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iMac sept 12 release?

Apple really needs to turn its attention on its desktop line. Since their iPad has dominated the tablet market share, it's wise for Apple to take that success as an inspiration to dominate the computer market.

With only the MacBook notebooks receiving major updates so far, it's a good idea for Apple to turn its approach onto the iMac and Mac Pro.

Personally, I've been waiting for a 2012 iMac for quite some time now. I thought I could see an iMac in the 2012 WWDC, but turns out to be nothing but MacBooks and Mac OS X as well as iOS6.

Thus, it's now or nvr for Apple to release new models of its desktop line before end of 2012. Hope Apple does make its move.
 
Atisha said:
For the love of GOD man. Just make a frigging iMac. You stupid, stupid telephone company. Just make one. You're the most valuable company in history and you can't even make a frigging iMac?? Is it going to make you NOT the most valuable company in history? Make an iMac!! For the love of JESUS. MAKE ONE.
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Stetrain said:
Oh, good idea. I'm sure they'll get right on that. Everyone knows they only start working on products about a week before they ship them.
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That's what you got from his post ????
 
iSengKin said:
Apple really needs to turn its attention on its desktop line. Since their iPad has dominated the tablet market share, it's wise for Apple to take that success as an inspiration to dominate the computer market.

With only the MacBook notebooks receiving major updates so far, it's a good idea for Apple to turn its approach onto the iMac and Mac Pro.

Personally, I've been waiting for a 2012 iMac for quite some time now. I thought I could see an iMac in the 2012 WWDC, but turns out to be nothing but MacBooks and Mac OS X as well as iOS6.

Thus, it's now or nvr for Apple to release new models of its desktop line before end of 2012. Hope Apple does make its move.
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While I wholeheartedly agree, being a network administrator, I wish Apple would devote some attention to the management of iOS devices in a network environment. What we have now is a hodgepodge of third party management programs and the terrible Apple Volume Purchasing program. My network of 1700+ computers is 95% windows, but the Macs and iOS devices are growing each year. While great personal devices, iOS machines are difficult to manage in a multi-user environment. But I digress...please Apple, wow us with a new iMac!
 
Tom J said:
That's what you got from his post ????
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I know people are getting desperate around here, but it's getting a bit crazy. Apple is working on iMacs.

It seems like people think that rumors are mutually exclusive. Every iPhone rumor article has comments like "But what about the iPad Mini?!?!". Every iPad rumor article has comments like "But what about the new iMacs?!?!".

I don't know why Apple hasn't released the Ivy Bridge iMacs yet. If I had to guess it would be either because they are doing more than simply slapping new chips into the old design, or because of holdups in components other than the CPU, for example a specific GPU line.

Either way, it isn't like Apple has iMacs sitting on shelves ready to go and is holding them back for our annoyance. Nor are they twiddling their thumbs thinking "What should we work on today? Definitely not iMacs!"

The Powerbook/Macbook Pro had basically the same design for almost 6 years before it got a complete revamp in the form of the Unibody models. A couple of years ago the Macbook Air seemed to be getting a bit stale, and then Apple gave it a pretty dramatic update. People worried that the Mac Mini was all but dead, but instead it got a complete redesign. The Mac Pro update delay is pretty bad, but if those guys are holding out I think the iMac people can too.
 
Razorhog said:
While I wholeheartedly agree, being a network administrator, I wish Apple would devote some attention to the management of iOS devices in a network environment. What we have now is a hodgepodge of third party management programs and the terrible Apple Volume Purchasing program. My network of 1700+ computers is 95% windows, but the Macs and iOS devices are growing each year. While great personal devices, iOS machines are difficult to manage in a multi-user environment. But I digress...please Apple, wow us with a new iMac!
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iOS and Windows doesnt sync well with each other. That's y im going to dump Windows for an iMac. All these while, I hav difficulty managing my iPad n my iPhone with my Windows PC. There isnt much program on Windows which r dedicated for these iDevices. The network synchronization between Windows and iOS just gives me a headache.

So, overall, I too agree with your statement regrading network management.
 
Stetrain said:
I know people are getting desperate around here, but it's getting a bit crazy.
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Ha, ha! D'ya think?

After spending a little time on this board, I'm feeling that the community of Apple enthusiasts is NOT one I wish to join! Or at least, if I do, I will want to keep quiet about it.

What a lot of strange people we have here. :p
 
Even if we do get a refresh I wonder if it'll be the same damn design. Really hoping they change things up. I'd love to sell my 24" 2008 iMac and get a 27"....but will only pull the trigger if it's a true redesign.
 
The message says as feared the 2012 iMac OS expected to have no ODD. So what will see instead. An optional 2nd hdd on BTO?
 
cooky560 said:
The message says as feared the 2012 iMac OS expected to have no ODD.
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They're just reiterating the claim from the "USB Key shows up in Bootcamp code", which we know is A) old and B) not meaningful, since the nrMBP's shows up there as well.
 
forty2j said:
They're just reiterating the claim from the "USB Key shows up in Bootcamp code", which we know is A) old and B) not meaningful, since the nrMBP's shows up there as well.
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Exactly, Apple didn't remove the ODD for the non-retina MBP's so there's no reason why they would remove it from the iMac. Anyway, removing an ODD from a laptop makes sense for portability reasons but a desktop? Desktops don't move!
 
