any update now. an update in june will have signifigant performance boosts if its to montevina.
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any update now. an update in june will have signifigant performance boosts if its to montevina.
Dude you WOKE UP TODAY ...... what in gods name is there to be disappointed about.
Think about how many went to sleep last night and did not wake up today!
It truly is JUST a computer!
Any day above the grass is a fantastic day!
Dude you WOKE UP TODAY ...... what in gods name is there to be disappointed about.
Think about how many went to sleep last night and did not wake up today!
It truly is JUST a computer!
Any day above the grass is a fantastic day!
Amen!
Does it really matter if Safari opens in 1.98 seconds instead of 1.88 seconds? Or if the computer takes 2 seconds longer to boot up?
We exist in time, and progress is constant. Every day you wait for the 'next imac' is a day wasted, unless you really have no need for it, in which case, why are you buying it?
Peace and God Bless!
I'm so disappointed I will never ever buy a Mac again. I will buy a Packard Bell instead... because they're cheaper. And I will post here to tell you about it, and call you fanboys if you disagree.
Packard Bell computers are cheaper because you get sub standard parts built in.
Back in the 90s, Packard Bell was the second top selling computer manufacturer in the U.S. till they started getting sued. It turned out that they were putting refurbished parts in new computers and selling them at a new computer price. They didn't think people would crack them open and see the refurb tag stuck on hard drives or CD drives. A few years later, they pulled out of the states and continued as a European company only.
So go ahead, enjoy that Packard Bell computer. You get what you pay for.
Er, does anyone not understand sarcasm anymore? I've got a flat stuffed with Apple gear, have been using Macs on and off for the best part of 15 years and use a Mac for work as well.
A mod's opinion: I'm just getting a little tired of the rash of threads we're seeing recently from people that have bought a PC and feel the need to post here to tell us all how much cheaper it was than a Mac. These threads do little more to inflame things, unlike the threads where the purchasing decision has yet to be made. Any kind of trolling on this board isn't well-regarded...
I'm the slightest bit disappointed, but not really... if you'll all allow me to gloat for a minute, below is the order I placed today
I just ordered the same 2.8 24" refurbished. Should be here Friday (my first Intel Mac)!!
-Dan
Time Machine Saves the Day!
Some observations and details:
* The Apple store had numerous employees and even more customers.
* My son (4 years old) really enjoyed the kids' table, and so did I.
* A young man and his friend walked by us as my son was playing a Dr. Seuss game. We heard him say: "A new battery and a new iPod. This store has the BEST customer service!" I have no idea why both a new battery and iPod were referenced, but he was obviously thrilled with the service.
* There were way more iMacs throughout the store than I expected.
* Our customer service representative (CSR) brought out the wrong iMac, twice, but we enjoyed her service just the same. The first iMac was a 20", but I didn't notice that until she gave us our total for the computer, speakers, AppleCare, and tax, and it was less than the price of a 24" alone. The second incorrect computer was a 24", but it included the wireless keyboard and mouse. I noticed the price was $50 higher than I expected it to be.
* Apple employees do not necessarily wear black, but they do seem happy, energetic, and helpful. The employees we saw wore Apple shirts with colors such as dark blue, magenta, and turquoise. (Remember, this was my first time in an Apple store. The grand opening photos I've seen typically include employees dressed in black tees and jeans.)
* My CSR suggested that I pull my car around to the loading entrance, for which I was extremely grateful. I was very concerned about walking through a mall with my little son and a great big computer box, along with speakers and a subwoofer.
* They taped my receipts to the box with an apple sticker that included an Apple logo and the words "Lucky you." I thought that was a quirky and cute little touch.
* I've seen no dead or stuck pixels, and I'm very impressed with the viewing angles. My previous system was a 17" Core Duo, and it had developed colored vertical lines on the screen, so I was using an attached Samsung 225BW. This iMac 24" screen seems sharper and much more vibrant. It is vastly superior in terms of viewing angles.
