iMac Update Slated For Late June

[MacRumors]

Think Secret believes that the iMac may be updated by late June, and echoes a previous report by Appleinsider that the revision would not include the 17" model.

While no technical details have been discovered regarding the next iMac revision, Appleinsider said in its previous report that the revision would showcase "striking new industrial designs aimed at leaving both competitors and onlookers smitten."

On a related note, Think Secret believes that Apple will soon update its display line to swap out the 23" display for the same 24" LCD used in the iMac.

[ethen]

awesome as i was holding off for a 24" imac

[RollTide]

Thank you thinsksecret for stating the obvious.

[quigleybc]

where have updates for iMacs and Mini's been anyway.

It's about time.

I want to be Smitten'd

Smitten me

SSSSSMMMMITTTT

us

[Abercrombieboy]

Originally Posted by quigleybc

where have updates for iMacs and Mini's been anyway.

It's about time.

I want to be Smitten'd

Smitten me

SSSSSMMMMITTTT

us

They are waiting on new faster processors...wait a second...oh yeah that was the excuse in the PowerPC days.

Now since we are with a chipmaker that is coming out with upgraded and much faster processors every couple of months or so, there is no excuse anymore.

[ero87]

no "?" at the end of the title? Shouldn't it say "iMac updates in June?"

I've noticed this as a recent trend at MR... i thought if it's a rumor, it gets a question mark. n'est-ce pas?

[ajkst1]

Originally Posted by Abercrombieboy

They are waiting on new faster processors...wait a second...oh yeah that was the excuse in the PowerPC days.

Now since we are with a chipmaker that is coming out with upgraded and much faster processors every couple of months or so, there is no excuse anymore.

If they came out with new machines every few months or so, everyone would say "As soon as I buy one, a new one comes out! I can't keep up!" It's the same argument that consumers had with the iPod not long ago (see SNL sketch). The product needs to be out on the market for a period of time so customers do feel like they are buying something that won't be updated for a period of time. The design of the current iMacs was a great step forward for Apple, allowing for more user installed upgrades. I hope they continue that trend with the new design. My GF is looking for a new one as well. She's still using the "iLamp" iMac. It's DEFINITELY long in the tooth and is in need of either some serious upgrades or an entirely new machine.

[juice78]

Originally Posted by quigleybc

where have updates for iMacs and Minis been anyway.

The same place the MB and MBPro updates have been. Since MacMinis and iMacs pretty much use laptop motherboards, etc., it's natural to expect updates to the iMac when its portable counterpart (the MBPro) arrive.

**Yes I do think that the iMac is the desktop equivelant of the MBPro. Why? Regardless of packaging, they come with the same CPU options (2.33 is an upgrade to 20"/23" iMacs), motherboards, GPUs, and memory. And also, that the MacMini is the desktop equivelant to the MacBook. The MPro sits above all others for various reasons, as many of you geekier types know: different motherboards (with expansion slots), different CPUs (Xeon quad- and octo-core), and memory, etc.

I do think it would be cool if they offered a Mac Pro "lite" to bridge that gap between iMac and Mac Pro. I'd like to be able to upgrade Vid Cards, etc without having to replace an entire machine. A little more processor power, faster, more advanced bus, and the ability to self-upgrade would be fan-****ing-tastic (it sucks how anti-first Amendment this forum is)

[Bonte]

I bet lots of new hardware when Leopard is out or presented as a full featured beta.

Still think leopard will run on generic PC hardware (Apple can't prevent it) so i'm wondering what hardware Apple is going to present to compete with Dell and others.

[Hugh]

Originally Posted by Bonte

I bet lots of new hardware when Leopard is out or presented as a full featured beta.

Still think leopard will run on generic PC hardware (Apple can't prevent it) so i'm wondering what hardware Apple is going to present to compete with Dell and others.

Oh I don't know about that. I my self have tried the tricks that are out there on how to install Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware.

Before you say it. (Yes but some people have done it). That is true but that is such a small number who have really figured this out. Or I my self is too dumb to figure it out?

Hugh

[zeppelin68]

apple throw an 8800gtx in there and i will buy.

[Bonte]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Oh I don't know about that. I my self have tried the tricks that are out there on how to install Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware.

Before you say it. (Yes but some people have done it). That is true but that is such a small number who have really figured this out. Or I my self is too dumb to figure it out?

Hugh

Installing osX on a PC is hard to do for now because we have to work with recovery disks from existing MAC configurations, the current retail osX is PPC only so there is no Install disk. There are some DELL laptops that work with the CD's from the Mini because they are so similar in hardware, the laptop needs a ROM update but no other hacks or cracks.

There is currently no hard- or software protection to prevent osX on PC so why would Apple change that for Leopard?

