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Buying new iMac
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miles01110
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iMcLovin
macrumors 68000
as miles01110 says, buying now is probably the worst moment of all time. Its nearly the double length since a new mac came out than average update cycles.
miles01110
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fastlanephil
macrumors 65816
Apple might not even release a new iMac. This is a real possibility. They sure aren't promoting it anymore. It's all about slabs and laptops.
Microsoft is going to be pushing their Surface slabs with Windows 8 and they expect PC makers to exit the market.
I'd wait until maybe mid October. After that it's probably RIP iMac.
Microsoft is going to be pushing their Surface slabs with Windows 8 and they expect PC makers to exit the market.
I'd wait until maybe mid October. After that it's probably RIP iMac.
Scott6666
macrumors 68000
Dumb stuff. Don't listen. iMacs are not dead.
Wait a month or two (end of October is best) and you should have some good idea on the next release.
I agree that we'll probably see a new iMac by mid October. If we do, it will most likely have USB 3.0, a faster processor, an upgraded graphics card and possibly a new anti-glare screen.
At this point I would wait. I really think we're in the home stretch for a new iMac.
At this point I would wait. I really think we're in the home stretch for a new iMac.
At the end of the day if you need one, buy one. There is absolutely no guarantee that we will see one this year.
Well, I need a new computer for my office so I guess I can't wait for Apple... don't know if there is going to be a new redesign iMac or not... and I can't wait one month... I need the computer by tomorrow... damn!
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I'm going to use the iMac for graphic arts (Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop most of the time)... What would be the best buy... the one with 1GB of video ram or the 512MG of video ram?
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I'm going to use the iMac for graphic arts (Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop most of the time)... What would be the best buy... the one with 1GB of video ram or the 512MG of video ram?
It's more of a case of whether you need it or want it.. If you need, buy now, if not, then wait. The next gen of iMacs would probably have a mention in september 12's WWDC IMO, or at the least, have a discreet upgrade to the iMac, such as USB 3.0, ivy bridge and hopefully more RAM.
And sdahe, I love the profile picture!
Dirtyharry50
macrumors 68000
They might have to wait for next year. It isn't like Apple has said they are releasing any new iMacs this year.
iMcLovin
macrumors 68000
Do they ever say they are going to release a product? No! Maybe you have to wait till 2014, they haven't said they are going to release an iMac next year either.
nightlong
macrumors 6502a
They sort of said they were when an Apple spokesman retracted a statement made earlier about what exciting things they were planning for desktops next year, this was then changed to only Mac Pro next year. So there was speculation then that there would be some update for iMac this year. Otherwise it means nothing until 2014, which is surely unlikely?
Hahaha.. yes... that's me but I'm using my forum nickname (sdahe).. don't tell anyone 😀
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I got my new iMac yesterday and now I have a free copy of Mountain Lion.. should I upgrade?...
forty2j
macrumors 68030
I know you probably already know this, but there's no 2012 model. There is the mid-2011 model though.