Hint that iMac's will be available this Friday?

SerefAFC · Nov 21, 2012, 11:00 AM

Hey i was speaking to an Apple rep on the online store.
I tried to force some info out of the woman and this is all i got.
Check the image below.

BTW i am a first time poster but i always read the iMac threads.

I have been a Windows user all my life and have had various different laptops over the years.
And now is the time i go from Windows to Mac with the latest iMac Apple has to offer. The Mac OS just looks so much better in my eyes.
The main purposes i will be using the iMac for is mainly word processing, browsing the web, light games and MAYBE some video and photo editing in the future. This is why i am going for the bog standard 21.5" as this has more than what i need.

**Not sure if the image is readable but the woman said
"This Friday there is an Apple sales event. I would check in on this day if you can too."

clunkmess · Nov 21, 2012, 11:20 AM

good enough evidence for me. It surely does make sense on Apple's part to at least tell people that it'll be available on Friday so people can prepare their Black Friday budgets accordingly.

mazakii · Nov 21, 2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SerefAFC

Hey i was speaking to an Apple rep on the online store.
I tried to force some info out of the woman and this is all i got.
Check the image below.

BTW i am a first time poster but i always read the iMac threads.

I have been a Windows user all my life and have had various different laptops over the years.
And now is the time i go from Windows to Mac with the latest iMac Apple has to offer. The Mac OS just looks so much better in my eyes.
The main purposes i will be using the iMac for is mainly word processing, browsing the web, light games and MAYBE some video and photo editing in the future. This is why i am going for the bog standard 21.5" as this has more than what i need.

**Not sure if the image is readable but the woman said
"This Friday there is an Apple sales event. I would check in on this day if you can too."

I would think this Friday too. Because they have the BF banner underneath the new iMacs. And it's not on every product page. Wouldn't make sense otherwise.

BTW, your image is not readable. But thanks for the info.

MagicThief83 · Nov 21, 2012, 11:50 AM

http://store.apple.com/us_epp_134396...shopping_event

Apple has to release the new iMac this Friday. As the ad states, "there's something for everyone, including you." There are many that want/need new iMacs, and if Apple doesn't release this Friday, then they're misleading folks. What do you guys think?

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My bad, it's the main store page, and the not original link I provided. See below:

http://store.apple.com/us

Fantola · Nov 21, 2012, 12:02 PM

I think both models would be available to order same day.
27" (Ships 3-4 Weeks)
21" (1-3 Days)

JustMartin · Nov 21, 2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicThief83

http://store.apple.com/us_epp_134396...shopping_event

Apple has to release the new iMac this Friday. As the ad states, "there's something for everyone, including you." There are many that want/need new iMacs, and if Apple doesn't release this Friday, then they're misleading folks. What do you guys think?

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My bad, it's the main store page, and the not original link I provided. See below:

http://store.apple.com/us

I wouldn't read anything special in that message. They're not misleading folks - 'something for everyone' doesn't necessarily mean something you want or need. You want an iMac? Here's something else for you!

iMcLovin · Nov 21, 2012, 12:16 PM

could be they come on friday, but the sales rep comment feels to me just as much as a the advertisement. THat you should check in, we have some sale and advise you to buy a lot of stuff...

but we shall see.

HurtinMinorKey · Nov 21, 2012, 12:24 PM

It would be epic fail for them to not have iMacs available for the entire holiday shopping season. So if it's not Friday, someone is getting fired.

Mic2904 · Nov 21, 2012, 12:27 PM

Guess, if the imacs are available on Friday, do you think they will have the low end imac with 16gb in store?

comatose81 · Nov 21, 2012, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HurtinMinorKey

It would be epic fail for them to not have iMacs available for the entire holiday shopping season. So if it's not Friday, someone is getting fired.

Could be next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...

Why would they fire the person? They said November. Not "by the third week of November". There are 9 days left in November by my count. No one is getting fired.

Besides, you're still going to buy one no matter when they come out, so what's the problem?

Siderz · Nov 21, 2012, 12:20 PM

Hmm, I can't say I agree.

