Penryn iMacs Next Tuesday?

MacRumors · Feb 27, 2008, 11:33 AM

MacNotes.de received unconfirmed word that new Penryn based iMacs would be seen next Tuesday, continuing Apple's pattern of weekly announcements since Macworld.

There's been no independant confirmation of such an announcement, but would be consistent with rumors that Apple is transitioning their Merom processor based Macs over to Penryn due to a planned phase out of Merom processors in the coming months.

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Grimace · Feb 27, 2008, 11:38 AM

I'll buy one for my office coworker who just threw out his IBM. Although it will probably only bump the processor and maybe the RAM. Nothing too special, but an update still.

flopticalcube · Feb 27, 2008, 11:38 AM

That would be too fast! Hardly enough time to let the MacBook and MBP absorb the limelight.

Eidorian · Feb 27, 2008, 11:40 AM

Please don't complain when they don't upgrade the video card.

Then again it is on a MXM card.

AliensAreFuzzy · Feb 27, 2008, 11:41 AM

It only makes sense, given the talk about Intel wanting to phase out the Meroms in favor of the Penryns. I'm looking to get an iMac soon, so this would be really nice.

puckhead193 · Feb 27, 2008, 11:45 AM

Wirelessly posted (my blackberry pearl: BlackBerry8130/4.3.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)

Cool updates are always welcomed!

atari1356 · Feb 27, 2008, 11:48 AM

Would be nice if they introduced a matte screen option with the update... but I'm not holding my breath.

Peace · Feb 27, 2008, 11:55 AM

Great time for refurbs.

Neutral Gamer · Feb 27, 2008, 11:56 AM

Wow! What is going on? I've never seen so many Apple updates in such a small space of time. Talk about a complete contrast to pre-Intel days. It's an exciting time to be an Apple fan ...

macintel4me · Feb 27, 2008, 11:59 AM

I wonder if the Mac Mini will get the Penryn love too next Tuesday.

QCassidy352 · Feb 27, 2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macintel4me

I wonder if the Mac Mini will get the Penryn love too next Tuesday.

more likely it will stick with merom but get the SR chipset. They love to keep the mini crippled, for some reason.

Darkroom · Feb 27, 2008, 12:14 PM

*gasp* yes please!

ryannel2003 · Feb 27, 2008, 12:15 PM

Wow I have never seen so many updates from Apple at one time. I'm just glad they updated the MacBook Pro. But having an iMac update won't be bad at all.

gkarris · Feb 27, 2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QCassidy352

more likely it will stick with merom but get the SR chipset. They love to keep the mini crippled, for some reason.

I thought Intel won't be supplying Meroms anymore...

baldspot07 · Feb 27, 2008, 12:17 PM

How about it comes with a new keyboard with built in multi touch trackpad, no more less than mighty "mighty mouse" now that I would buy.

flopticalcube · Feb 27, 2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkarris

I thought Intel won't be supplying Meroms anymore...

I think the implication was Intel would be aggressively ramping down production of the Merom rather than eliminating it altogether.

BenRoethig · Feb 27, 2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

Please don't complain when they don't upgrade the video card.

Then again it is on a MXM card.

Not the aluminum ones.

ntrigue · Feb 27, 2008, 12:25 PM

It seems a theme is emerging. The Intel/Apple relationship is such that Intel can push Apple to more aggressively adopt their new processors. I firmly believe this same 'weekly update' behavior will occur after WWDC; Montevina across the board every week for a month.

BenRoethig · 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flopticalcube

I think the implication was Intel would be aggressively ramping down production of the Merom rather than eliminating it altogether.

They'll make enough for warranty type work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntrigue

It seems a theme is emerging. The Intel/Apple relationship is such that Intel can push Apple to more aggressively adopt their new processors. I firmly believe this same 'weekly update' behavior will occur after WWDC; Montevina across the board every week for a month.

I don't think they were too pleased with how long Apple held on to the socket-M Core/Core2 Duos or the Woodcrest Mac Pros.

G-Force · Feb 27, 2008, 12:27 PM

This would be great, I would like to buy a 24" inch but the update is really close.

Eidorian · Feb 27, 2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenRoethig

Not the aluminum ones.

Care to elaborate.

flopticalcube · Feb 27, 2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenRoethig

Not the aluminum ones.

The Alu iMacs do have MXM cards. Seen the innards with my own eyes. The cards are screwed onto the motherboard.

G-Force · Feb 27, 2008, 12:30 PM

Indeed they do:
Source

BRLawyer · Feb 27, 2008, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldspot07

How about it comes with a new keyboard with built in multi touch trackpad, no more less than mighty "mighty mouse" now that I would buy.

I was thinking of buying a portable, but it seems like a new iMac would be even better for me, as I am not travelling THAT much for professional reasons nowadays...

However, I would need some advice from you guys: what to do with my wonderfully reliable iMac G5 afterwards? Any ideas?

notnek · Feb 27, 2008, 12:34 PM

If this is true, I may be sad for a few seconds since I've had my iMac for a just over a week. But oh well, not too much of a difference. I'm happy with what I have and updates are inevitable.

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ntrigue macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2007	It seems a theme is emerging. The Intel/Apple relationship is such that Intel can push Apple to more aggressively adopt their new processors. I firmly believe this same 'weekly update' behavior will occur after WWDC; Montevina across the board every week for a month.

Feb 27, 2008, 12:27 PM	#20
G-Force macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Netherlands	This would be great, I would like to buy a 24" inch but the update is really close.

Feb 27, 2008, 12:30 PM	#23
G-Force macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Netherlands	Indeed they do: Source Attached Thumbnails

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notnek macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007	If this is true, I may be sad for a few seconds since I've had my iMac for a just over a week. But oh well, not too much of a difference. I'm happy with what I have and updates are inevitable.

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