[fluidinclusion]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Oh I don't know about that. I my self have tried the tricks that are out there on how to install Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware.

Before you say it. (Yes but some people have done it). That is true but that is such a small number who have really figured this out. Or I my self is too dumb to figure it out?

Hugh

<Star Trek humor> Perhaps since you left the collective, there may be an element of truth to that? </end Star Trek humor>

Just kidding. I agree, most people won't bother. However the hardcore switchers will be lost. I am all for a Windows-like registration to reduce piracy of the Mac OS, as long as Apple is reasonable about it. I'd guess that in 10.5 or fairly soon, they'll have to have it in there if they don't want to lose big $.

[..........?]

Originally Posted by Bonte

I bet lots of new hardware when Leopard is out or presented as a full featured beta.

Still think leopard will run on generic PC hardware (Apple can't prevent it) so i'm wondering what hardware Apple is going to present to compete with Dell and others.

Nope, leopard will define run only on an apple machine. Just like iTunes is there to encourage ipod sales. Mac OS X is there to encourage sales of apple machine. The osx is a feature of apple machine.

Apple machine + Mac OS X = apple seamless experience.

The only scenario that a Mac os x will be on a non apple branded computer if apple decide that it need another computer brand to create an another image for more diverse customer base. Such as Apple brand as a high end brand and a new brand for consumer. Apple can create a new brand from scratch or merge with an existing company such as Dell.

[flopticalcube]

I doubt they will add another brand. Too much risk of cross contamination and tainting.

[Hugh]

Originally Posted by ..........?

Nope, leopard will define run only on an apple machine. Just like iTunes is there to encourage ipod sales. Mac OS X is there to encourage sales of apple machine. The osx is a feature of apple machine.

Apple machine + Mac OS X = apple seamless experience.

The only scenario that a Mac os x will be on a non apple branded computer if apple decide that it need another computer brand to create an another image for more diverse customer base. Such as Apple brand as a high end brand and a new brand for consumer. Apple can create a new brand from scratch or merge with an existing company such as Dell.

I don't see any thing like that happing outside of the Mini. Some of you may remember the Performa series.

Hugh

[k2k koos]

Originally Posted by Bonte

I bet lots of new hardware when Leopard is out or presented as a full featured beta.

Still think leopard will run on generic PC hardware (Apple can't prevent it) so i'm wondering what hardware Apple is going to present to compete with Dell and others.

They can and they will. Apple will not release OSX for generic PC hardware, they are growing fast enough, faster than they can keep up with, (stealing resources for a phone development anyone?). Apple will not need to open up OS X for the time being. They are growing fast enough. They may need to licence others to build Mac's, to keep up with demand at some point in the future, but opening up OS X completely never ever going to happen as long as Jobs is in charge...If he is replaced by another Scully at some point in the future, then maybe....

[kuebby]

Originally Posted by Macrumors

"striking new industrial designs aimed at leaving both competitors and onlookers smitten."

I hate how every mac rumors always has that cryptic section that doesn't really make sense and is always left out of future posts.

Plus everything they said is kind of obvious.

[dartzorichalcos]

I hope it will have the touchscreen feature.

[raggedjimmi]

Originally Posted by dartzorichalcos

I hope it will have the touchscreen feature.

*cof* Fingerprints!

One can wonder where they will take the iMac design. There haven't been design changes or new designs introduced (Apple TV taking after Mac Mini), so many the new iMac will be a flagship for a new design?

[JGowan]

Originally Posted by dartzorichalcos

I hope it will have the touchscreen feature.

In the immortal words of Steven Tyler of Aerosmith: Dream on.

[LoganT]

Yeah let's add multi-touch to the iMacs. Let's make them even more expensive!

[Glenns]

Well, i been wanting the 24" but i have no money.
but since they are coming out with a new design
then i am going to wait because i am just waiting until leopard comes out then
buy the iMac.
That is a Smart way.

[geerlingguy]

Today I finally stashed aside enough money to get a new iMac, with most specs maxed out (largest hard drive, 3 GB RAM, wireless/bluetooth, but not the fastest processor), and I'm itching to get it... but I have to wait until June! And Leopard is being delayed too - what a shame!

I was hoping Apple would have the iMacs and minis updated before the end of May... they could still surprise me .

[ma2ha3]

Originally Posted by JGowan

In the immortal words of Steven Tyler of Aerosmith: Dream on.

other than headless imac, there is one thing that will smitten me.
a made in china apple cheaper version of optimus maximus led keyboard.

even the new apple optimus mouse have OLED on it.

On the imac, there are many OLED buttons, where you can press.
that i will be smitten.

LED keyboard is the future. somewhere someone will bring the price down through mass production and i will get my sticky palm on it.