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David Pogue: New iMacs and Mac Pros Coming 'Probably in 2013' [Update]
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There's still one hint pointing to an iMac refresh anytime soon. On May 13 appeared two Geekbench results on Macrumors ( => https://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/1...pro-and-imac-models-showing-up-in-benchmarks/ )
The MacBook Pro is now released and it's specs are the same as in those Geekbench results (the biggest 15" model).
So we should see the iMac 13,1 and 13,2 anytime soon now, at least I hope so.
The MacBook Pro is now released and it's specs are the same as in those Geekbench results (the biggest 15" model).
So we should see the iMac 13,1 and 13,2 anytime soon now, at least I hope so.
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Not much new except for the removal of the 8-core Mac Pro and higher prices, especially with the substitution of SSDs for HDDs.
Tim Cook says don't worry as we're working on something really great for later next year.
Next YEAR?
It is irresponsible of people to keep complaining about the length of time between Mac Pro updates. They are robust and reliable.
I date back the IICi and the FX...so this current deal was like throwing a bare bone in the dirt, letting you know to GFY and beg elsewhere. Well Timmie, **** likewise. Enduring the stupid light bulb jokes, btw, what imbecile at apple came up with this idea? Now I am going to watch a George Carlin to make myself feel better.
No new purchases for me...
I recently upgraded to SSDs in my two year old MacBook Pro 15" and six-core Mac Pro and couldn't be happier with the bump in performance. I can't imaging replacing either computer for years to come, primarily because I have no immediate need for TB or USB3. Save some money and spruce up what you already own.
I do agree with others here that Apple has missed an opportunity to invigorate the Pro community. Vote with your wallets and leave the updated Mac Pros on the Apple Store shelves. Or better yet, get a refurb for less.
I recently upgraded to SSDs in my two year old MacBook Pro 15" and six-core Mac Pro and couldn't be happier with the bump in performance. I can't imaging replacing either computer for years to come, primarily because I have no immediate need for TB or USB3. Save some money and spruce up what you already own.
I do agree with others here that Apple has missed an opportunity to invigorate the Pro community. Vote with your wallets and leave the updated Mac Pros on the Apple Store shelves. Or better yet, get a refurb for less.
I'm very disappointed with this alleged news. I'd like to buy a new machine with the latest chips, particularly to get USB 3. Faster and slightly cooler running chips would be a bonus.
I can imagine they're probably working on a Retina iMac. A 21" display at a bajillion pixels would be killer, but maybe still very hard to make, which is an interesting prospect, but I think I'll buy a refurbished iMac soon.
I can imagine they're probably working on a Retina iMac. A 21" display at a bajillion pixels would be killer, but maybe still very hard to make, which is an interesting prospect, but I think I'll buy a refurbished iMac soon.
You've obviously never heard of the RED camera. People are shooting 4K all the time, and either transcoding to ProRes or working with the RAW .r3d files.
Im giving up on waiting anymore...went to apple yesterday--i just need to decide whether i should buy an i5 or and i7 iMac...having a hard time deciding.
It makes me ill to think I've waited 4 months for absolutely nothing.
It makes me ill to think I've waited 4 months for absolutely nothing.
You know what gets me isn't the lack of a huge CPU update, it's the combiniation of the "little things" that got missed. Not Thunderbolt, no combo USB3/2 ports (yes it would have to be a dsescrete controller, rather than integrated, but it should be easy enough), no GPU jump, etc.
I agree the current machines are fairly decent, but at the price point it would be nice to see a little Apple TLC on some of their newly accepted "latest and greatest" technologies.
I agree the current machines are fairly decent, but at the price point it would be nice to see a little Apple TLC on some of their newly accepted "latest and greatest" technologies.
This has been hit upon, but I do find it interesting that Apple hasn't been updating or coming out with newer designs of their products like they once were. A few years back, with each refresh, was a totally new look for the iPod, iPhone, iMac and laptops. Now days, Apple seems to have found a template for most of their products that they like visually and are instead focusing on the inner-workings of their products.
Tough to complain when they come out with some amazing products like the new Macbook Pro Retina, but I think they are also underestimating the fact that most people like to see, hold and experience something new. If the next iPhone is the best phone ever to be constructed but looks the same as the current iPhone 4, people are going to complain. Same goes with the Mac Pro, iMac, etc.
It's been awhile now since Apple truly awed us with a new product or new design where it instantly became water-cooler talk. And that's where I do think Steve Jobs and his legacy comes into play, will be interesting to see if Ive, Cook and the gang can come up with some new products or have the knowledge to realize that even a new design of the same product can do wonders for the hype-machine.
Tough to complain when they come out with some amazing products like the new Macbook Pro Retina, but I think they are also underestimating the fact that most people like to see, hold and experience something new. If the next iPhone is the best phone ever to be constructed but looks the same as the current iPhone 4, people are going to complain. Same goes with the Mac Pro, iMac, etc.
It's been awhile now since Apple truly awed us with a new product or new design where it instantly became water-cooler talk. And that's where I do think Steve Jobs and his legacy comes into play, will be interesting to see if Ive, Cook and the gang can come up with some new products or have the knowledge to realize that even a new design of the same product can do wonders for the hype-machine.
Steve's death had nothing to do with what was and what wasn't announced yesterday. These things take time to develop, so what came out has been in the pipeline for awhile, and long before Steve's untimely passing. This was documented in the bio.
Yes, agree. Seems like the last couple of years has been a bit stale in "new" designs and will be interesting to see what takes place in the next 2-5 years.
Mac semi-Pro?
So Apple believes in desktop Macs, which is good. But how about something that has the same horsepower as a top end iMac but in a package that allows for multiple optical drives, a card or two, built-in power supply, etc.? Basically something to compete horsepower and functionality-wise with the majority of Windows PCs at a price point much lower than a Mac Pro? Call it a Mac semi-Pro? I'd love to buy that new Mac but I'm not going to buy a new Mac Pro (assuming it continues to occupy the same price point in the market) and I'm not going to buy a new iMac or a Mac Mini because I need a chassis that has room for add-ons. I don't want to clutter up my desk with external drives and other things that should be inside the computer. Are there really so few of us with this kind of interest that Apple has no interest in filling this hole in their lineup?
So Apple believes in desktop Macs, which is good. But how about something that has the same horsepower as a top end iMac but in a package that allows for multiple optical drives, a card or two, built-in power supply, etc.? Basically something to compete horsepower and functionality-wise with the majority of Windows PCs at a price point much lower than a Mac Pro? Call it a Mac semi-Pro? I'd love to buy that new Mac but I'm not going to buy a new Mac Pro (assuming it continues to occupy the same price point in the market) and I'm not going to buy a new iMac or a Mac Mini because I need a chassis that has room for add-ons. I don't want to clutter up my desk with external drives and other things that should be inside the computer. Are there really so few of us with this kind of interest that Apple has no interest in filling this hole in their lineup?