* Transferring of files from my old system to the new crashed. The crash wiped out the old system so badly that it will no longer boot. Fortunately, I had an external drive Time Machine back up. I used this back up to restore my files to the new iMac. Time Machine worked flawlessly and really saved the day, and my files. Thank you, Apple! I plan to mend the old system the same way tomorrow by booting it from the Leopard DVD.
* I wish those of you still waiting for updates the best. For me, I'm glad the wait is over.
Some observations and details:
* The Apple store had numerous employees and even more customers.
* My son (4 years old) really enjoyed the kids' table, and so did I.
* A young man and his friend walked by us as my son was playing a Dr. Seuss game. We heard him say: "A new battery and a new iPod. This store has the BEST customer service!" I have no idea why both a new battery and iPod were referenced, but he was obviously thrilled with the service.
* There were way more iMacs throughout the store than I expected.
* Our customer service representative (CSR) brought out the wrong iMac, twice, but we enjoyed her service just the same. The first iMac was a 20", but I didn't notice that until she gave us our total for the computer, speakers, AppleCare, and tax, and it was less than the price of a 24" alone. The second incorrect computer was a 24", but it included the wireless keyboard and mouse. I noticed the price was $50 higher than I expected it to be.
* Apple employees do not necessarily wear black, but they do seem happy, energetic, and helpful. The employees we saw wore Apple shirts with colors such as dark blue, magenta, and turquoise. (Remember, this was my first time in an Apple store. The grand opening photos I've seen typically include employees dressed in black tees and jeans.)
* My CSR suggested that I pull my car around to the loading entrance, for which I was extremely grateful. I was very concerned about walking through a mall with my little son and a great big computer box, along with speakers and a subwoofer.
* They taped my receipts to the box with an apple sticker that included an Apple logo and the words "Lucky you." I thought that was a quirky and cute little touch.
* I've seen no dead or stuck pixels, and I'm very impressed with the viewing angles. My previous system was a 17" Core Duo, and it had developed colored vertical lines on the screen, so I was using an attached Samsung 225BW. This iMac 24" screen seems sharper and much more vibrant. It is vastly superior in terms of viewing angles.
* Transferring of files from my old system to the new crashed. The crash wiped out the old system so badly that it will no longer boot. Fortunately, I had an external drive Time Machine back up. I used this back up to restore my files to the new iMac. Time Machine worked flawlessly and really saved the day, and my files. Thank you, Apple! I plan to mend the old system the same way tomorrow by booting it from the Leopard DVD.
* I wish those of you still waiting for updates the best. For me, I'm glad the wait is over.
Whoa...everyone just calm down.
I was making a lighthearted observation based on the fact that I know a lot of people (myself included) were really hoping to see a refresh this week.
I am not really THAT upset. Just a bit dissapointed is all.
I have had my eyes on an IMac for months now but I am getting by on my 13" Macbook. I had been holding off because of funding but now that the funding is coming together (once the IRS gives me my money) I am being told to wait for a refresh.
I was ready to pull the trigger a couple weeks back but then I started uncovering all this talk of a refresh which put the seeds of doubt in my mind.
Personally...my only wish is for some kind of update to the graphics card. I could really care less about processor, memory, or HD upgrades.
I guess I am lucky since I am like the poster above...waiting on that check from the IRS. Maybe by the time they get it to me the refresh will have occured.
Cheers all...lighten up a bit. I was only having fun.
I was making a lighthearted observation based on the fact that I know a lot of people (myself included) were really hoping to see a refresh this week.
I am not really THAT upset. Just a bit dissapointed is all.
I have had my eyes on an IMac for months now but I am getting by on my 13" Macbook. I had been holding off because of funding but now that the funding is coming together (once the IRS gives me my money) I am being told to wait for a refresh.
I was ready to pull the trigger a couple weeks back but then I started uncovering all this talk of a refresh which put the seeds of doubt in my mind.
Personally...my only wish is for some kind of update to the graphics card. I could really care less about processor, memory, or HD upgrades.
