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NO!! don't do it! don't admit Oldcorpse might be right! His ego will swell to critically large levels! Stop while you can!
so whats stopping them from sending them Monday for something on Thursday?? Not as if they will be having a Windows 7 Launch Party to go to.. or are they 
More evidence
Looks like we may be about to start phase 3 of the rumors if it is indeed next week we should see a number of reports in the next few days.
I think Apple want to move away from having events for product updates. The previous iMac, Mac Mini, iPod Shuffle and Macbook revisions have all been silent. I could see them just doing a silent update for the new Minis, Macbook and iMacs. With the amount of iMac rumours floating around it is bound to happen very soon.
Please pass the napkin, I'm salivating here.
Seriously though, this could easily go either way. It would make a lot of sense for Apple to steal Windows 7's thunder with something new, but at the same time, it isn't like they would be hurting if they didn't even try. Still ... I feel like I'm watching a suspense movie here. Time to make some popcorn and grab a coke.
Thats because the last round of updates had no design changes (minus the leg of the iMac getting thinner).
This time, there is evidence of both an iMac and Macbook redesign, a new keyboard (which appeared at the 2007 iMac event last time even after it leaked on the net), and a new multitouch mouse. The Mini also looks very outdated and needs a new case. There will be an event, likely not until October 27th.
Oh I suppose we'll just have to wait and see...
Not sure if its been reported but the iMac 2.66Ghz 24-inch on the US Store is shipping in 1-3 Business Days.
Not sure if its been reported but the iMac 2.66Ghz 24-inch on the US Store is shipping in 1-3 Business Days.
Law of Maximum Ego
Ever heard of the Law of Maximum Ego? Scientists discovered it at a Nobel prize convension once. Darndest thing and scary too. Get too much pride into close proximity and it actually warps space. Some people have such massive egos that there is actually a branch of the EPA that tracks them to make sure they don't too close to one another.
For example, can you imagine what would happen if you got say Rush Limbaugh, Nancy Pelosi, Ted Turner, William Shatner, and Oldcorpse into an elevator? It could violate the Maximum Ego Law which scientists say could cause space to fold in on itself thus destroying the Earth.
So unless you want to risk kill us all Apple, please please please don't help inflate Oldcorspes' ego.
Ever heard of the Law of Maximum Ego? Scientists discovered it at a Nobel prize convension once. Darndest thing and scary too. Get too much pride into close proximity and it actually warps space. Some people have such massive egos that there is actually a branch of the EPA that tracks them to make sure they don't too close to one another.
For example, can you imagine what would happen if you got say Rush Limbaugh, Nancy Pelosi, Ted Turner, William Shatner, and Oldcorpse into an elevator? It could violate the Maximum Ego Law which scientists say could cause space to fold in on itself thus destroying the Earth.
So unless you want to risk kill us all Apple, please please please don't help inflate Oldcorspes' ego.
Yeah, that was reported somewhere around post # 928 I think. We're all turning blue here holding our breath
I have a birthday on Monday. It would be a great birthday present if Apple changes the Apple Store Monday or Tuesday so I can spend my Mac Mini money burning a hole in my pocket. Can't remember when I was so anxious to rid myself of $1,000!
Fingers crossed next week. I'll give it to early Nov before splashing the cash on an existing model.
Some points:
1. I believe a product revamp is imminent very shortly. Win 7 will see a HUGE increase in people willing to invest in a pc. Add to that xmas and you have a huge amount of money about to be put forward for new pc's. Would Apple really sit by without revamping and pushing their (ageing and expensive) flagship desktops? Could you really see them sitting it out until new year when (especially in this economic climate) there'll be little in the way of surplus cash in peoples pockets? Launching new models of what are expensive desktops is best not left to threadbare January/February.
2. Some have questions whether there will be i7 Mobile chips in the new iMac. I firmly believe there will be as there doesn't appear to be any C2D to move up to for a spec bump. Other manufacturers are using them in laptops soon to ship, and if they can, Apple can. Not sure about these people quoting retail prices as evidence that the i7 Mobile is too expensive - since when would Apple pay retail for tens if not hundreds of thousands of processors?
