New iMacs Go on Sale Friday, November 30

MattSepeta said:

6 months ago I was going to buy a new iMac, whenever they came out.

At this point, given the redesign and likely un-servicable nature of the new design, I might as well wait for whatever they do to the Mac Pros...

Click to expand...

At that point again you'd be waiting for next cool thing. There's always something around the corner.

I think the new iMacs look amazing and I'm very interested in seeing the new display IRL. Should be great according to the early reviews.... Perhaps next cinema display will be laminated as well? And the Apple Television unit?

Waiting on Rev B

I can outwait you more Apple, LOL!

27"

Yeroon said:

So I guess we'll see the 27 inch iMac on December 31....?

Click to expand...

Inthe artice it states:

The 27-inch iMac will be available for order through the Apple Online Store and will begin shipping in December.

So you should be able to place orders for the 27" on friday

Diamond Dave said:

And how could I pitch this to my Mum to replace her G3 CRT iMac when all she needs is something to run a web browser & an email client, and a 17" PC laptop is hundreds of Pounds cheaper?

Click to expand...

Sounds like she's not in the target audience. If that's all she needs an iPad would be a more logical match.

Raftysworld said:

Trying to convince yourself that you didn't make a dumb decision?

Click to expand...

Not at all, I had a real problem with a late 2007 iMac, it was out of apple care and Apple gave me a credit of $1799 towards a new imac of my choice.

I maxed out a 27 inch for less than $1000.00 out of pocket....


Never looked back...

oh great, I am in a meeting at work from 8am UK time, any idea what time they will be on sale in th UK?

druiddriveby said:

Inthe artice it states:

The 27-inch iMac will be available for order through the Apple Online Store and will begin shipping in December.

So you should be able to place orders for the 27" on friday

Click to expand...

Yeah right! 27" would start 'shipping in december' Same way the 21" would start shipping in November... 30th!!!

Diamond Dave said:

Eleven hundred quid for a non-upgradable tablet on a stick with glass over the monitor.

Doesn't appeal in the slightest.

The same cash could have bought an upgradable tower back in the "Apple Computer" days.

And how could I pitch this to my Mum to replace her G3 CRT iMac when all she needs is something to run a web browser & an email client, and a 17" PC laptop is hundreds of Pounds cheaper?

Too expensive for the casual user, too appliance-like & limited for many professionals.

Sad times...

Click to expand...

My thoughts exactly.

Can't wait for iFixit's repairability score.

jessica. said:

Why would he bother? Some people aren't keen on the design. Big whoop.

Click to expand...

I dont think people are not liking the looks as much as I think people are disappointed that Apple has the mindset that making it "look" thinner is more important than making it upgradeable and keeping features that folks needs. Apple has been a one trick pony that last few years. No real technology innovation since the iPad 1, just thinner products and they buy denser pixeled panels.

I know, they creating the lightening connector. IMO that is simply a giant profit grab for EXTREMELY overpriced accessories.

Finally! So excited. This is the last thing we need to be done with our update to the family room. Woo hoo!

Is it April Fools already?

I hope they start taking orders around 9am eastern. I hate when it's shortly after midnight because then all the folks from pacific get their orders in before I get mine. 9am would be perfect.

N10248 said:

Can't wait for iFixit's repairability score.

Click to expand...

They are all repairable at Apple Prices Just like the MBP 13 Retina, if you can afford a ridiculously priced 13 notebook at $1700-$2000, you should be able to afford $1200 to replace the logic board in a couple years when the memory ($20-$30 item) fails.

Diamond Dave said:

And how could I pitch this to my Mum to replace her G3 CRT iMac when all she needs is something to run a web browser & an email client, and a 17" PC laptop is hundreds of Pounds cheaper?

Click to expand...

If that's really all she needs tell her to get an iPad

Hmm. So I need to buy in-store because in New York I'm eligible for a tax-free purchase due to this, but I want a customized 27". Do you suppose that means I'll need to wait till December when they'll take orders in-store for the 27" models?

Time to get in line!

Meanwhile complete silence about iTunes 11. Let's hope the new iMac is not all we get come this Friday.

finally we can say
AMEN....

Would it have been so hard to say

"And the new iTunes will be released on XXXXXday".

btw, what does it mean for the 27? what is the availabilities ?
if I order it immediately what is the shipping time ?

rien333 said:

Does anyone know where to get the wallpapers?

Click to expand...

Same question, only thing I know about them is they're from National Geographic, they're part of the standard screensaver album in OS X.

Thunderbird said:

Is it April Fools already?

Click to expand...

No no no, that's when the new retina iMac launches, and these get discontinued.

Finally, the NEW gen that looks like the old gen but with a price increase and thinner edges will go on sale friday. Pity I'm waiting for 2013 model as I have high end 2011 and can't justify the upgrade.

I really like fusion drive, but i'll order on day one of Haswell refresh, Thats for sure. Happy for those that have been moaning though, They can now browse Facebook and twitter on a bigger screen instead of their iPhone and iPad

NJRonbo said:

So of course the big question is....

What time does Apple usually update their online store for preorders like this?

Click to expand...

2 Guesses:
1. At 12am Cupertino Time (for GMT its 8am)
2. At around 5am Cupertino Time (1pm GMT)