Not one about iMac availability though. Plus rumored release dates get pushed back.
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Limited iMac Availability Suggests Possible Refresh
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Display, CPU, printer, doesn't matter, it's an asset. While displays typically have less issues than the CPU, larger organizations that I've work in will replace these when warranties have expired.
The point still stands that it is somewhat needless to replace a display. With an iMac you're stuck with replacing the display.
I have struggled for some time with being locked into a particular hardware configuration and not being able to feel good about what I am getting for the price. I could use a new desktop now but the waiting and waiting is a pain.
"Buy when you need it" Yeah, I know, but I don't want to buy when the parts are already not the most current and you know something newer is coming soon.
I don't mind paying extra for an Apple, but while waiting for a reasonably priced quad core and not purchasing a display I don't need, the efi-x is starting to look mighty attractive...
I'll see what happens Tuesday.
--HG
"Buy when you need it" Yeah, I know, but I don't want to buy when the parts are already not the most current and you know something newer is coming soon.
I don't mind paying extra for an Apple, but while waiting for a reasonably priced quad core and not purchasing a display I don't need, the efi-x is starting to look mighty attractive...
I'll see what happens Tuesday.
--HG
Like so many of you, I am also waiting to purchase a new iMac. This will be my first Mac purchase and I am still alittle apprehensive, but I just cant stand how much my laptop locks up these days... just as all my old PC desktops eventually had in the past. I don't like this waiting game either though! So frustrating!
I was going to buy an ipod touch this week thinking I still had plently of time to save up more for an iMac. However, i've decided not to get the ipod touch so that i can have my money ready in case the new iMac really is on it's way. Please let it be!!!
Question though, how many of you also have touch's and do you think they are worth it or should I just be happily waiting for my iMac and when I get it i will forget all about the ipod touch for awhile???
I was going to buy an ipod touch this week thinking I still had plently of time to save up more for an iMac. However, i've decided not to get the ipod touch so that i can have my money ready in case the new iMac really is on it's way. Please let it be!!!
Question though, how many of you also have touch's and do you think they are worth it or should I just be happily waiting for my iMac and when I get it i will forget all about the ipod touch for awhile???
So will the new NVIDIA 9400/9600 be much better than the current 8800???
I just recently purchased my 24" (September) so I won't be updating, but I am curious to see how much of an improvement the chips will be.
I just recently purchased my 24" (September) so I won't be updating, but I am curious to see how much of an improvement the chips will be.
I'd like the new iMac to have:
I would definitely upgrade from my trusty G5 iMac to get one of those.
- quad-core processor
- refined LED backlit display with billions of colors to eliminate color banding
- Blu-Ray Superdrive
- low cost terabyte storage
- firewire S1600 or S3200 ports
- superspeed USB 3.0 ports
I would definitely upgrade from my trusty G5 iMac to get one of those.
iMacs
It is always so hard to predict what Apple will do you might as well just bide your time. However as my iMac is a G4 I shall definitely get a new one at the next upgrade. At some point you just have to decide that you are going to buy.
It is always so hard to predict what Apple will do you might as well just bide your time. However as my iMac is a G4 I shall definitely get a new one at the next upgrade. At some point you just have to decide that you are going to buy.
In case you haven't noticed, Apple isn't really in the business of giving its customers price breaks.
I work for a large organization (~30,000 employees worldwide), and I haven't seen displays replaced until they quit. Some CRTs are now being replaced by LCDs but that is a step up in technology, not just replacement for the sake of replacement.
The touch is an amazing product as far as packing so much capability into such a small package. Whether it's worth it depends on what you're going to use it for. I find it painful to do any real work on the web; light browsing is more or less tolerable. Finding wifi connections is as problematic as with any laptop of course. The music interface is OK but more awkward than a regular iPod. Email is pretty good, especially with push from MobileMe; ditto calendar. Videos, e.g. YouTube are no problem. I've used it for online books and that has been enjoyable; I'm not a game player so can't comment there. I have the 1G touch so I can't say anything about the external speakers on the new one.
