Nearly fell off my chair reading that line, love my Apple products but as their popularity has grown so has their quality control deteriorated.
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Just a thought... Can we stop complaining about preordering and the wait?
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Nearly fell off my chair reading that line, love my Apple products but as their popularity has grown so has their quality control deteriorated.
I don't think people are upset over the wait, people are upset over the uncertainty. If you told me, "Pre-orders beginning November 26th for the 21.5" model," I'd just sit back and relax. I just know that availability will be limited, and so I have to keep constantly checking to see if they've gone on sale so I can ensure my order is towards the front of the pack.
Even if they gave me a date a month or two out, I'd be fine with it (I'd like to order before the end of the year for tax purposes, though). Just give me a date, or at least a week, which can be clarified to a date as we get closer.
Many studies have shown that people hate uncertainty much more than they hate waiting.
And I do agree with the idea that people would just like to know the pricing so they can plan. That would be very helpful.
Even if they gave me a date a month or two out, I'd be fine with it (I'd like to order before the end of the year for tax purposes, though). Just give me a date, or at least a week, which can be clarified to a date as we get closer.
Many studies have shown that people hate uncertainty much more than they hate waiting.
And I do agree with the idea that people would just like to know the pricing so they can plan. That would be very helpful.
what I mean is that, the new iMac is quite tricky to make due to various things, screen lamination issue and who knows what else...which leads to quality control , btw every screen gets calibrated for perfection, this is probably addressing yellow tint issue aswell...so who knows
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Actually I decided to switch in February but was advised to wait as the new iMac was just around the corner.
That said now I know it's just weeks away I don't really have a problem. I would prefer it if they would let you preorder and list the BTO pricing (rather than guessing from the mini or MacBook options) even if shipping is a few weeks away. That way at least we would know what we were going to spend.