She's just being told that she needs to advertise the day.

But I guess this could be why they pointlessly upped the price; so that it would come back down close to the original price come Black Friday.

MacMiguel · Nov 21, 2012, 12:22 PM

I've called to Apple 30min ago and the boy told me the same: call me on Friday, there are gonna be "surprises" hahahahaha

msg362 · Nov 22, 2012, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacMiguel

I've called to Apple 30min ago and the boy told me the same: call me on Friday, there are gonna be "surprises" hahahahaha

The surprise seems to be no iMacs after all!!!

APPLE-FANATIC · Nov 22, 2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msg362

The surprise seems to be no iMacs after all!!!

Lolololollolol........you got that right

jornjur · Nov 23, 2012, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APPLE-FANATIC

Lolololollolol........you got that right

I hate surprises

APPLE-FANATIC · Nov 21, 2012, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SerefAFC

Hey i was speaking to an Apple rep on the online store.
I tried to force some info out of the woman and this is all i got.
Check the image below.

BTW i am a first time poster but i always read the iMac threads.

I have been a Windows user all my life and have had various different laptops over the years.
And now is the time i go from Windows to Mac with the latest iMac Apple has to offer. The Mac OS just looks so much better in my eyes.
The main purposes i will be using the iMac for is mainly word processing, browsing the web, light games and MAYBE some video and photo editing in the future. This is why i am going for the bog standard 21.5" as this has more than what i need.

**Not sure if the image is readable but the woman said
"This Friday there is an Apple sales event. I would check in on this day if you can too."

Something has to be up. Apple NEVER advertises this hard for Black Friday! Yes, they announce there BF event and its said, done and over. This year, its everywhere you turn. Even in the stores, its all in your face. Maybe they just need the $$$.............HA! Yea right!!

I hope for a 21.5" Friday

Rich2Putt · Nov 21, 2012, 05:38 PM

As Sgt Shultz would say, “I know nothing".

mushroomtip · Nov 21, 2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SerefAFC

Hey i was speaking to an Apple rep on the online store.
I tried to force some info out of the woman and this is all i got.
Check the image below.

BTW i am a first time poster but i always read the iMac threads.

I have been a Windows user all my life and have had various different laptops over the years.
And now is the time i go from Windows to Mac with the latest iMac Apple has to offer. The Mac OS just looks so much better in my eyes.
The main purposes i will be using the iMac for is mainly word processing, browsing the web, light games and MAYBE some video and photo editing in the future. This is why i am going for the bog standard 21.5" as this has more than what i need.

**Not sure if the image is readable but the woman said
"This Friday there is an Apple sales event. I would check in on this day if you can too."

I think those were automated responses to you question ?

CoreyLahey · Nov 21, 2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mushroomtip

I think those were automated responses to you question ?

Well, he got all kinds of responses. All kiiinds.

Roller · Nov 21, 2012, 09:25 PM

The most believable hint that iMacs will be available this Friday is if iMacs are available this Friday.

1251division · Nov 21, 2012, 10:12 PM

I seriously doubt you are going to switch to Win 8 devices if you've waited this long! Nice touch with the empty threat though I suppose

Johnf1285 · Nov 21, 2012, 10:16 PM

I just realized many corporate Apple employees have this week off. I'm starting to think we'll see an iMac and iTunes release primed for Tuesday.

CandyDane · Nov 22, 2012, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mushroomtip

releasing this friday would give Apple tons of free press , so it really would not be a loss . they can jusitfy the discount as advertising dollars. besides I would bet most sales will get a student discount wether they are a student or not. so no real revenue loss releasing on Friday.[COLOR="#808080"] !

Don't you have to be a student to get a student discount?

mushroomtip · Nov 23, 2012, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CandyDane

Don't you have to be a student to get a student discount?

I don't believe they check credentials , but Im a student of life .

Dyn-tec · Nov 23, 2012, 12:20 AM

Just checked at the apple online store...it says it is closed...figures are crossed...