I guess I am lucky since I am like the poster above...waiting on that check from the IRS. Maybe by the time they get it to me the refresh will have occured.
Cheers all...lighten up a bit. I was only having fun.
get your imac already!!!
You won't regret unless your a power user.
Nah... the mini really ought to be updated soon. Right now the hardware specs don't justify the cost. Especially in Europe.
It's not that we're trying to be mean, but threads like this pop up constantly. After a few hundred of them, they start to get irritating. If you're mildly disappointed, suck it up. If you're really disappointed enough to start yet another thread, you've got your priorities wrong.
Anyway, that's just IMHO. I look to these forums for interesting tidbits, and no matter what happens with Apple, whether they release a new product or not, someone has to tell us how disappointed they are yet again.
Anyway, don't mean to jump on you. I'm just venting a little.
Dude you WOKE UP TODAY ...... what in gods name is there to be disappointed about.
Think about how many went to sleep last night and did not wake up today!
It truly is JUST a computer!
Any day above the grass is a fantastic day!
oh please, quit being such idealists. this is a mac forum, not church.
I thought it was amusing.
I think everyone is entitled to share their experiences, but if these threads keep piling up, we'll need a separate category for "non-mac purchases".
I must have missed the rule that said Mac users have to be void of ideals or faith in God?
cardboardcowboy, I would have been just like you, if I actually ordered mine!
Bah, I've been waiting for a while now for an update.
I'm talking, MONTHS!
I do design. Would you suggest waiting for the update?
I'm running on my G4 powerbook from about 3-4 years ago, it still runs fine (even after dropping it a couple times and it falling out of my car, heh) it has slowed down a bit. I'd love a big desktop screen though.
tizod, I am with you but I'm seriously on the fence!!
After reading everyone's comments here, I'm thinking I'll just order the darn thing.
I keep telling myself, I'll just wait for the update, I'll just wait for the update. Which has kept me this whole time from buying when I could have been enjoying it months ago.
Especially now since I've read that it might not be released till after the WWDC in June?! Can I really wait that long? & will the update really even make a difference for the work I am doing?
Someone help.
True, but this is less true of the Mini because the current Mini uses more antiquated parts than the current iMac.
This happened to me also. My best guess is I didnt fully insert the firewire cable into one of the firewire sockets, even though I thought I was being careful.
...will the update really even make a difference for the work I am doing?
Someone help.
There ya go! Most people don't ask that question.
If you're doing a lot of real-time video or audio, then it probably will make a difference. Otherwise, it probably won't.
I have an old computer now. I was going to get a new iMac because mine is so old, but I recently had a very expensive event happen in my life and I have to put it off for a while longer. Still, even with my g4 (PPC) dinosaur, I can run the entire CS3 suite with no problem, except it's not as fast as it would be on a new machine. If I can do that, you should be able to struggle along with today's technology, even if something a little bit better is coming soon.
Of course, if you have the time and the patience, just wait until it feels right.
And, I think if you really can't decide whether to buy now, then you should just buy it. If you were doing the kind of work where a slight upgrade would make a difference you'd know it and you wouldn't be asking us.
"any update for the imac would be negledgable, just in order for intel to concentrate on set of chips, it would maybe run cooler, thats all, they might bundle 2 GB as standard but that so cheap 3rd party i bought a week or two ago"
An update to the graphics would be anything but negligible! The graphics in the current run of IMacs is dated.
Speaking to the masses, you are correct, any processor bump would be negligilbe and nary a performance boost...but ANY graphics update would be a night and day difference IMO! Just look at any measured performance tests between the 2900s and the 8xxx Nvidias!
I realize these threads come up often...but it has been a long wait to see a bump in specs on the IMac...especially for anyone just arriving (converting) from the PC World...where desktops evolve weekly!
I am not the kind of person to "wait for the next best thing." But I am also not the kind of person to buy yesterday's technology when virtually all other choices...including EVERYTHING in the Mac lineup (with exception of the MacBooks) takes advantage of today's technology (Graphics!).
