Intel Core i5 Quad-Core iMac Begins Shipping

[MacRumors]

Several MacRumors readers have reported that they have received notification from Apple that their Intel Core i5-based quad-core 27" iMac orders have been shipped from Shanghai. There is no word yet on whether the upgraded Intel Core i7-based version of the quad-core model has also begun shipping.

Apple released its new 21.5" and 27" iMacs late last month, but announced at the time that the quad-core 27" models would not begin shipping until sometime this month. Pricing on the 2.66 GHz Core i5-based model begins at $1,999, with a $200 upgrade to the 2.8 GHz Core i7 also available. The use of these quad-core processors in the new iMac marks the first usage of desktop-class processors in Apple's "thin" iMac designs, as the model has traditionally utilized mobile processors for their lower heat output.

Article Link: Intel Core i5 Quad-Core iMac Begins Shipping

 

[Ambrose Chapel]

Can't wait for benchmarks

 

[windels]

gotta love them imac's

 

[ValSalva]

I thought "Shipping In November" was really code for "Will Arrive In December." Probably will for my Core i7 order. Hope that one will ship with a functioning 10.6.2.

 

[queshy]

Surprising, I thought it would be more like end of november.

 

[Ambrose Chapel]

Surprising, I thought it would be more like end of november.

me too, i figured by Black Friday. i wonder when the i5 model will be available in the retail stores. has apple said whether the i7 model will be available online only?

 

[Indyrs2]

Noooo. They should have shipped the i7 first because i want my computer. Hopefully the i7 starts shipping by weeks end though.

 

[meli]

21-inch i7/i5 when?

Anyone care to take an educated guess as to when we'll see i5's and/or i7's in 21-inch iMacs? Are there currently any smaller All-In-One PC's with an i7 or i5?

I'd love the power of an i7, but I don't need, or even want, a 27-inch screen. I'd actually prefer a 17-inch screen, but I know heat is an issue.

 

[Mac In School]

If anyone gets shipment notification on an i7, please post here. I'm anxious too.

 

[RazHyena]

Can it play Youtube videos?

 

[johnrs]

If anyone gets shipment notification on an i7, please post here. I'm anxious too.

I am sure as soon as someone with an i7 order gets confirmation of shipping it will be all over the forum

 

[jameskohn]

...better in my email!

I am sure as soon as someone with an i7 order gets confirmation of shipping it will be all over the forum

I hope to know that the i7's are shipping when I receive an email from Apple that mine is on it's way!!

 

[johnrs]

be interesting to see if anyone from the UK or Europe has received shipping confirmation..

 

[robodude666]

Looking forward to people's i5 iMacs arriving. Considering getting an i5 or i7 one, but the news of endless problems is making me a bit iffy as to whether I should wait or not =/.

 

[Buzz Bumble]

Does anyone know how long it usually takes for a "Build To Order" Mac to arrive (once they are properly shipping)?? I know it may be different depending on which country it is going to.

A couple of local resellers have told me it takes six weeks (which seems a little ridiculous), but that would mean there's little point in me ordering one / "Black Friday" now since it will arrive right on the Christmas silly season.

 

[jav6454]

Benchmarks!!!!

 

[The Samurai]

My core i5 hasn't shipped but I guess it will ship some time this week. Apparently, none of the European orders have been shipped...

 

[mr.steevo]

The quads are the reason I have been waiting to upgrade. Looking forward to reading reviews on them.

s.

 

[TheAshMan]

Anyone care to take an educated guess as to when we'll see i5's and/or i7's in 21-inch iMacs? Are there currently any smaller All-In-One PC's with an i7 or i5?

I'd love the power of an i7, but I don't need, or even want, a 27-inch screen. I'd actually prefer a 17-inch screen, but I know heat is an issue.

I think the only way is if it is the mobile chipset, aren't the 27-inchers now desktop chipsets due to the increased size and thermal capabilities?

 

[Apple!Fre@k]

Can it play Youtube videos?

What, are you crazy!? You must have an i9 processor or greater to play YouTube videos.

 

[Wakashizuma]

ATI Radeon 4850? Really? I thought we are in 2009 and 5XXX series are already getting deployed by PC makers. The pace of technological development in Apple land must be really slow

Although I have to say it comes handy to chip manufactures since they can dump their old outdated hardware to Apple buyers and charge them twice. They know nobody buys obsolete hardware in PC land....

 

[Drummer210]

I can't wait to get my i5!

 

[skye12]

What, are you crazy!? You must have an i9 processor or greater to play YouTube videos.

I heard you need a MP 8 core with 4 graphics cards.

 

[BornAgainMac]

I hate to say it but why is there not an i6? Does it have anything to do with the Tick/Tock processor rollout from Intel?

 

[Shiner]

ATI Radeon 4850? Really? I thought we are in 2009 and 5XXX series are already getting deployed by PC makers. The pace of technological development in Apple land must be really slow

Although I have to say it comes handy to chip manufactures since they can dump their old outdated hardware to Apple buyers and charge them twice. They know nobody buys obsolete hardware in PC land....

+1

Exactly what blows me away with these machines. Everything is great looking and that 27 inch screen is awesome. I go to the spec page and my jaw drops. A 4850 powering that screen!! There goes my dream of a perfect dual boot computer.