Penryn iMac and Mac Mini Updates Soon?

[GoBruins!]

Anything that adds heat inside the chassis has a cost in performance, not just heat (and the result of the fan running louder).

Putting a power supply inside of the Mini adds another component, crowding an already crowded interior. The additional heat (and most likely another dedicated fan) will also crowd out something. The result? Most likely performance cutting measures inside the box. We all want something outside of an on-board video chip. Well guess what? Even though the chance seems remote that we'll get one, it will be reduced to absolutely zero chance if they put the power supply inside of the Mini. I'd rather Apple do a number of other things (like include a separate video processor, or redesign the box to be friendly to opening so we can add RAM and/or swap out the HD, or add an HDMI output) than include the power supply inside.

 

[iDave]

Wires sticking around are so fugly.

Hmm, well you've got a wire going from the computer to the wall outlet anyway. What's the difference if it has a brick in the middle of it? This seems (almost) like a non-issue to me.

All computer devices should run on the same DC current. Then we could all just have one surge protector that outputs DC current and eliminate all power bricks. Until then, I'll live with power bricks and worry about other things.

 

[artifact]

here we are again, Monday afternoon! I just came back from BestBuy and the guy did not have a clue when the iMacs were coming out, although their computers were $50 off the regular price. We'll see what happens tomorrow. I kind of giving up to be honest, the problem is that I don't have my iMac anymore and I'm waiting for the newone!!! but who knows when! Maybe I should just buy the current one and be done with it.:-(

 

[eatmyjustice]

long time lurker here...

Buying my first Mac...and I too am hoping the iMac update hits soon.

 

[Darkroom]

here we are again, Monday afternoon! I just came back from BestBuy and the guy did not have a clue when the iMacs were coming out, although their computers were $50 off the regular price. We'll see what happens tomorrow. I kind of giving up to be honest, the problem is that I don't have my iMac anymore and I'm waiting for the newone!!! but who knows when! Maybe I should just buy the current one and be done with it.:-(

don't give in. it's just around the corner... even if it doesn't update until June (which is unlikely) that's still pretty close and manageable... when it's finally released you'll be so much happier that you waited, i guarantee it. i feel your urge though, as i too and anxiously awaiting the update... i mean, the update isn't expected to be anything grand, but cooler, faster processor with 2 GB standard ram, and probably an increase to the video card is still worth it. Futureshop here in canada has had the iMacs on sale for the past week and a half, and they for sure don't know when new iMacs are being released as they extended their sale from it's original end date.

i think if tonight's not the night for the online apple store to go down with the introduction of new iMacs in the morning, then it will be the next 2 weeks... 2 weeks isn't long to wait. also, the rumor sites don't always have late breaking rumors... there have definitely been surprises in the past... i mean, just look at the Mac Pro that came out before MacWorld back in january... no one had a clue!

 

[rand0m3r]

i'm really tired of waiting too. i have so many things to do once i get an iMac. the wait is getting really frustrating tho, and somehow i don't think it'll happen tonight. better arrive by next wk tho.

 

[trip1ex]

Man I've been saying wait too because I know the updates are around the corner, but I unexpectedly sold my old iMac today. I got a call and an old couple came over and after 2 minutes of looking at it gave me what I was asking for it. Man I scrambled to delete my information off the hard drive while they watched.

...but now I need a computer!!!!! Not sure this old Win2k Pro Machine will tide me over. All my info is backed up via Time Machine on an external drive. I can't access it until I get a new Mac.

 

[LEStudios]

Don't really matter just upgraded my Mac Mini Intel Core Duo 2 to 4GB today. I used Kingston memory that was on sale at Fry's Electronics for $79.99. I followed everybody's online instruction and upgraded it. Yeah I brought a Putty knife (paint scraper).


My next computer is a Mac Pro that can hold four 2TB HDD and have a Blu-Ray Drive! Yeah it's coming! This Mac Mini is going to the bedroom when I get the Mac Pro!

 

[mcavjame]

Couldn't Wait

Apple finally added some new items to their refurb page today. I got a second 1.83 mini with a wireless refurb keybd, then promptly ordered RAM that is on sale at Futureshop and a faster Hitachi 7200 RPM drive from directcanada.com. (btw - i love directcanada because they don't charge PST for ontario).

Also got a Samsung 22" LCD on sale from Futureshop and ordered an articulating arm from directcanada.

If Apple comes out with a new mini it gets dropped into the setup and the 1.83 becomes a media unit.

 

[netherfred]

Here in the Netherlands, the delivery times went from 24 hours to 2 days, haven't seen that happening before...

Edit: Oops, all machines went to 2 days, must be Easter holidays or something...

 

[aswitcher]

A cheap Mac Mini now the Apple TV has dropped in price would make a lot of sales.

 

[OllyW]

A cheap Mac Mini now the Apple TV has dropped in price would make a lot of sales.

They still haven't dropped the price of the TV in the UK

 

[Pressure]

They still haven't dropped the price of the TV in the UK

Or the rest of the world for that matter. Only US of A so far.

 

[troller]

So, again no update today ?

 

[Ironduke]

So, again no update today ?

I would just like to repeat my comment of the last 3 tuesdays

Up Your A$$ Jobsy!


ah that made me feel better

 

[gregorsamsa]

I would just like to repeat my comment of the last 3 tuesdays

Up Your A$$ Jobsy!


ah that made me feel better

Steve Jobs: "Up yours too! Now I'm gonna make you sons-of-bitches wait at least another 3 Tuesdays."

 

[Ironduke]

Steve Jobs: "Up yours too! Now I'm gonna make you sons-of-bitches wait at least another 3 Tuesdays."

I sent an email to steve a few weeks ago complaining about the mini and no shuttle style mac.

He responded by telling me my mother has sexual relations with a shetland Pony

 

[jaw3net]

I'm so glad I didn't wait for an update. I ordered my iMac two weeks ago. Had I waited, it would have been torture. My advice if you absolutely need a new iMac now, buy it now. Otherwise, you can wait ever so patiently for an update... If there's to be an update anytime soon.

 

[gregorsamsa]

I sent an email to steve a few weeks ago complaining about the mini and no shuttle style mac.

He responded by telling me my mother has sexual relations with a shetland Pony

Should have emailed him back saying that said pony still thinks fondly about his own mother & how greatly touched you were to find out you guys were related after all!

Updates on 8th April, if we're lucky.

 

[G-Force]

Maybe they're sorting out the display problems?

 

[dlastmango]

Maybe they're sorting out the display problems?

I sure hope so. I just saw the iMac 20" screen and it stopped me right there. If they dont fix it I will be torn between a 24" iMac that will be too big or a Mac Pro & 20" Cinema Display, which I dont want the CPU "box" under my desk.

The gradient of brightness as well as the color shift when viewed from the side, is unacceptable for a $1500 system.

 

[57004]

Swoosh!

Huh?

What was that swooshing sound?

Ah, it was another Tuesday swooshing by without an iMac or Mac Mini update

Only 1 more left if this rumor is true! It said within the next four weeks so...

 

[Justin Cymbal]

Oooh yes, I'm ready for a new mini. My old G4 mini is still cranking along... but just barely.

same here!! so apple releses things on tuesdays? do you think this will come w/ blueray too?

 

[Darkroom]

 

[Justin Cymbal]

So apple releases things on tuesdays?