3. Re-design. I for one don't think there will be 'much' in the way of a redesign. Yes, we've seen the thinner google ads but a few less mm here and there would seem logical if the (likely) move to LED screens happens. Thinner yes, full re-design, who knows. I know that from looking at the 24" cinema display next to a current iMac there is very little difference (apart from the chin and colour of the back). So slight redesign, maybe, but let's face it, it's not going to be as drastic as the jump from white plastic to aluminium.
4. The lack of stock for retailers (for me anyway) makes me certain they'll be here soon. It's the time of year when all retailers want to stock up on models ready for the xmas spend (which has for most people, started already). Failing to give them stock in the next 2-3 weeks will cost them a bundle in lost sales, hence I can't see the situation remaining as is. Throw into that point 1 of the Win 7 release being a time that a load of 'new money' will enter the market and it all points to new models.
5. Nearly forgot. To all those 'Apple's never done this on this day bla bla bla' - get over it. We all have no definite knowledge about what will happen so don't assume that Apple does or acts in the same way for each and every release. Especially as this is a possible re-vamp during a MAJOR Windows release. Yes, there are patterns and yes, they may stick to them but just because a company has done something one way previously, doesn't mean they will do the same now. Have faith.
Here's to seeing something soooooon.....
Some points:
1. I believe a product revamp is imminent very shortly. Win 7 will see a HUGE increase in people willing to invest in a pc. Add to that xmas and you have a huge amount of money about to be put forward for new pc's. Would Apple really sit by without revamping and pushing their (ageing and expensive) flagship desktops? Could you really see them sitting it out until new year when (especially in this economic climate) there'll be little in the way of surplus cash in peoples pockets? Launching new models of what are expensive desktops is best not left to threadbare January/February.
2. Some have questions whether there will be i7 Mobile chips in the new iMac. I firmly believe there will be as there doesn't appear to be any C2D to move up to for a spec bump. Other manufacturers are using them in laptops soon to ship, and if they can, Apple can. Not sure about these people quoting retail prices as evidence that the i7 Mobile is too expensive - since when would Apple pay retail for tens if not hundreds of thousands of processors?
3. Re-design. I for one don't think there will be 'much' in the way of a redesign. Yes, we've seen the thinner google ads but a few less mm here and there would seem logical if the (likely) move to LED screens happens. Thinner yes, full re-design, who knows. I know that from looking at the 24" cinema display next to a current iMac there is very little difference (apart from the chin and colour of the back). So slight redesign, maybe, but let's face it, it's not going to be as drastic as the jump from white plastic to aluminium.
4. The lack of stock for retailers (for me anyway) makes me certain they'll be here soon. It's the time of year when all retailers want to stock up on models ready for the xmas spend (which has for most people, started already). Failing to give them stock in the next 2-3 weeks will cost them a bundle in lost sales, hence I can't see the situation remaining as is. Throw into that point 1 of the Win 7 release being a time that a load of 'new money' will enter the market and it all points to new models.
5. Nearly forgot. To all those 'Apple's never done this on this day bla bla bla' - get over it. We all have no definite knowledge about what will happen so don't assume that Apple does or acts in the same way for each and every release. Especially as this is a possible re-vamp during a MAJOR Windows release. Yes, there are patterns and yes, they may stick to them but just because a company has done something one way previously, doesn't mean they will do the same now. Have faith.
Here's to seeing something soooooon.....
Ever heard of the Law of Maximum Ego? Scientists discovered it at a Nobel prize convension once. Darndest thing and scary too. Get too much pride into close proximity and it actually warps space. Some people have such massive egos that there is actually a branch of the EPA that tracks them to make sure they don't too close to one another.
For example, can you imagine what would happen if you got say Rush Limbaugh, Nancy Pelosi, Ted Turner, William Shatner, and Oldcorpse into an elevator? It could violate the Maximum Ego Law which scientists say could cause space to fold in on itself thus destroying the Earth.
So unless you want to risk kill us all Apple, please please please don't help inflate Oldcorspes' ego.
Classic stuff!
Fair enough, but c'mon, it's obvious I'm joking with the "I'm great" comments.
