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iMac to Come in Both Dual-Core and Quad-Core Configs?
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The only thing that seems certain is that buying an imac now at what will be seen in some weeks as an overpriced, possible somewhat underpowered system doesn't make much sense. This in fact is a big reason why Apple is so hushed up about new products until they hit. Waiting is hard but seems like the only choice here based on the amount fo time that has already gone by since the imac was refreshed.
If they stick with mobile CPUs instead of going with the SFF Quad cores for purely aesthetic reasons, it might end up being a overpriced underpowered machine that doesn't make much sense anyhow.
Single core, dual core, quad core, octo core - I don't care. JUST RELEASE THE THINGS ALREADY!!!
My original Intel iMac is long in the tooth and the max 2G of RAM is killing me. I need an upgrade, and I need it NOW.
And Apple, would it kill you to throw some extra USB ports and a media card reader on the thing so I can clear my desktop of these ugly devices (hub & media card reader)? You're kind of killing the whole All-In-One vibe with your lack of on-board connections...
My original Intel iMac is long in the tooth and the max 2G of RAM is killing me. I need an upgrade, and I need it NOW.
And Apple, would it kill you to throw some extra USB ports and a media card reader on the thing so I can clear my desktop of these ugly devices (hub & media card reader)? You're kind of killing the whole All-In-One vibe with your lack of on-board connections...
Enough with the millions of rumors and predictions already, until Apple starts sending out press releases regarding new hardware these post are just pathetic!
You say things before I think of them. I agree, at this point it would be quite sad to have quad only available to the $1,899 model of the imac when other companies offer quads on $700 models.
ooooooow no atom processor for the eco warriors
Lol. I'd love to see all environmental agencies in the world switch to Atom-based computers. See how long it takes them to find out what's going on to protest about it.
Is apple good on doing anything for someone that just bought one days ago?
reason I ask is because my dad just converted to mac cause his pc died and didn't have a computer for 3 weeks and he couldn't wait any longer. I told him to wait it out but the mac geniuses told him they weren't out for awhile, he took their word and bought one this saturday. If the new imacs come out this week for example would apple do anything for him cause that doesn't leave a good taste in a newly converted user.
reason I ask is because my dad just converted to mac cause his pc died and didn't have a computer for 3 weeks and he couldn't wait any longer. I told him to wait it out but the mac geniuses told him they weren't out for awhile, he took their word and bought one this saturday. If the new imacs come out this week for example would apple do anything for him cause that doesn't leave a good taste in a newly converted user.
and could you give me the number of problems that those initial computers with the new processors have because they were rushed?
Within 14 days he can exchange it. If he has opened it he'd have to pay a restocking fee.
The "plus" part of your $2000 price tag and the "very unlikely" wording in your post were, unfortunately, probably the only things anywhere close to accurate.
Since Apple charges $1,800 just for their 30" cinema display alone, you can bet that a 30" iMac with all the goodies you mentioned would be priced out of the stratosphere. Sad, but true. Try $3000+.
One would hope that with all the cash in the bank and bad economic times that Apple would scale back, even slightly, on their "premium pricing" tradition, but we all saw with the new aluminum MacBook that wouldn't be the case.
And Apple has made it clear for years that they don't want to provide real power in the iMac line (along with their refusal to offer a mid-tower that falls into the prosumer price range).
Not trying to be a Debbie Downer here, but I'm trying to keep my own expectations for the new iMac low so I won't be terribly disappointed.
Wow, and I thought some of the other iMac threads were full of impossible expectations. People wonder why Apple dropped out of conferences/expos, this is why, people throw out expectations based on PCs whenever they are expecting a release, then they don't get what is expected and their stock drops, I believe they're trying to minimize this effect by not having any publicly anticipated releases.
With quads comming at 2.33, 2.66 and 2.83GHz he idea of Apple selling faster processors with lower cores on lower end models doesn't seem likely me. I'm not saying it won't happen, but it is very un-Apple like.
The biggest fix against it is to stop using PC parts. Going back to custom PowerPC CPU's would allow for all this speculation (everytime Intel releases a new chip) to go away. Of course Apple instantly gives up most switchers in this plan, but hey you got to give up something to move forward (right??!).
New aluminium MacBooks? Updated white plastic MacBook?
Rumors of Mac Pro and iMac updates?
What about the Mac mini? What's going on?
Whatever's going on, it surely won't continue much longer.
To any spec-savvy prospective buyer, the current Mini just isn't a serious option. I imagine Mini sales must be fairly negligible by now with most prospective buyers holding back for an update.Led ????? 8gb Ram???
I want it!! a quadcore but I dont 24 inch, I want on 20, I dont think that apple release on 20, but well I have a mac pro here, and I want change for imac quadcore! oh yes!
what about led display and more ram expansion 8gb ???
I want it!! a quadcore but I dont 24 inch, I want on 20, I dont think that apple release on 20, but well I have a mac pro here, and I want change for imac quadcore! oh yes!
what about led display and more ram expansion 8gb ???
I really have no idea what you are talking about because quad core 2 have been out for a looong time.
As for Wu's latest report, it doesn't take a genius prognosticator to predict that the next revision of iMacs will offer both dual-core and quad-core. That's been likely since Day 1.
I did.
Specifically, I saw the TNT truck approach, and I stood by the door with a grin on my face as 8 24" iMacs showed up
Unless they're giving me a super duper iMac for under $2K I don't care, just bring them out so the refurbs drop in price so I can get one for even less.
