First 27-Inch iMac Deliveries Now Arriving

[MacRumors]

Following their shipment earlier this week, the first orders of Apple's redesigned 27-inch iMac have now begun arriving at their destinations, with several MacRumors readers reporting that they have receiving their shipments today ahead of their projected December 13 delivery dates.

Apple announced the redesigned iMac at its media event on October 23, but noted that the 21.5-inch model would not begin shipping until November with the 27-inch models following in December. Apple began taking orders for both sizes on November 30, with the 27-inch models seeing 2-3 week shipping estimates at that time.

Availability remains tight as Apple reportedly works to achieve acceptable yields of the new display assembly, which laminates the display directly to the cover glass. With the larger 27-inch displays proving more difficult to assemble than their smaller siblings, supplies of the 27-inch iMac models are particularly tight.

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[firemedicmark]

Good news, can't wait for mine!

[BJMRamage]

is the box smaller/shaped with an angle...maybe just the photo.

[Thunderhawks]

Originally Posted by BJMRamage

is the box smaller/shaped with an angle...maybe just the photo.

The angle makes sense. Smaller shape at the top.

[MMOTotal]

Originally Posted by BJMRamage

is the box smaller/shaped with an angle...maybe just the photo.

Correct, the box now has an angle. Guess it saves some room.

[TheSlush]

Originally Posted by MMOTotal

Correct, the box now has an angle. Guess it saves some room.

My guess is that the trapezoidal box shape allows them to stack every other one inverted, saving space and weight in shipping.

[Rot'nApple]

Originally Posted by BJMRamage

is the box smaller/shaped with an angle...maybe just the photo.

No your eyes are not playing tricks on you it is an trapezoid shape box. A little less weight to cut down on shipping weight costs and increase profit margins, which as a stockholder, I am all for!

Anyone who has a new 27" notice if the heat dissipation of the new design doesn't present any problems when in prolonged use??? thx.
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[seble]

Originally Posted by BJMRamage

is the box smaller/shaped with an angle...maybe just the photo.

It's at an angle for both the 21 and 27 incher. Ps sorry if somebody already replied with the same response

[caligomez]

Great! Now how bout them new Thunderbolt Displays?

[justperry]

Cropped photo's, they look like 21"

[MasterHowl]

You can really see how thin it is... oh wait a minute...

Saying that, I'm still getting one when I can afford xD

[syd430]

Awesome laptop, I mean, computer .

[BreuerEditor]

My order said "Delivered by Dec 24-31"...hoping it's early like this story! Can't wait!!

[gmanist1000]

Originally Posted by syd430

Awesome laptop, I mean, computer .

I'm sure someone will use it as a laptop...

[edry.hilario]

Originally Posted by syd430

Awesome laptop, I mean, computer .

someone is jelly

[Nightarchaon]

looks exactly like my 2011 iMac from the front,

I can see why apple was so desperate to reduce the glare on the screen, everyone using these must be sat at a 60+ degree angle to the screen so they can view that "slim"(pointless) form factor as well.

[Antares]

Nice for those people. I just want my order to say “shipped.” I’m still stuck in processing. Hopefully, this early receipt from people means mine will shipping out soon...

[nagromme]

Originally Posted by Nightarchaon

looks exactly like my 2011 iMac from the front,

I can see why apple was so desperate to reduce the glare on the screen, everyone using these must be sat at a 60+ degree angle to the screen so they can view that "slim"(pointless) form factor as well.

You can see the slim shape from the front. No need to stand to the side or behind (which are common angles to see—but not use—a computer anyway).

To see the slim shape from the front, simply stand up The top shows it just as well as the sides.

Doesn’t matter to everyone, but a desktop computer is a big piece o’ houseware, like a TV or a stool or a lamp or a set of dishes. The way it looks matters—from all angles, and even when not in use.

[Ram27]

Originally Posted by Nightarchaon

looks exactly like my 2011 iMac from the front,

I can see why apple was so desperate to reduce the glare on the screen, everyone using these must be sat at a 60+ degree angle to the screen so they can view that "slim"(pointless) form factor as well.

I bet you hated the handle on the original iMac too.

[bossxii]

Originally Posted by caligomez

Great! Now how bout them new Thunderbolt Displays?

Indeed! Although can't imagine any real advantage over the current ones, but I'm hoping to find a deal on a used current model as someone finds the need to upgrade for thinness!

[Leonard1818]

Christmas come early!

[organerito]

This new iMac is pregnant! It is going to have a Mac mini!!

[bjm2660]

Originally Posted by Leonard1818

Christmas come early!

Indeed. My thoughts exactly.

[shiseiryu1]

Originally Posted by caligomez

Great! Now how bout them new Thunderbolt Displays?

Yeah I'm disappointed by how long it typically takes for Apple to update their displays. Imagine how thin the display could be since it doesn't need to house a hard drive and other parts!

[RyanR.]

Originally Posted by shiseiryu1

Yeah I'm disappointed by how long it typically takes for Apple to update their displays. Imagine how thin the display could be since it doesn't need to house a hard drive and other parts!

Obviously you've never opened a thunderbolt display. There is a lot more in them than you think. Unless the made connections at the edge of the display. They will be able to slim it but there are other things in there that are thicker than a laptop HDD.