Nov 21, 2012, 11:00 AM	#1
SerefAFC macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	Hint that iMac's will be available this Friday? Hey i was speaking to an Apple rep on the online store. I tried to force some info out of the woman and this is all i got. Check the image below. BTW i am a first time poster but i always read the iMac threads. I have been a Windows user all my life and have had various different laptops over the years. And now is the time i go from Windows to Mac with the latest iMac Apple has to offer. The Mac OS just looks so much better in my eyes. The main purposes i will be using the iMac for is mainly word processing, browsing the web, light games and MAYBE some video and photo editing in the future. This is why i am going for the bog standard 21.5" as this has more than what i need. **Not sure if the image is readable but the woman said "This Friday there is an Apple sales event. I would check in on this day if you can too." Attached Thumbnails
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Nov 21, 2012, 11:50 AM	#4
MagicThief83 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC	This Friday's a must!!! http://store.apple.com/us_epp_134396...shopping_event Apple has to release the new iMac this Friday. As the ad states, "there's something for everyone, including you." There are many that want/need new iMacs, and if Apple doesn't release this Friday, then they're misleading folks. What do you guys think? ---------- My bad, it's the main store page, and the not original link I provided. See below: http://store.apple.com/us __________________ iMac (2012, 21.5", i5 2.9GHz, GT 650M, 16GB, 1TB Fusion) iPad (3rd Generation, 64GB, Black, Wi-Fi only) iPhone 5 (64GB, Black, AT&T)
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Nov 21, 2012, 12:16 PM	#7
iMcLovin macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2009	could be they come on friday, but the sales rep comment feels to me just as much as a the advertisement. THat you should check in, we have some sale and advise you to buy a lot of stuff... but we shall see. __________________ 27" iMac i7 2012 \| 13" MacBook Air - 2011 \| Mac Mini - 2010 \| Iphone 5 64gb \| Ipad (gen.3) \| ipad mini
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Nov 21, 2012, 12:20 PM	#11
Siderz macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London, UK	Hmm, I can't say I agree. She's just being told that she needs to advertise the day. But I guess this could be why they pointlessly upped the price; so that it would come back down close to the original price come Black Friday. __________________ Apple
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Nov 21, 2012, 10:16 PM	#22
Johnf1285 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey	I just realized many corporate Apple employees have this week off. I'm starting to think we'll see an iMac and iTunes release primed for Tuesday. __________________ 21.5" iMac 2012; 11" MacBook Air 2011; iPhone 3GS
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Nov 21, 2012, 11:20 AM	#2
clunkmess macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011	good enough evidence for me. It surely does make sense on Apple's part to at least tell people that it'll be available on Friday so people can prepare their Black Friday budgets accordingly.
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Nov 21, 2012, 12:02 PM	#5
Fantola macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Århus, Denmark	I think both models would be available to order same day. 27" (Ships 3-4 Weeks) 21" (1-3 Days)
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Nov 21, 2012, 12:24 PM	#8
HurtinMinorKey macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2012	It would be epic fail for them to not have iMacs available for the entire holiday shopping season. So if it's not Friday, someone is getting fired. __________________ www.carolineculler.com
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Nov 21, 2012, 12:27 PM	#9
Mic2904 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	Guess, if the imacs are available on Friday, do you think they will have the low end imac with 16gb in store?
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Nov 21, 2012, 12:22 PM	#12
MacMiguel macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	I've called to Apple 30min ago and the boy told me the same: call me on Friday, there are gonna be "surprises" hahahahaha
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Nov 21, 2012, 05:38 PM	#17
Rich2Putt macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: MA	As Sgt Shultz would say, “I know nothing".
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Nov 21, 2012, 09:25 PM	#20
Roller macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2003	The most believable hint that iMacs will be available this Friday is if iMacs are available this Friday.
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Nov 21, 2012, 10:12 PM	#21
1251division macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	I seriously doubt you are going to switch to Win 8 devices if you've waited this long! Nice touch with the empty threat though I suppose
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Nov 23, 2012, 12:20 AM	#25
Dyn-tec macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	Just checked at the apple online store...it says it is closed...figures are crossed...
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