I do like to game with my system, I will have Windows on a Boot Camp partition...so I would like the ability to take advantage of DirectX10! An updated graphics solution also lends itself to many other bonuses...like HDCP support for 1920x1080 video (Whether it is Blu-Ray or commercially shot HD), incredibly quicker rendering times in graphic intensive workshops, etc.
The bottleneck in the IMac is the GPU. Period. Everything else is speedy enough for a "notebook replacement" system. I have held off on a Mac Pro because I love the IMac design and I don't think in the near term I will have a need for quad and dual quad architecture. Dual core is fine for processing, it's the graphics that need to evolve...the same way they have in the new MacBook Pros...with 512M 8600 GTs.
I am not disappointed...just antsy to get an IMac (or Mac Pro) if the graphics updated is not available. I am a relatively new convert to Mac (6 months ago) and I love OSX! I have so far purchased the two laptops and I cannot wait to get a desktop!!! However, I purchased Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Studio and I want the latest in graphics hardware for these programs! I also want to play Microsoft's Flight Sim X on my Mac...and if anyone is familiar from the PC realm with how taxing ANY version of Flight Sim is on graphic processors, you will understand my desire...my NEED to have better GP power in the new Mac lineup!
PS...I am SO new to the Mac World, I was kicked off the Apple forums for asking when the hell a new IMac was coming out! Apparently, one cannot offer speculation on their board about new products...didn't read that deep into my user rights and regs
Take care,
Jeremy
An update to the graphics would be anything but negligible! The graphics in the current run of IMacs is dated.
Speaking to the masses, you are correct, any processor bump would be negligilbe and nary a performance boost...but ANY graphics update would be a night and day difference IMO! Just look at any measured performance tests between the 2900s and the 8xxx Nvidias!
I realize these threads come up often...but it has been a long wait to see a bump in specs on the IMac...especially for anyone just arriving (converting) from the PC World...where desktops evolve weekly!
I am not the kind of person to "wait for the next best thing." But I am also not the kind of person to buy yesterday's technology when virtually all other choices...including EVERYTHING in the Mac lineup (with exception of the MacBooks) takes advantage of today's technology (Graphics!).
I do like to game with my system, I will have Windows on a Boot Camp partition...so I would like the ability to take advantage of DirectX10! An updated graphics solution also lends itself to many other bonuses...like HDCP support for 1920x1080 video (Whether it is Blu-Ray or commercially shot HD), incredibly quicker rendering times in graphic intensive workshops, etc.
The bottleneck in the IMac is the GPU. Period. Everything else is speedy enough for a "notebook replacement" system. I have held off on a Mac Pro because I love the IMac design and I don't think in the near term I will have a need for quad and dual quad architecture. Dual core is fine for processing, it's the graphics that need to evolve...the same way they have in the new MacBook Pros...with 512M 8600 GTs.
I am not disappointed...just antsy to get an IMac (or Mac Pro) if the graphics updated is not available. I am a relatively new convert to Mac (6 months ago) and I love OSX! I have so far purchased the two laptops and I cannot wait to get a desktop!!! However, I purchased Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Studio and I want the latest in graphics hardware for these programs! I also want to play Microsoft's Flight Sim X on my Mac...and if anyone is familiar from the PC realm with how taxing ANY version of Flight Sim is on graphic processors, you will understand my desire...my NEED to have better GP power in the new Mac lineup!
PS...I am SO new to the Mac World, I was kicked off the Apple forums for asking when the hell a new IMac was coming out! Apparently, one cannot offer speculation on their board about new products...didn't read that deep into my user rights and regs
Take care,
Jeremy
Except there's no indication that they'd update the graphics but every indication they might do a Penryn update.
Then there's always the superior graphics in the white iMac if everything else is speedy enough for you.
Tizod, I'm with you. All I'm hoping for is a small update in VRAM...Bigger HDD space? Meh, Smaller processor? Meh, 2gb ram? Upgrading to 4gb anyways...and yes, I do wake up on Tuesdays like it is Christmas