The new iMac sucks!

masp84 · Nov 30, 2012, 11:10 AM

Well after the pre-order release today and seeing all the BTO options, I can completely say the new iMac SUCKS. Only thing interesting going on is the Fusion Drive. Aight they improved the screen 680 days after.. now take a look at this:

New iMac Benchmarks Show 10-25% Improvement Over Previous Generation

I'm not impressed by Apple moves, just disappointed big deal. the Mid-priced 27" BTO are outrageous. Basically you'll need to go top..
Good luck breaking the bank if you're in for serious work and wanna get all the STANDARD features on today's computers.

DON'T BUY - If you need an iMac go for a refub 27" @ 3.4Ghz or a PC if you are mature enough to use Windows.

JellyFish · Nov 30, 2012, 11:12 AM

It might suck for you, but not for others. So just wait until next year's update, and see if that appeals to you.

I am not buying one, but I have a 2010 iMac that's quite fast enough for my needs. I'm more interested in a retina iMac, so I'll wait for that.

But a lot of people out there might enjoy one of these new iMacs, so I don't think these new models "suck" at all.

Spink10 · Nov 30, 2012, 11:12 AM

reread your post - its such foolishness. You and I both know you pay top dollar for the high spec'd apple hardware.

81Steven · Nov 30, 2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masp84

DON'T BUY - If you need an iMac go for a refub 27" @ 3.4Ghz or a PC if you are mature enough to use Windows.

I'm not so mature

bflowers · Nov 30, 2012, 11:13 AM

sooo... you're looking for agreement in a forum overrun by people that have been waiting on average 6 months for this update, and swarmed the Apple servers overnight. Good luck with that.

MonkeySee.... · Nov 30, 2012, 11:13 AM

lololololol

that is all

pukingpixels · Nov 30, 2012, 11:21 AM

Seriously, what's the problem? Max out the 27" and stop whining? If you can't afford it then by all means build your own pc for half the price since you seems to be so mature.

BitterCreek · Nov 30, 2012, 11:30 AM

lol at everyone willing to pay full price for 6 month old CPUs, and a hearty LOL to anyone willing to pay $1300 for the SSD!

$3098 for the top end 2011 imac is now $3897 for the same features (optical drive and applecare included), but you can't have a $100 hard drive with your $1300 SSD.

masp84 · Nov 30, 2012, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 81Steven

I'm not so mature

People are hypocrites, they buy Macs with bootcamp so wth? Win7x64 is a good OS, you just have to get over the prejudgment

vannibombonato · Nov 30, 2012, 11:36 AM

I've been on the Internet since it's beginnings, and still don't understand what drivers a troll (AKA "a lower-than-average intelligence gifted individual who enjoys posting idiotic arguments on the Internet just to have fun having people yelling at him "idiot!").

pukingpixels · Nov 30, 2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BitterCreek

lol at everyone willing to pay full price for 6 month old CPU

Yeah cause $200 is soo much money! It's like TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS! AAARGH! I won't be able to eat for at least... a day!

Must be hard living in a 3rd world country.

forty2j · Nov 30, 2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masp84

New iMac Benchmarks Show 10-25% Improvement Over Previous Generation

This just in: Intel's performance improvement when placed in an Apple chassis is identical to its performance improvement when placed in every other chassis. What, exactly, were you expecting?

tuccillo · Nov 30, 2012, 11:43 AM

I am not sure what you were expecting. IB is the die shrink of SB - not a new micro-architecture - every other release is a new micro-architecture. The memory speeds increased to 1600 MHz - this helps the memory bandwidth a bit and is reflected in the slightly improved geekbench numbers. Graphics performance appears to have improved. The latest and greatest, especially from Apple, always commands a premium price. As you indicated, a refurbed system will be lower cost.

Quote:

Originally Posted by masp84

Well after the pre-order release today and seeing all the BTO options, I can completely say the new iMac SUCKS. Only thing interesting going on is the Fusion Drive. Aight they improved the screen 680 days after.. now take a look at this:

New iMac Benchmarks Show 10-25% Improvement Over Previous Generation

I'm not impressed by Apple moves, just disappointed big deal. the Mid-priced 27" BTO are outrageous. Basically you'll need to go top..
Good luck breaking the bank if you're in for serious work and wanna get all the STANDARD features on today's computers.

