iMac sept 12 release?

[mojothemonkey]

about half the configurations are out of stock on BH Photo.

Amazon has 27" low end out of stock.

Not a complete clearing in the wild, but a lot less stock than usual. Could just be school-starting upgrade season...

 

[edry.hilario]

about half the configurations are out of stock on BH Photo.

Amazon has 27" low end out of stock.

Not a complete clearing in the wild, but a lot less stock than usual. Could just be school-starting upgrade season...

Yeah but all of the stores are running low?? To add to the bunch macmall is out of all of the 27 inch iMacs and some of the 21 inch ones. I mean I understand a few stores with out stock but most of the stores you can buy an iMac from, they are all out of stock of the 27 inch something most be happening soon at least I hope so, what if the "5" it's just a methafor for 5 different products iPhone,3 different iPods and, iMac, hahah I know that just wishful thinking though to its finiest

 

[hleewell]

After using a MacBook Pro retina & iPad 3 Retina, I will not be buying an iMac until Apple releases a Retina screen edition. The retina displays from Apple really up your expectations a great deal. Significantly so. Any devices from Samsung, Asus, Acer, Sony, Dell, HP - all look inferior in terms of their display quality. It is hard to pull out your wallet for something of lesser quality after your eyes got used to the beauty of Apple Retina Displays. Now how Apple going to fit a 4K display or higher on an iMac without breaking the bank is anybody's guess now.

 

[Bargle]

I had hopes of today, then I thought...ok sept. 12. But looking at the front page of macrumors today, it looks like it's going to be ipod and iphones on the 12th.

That means we're looking at mid to late october for the imacs, unless they do a silent refresh.

bummer!

 

[jollino]

I had hopes of today, then I thought...ok sept. 12. But looking at the front page of macrumors today, it looks like it's going to be ipod and iphones on the 12th.

That means we're looking at mid to late october for the imacs, unless they do a silent refresh.

bummer!

But I don't get this. What happened to the other Tuesdays of September that they're being excluded with such certainty? It could very well be the 18th or the 25th, or October 2nd or 9th... or not? What am I missing?

 

[forty2j]

But I don't get this. What happened to the other Tuesdays of September that they're being excluded with such certainty? It could very well be the 18th or the 25th, or October 2nd or 9th... or not? What am I missing?

You can eliminate the iPhone Hype Cycle, which would be Sept 18 & 25. I like the 9th personally, but we need to see when they announce the iPad Mini event and then have a raging debate about whether they'd include the iMac and/or the 13" rMBP in that event.

 

[Scrub175]

With Apple's forte of real time production, I don't foresee overstock as being a hold up for a refresh. It's not Apple's fault a retailer missed their own sales forecast. Plus I'm sure there is a very liberal unsold product return policy.

I really think to capture the magic of Apple we will get a simultaneous announcement and release for the iMac on sept 12. Folks really seem to go crazy for big announcements and to generate amazing tech buzz. It would be wise to capitalize on the mojo of the iPhone 5 release to have an outflow of new products. That would also help Apple shed the stagnate rep that seems to be going around now. Is it the best business case no, but man it will be crazy when they do it. Very non conventional, just how Apple likes it. Other companies announce a device or two, Apple relaunches entire product lines.

 

[sukai]

11th What are the chances of it being released a day prior the event? and its a tuesday

 

[Bargle]

But the october show couldn't just be about the ipad could it? Can cook talk for an hour just about an 7" ipad? So, if sept. 12th is iphone & ipod (small screens refreshed), the ipad and the imac would go together (bigger screen refresh).

if they aren't going to talk about the imac in october, what gets paired with the ipad relaunch?

The way it looks when I go through the checkout on an imac is that they are knocking off 200$ if I purchase before sept. 21st. (100 education rebate and 100$ itunes gift card). What else can this be other than a reward for buying last years imac before the 2012 rolls out in October? If apple gives you 200$, you wouldn't feel too cheated when the 2012 model comes out scant weeks later.

So, 200$ or ivy bridge and 650M+ GPU?

 

[Scrub175]

But the october show couldn't just be about the ipad could it? Can cook talk for an hour just about an 7" ipad? So, if sept. 12th is iphone & ipod (small screens refreshed), the ipad and the imac would go together (bigger screen refresh).

if they aren't going to talk about the imac in october, what gets paired with the ipad relaunch?

The way it looks when I go through the checkout on an imac is that they are knocking off 200$ if I purchase before sept. 21st. (100 education rebate and 100$ itunes gift card). What else can this be other than a reward for buying last years imac before the 2012 rolls out in October? If apple gives you 200$, you wouldn't feel too cheated when the 2012 model comes out scant weeks later.

Good point. Not sure the mini ipad could carry an entire press conference alone. I got caught up in the buzz just that easy though.