Look, to be serious for a moment. I ask you - objectively, and sincerely:
How is it not TOTAL HYPE for Apple to have on their website right now this kind of language:
Introducing the new iMac. Its the desktop that has everything. And now, theres even more.
How are you "introducing" a computer product, that's already been hanging around for 7 months (since March of this year)???? How is this "the new iMac"????
I'm sorry, but even in the car industry, where you introduce models only once a year, no car company is going to be advertising a 7 month old car as "introducing the new Toyota Camry/Honda Acura or whatever?
What's next? Maybe my local bakery should advertise: "Freshly baked bread!!" that's actually a six month old crusty dried up unidentified molding blob.
Look, this is the computer industry. Things that are 7 months old are not "new", and you don't "introduce" something that's at the end of it's lifecycle. These iMacs are supposed to be at the end of a cycle just about to be replaced. How on earth are they NEW, and how is it that you're just INTRODUCING them??? When new chips have been out for awhile, when your competitors have new technology in their computers for months now?
How long are you gonna stick with old, old, old tech - at least a couple of generations behind - and keep saying "introducing new iMacs"?
My point is that Apple are engaged in DISHONEST HYPE. There's sizzle, there's exaggeration, there's reasonable stretching of the truth. And then there is totally false reality distortion field. And if we, Apple fans, keep rewarding Apple with buying their products this late in the cycle, they will have no incentive ever to give us either value or keep up with technology evolution. We'll be doing them a disservice.
See, I'm also in the market for a desktop. I need to run FCP and LP, but I don't need the overpriced MP - that's too much for me at the moment, and I don't have the space in my office. I'd love to buy the iMac, but really how can I in good conscience buy such old technology? So, it looks like I'll be buying the mini - because even though it's still overpriced for what it is, at least enough for basic stuff, and it'll hold me over until Apple decides to do the minimum of what I need to buy an iMac:
1)Quad chips
2)LED screen
3)Matte option on the screen
4)SSD option
5)Re-design of the case so there's easy access at least to the hard drive
It would be also nice if it was height-adjustable, but I'll live.
If this came out this year, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. But the reality is that there will be no such NEW iMacs this year - which means sometime in November (maybe right after Thanksgiving), I'll buy the mini and wait until they give us REAL NEW iMacs sometime next year (with the specs I indicated). I don't believe it'll happen this year - at best, this year, they'll give us a tiny refresh with speed bumps... that to me is not NEW iMacs. Truly NEW iMacs would have the features I indicated - or forget my requirements, at least a real re-design... and I don't see any signs of them doing it this year.
Have I explained myself? Hopefully you don't think I'm a jerk anymore
Of course, I AM THE BEST!!!UNO!
and also:NO UPDATES!!!!
with Quad core and LED display, will the prices go up? or apple managed to keep them at the same price.
Blu-ray might be option if it is available at all.
Blu-ray might be option if it is available at all.
Fair enough, but c'mon, it's obvious I'm joking with the "I'm great" comments.
Have I explained myself? Hopefully you don't think I'm a jerk anymore
Of course, I AM THE BEST!!!UNO!
NO UPDATES!!!!
I dont think you have to explain yourself. Your just taking the un-popular stance on the update situation. I applaud you for holding your stance and not changing your mind b/c everyone here is giving you a hard time.
UPDATES THIS TUESDAY!!!!
sorry I had to do it! Hence I'm committed to waiting it out till the refresh whenever that might be. I'm hopeful it will happen by end of month and certainly by Thanksgiving's Black Friday.
BTW: All in good fun Oldscorpse.
You make a lot of sense on that last post.Well not really, though that seems to be the general conception amongst Americans.
Every country lives with its stereotypes, but I have to say I've enjoyed your sig every time I've read it. It's fun!
It's like the world thinking all Americans are really fat and driving SUVs while they slug down Pepsi and McDonalds or all Brits have bad teeth. I do have to say the first Swede I ever met was on a ship from Helskinki to Stockholm and a group of us started drinking. She was blonde and adorable, and first thing she did was take off her shirt and bra. So that's my first thought when I think Sweden. It's an imprint in my mind.