When will Apple release updated iMacs?

[GFLPraxis]

As the thread title says. I want to see what most people think. Here are the options:


Pre-WWDC: Since Apple has bigger things to focus on at WWDC, they will quietly update the iMac sometime prior to WWDC.

During WWDC: Either on stage or quietly, Apple will update the iMac lineup during WWDC. Perhaps they will announce an iMac using Merom, or Conroe?

Post-WWDC: Since Apple has bigger things to focus on at WWDC, in the weeks immediately following it they will quietly update the iMac lineup.

MacExpo Paris: The month after WWDC, Apple will release an updated iMac lineup during MacExpo Paris

Not for a while: Apple doesn't intend to release an updated iMac anytime soon, at least not by the time MacExpo Paris comes and goes.




What do you guys think?

 

[XIII]

Where's the "NEX TUSDAY LOLZ1!!!!1" option?

 

[GFLPraxis]

I knew I forgot one!

 

[im_to_hyper]

Wait... what new iMac are we talking about here? A redesign to coindide with the new processor? I don't think it will be for awhile, since the current design works quite nicely.

 

[Le Big Mac]

Wait... what new iMac are we talking about here? A redesign to coindide with the new processor? I don't think it will be for awhile, since the current design works quite nicely.

Yeah, what is an update? Like a faster chip, or increased HD capacity for the same price? Or a redesign? I don't see a redesign any time soon (other than maybe some minor cosmetics and perhaps a black plastic one).

 

[Macmaniac]

Most def after WWDC, thats when MacPro comes out. I would not be surprised to see it come out in October or November. Most likely it will get a speed bump along with an a new GFX card. That would be my hope.

 

[GFLPraxis]

Like a faster chip, or increased HD capacity for the same price?

Bingo.
Faster chips, increased HD capacity, better graphics card, Blu-ray as BTO, etc. at the same price. Stuff like that.
Possibly the use of Merom or Conroe.

 

[keithbennis]

Since I just bought my 2.0 20" Intel iMac, I hope not anytime soon.... but it should be interesting to see.

 

[GFLPraxis]

Since I just bought my 2.0 20" Intel iMac, I hope not anytime soon.... but it should be interesting to see.

Haha, yeah, exactly. I'm planning on buying a 17" Intel Mac soon.

 

[4God]

They just did....the 17" $899 edu version.
I know, you meant to say upgrade not update.

 

[Eidorian]

Product: iMac
Last Release: January 10, 2006
Days Since Update: 177 (Average = 183)
Recommendation: Buy only if you need it - Approaching the end of a cycle

Soon? Next Tuesday? Before WWDC? On my birthday? Which is a Tuesday...

 

[Dont Hurt Me]

Product: iMac
Last Release: January 10, 2006
Days Since Update: 177 (Average = 183)
Recommendation: Buy only if you need it - Approaching the end of a cycle

Soon? Next Tuesday? Before WWDC? On my birthday? Which is a Tuesday...

That says it all, if we get a bumped iMac then anytime but if we get a all new machine Steve would want his say,same as Powermac.

 

[kevin.rivers]

I don't know if anyone else has thought of this. But maybe the iMac will get a glossy display...

It would make sense.

Macbook: Standard glossy
iMac: Standard glossy
MBP: Option
ACD: Option (in the update of course)

Just a thought.

 

[QCassidy352]

I think we'll get a conroe based imac at WWDC. Conroe is due to be released July 24, and the current imac has been out a long time now (though it's still a very competitive purchase). I know the mac pro is due to be released at WWDC, so maybe the imac will be a quiet update shortly before or after, but right around then...

 

[Lebowski]

more importantly....



who cares?



the imac has been revised a dozen times in like 3 years. yet no new pro towers in that period.....



im sick of imacs and ipods. enough allready.

 

[generik]

the imac has been revised a dozen times in like 3 years. yet no new pro towers in that period.....

QFT. And the Macbook Pro too.. damned that is so in need of a speed bump!

 

[Lebowski]

god, i am so sick of hearing about leapord. i know its not even out yet, but jeez.... when are they gonna start talking about the NEXT OS?




and when the hell are they gonna update the iPod HiFi? i mean, god, its like.... SOOOOOO January 06.