Shortages of 27-Inch iMacs Hitting Apple Retail Stores - Page 3

12dylan34 · Aug 31, 2012, 10:10 AM

Finally. Retina or not, I'll buy whatever 27 inch model they release. I'm mostly in it for the computing power and size of the screen.

Swordylove · Aug 31, 2012, 10:11 AM

Thanks MacRumors for trying to slip in a Mac news on the front page, eventhough these Apple Store shortages sadly don't really mean anything.

edry.hilario · Aug 31, 2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mp0890

I'm not sure how accurate this is. 2 weeks ago I wanted to buy a 27 inch iMac in store so I looked online first to see which store near me had one; they all said August 27 as the available date. I go to the Pentagon City store and they say they have "several" in stock and I walked out with one on 5 minutes.

cool story bro it changed my life.

charlituna · Aug 31, 2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by emjaymert

The average amount of time between updates over the past 5 years has been 273 days. So far for this update,its been close to double that. I wonder what goodies Apple has in store for us?

The iMac has been updated a couple of times in the last 500 days. Or are you one of those that only counts a full physical overhaul as an 'update'

edry.hilario · Aug 31, 2012, 10:37 AM

Finally some mac related rumors! thanks.. just keep it going because we dont know much about the imacs so quit it on the iphone stuff because we already know enough.

iMcLovin · Aug 31, 2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by charlituna

The iMac has been updated a couple of times in the last 500 days. Or are you one of those that only counts a full physical overhaul as an 'update'

what are you talking about ??

charlituna · Aug 31, 2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MMOTotal

Nothing on the 21.5, could it possibly be getting the axe ?

No, it will likely get a spec bump at least. It just hasn't sold out

It makes sense for the 27. They will start the retina move with the desktop the biz types are more likely to buy since they are the ones typically with the cash etc. some of those businesses might be the same oct to sept fiscal calendar as Apple so they are buying now to use up budget money so it's not pulled as unneeded. Plus that model could be used by some tv productions and season filming did just start up in this last month. Plenty of new shows with fat budgets etc. So the 27 has had more sales and if it is about to be revamped production on the old one is stopped.

The college and high school kids are more about iPads and notebooks right now. Thus the 21's slower sales at this moment

Tankmaze · Aug 31, 2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by edry.hilario

Finally some mac related rumors! thanks.. just keep it going because we dont know much about the imacs so quit it on the iphone stuff because we already know enough.

Ha. Somehow I knew you would say that. Anyway, 12 sept imac launch seems quite feasible, if there will be an event on oct for ipad mini. Could be a silent update / web update. We shall see..

Imaginethe · Aug 31, 2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by charlituna

The iMac has been updated a couple of times in the last 500 days. Or are you one of those that only counts a full physical overhaul as an 'update'

486 days since a spec upgrade.

charlituna · 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kwill

It's premature to expect retina displays on the largest iMac.

Not really. Contrary to many folks belief the math doesn't work out to doubling the current screen. More like an 11-13% bump. That could be totally doable.

eyebex · Aug 31, 2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dmrowley

I see a new 27" iMac in my future......

better hurry up and order one; they seem to be running out

Lukkee24 · Aug 31, 2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by markfc

This just means they're dropping the 27" iMac in favour of a new 21.5" Retina iMac....

Doubt it, but I would expect the 21.5" Retina iMac to cost the same as the 27" iMac.

MaulRx · Aug 31, 2012, 10:57 AM

I hope they add a MagSafe cord to the iMac. Would be great.

charlituna · Aug 31, 2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MaulRx

I hope they add a MagSafe cord to the iMac. Would be great.

Pointless. It's a desktop and few folks put the cord when someone could trip on it. So it doesn't need MagSafe

MaulRx · Aug 31, 2012, 11:08 AM

I meant how they have the Thunderbolt Display. Not to power the iMac....

crsh1976 · Aug 31, 2012, 11:14 AM

This is good news, iMacs and Minis are overdue for a refresh now (not to mention the Mac Pros, but I've dropped the idea that Apple cares about the pro market at this point).

