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2012 iMac - next big date?
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I don't think the IMAC or desktop update in general will do much for AAPL (stock). An event with new products and growth in a market is VERY good for AAPL. That doesn't mean they won't launch (possibly launch) the updated systems, it's just not going to do much for the investors.
Apple needs to grow grow grow or risk collapsing in on itself. I could see the new imacs and rMBP being an extension of the educational bit though, just not the focus. I don't know jack though...just my perception of it.
This is exactly why Apple likes to do focused events. Right now the press' heads are spinning and they don't know what to talk about - and when in doubt, they go for the brand new product.
23 hours and 49 minutes until the event, and then another 1-2 hours until we know what's going on.
Do you think the iMac will be actually shown at the event or a refresh update after the show?
If its a redesign it must be at the event?
Name that movie. A somewhat cult classic from the mid to late 80's.
Next one... What happens if there isn't a word mentioned about the new iMac? Not even a silent release? Aside from the world still spinning and having to got to work the next day, what are the backup plans?
I just hope so strongly not to be disappointed tomorrow....before,meanwhile or after...doesn't make any difference..even if after will make me almost going into a stroke...
Really depends on the degree of redesign, and how eager they are to talk about it. I'm not totally sure that the rMBP screen process and shaving half an inch off the rear end makes it worth putting on the stage. But they could. As I said earlier, 60/40.
Either way we'll know by about 3:00pm ET tomorrow.
i'm looking to purchase but know leaks feels like 4s over again with rumours of tear drop floating around up until event, Only to be left disappointed and have same design as iPhone 4.
If it was so significant surly someone would of taken a snap of the 'NEW redesigned iMac"
If it was so significant surly someone would of taken a snap of the 'NEW redesigned iMac"
Plus if 9t05 and Appleinsider plus Macrumours (UK) don't release anything this evening before tomorrow regarding iMacs i will go into the announcement without high hopes. As in years there has always been rumours on what will happen, This year one guy is saying tear drop.
I think it will have same design as rMBP NOT retina just how the screen has a layer of glass removed maybe no optical drive to make it thinner but same design.
Hope i'm wrong.
I think it will have same design as rMBP NOT retina just how the screen has a layer of glass removed maybe no optical drive to make it thinner but same design.
Hope i'm wrong.
I'd be totally stoked if they reduced the screen thickness and got rid of the optical drive to make room in the same form-factor for a full blown desktop GPU. A guy can dream, right?
That's what the word may means. I was speculating based on the knowledge available to me, from personal experiences and research.
The point of my post still stands (and is actually reinforced by your reply). Everyone believes their need would, could or should be filled by Apple creating a product to fill it; and because they haven't, they're 'losing money' or 'missing an opportunity'.
E.g. "I need a 24" Apple Display because it would fit perfectly on my desk, Apple is really missing an opportunity by not making one."
On the larger scale this is akin to going after a car maker because you love their brand, superior design and performance, but make only $35,000 a year. They're not losing money, they're maintaining a brand and have current operations scaled to make money by producing the supply required by that brand.
The market growth of the Apple computer brand in the past 2 or 3 years has resulted in a absurd level of narcissism by consumers. Because they love their MBP, they really want a 30" monitor (because it's Apple).
"What, it's $1,000!? That's crazy. I guess I really don't need a 30" monitor, but I bet if they made a 23" it would be in my price range. Apple needs to make one. If they don't, they're just losing money..."
Well, I agree that "losing money" wouldn't be accurate, but "leaving money on the table" would be. Of course, Apple has left money on the table before. *coughAT&Texclusivitycough* I completely follow your rationale on Apple having tailored their operations to produce such-and-such a product at such-and-such a margin, and not being concerned about reaching market demographics not targeted by that product. I think a lot of us just wish all of computerdom was as high-quality as Apple at an accessible price, even though that's not realistic for the time being (though in ultrabooks, smartphones, and tablets, maybe it kinda is).
A guy had better temper his expectations. They'd need to ADD 5 inches to the ass to make room for a desktop GPU, and even more to power it.
"We are a personal computer company....."
Almost brings a tear to the eye.... those were the days
And we didn't even have the lame-assed fanboys and general trolls then either.....you know who you are....
At the exact time the keynote starts I am going to be at the dentist. Talk about bad planning.
Wonder if he will mind if I keep an eye on the text updates as he works?
Been waiting on this for months for an iMac but need a mini now too for my daughter. Looks like it will be the mini first before Christmas and afterwards for the iMac, but you never know I may not be able to control my purchasing instincts!
Stoked that tomorrow is the big day!
Wonder if he will mind if I keep an eye on the text updates as he works?
Been waiting on this for months for an iMac but need a mini now too for my daughter. Looks like it will be the mini first before Christmas and afterwards for the iMac, but you never know I may not be able to control my purchasing instincts!
Stoked that tomorrow is the big day!
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