How much is your monthly mortgage payment or do you still live with your parents?
This is interesting, I am debating over what computer I will upgrade next. A new iMac would be nice.
Jena55: I got an iPod touch for Christmas (of '07, not this past Christmas.) I literally use it every day and love it. I'd say that if you have the money - buy it. I love how many things that you can use it for (albeit there are more uses for Jailbroken iPods like me first gen)
But hey - I love my iMac almost just as much! So just make sure you have the cash for both.
I would be very surprised to see an all Quad Core line up, 24" models more likely and possibly as a BTO option only
Personally, I think we're gonna have to wait a couple of months for refreshed iMacs but I'd love to be proved wrong
Snow Leopard for WWDC 09 I'd say, along with updated Mac Pros
Personally, I think we're gonna have to wait a couple of months for refreshed iMacs but I'd love to be proved wrong
Snow Leopard for WWDC 09 I'd say, along with updated Mac Pros
They most likely won't be, but the 9800 (probably BTO on 24") probably will be.
If Apple uses quad-cores, there's no price issue, as these quads are of similar price to dual-cores with similar GHz. Heat and differentiation is another story...
I'd really like to see an upgrade to the line, but after months of waiting and rumors that have come to naught, I'm not holding my breath.
I'd like the new iMac to have:
- quad-core processor
- refined LED backlit display with billions of colors to eliminate color banding
- Blu-Ray Superdrive
- low cost terabyte storage
- firewire S1600 or S3200 ports
- superspeed USB 3.0 ports
I would definitely upgrade from my trusty G5 iMac to get one of those.
One! for me please! I want the same! maybe you miss 6gb minimum ram but I want 10GB
We know Apple isn't jumping on this bandwagon, not yet at least.
Totally useless, except of course in backward compatibility mode, because there are no devices. Maybe in next year's iMac refresh.
Very good point. Sure it may have a nice IPS screen behind the glass but once your machine dies or you have to upgrade you basically throw out a perfectly good, high quality screen and that makes no sense to some people. I doubt if you bought a $1,200 Eizo LCD with your Mac Pro that 3 years later when you get a new machine you automatically toss your Eizo and buy another $1,200 LCD.
That's a Google ad. It's randomized based on the text content of the page.
If someone blissfully uninformed says "Core i7" enough on a Mac Pro page, there will be Intel ads about the Core i7 at the top and bottom of the page.
Anandtech did a review of the low power Q9550s processor. This is going to be an OEM only processor.
Speculation is that it's headed for the iMac.
http://anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/intel/showdoc.aspx?i=3505
Speculation is that it's headed for the iMac.
http://anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/intel/showdoc.aspx?i=3505
Do you think that there will be a mac mini update at the same time as the iMac? I have been waiting to purchase a new mac mini for some time now! Also, what new upgrades do you think will be in the mini? Should I wait and buy a new one? Will there be anything significantly better(CPU, RAM, graphics)? I really hope that there are new macs on sunday, but I dont think its gonna happen
Do you think that there will be a mac mini update at the same time as the iMac? I have been waiting to purchase a new mac mini for some time now! Also, what new upgrades do you think will be in the mini? Should I wait and buy a new one? Will there be anything significantly better(CPU, RAM, graphics)? I really hope that there are new macs on sunday, but I dont think its gonna happen
You probably should scan the recent posts on the continuing mini discussion thread:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/586243/
I just purchased my first Apple computer two week ago: A previous gen Black MacBook 2.4ghz 250 gig hd 2gb ram refurb for school. I love this thing! I can't wait to throw my money down for a new IMac for my kids to replace the 7 year old dinosaur pc they are forced to use now.
BRING ON THE NEW IMac.
I can't wait to throw my money down for a new IMac for my kids to replace the 7 year old dinosaur pc they are forced to use now.BRING ON THE NEW IMac.