using my MB as a desktop. when I first got the MB it was great but now not so much. So yes I will be buying a new 20'':p

CJM

Jul 24, 2007, 10:07 AM

Bought an Intel iMac back in October (the current version). It's a lovely machine, works fine, and is in mint condition... But I'm greedy ;P

Thankfully my dad is in the market for a new comp (he still has his 400MHz G4 tower, the poor soul) and I'm hoping we can do a swapsie, if I offer him a little cash xD

What? I need the power! (and the potentially new keyboard.. *drool*)

BlackMax

Jul 24, 2007, 10:55 AM

Well I know I'm going to TRY and buy the 20"... w/ a job that pays 6 dollars an hour.... lol...

I'm only 14...

You'll never get rich off the money you make; you'll get rich off the money you save. Save, save, save...

BTW... Kudos for the fact that you are working at 14 AND making $6/hour. That is a lot more than I made at that age even after you figure in the worth of a dollar back then. :D

Sdashiki

Jul 24, 2007, 11:03 AM

You'll never get rich off the money you make; you'll get rich off the money you save. Save, save, save...

the correct word is invest, save is for the poor.

me, im below poor, im in debt.

RichardI

Jul 24, 2007, 11:36 AM

A 24" iMac for me.....I think. I'm waiting until Leopard comes out, and I'm going to hold out for a faster (better) processor, and definitely a better video "card". I'm really hoping that Apple is going to "beef up" the iMac for those of us who think a Mac Pro is overkill.
I'm a switcher by the way - I currently don't own any Mac stuff.

Rich :cool:

colinmack

Jul 24, 2007, 12:03 PM

Yes.

Cybergypsy

Jul 24, 2007, 12:04 PM

on iphone release, ibought a new macbook and two iphones, I want a 24" but hate the current ones G4s were awesome...i will buy one if i like it :)

vendettabass

Jul 24, 2007, 12:27 PM

slightly off topic, but yes I'll be buying an iMac in 2010 IF we start seeing dual user replacable hard drives :D

until then, I'll be getting a Mac Pro

4God

Jul 24, 2007, 12:38 PM

Within an hour of receiving payment for my sold MacPro, I'll be ordering a 24" iMac. Which should be within two or three days.

skye12

Jul 24, 2007, 12:50 PM

October its either a new MP or IMac AND a new ibook for travel whenever my old ibook dies....it just keeps going!!! (3.5 yrs old/on 6+ hours a day).

Gaius

Jul 24, 2007, 12:55 PM

I'm a switcher as well. My first Mac will most likely be a 20 inch iMac after Leopard is released. There's an outside chance I'll get a Mini if the update is decent.

cube

Jul 24, 2007, 01:00 PM

Where is the option "NO! iMac and Mac mini suck!"?

Manfred

Jul 24, 2007, 07:22 PM

I had about decided to get an iMac as soon as the new models came out, but earlier in the summer, I bought a refurbished MacBook for one of my kids who was going to travel for the summer. He has an iMac and I took that to use while he had my Macbook.

I am in the process of switching to Macs from PCs and have a lot to learn about OS X. I can play with my kid's iMac until he comes back and then I can play with my MacBook until October when presumably I will be able to get a new iMac with a new operating system, a new iLife included. If we are very lucky, we may have a new iWork available then too, but probably not.

In the meantime, I can play with OS X and get better at that and get all new technology when the new generation is as complete as it is going to get.

I do think that I am going to get a copy of Parallels the next time I go to a town with an Apple Store (I live over 150 miles away from the closest Apple Store) and see how that and XP work on my MacBook.

Scannall

Jul 24, 2007, 08:15 PM

I do think that I am going to get a copy of Parallels the next time I go to a town with an Apple Store (I live over 150 miles away from the closest Apple Store) and see how that and XP work on my MacBook.

No need to drive all that ways.

http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/

The closest Apple Store to me is a 5 hour drive. :eek:

Fantomas

Jul 24, 2007, 08:50 PM

NO :apple: SUX

Cyclotrode

Jul 25, 2007, 03:10 AM

I'm saving up for a 24" iMac that I'll be getting as a birthday/Christmas present to myself. :)

Jasonbot

Jul 25, 2007, 06:37 AM

With an iMac I received less than a year ago I don't think the cost of a new one is justified :(

4God

Jul 26, 2007, 11:02 AM

Ordered my 24" iMac yesterday. I can't wait!

diehardmacfan

Jul 26, 2007, 11:14 AM

Ordered my 24" iMac yesterday. I can't wait!

can u see if u get any emails from apple that says that your shipping has been delayed cuz that could mean that a new one is coming out very soon
:)

:apple::apple:

netdog

Jul 26, 2007, 11:18 AM

My current 2-footer is just fine. Let others get the bugs out of the new model.

4God

Jul 26, 2007, 12:12 PM

can u see if u get any emails from apple that says that your shipping has been delayed cuz that could mean that a new one is coming out very soon
:)

:apple::apple:

Well, here's what it says so far:

80488

BlakTornado

Jul 26, 2007, 07:26 PM

I'll be getting a 20" iMac a few weeks after the new iMacs come out. I don't want to wait any longer. I've been waiting for 7 months now, and I'm getting bored of Windows (not that I haven't been bored of it)...

So yeah, I'll be getting my first Mac- wait, first Apple product when the new ones come out. I'll even wait until October or January, if it's necessary... I don't want to regret my purchase... nor do I want to buy something that will later explode, or something, so I'll wait a few weeks and see what people say about them when they come out and then purchase.

I can't wait!

4God

Jul 27, 2007, 12:21 PM