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2012 iMac release date?
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Actually the design and specs were probably frozen several months before launch, so you'll be getting a product that's around 5 months old, maybe older.sell a product two months after launch, it means to have a new product with now two months old!
The aluminum ore was probably mined a year or so ago, so your new Mac's chassis will be out of warranty before you get it.
The sand that provided the raw material for all the silicon integrated circuits is probably millions of years old. What kind of fool would buy such old chips?
The protons, neutrons, and electrons making up ALL the components of your new Mac have mostly been wearing out since the big bang, which was BILLIONS AND BILLIONS of years ago.
If you want something fresh, I suggest you go to the local store and buy a banana. Definitely stay away from the apples.
I wouldn't be surprised if the 21.5 iMac is available for order on 11/27 and has a message that it ships in 2 weeks.
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Both 21.5" and 27" go on sale the end of November, with the 21.5" being somewhat readily available, and the 27" saying it would ship in 2-3 weeks.
Either way, it'll be out soon. I thought I would be purchasing a 2012 iMac back in July. I've made it this far, I can wait more if necessary. Also now that we know a new iMac does indeed exist.
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This made my morning!
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Both 21.5" and 27" go on sale the end of November, with the 21.5" being somewhat readily available, and the 27" saying it would ship in 2-3 weeks.
Either way, it'll be out soon. I thought I would be purchasing a 2012 iMac back in July. I've made it this far, I can wait more if necessary. Also now that we know a new iMac does indeed exist.
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LOL!!
This made my morning!
Every moon phase except for new moon and full moon, actually. At least for some portion of the day.
When it's ready.
History lesson:
The cellular iPad 1 was announced well in advance of its release, promised to occur in April. Actual release was at 5:00pm on the last business day of the month.
I've been watching this thread with some apprehension. I applied for and received interest free financing around october 20. The deal is, i need to make my purchase within 30 days. Incredibly, i found that there were no computers to buy. So i guess i should have waited. But how in the world was i to know that i would not be able to purchase a computer! I've been to the store twice to talk about this problem, but neither they nor Barclays seem to want or be able to help me. I wanted a mac to replace my old windows computer. I was so impressed with my i phone that i decided to make the switch to this better, more service-oriented company. I'll wait, but i'm not happy about it. I feel a little duped. I'm sure it's a supply problem, it makes no business sense whatsoever.
I think that Apple knew they needed to announce the iMacs to prevent any defections/lost switchers/etc. due to Win8 announcement, even if not ready to ship or take pre-orders.
As noted above, if we get 21" on last day of November, and 27" on New Years Eve, Apple has been true to their word. I might have a tantrum, but they'd have given no false info.
As noted above, if we get 21" on last day of November, and 27" on New Years Eve, Apple has been true to their word. I might have a tantrum, but they'd have given no false info.
Best comment I've seen, not today, but ever! Hahaha. Made me laugh for a solid minute!
You should be able to cancel your empty card, and reapply when there's actually computers for sale.
the sooner the better for the release obviously, but i'm just hoping it's before 12/29 because that's when my $45 off coupon expires!!!
well I've already ordered my 32GB ram from crucial... now when it gets here I can stare at it and wait even more impatiently for the iMac!
Buy something else with the coupon and then return that item to extend its lifespan through swapping to store credit.
Buy a Computer on the 19th and hope that within 13-14 days the new iMac comes out. If it does just do an exchange. I applied on the 18th of last month and will be doing the same.
In theory it should work, maybe...
I think DirtyHarry was right all along, 2013 will be a great year for Mac, we won't see an iMac this year
So you're saying any minute now Ashton Kutcher's going to pop out of the iMac page?
thinking they don't want to do the whole exchange thing and probably dumped stock to the resellers
Don't know what you guys are talking about. Last time I went to an Apple Store they had the 2011 models, they were brand new, and even discounted.