DON'T BUY - If you need an iMac go for a refub 27" @ 3.4Ghz or a PC if you are mature enough to use Windows.

gertruded · Nov 30, 2012, 11:45 AM

"I've been on the Internet since it's beginnings, and still don't understand what drivers a troll (AKA "a lower-than-average intelligence gifted individual who enjoys posting idiotic arguments on the Internet just to have fun having people yelling at him "idiot!").'

Guerrilla marketing ?

JonnyIreland · Nov 30, 2012, 11:47 AM

Doesn't suck for me... Can't wait for it to arrive.
Enjoy your day.

Nov 30, 2012, 11:10 AM	#1
masp84 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2008	The new iMac sucks! Well after the pre-order release today and seeing all the BTO options, I can completely say the new iMac SUCKS. Only thing interesting going on is the Fusion Drive. Aight they improved the screen 680 days after.. now take a look at this: New iMac Benchmarks Show 10-25% Improvement Over Previous Generation I'm not impressed by Apple moves, just disappointed big deal. the Mid-priced 27" BTO are outrageous. Basically you'll need to go top.. Good luck breaking the bank if you're in for serious work and wanna get all the STANDARD features on today's computers. DON'T BUY - If you need an iMac go for a refub 27" @ 3.4Ghz or a PC if you are mature enough to use Windows.
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Nov 30, 2012, 11:12 AM	#2
JellyFish macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007	It might suck for you, but not for others. So just wait until next year's update, and see if that appeals to you. I am not buying one, but I have a 2010 iMac that's quite fast enough for my needs. I'm more interested in a retina iMac, so I'll wait for that. But a lot of people out there might enjoy one of these new iMacs, so I don't think these new models "suck" at all. __________________
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MonkeySee.... macrumors 68040 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK	lololololol that is all __________________ iMac - iPhone - iPad - Apple TV - AirPort Extreme Phil Dunphy: Always keep the rhythm in your feet and a little party in your shoulders.
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Nov 30, 2012, 11:12 AM	#3
Spink10 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2011	reread your post - its such foolishness. You and I both know you pay top dollar for the high spec'd apple hardware.
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Nov 30, 2012, 11:13 AM	#5
bflowers macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2006	sooo... you're looking for agreement in a forum overrun by people that have been waiting on average 6 months for this update, and swarmed the Apple servers overnight. Good luck with that.
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Nov 30, 2012, 11:21 AM	#7
pukingpixels macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sweden	Seriously, what's the problem? Max out the 27" and stop whining? If you can't afford it then by all means build your own pc for half the price since you seems to be so mature.
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Nov 30, 2012, 11:30 AM	#8
BitterCreek Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Denver	lol at everyone willing to pay full price for 6 month old CPUs, and a hearty LOL to anyone willing to pay $1300 for the SSD! $3098 for the top end 2011 imac is now $3897 for the same features (optical drive and applecare included), but you can't have a $100 hard drive with your $1300 SSD.
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Nov 30, 2012, 11:36 AM	#10
vannibombonato macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007	I've been on the Internet since it's beginnings, and still don't understand what drivers a troll (AKA "a lower-than-average intelligence gifted individual who enjoys posting idiotic arguments on the Internet just to have fun having people yelling at him "idiot!").
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Nov 30, 2012, 11:45 AM	#14
gertruded macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northwestern Illinois	"I've been on the Internet since it's beginnings, and still don't understand what drivers a troll (AKA "a lower-than-average intelligence gifted individual who enjoys posting idiotic arguments on the Internet just to have fun having people yelling at him "idiot!").' Guerrilla marketing ?
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Nov 30, 2012, 11:47 AM	#15
JonnyIreland macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010	Doesn't suck for me... Can't wait for it to arrive. Enjoy your day.
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