 

[forty2j]

But the october show couldn't just be about the ipad could it? Can cook talk for an hour just about an 7" ipad? So, if sept. 12th is iphone & ipod (small screens refreshed), the ipad and the imac would go together (bigger screen refresh).

if they aren't going to talk about the imac in october, what gets paired with the ipad relaunch?

More iPad? There's talk, but it's less confident, that the 10" iPad is getting redone at the same time to be thinner/lighter/use the new dock connector.

It also seems possible that the iPod Touch isn't covered in the iPhone event; then it would be in the iPad event.

 

[cooky560]

More iPad? There's talk, but it's less confident, that the 10" iPad is getting redone at the same time to be thinner/lighter/use the new dock connector.

It also seems possible that the iPod Touch isn't covered in the iPhone event; then it would be in the iPad event.

Maybe it's time to sit down and consider that the iMac is dead, and the new mac pro in 2013 is only there to satisfy pro customers

 

[forty2j]

Maybe it's time to sit down and consider that the iMac is dead, and the new mac pro in 2013 is only there to satisfy pro customers

You can consider all the baseless speculation you want. I'll be following the actual reported rumors.

 

[Bargle]

Maybe it's time to sit down and consider that the iMac is dead, and the new mac pro in 2013 is only there to satisfy pro customers

This is ridiculous. If they are comming out with a whole new line of 7" ipads just to capitalize on the kindle fire/google pad/nook fad, why oh why would they abandon the desktop computer fad?

 

[mojothemonkey]

After using a MacBook Pro retina & iPad 3 Retina, I will not be buying an iMac until Apple releases a Retina screen edition. The retina displays from Apple really up your expectations a great deal. Significantly so. Any devices from Samsung, Asus, Acer, Sony, Dell, HP - all look inferior in terms of their display quality. It is hard to pull out your wallet for something of lesser quality after your eyes got used to the beauty of Apple Retina Displays. Now how Apple going to fit a 4K display or higher on an iMac without breaking the bank is anybody's guess now.

I think that's pretty absurd. If you view the current 27" imac so close that you are "seeing the pixels" (ie: their fluctuating definition of retina being that you cannot detect the pixels at viewing distance), then you're sitting WAY too close and you need glasses.

As the display is necessarily farther away from you with a desktop (vs an ipad or laptop), the required pixel density for "retina" goes down... likely near the level it's already at. Why add more pixels that you cannot detect unless you put the 27" screen 8 inches from your face?

 

[Scrub175]

I actually see a possible resurgence of desktops. The AIO segment is growing amongst the PCs. They are throwing more hardware and specs at these machines. Even their design is improving, but Apple still leads the way with the iMac price point and specs. I was looking at the current dell and HP AIO's and wasn't to impressed.

Some non pro apple sites had normal consumers realizing the value of the iMac compared to the PCs. It's good sign when normal consumer channels start to realize the value of the apple offering in the desktop AIO market.

 

[turtlez]

I found myself in that situation as well. Bought baseline 13" MBP, stayed OS X, only cost $1200, still useful once I get the next iMac (if and when).

hmmm, I'm just not too sure and don't have long to think.

 

[ixodes]

Is it safe to assume we'll see our beloved 2012 iMac in that event ?

No chance.

Apples priority are highest in iOS mobile territory. Within that arena the iPhone is the star. Nothing will invade this space. It's time to crank up the Apple Hype Machine, run it at full throttle & hope Tim Cook can steer it.

In the absence of Apples Supreme Ringmaster, this Circus may not live up to prior years excitement.

To make the challenge more daunting, is the stretch they will have to make if announcing the iPhone with typical Apple superlatives.

Hardly "Magical & Revolutionary" this warmed over model will give Cook a run for his money.

It's that challenge that has captured my interest in the presentation. I simply can't imagine how they're going to pull this one off.

It was no secret that the last time disappointment was great as many expected the iPhone 5. Yet once again Apple proved that nothing matters but the Apple logo. Argued over & over here in the forum "it's not about the specs" it's the experience.

Yet that's misleading as well. For the general public who are not enthusiasts, have no prior smartphone experience, they are easily wowed.

The only thing they notice is it's looks. Impressed by money, they are captivated by Apples riches. Therefore like many, they simply buy one to be associated with Apple & to have what their friends have.

Having crested that hill, Apples got a lot of room to coast.

 

[edry.hilario]

No chance.

Apples priority are highest in iOS mobile territory. Within that arena the iPhone is the star. Nothing will invade this space. It's time to crank up the Apple Hype Machine, run it at full throttle & hope Tim Cook can steer it.

In the absence of Apples Supreme Ringmaster, this Circus may not live up to prior years excitement.

To make the challenge more daunting, is the stretch they will have to make if announcing the iPhone with typical Apple superlatives.

Hardly "Magical & Revolutionary" this warmed over model will give Cook a run for his money.

It's that challenge that has captured my interest in the presentation. I simply can't imagine how they're going to pull this one off.

