How long until Retina iMacs now?

[Ryox]

So, any guesses on how long until they start manufacturing 27" sized retina display panels?

I don't think the technology is ready even for the 15" rMBP right now but they're already here.

I originally thought 3 years from now but now I'm not so sure.

What do you guys think?

 

[diagnostics247]

With the current form factor of the upcoming iMac release coupled with the amount of GPU power needed to power 27" of Retina display... A long while.

 

[RealSkyDiver]

27" already comes close to retina display. I don't notice much difference when I compare it to the retina notebooks. Besides, iMacs are very powerful. Keeping that up with higher resolution will take A LOT of improvements, and I won't even think of how videogames will run...

 

[bobright]

6 months

 

[the8thark]

Retina for iMacs is less then iPads one would guess. As you face is not that close to the iMac screen. In saying that I think the iMac screens are plenty good enough now. (ie amazing).

And as said above it's probably a while before gpu tech catches up to be able to power a 21/5" or 27" retina screen in that form factor without too much heat.

 

[drjsway]

Next year.