First 27-Inch iMac Deliveries Now Arriving

MacRumors · Dec 12, 2012, 10:39 AM

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.

Article Link: First 27-Inch iMac Deliveries Now Arriving

firemedicmark · Dec 12, 2012, 10:39 AM

Good news, can't wait for mine!

BJMRamage · Dec 12, 2012, 10:41 AM

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

caligomez · Dec 12, 2012, 10:42 AM

Great! Now how bout them new Thunderbolt Displays?

Thunderhawks · Dec 12, 2012, 10:44 AM

Quote:

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 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

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.

justperry · Dec 12, 2012, 10:46 AM

Cropped photo's, they look like 21"

bossxii · Dec 12, 2012, 10:47 AM

Quote:

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!

MasterHowl · Dec 12, 2012, 10:47 AM

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

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

Leonard1818 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:47 AM

Christmas come early!

syd430 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:48 AM

Awesome laptop, I mean, computer .

Nightarchaon · Dec 12, 2012, 10:49 AM

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.

shiseiryu1 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

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!

organerito · Dec 12, 2012, 10:50 AM

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

BreuerEditor · Dec 12, 2012, 10:51 AM

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

Antares · Dec 12, 2012, 10:56 AM

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...

rmwebs · Dec 12, 2012, 10:56 AM

Would like to hear what people who've got theirs today think about the screen gloss. Is it noticeably less glossy/reflective?

shanmugam · Dec 12, 2012, 10:58 AM

may be under $500 bucks.

Mac Mini + SSD + 16GB RAM = good enough for me even with HD4000

bjm2660 · Dec 12, 2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonard1818

Christmas come early!

Indeed. My thoughts exactly.

yinz · Dec 12, 2012, 11:02 AM

sorry to say, but that table does not do the iMac justice..

Kaibelf · Dec 12, 2012, 11:07 AM

We wants it!

zukernik · Dec 12, 2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreuerEditor

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

My iPhone 5 order said the same and I got it on the 12th!

Radio · 03:24 PM

Spends $2000 on a Mac but has a $20 computer table.

Lol - priorities

KohPhiPhi · Dec 12, 2012, 11:16 AM

As soon as the new Apple Thunderbold Display 27" comes out, I'll get it. I've been waiting for a USB 3.0 27" display to come out for a long time.

THOPMedia · Dec 12, 2012, 11:17 AM

FedEx tried to deliver mine but I wasn't there. Wasn't expecting it to come today. I'll have to go pick it up in a while.

Dec 12, 2012, 10:39 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	First 27-Inch iMac Deliveries Now Arriving 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. Article Link: First 27-Inch iMac Deliveries Now Arriving
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Nightarchaon macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2010	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. __________________ MacBook Pro/iPad Mini/TV1/iMac/iPhone5
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firemedicmark macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2005	Good news, can't wait for mine!
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Dec 12, 2012, 10:46 AM	#7
justperry macrumors 603 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 7 Km South of an active upside down volcano.	Cropped photo's, they look like 21"
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Dec 12, 2012, 10:47 AM	#10
Leonard1818 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2011	Christmas come early!
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Dec 12, 2012, 10:48 AM	#11
syd430 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Australia	Awesome laptop, I mean, computer .
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organerito macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2008	This new iMac is pregnant! It is going to have a Mac mini!!
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BreuerEditor macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	My order said "Delivered by Dec 24-31"...hoping it's early like this story! Can't wait!! __________________ Late 2012 27" 3.4GHz i7 iMac, 32GB RAM, 1TB Fusion 32Gb iPhone(5), 64GB iPod Touch(4), 64GB iPad(3) 2010 13" 2.4GHz MBP, 240GB SSD, 16GB RAM
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Dec 12, 2012, 10:56 AM	#16
Antares macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere in the Milky Way....a little place called Chicago	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... __________________ Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. - Steve Jobs An Apple a day keeps the PC's away
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Dec 12, 2012, 10:58 AM	#18
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Dec 12, 2012, 11:02 AM	#20
yinz macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2012	sorry to say, but that table does not do the iMac justice..
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Dec 12, 2012, 11:07 AM	#21
Kaibelf macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL	We wants it!
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Radio macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central California	Spends $2000 on a Mac but has a $20 computer table. Lol - priorities Last edited by Radio; Dec 12, 2012 at 03:24 PM.
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KohPhiPhi macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2011	As soon as the new Apple Thunderbold Display 27" comes out, I'll get it. I've been waiting for a USB 3.0 27" display to come out for a long time. __________________ 13" MBA + 27" apple display... the perfect combo! Best of both worlds: top mobility on the road and top screen real state at home!
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THOPMedia macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012	FedEx tried to deliver mine but I wasn't there. Wasn't expecting it to come today. I'll have to go pick it up in a while.
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