It was no secret that the last time disappointment was great as many expected the iPhone 5. Yet once again Apple proved that nothing matters but the Apple logo. Argued over & over here in the forum "it's not about the specs" it's the experience.

Yet that's misleading as well. For the general public who are not enthusiasts, have no prior smartphone experience, they are easily wowed.

The only thing they notice is it's looks. Impressed by money, they are captivated by Apples riches. Therefore like many, they simply buy one to be associated with Apple & to have what their friends have.

Having crested that hill, Apples got a lot of room to coast.

Very interesting take. What's your prediction then

 

[Swordylove]

No chance.

Apples priority are highest in iOS mobile territory. Within that arena the iPhone is the star. Nothing will invade this space. It's time to crank up the Apple Hype Machine, run it at full throttle & hope Tim Cook can steer it.

In the absence of Apples Supreme Ringmaster, this Circus may not live up to prior years excitement.

To make the challenge more daunting, is the stretch they will have to make if announcing the iPhone with typical Apple superlatives.

Hardly "Magical & Revolutionary" this warmed over model will give Cook a run for his money.

It's that challenge that has captured my interest in the presentation. I simply can't imagine how they're going to pull this one off.

It was no secret that the last time disappointment was great as many expected the iPhone 5. Yet once again Apple proved that nothing matters but the Apple logo. Argued over & over here in the forum "it's not about the specs" it's the experience.

Yet that's misleading as well. For the general public who are not enthusiasts, have no prior smartphone experience, they are easily wowed.

The only thing they notice is it's looks. Impressed by money, they are captivated by Apples riches. Therefore like many, they simply buy one to be associated with Apple & to have what their friends have.

Having crested that hill, Apples got a lot of room to coast.

You must be a professional writer. Reading your post above is like reading a novel (that's a compliment).

 

[Confuzzzed]

Having crested that hill, Apples got a lot of room to coast.

I agree with most of what you say but not this. In a space where technology cycles are measured in quantums of months rather than years, technological obsolescence is always just round the corner. And Apple know it. They continue to innovate and have to run hard to stand still because everyone else is catching up. Their only saving grace is their 'walled garden' but in the fullness of time software will emerge that bypasses this barrier to entry unless Apple keep up with their end of the deal. Failure to innovate (real world improvement on performance) will result in Apple becoming the next Nokia, Eriksson or RIM.

Take the 2011 iMac and stick an Ivy bridge processor in it and no other change. The real world improvement would have been modest (<10%) and would have had everyone criticising lack of innovation. So, they take their time until such a time as components for the previous generation technology runs out OR (in an ideal world) their revamped product provides some sort of hook. IMO

 

[mojothemonkey]

Their only saving grace is their 'walled garden' but in the fullness of time software will emerge that bypasses this barrier to entry unless Apple keep up with their end of the deal. Failure to innovate (real world improvement on performance) will result in Apple becoming the next Nokia, Eriksson or RIM.

Take the 2011 iMac and stick an Ivy bridge processor in it and no other change. The real world improvement would have been modest (<10%) and would have had everyone criticising lack of innovation. So, they take their time until such a time as components for the previous generation technology runs out OR (in an ideal world) their revamped product provides some sort of hook. IMO

True enough. I mean, quite frankly, I know a lot of people in my situation that would have taken a good, hard look at the new Vizio AIO, which ALMOST hits the mark and would have been a home run if it had a legit 680M GPU in there. It wont take long for these seemingly-foolish PC manufacturers to hit the nail on the head.

 

[edry.hilario]

ugh!!! i cant wait for the new iphone to come out, so the rumor sites can finally stop posting "leaked photos" of the new iphone, i bet they still will do it they would talk about the next iphone right after the this coming up comes out, they rather talk about that than the long overdue imacs its pissing me off, it doesnt bother me if they talk about other devices rather than the imac its just its been a LOT like A LOT of iphone rumors crap, im so sick and tired of it.
-End Rant-

 

[comatory]

Yep sick of that too. Iphone is in the spotlight now and dont forget about upcoming week of reviews,hands on... and of course the classic battery drain situation (or weak antenna?).

ugh!!! i cant wait for the new iphone to come out, so the rumor sites can finally stop posting "leaked photos" of the new iphone, i bet they still will do it they would talk about the next iphone right after the this coming up comes out, they rather talk about that than the long overdue imacs its pissing me off, it doesnt bother me if they talk about other devices rather than the imac its just its been a LOT like A LOT of iphone rumors crap, im so sick and tired of it.
-End Rant-

 

[Mic2904]

ugh!!! i cant wait for the new iphone to come out, so the rumor sites can finally stop posting "leaked photos" of the new iphone, i bet they still will do it they would talk about the next iphone right after the this coming up comes out, they rather talk about that than the long overdue imacs its pissing me off, it doesnt bother me if they talk about other devices rather than the imac its just its been a LOT like A LOT of iphone rumors crap, im so sick and tired of it.
-End Rant-

It wont take too long before we see threads about the Iphone 2013