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2012 iMac release date?
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A French site is now saying production issues could push the ship dates into 2013. More info at https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1489731/.
You know you've got the world's worst timing.
Why, did Kuo say something? I'd much rather hear from a supply chain analyst than a blog speculating based on what a retailer thinks might be happening.
I also thought of that when they were announced. They should update the days when you can actually place an order. I mean one-two weeks before announcement and orders is not much of a issue but when we are talking months.... (it seems to be at least one month for the 21.5, not to mention the 27)
does the French site that is reporting this delay rumor have any track record of rumors that turned out to be true???
Imac 2013?
I wish someone could answer that but today's Mac World are casting doubts on a pre Christmas release and quoting French resellers. I'd expect pre-orders by the end of this month on at least the 21" if models are going to arrive for Christmas - allowing for a 2 to 3 week window.
I wish someone could answer that but today's Mac World are casting doubts on a pre Christmas release and quoting French resellers. I'd expect pre-orders by the end of this month on at least the 21" if models are going to arrive for Christmas - allowing for a 2 to 3 week window.
Aybe Apple is at a point where they dont care about Thanksgiving, Black Friday or anything else... They judt want it out there...
Personally i think its either Tuesday or the week after, if November..
If (big if) they have production moving, there's no reason to sell before next week. There is serious pent up demand. They will sell many more than they can deliver this year, so why give up $100 per unit on Black Friday.
I absolutely agree with you on this one. I think the buyer's guide is fundamentally flawed in this respect. It should green light only once the product is actively available to purchase. It's quite misleading really.
I react to this as well. It really doesn't make sense. It is now they should write "don't buy, updates soon!" Which would be more suited the current situation.
It is an interesting question for those who run this site.
(i) If Apple announced an updated product at an event, for launch in 24 months time......would this website change the light to green, and say 'buy now' ? and
(ii) when it did become available in 24 months would it be labelled as 730 days old, and red flagged, with 'don't buy' label ?
I therefore agree that is very misleading to suggest that you should buy a product that has not yet been made available
(i) If Apple announced an updated product at an event, for launch in 24 months time......would this website change the light to green, and say 'buy now' ? and
(ii) when it did become available in 24 months would it be labelled as 730 days old, and red flagged, with 'don't buy' label ?
I therefore agree that is very misleading to suggest that you should buy a product that has not yet been made available