MacGizmo · Aug 31, 2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtOfWarfare

I believe Tim Cook sent out a statement to some unhappy customers letting them know a more substantial update would be coming to both the iMac and Mac Pro by March of next year...

Actually, he said "late next year" - which rules-out March. And Apple actually later clarified that Cook was referring to the Mac Pro models, not the iMac.

That being said, I highly doubt we'll see a Retina iMac at either size, though anything is possible.

Mr. Dee · Aug 31, 2012, 11:40 AM

I have already saved up for it, took me a year. I live in Jamaica, so its gonna be difficult to get it out since its so big. Don't want to buy it locally, too much mark up. I am still wondering if I should continue saving and wait until summer next year when Haswell is released.

Steve.P.JobsFan · Aug 31, 2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Macboy Pro

SWEET....been waiting ALONG time!

*a long time.

vikpt · Aug 31, 2012, 12:06 PM

well it's about time... lol

mp0890 · Aug 31, 2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by edry.hilario

cool story bro it changed my life.

**** you.

Nova Sensei · Aug 31, 2012, 04:55 PM

My only question is - will the SSD option be priced somewhere close to reality this time?

ohbrilliance · Aug 31, 2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by charlituna

Pointless. It's a desktop and few folks put the cord when someone could trip on it. So it doesn't need MagSafe

Think about what would happen when your two year-old knocks the cord out. iMacs don't have batteries to keep them going.

MaulRx · Aug 31, 2012, 08:02 PM

Powering an iMac with MagSafe would be stupid. Having one to charge notebooks, like the thunderbolt display, would be a great addition.

iMcLovin · Sep 1, 2012, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nova Sensei

My only question is - will the SSD option be priced somewhere close to reality this time?

I think it will. Probably nothing close to prices you get if you buy ssd for a pc

but definately lower than the bloated current prices. I´m very curious to see what will happen to the new iMac. How it iwll be, will it be optional a lot of ssd HDD to replace a normal HDD.

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Mr. Dee macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jamaica	I have the money saved for the 27 inch I have already saved up for it, took me a year. I live in Jamaica, so its gonna be difficult to get it out since its so big. Don't want to buy it locally, too much mark up. I am still wondering if I should continue saving and wait until summer next year when Haswell is released. __________________ Mr. Dee
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Aug 31, 2012, 10:10 AM	#51
12dylan34 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	Finally. Retina or not, I'll buy whatever 27 inch model they release. I'm mostly in it for the computing power and size of the screen.
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Aug 31, 2012, 10:11 AM	#52
Swordylove macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2012	Thanks MacRumors for trying to slip in a Mac news on the front page, eventhough these Apple Store shortages sadly don't really mean anything.
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Aug 31, 2012, 10:37 AM	#55
edry.hilario macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2010	Finally some mac related rumors! thanks.. just keep it going because we dont know much about the imacs so quit it on the iphone stuff because we already know enough.
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Aug 31, 2012, 10:57 AM	#63
MaulRx macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2012	I hope they add a MagSafe cord to the iMac. Would be great.
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Aug 31, 2012, 11:08 AM	#65
MaulRx macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2012	I meant how they have the Thunderbolt Display. Not to power the iMac....
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Aug 31, 2012, 11:14 AM	#66
crsh1976 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2011	This is good news, iMacs and Minis are overdue for a refresh now (not to mention the Mac Pros, but I've dropped the idea that Apple cares about the pro market at this point).
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Aug 31, 2012, 12:06 PM	#70
vikpt macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2012	well it's about time... lol
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Aug 31, 2012, 04:55 PM	#72
Nova Sensei macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2012	My only question is - will the SSD option be priced somewhere close to reality this time?
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Aug 31, 2012, 08:02 PM	#74
MaulRx macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2012	Powering an iMac with MagSafe would be stupid. Having one to charge notebooks, like the thunderbolt display, would be a great addition.
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