I noted that Tim Cook responded to someone regarding the Mac Pro receiving an update next year; it was something along the lines of "don’t worry as we’re working on something really great for later next year"

Now, if we first consider that the Mac Pro is going to get some kind of rethinking with regards to the internal structure, then next year would likely be the same opportunity to release a newly designed iMac. But, just like the MacBook Pro lineup, they'll release only one iMac with these 'next gen' specs to ensure that the existing designs can remain an affordable option (especially with the prices of SSD).

I'd bet that the new retina MacBook Pro has basically paved the way for how the desktop lineup will look in the near future. Retina is obviously years away, but I'm pretty sure that Apple will adopt SSD drives, drop the Superdrive and use utilise the new asymmetric fans, audio speakers and of course panel technology that allowed the screen on the R-MBP to be fixed with no additional panel.

Those alone would warrant a slimmer aluminium enclosure, although I imagine that the general design will remain the same. Apple will likely have the two existing 21.5 inch models with spec. tweaks, one existing 27 inch model and then a 'next gen' 27 inch model.
 
ihuman:D said:
Exactly, Apple didn't remove the ODD for the non-retina MBP's so there's no reason why they would remove it from the iMac. Anyway, removing an ODD from a laptop makes sense for portability reasons but a desktop? Desktops don't move!
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Get rid of it due to it's lethargic speed. It's an old technology that we need to force ourselves to move past at some point anyway. Sometimes you just have to cut things loose and find new and better ways.
 
xgman said:
Get rid of it due to it's lethargic speed. It's an old technology that we need to force ourselves to move past at some point anyway. Sometimes you just have to cut things loose and find new and better ways.
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They won't cut it so ruthlessly. Like the MacBook Pros, they'll offer one higher end model which will be a look at the future of iMacs without the ODD but still sell lower end models with them. They'd upset too many people pulling it completely, a transitional phase is a better approach.

I might only use my ODD a few times a year but during those times if I didn't have one I'd be SOL.
 
Reaktor5 said:
They won't cut it so ruthlessly. Like the MacBook Pros, they'll offer one higher end model which will be a look at the future of iMacs without the ODD but still sell lower end models with them. They'd upset too many people pulling it completely, a transitional phase is a better approach.

I might only use my ODD a few times a year but during those times if I didn't have one I'd be SOL.
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As cheap as external ODD are, just let those who need it rely on third party solutions. Building them into new machines just encourages the market to consider it current and worth maintaining.

Best to phase it out ASAP. SO DAMM SLOW!! UGH!

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xgman said:
Get rid of it due to it's lethargic speed. It's an old technology that we need to force ourselves to move past at some point anyway. Sometimes you just have to cut things loose and find new and better ways.
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:rolleyes: If they kept it on the non-retina Macbook Pro which is designed for portability then why would they get rid of it on the iMac which is designed to stay in one place!?

And it doesn't make sense to make the iMac thinner for the sake of it. Desktops don't need to be slim because they stay on a desk. They should add a desktop GPU (low-profile or full-size) with the space they save.
 
The optical drive is going away. The writing is on the wall. By next year, the Macbook Pro line will be totally retina-fied with the new slim form factor and no ODD on both 13" and 15" models. The current 13" and 15" form factors with the disc drive are going to be discontinued within a year, probably sooner.

Everyone who is crying about it is just plain crazy. It is outdated technology. Broad band will only get faster (courtesy of Google shaking things up) and data streaming / cloud storage will become the norm.

Look at Apple's business model with the Mac App Store and iTunes Store. Digital distribution. The Apple Retail stores don't even sell physical software anymore. Even OS X is downloaded via the Mac App Store. Optical discs are dead according to Apple.

For me, not a problem. I'll embrace the new technology.
 
Johnf1285 said:
The optical drive is going away. The writing is on the wall. By next year, the Macbook Pro line will be totally retina-fied with the new slim form factor and no ODD on both 13" and 15" models. The current 13" and 15" form factors with the disc drive are going to be discontinued within a year, probably sooner.

Everyone who is crying about it is just plain crazy. It is outdated technology. Broad band will only get faster (courtesy of Google shaking things up) and data streaming / cloud storage will become the norm.

Look at Apple's business model with the Mac App Store and iTunes Store. Digital distribution. The Apple Retail stores don't even sell physical software anymore. Even OS X is downloaded via the Mac App Store. Optical discs are dead according to Apple.

For me, not a problem. I'll embrace the new technology.
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As an audiophile and audio engineer, I still need it and prefer to buy a CD instead of buying from iTunes.
 
Reaktor5 said:
As an audiophile and audio engineer, I still need it and prefer to buy a CD instead of buying from iTunes.
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Not to come off rude, but an external solution might be in your future in the next 1-2 years with an iMac. I bet the Mac Pro is the last to drop the optical drive.

I can appreciate a CD vs iTunes for the sake of sound quality.
 
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