17'' iMac G5 Out of Stock

MacRumors · Feb 3, 2006, 07:15 AM

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Initially reported yesterday, the 17" G5 iMac had started disappearing from international Apple Stores. Today, the U.S. Apple Store also reflects no further availability of the 17" G5 iMac.

Apple had previously discounted the 20" iMac G5 to move the final inventory. Initially, Apple had been selling both the Intel iMacs and older G5 iMacs side-by-side. Now the transition appears to be completing.

With stock of PowerBook G4's also dwindling, Apple had stated that PowerBook G4's would be sold while supplies last. The 15" MacBook Pro is expected to ship later in February, but unless Apple releases other form factors soon, there could be a hole in their laptop lineup in the 12" and 17" configurations.

Texas04 · Feb 3, 2006, 07:17 AM

Well, they were fun while they lasted. In with intel

(Maybe this will rush other program manufacturers to hurry up with their universal binarys) *cough* Adobe *cough*

cwedl · Feb 3, 2006, 07:17 AM

RIP G5 - single cores

(L) · Feb 3, 2006, 07:24 AM

Will there be a 12" MBP? That's the million dollar question for me.

Chundles · Feb 3, 2006, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (L)

Will there be a 12" MBP? That's the million dollar question for me.

Not likely. Most likely is a 13.3" widescreen MacBook Pro based around the rumoured 13.3" iBook replacement I assume they'll call "MacBook."

milo · Feb 3, 2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (L)

Will there be a 12" MBP? That's the million dollar question for me.

Kinda off topic, eh? Why wouldn't there be? (or at least a 13" widescreen)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerPointSamur

My dilemma is do I do it now and get the 15" or wait to see if they release the 17"?

It's not a question of if, it's when. If you want the 17 and can wait a bit, wait.

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_eleven

They wanted a computer that would be simple, safe, and perform basic functions.

Sounds like one of the intel boxes would be perfect for them. Why so insistent on getting them to buy the hardware that's on its way out?

b_eleven · Feb 3, 2006, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milo

Sounds like one of the intel boxes would be perfect for them. Why so insistent on getting them to buy the hardware that's on its way out?

I am only concerned about bugs that sometimes appear in new products. This is a little bit bigger that just a minor rework of the imac line, it's a whole new chip! It can take months for serious flaws to become evident. I guess I am more comfortable with the known. But I guess I may have to advise to change to intel imac and hope for the best.

ezekielrage_99 · Feb 3, 2006, 07:29 AM

G5 iMac it was fun while it lasted........

Dammit I was going to try to get a cheaper G5 iMac, well this looks likes the best time and excuse to blow it all on a brand spanking new Intel iMac or MacBook Pro

simX · Feb 3, 2006, 07:30 AM

Um, the page still says "Ships: Within 24 hours" to me. Where does Apple indicate that they are out of stock?

Lancetx · Feb 3, 2006, 07:33 AM

Look at the "iMac G5," not the "iMac." The 17" model is definitely gone. The 20" still ships within 24 hours though for the time being.

osiris315 · Feb 3, 2006, 07:35 AM

The Apple UK site now ONLY shows the 20" iMac G5

Linky

TheMasin9 · Feb 3, 2006, 12:23 PM

I suppose, this is a good thing, well just have to wait for everytihng to go universal...

CubaTBird · Feb 3, 2006, 12:31 PM

these imac g5's will become collectibles twenty years from now just as the "macintosh" is today...

Feb 3, 2006, 07:15 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	17'' iMac G5 Out of Stock http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif Initially reported yesterday, the 17" G5 iMac had started disappearing from international Apple Stores. Today, the U.S. Apple Store also reflects no further availability of the 17" G5 iMac. Apple had previously discounted the 20" iMac G5 to move the final inventory. Initially, Apple had been selling both the Intel iMacs and older G5 iMacs side-by-side. Now the transition appears to be completing. With stock of PowerBook G4's also dwindling, Apple had stated that PowerBook G4's would be sold while supplies last. The 15" MacBook Pro is expected to ship later in February, but unless Apple releases other form factors soon, there could be a hole in their laptop lineup in the 12" and 17" configurations.

Feb 3, 2006, 07:17 AM	#2
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cwedl macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom	RIP G5 - single cores __________________ iMac 24", TV, iPhone 3G 8Gb, Mobile Me, 120Gb iPod Classic, 3rd Gen iPod Shuffle, Time Capsule, Airport Express (N).

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ezekielrage_99 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2005	G5 iMac it was fun while it lasted........ Dammit I was going to try to get a cheaper G5 iMac, well this looks likes the best time and excuse to blow it all on a brand spanking new Intel iMac or MacBook Pro __________________ "There is a world elsewhere" - Coriolanus

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Feb 3, 2006, 07:33 AM	#10
Lancetx macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Texas	Look at the "iMac G5," not the "iMac." The 17" model is definitely gone. The 20" still ships within 24 hours though for the time being.

Feb 3, 2006, 07:35 AM	#11
osiris315 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Valencia, Spain	The Apple UK site now ONLY shows the 20" iMac G5 Linky

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TheMasin9 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wright State University	on to the next I suppose, this is a good thing, well just have to wait for everytihng to go universal... __________________ 15" Powerbook G4 1.5 ghz Mac Pro Dual Quad 2.8 ghz Nikon D50 PSWii60 on my 42" lcd

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CubaTBird macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2004	these imac g5's will become collectibles twenty years from now just as the "macintosh" is today...

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