That's a good value. Only 2 years old specs, so, only a toddler as far as Apple is concerned.
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That's a good value. Only 2 years old specs, so, only a toddler as far as Apple is concerned.
so what the fuss?
So if we look on the past pattern, and adding last year history release dates ' plus combining the small delay in nvidia chips, it all point to July release, any other date doesn't make any sense...
They cost a lot more there. A high-end 27" iMac is around $3k instead of $2k.
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This I agree with. Unless there's something to the October Retina rumors, which also doesn't make sense to me for numerous reasons (cost of panel, capability of GPU, and October being a huge iOS month chief among them).
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I thought the prices were comparable once you back out the VAT.
Murphy's Law makes me pretty confident that the new iMac's will be out next week. Why am I so confident? Apple agreed to replace my mid-2011 iMac with a new one today due to recurring logic board failures. Probably means new ones will be out next week once my new one is ready. Probably also why they were do willing to replace it versus repair - clean out stock.
We much be on a good deal here in AU. The base 27" is just on $2k but that does quickly go up to $3k depending on options.
This is very interesting because normally Apple would just fix the issue I'm betting July 24 is the date!
Well the ML gold is out!
All point to the financial call day for ML release.
And hopefully few day later the iMac.
About the October release retina rumor, there is no chance that they will put retina in iMac without:
1) raising the price to such a point that it will be pricy as hell
2) a big event
3) even if they plan to release the retina in October why wait with the spec bump? ( although I can think of one excuse.. If they plan retina, they don't want to hurt those who will think that the spec bump, is the only upgrade, and buy the new iMac, just to see that a retina is out 2 month later...)
4) also giving the problems with rmbp performance with retina, I doubt they take any chance when no serious hardware ready to run that amount of pixels.
Btw anyone checked ML how is it compare to lion?
All point to the financial call day for ML release.
And hopefully few day later the iMac.
About the October release retina rumor, there is no chance that they will put retina in iMac without:
1) raising the price to such a point that it will be pricy as hell
2) a big event
3) even if they plan to release the retina in October why wait with the spec bump? ( although I can think of one excuse.. If they plan retina, they don't want to hurt those who will think that the spec bump, is the only upgrade, and buy the new iMac, just to see that a retina is out 2 month later...)
4) also giving the problems with rmbp performance with retina, I doubt they take any chance when no serious hardware ready to run that amount of pixels.
Btw anyone checked ML how is it compare to lion?
I have done a little investigating through my place of business and using my rights as a purchasing agent for an unnamed semi conductor manufacturer. And have been told some amazing things that just can't wait.
You will all be happy to know that the IMac refresh is coming in July with certain subtle redesigns. Slightly thinner, no optical drive on base models and there will be 3 versions of the new machine with retina only being a high end exclusive machine that will increase the price by as much as 33 %-40%. The differences are that the lowest models are 15 and 19 inch that will run similar to a MacBook air or Mac mini. The Middle class will resemble what we currently know a mac to look and feel like. The retina class will be offered in 23 inch and 31 inch due to display availability in its res that is required for it to still be classed by apple as retina. Boom, all retina models will be 3d and come with glasses for three reasons. 1. Watching 3d content. 2.like ps3 the ability to see something different than what the guy next to you. 3. They have a new tech for multi tasking in a way you've never seen done before.
Enjoy
You will all be happy to know that the IMac refresh is coming in July with certain subtle redesigns. Slightly thinner, no optical drive on base models and there will be 3 versions of the new machine with retina only being a high end exclusive machine that will increase the price by as much as 33 %-40%. The differences are that the lowest models are 15 and 19 inch that will run similar to a MacBook air or Mac mini. The Middle class will resemble what we currently know a mac to look and feel like. The retina class will be offered in 23 inch and 31 inch due to display availability in its res that is required for it to still be classed by apple as retina. Boom, all retina models will be 3d and come with glasses for three reasons. 1. Watching 3d content. 2.like ps3 the ability to see something different than what the guy next to you. 3. They have a new tech for multi tasking in a way you've never seen done before.
Enjoy
The boyfriend of my second cousin thrice removed found out that his paper boy went on vacation in China and met up with a girl whose mom works at Foxconn making Xboxes but she has lunch with someone who builds iPads who heard that the new iMac will be in the Mini case and have a holographic projector.
Hey ! You forgot the new iCoffee Machine included in the top top top version ... Nice one buddy, but ... NO, WE DON'T BELIEVE YOU !
I wonder why a people invest time from their life to write such nonsense ?
what they gain from it ?
it's not funny.
it's not real
it doesn't even make us believe it is real.
Simply pathetic.
Why do all of you guys get so bent about a false rumors on a rumors site. Everybody is guessing on this site and anybody that thinks they are in the know, including digitimes are usually just producing complete BS. I like my version better than digitimes it's just funny how most people get all freaked out. I've been waiting for a new IMac since April. I purchased the 27 inch in march and returned it in April. I'm still happy to be waiting as the lower 27 inch iMac was a dog at some of the games and work I do.
Why wouldn't apple produce a 3d iMac?
it's just funny how most people get all freaked out. I've been waiting for a new IMac since April. I purchased the 27 inch in march and returned it in April. I'm still happy to be waiting as the lower 27 inch iMac was a dog at some of the games and work I do.Why wouldn't apple produce a 3d iMac?
Because people don't want to wear goofy 3D glasses, and glasses-less 3D isn't ready yet. Read up on the market trends for TVs. People thought HD was a must-have feature when it was released and sustained that to the point where's now essentially impossible to buy a TV without it. 3D.. not so much. People don't want to pay a premium for it, and people that buy TVs that happen to have 3D included (because it's otherwsie the best TV the manufacturer makes) generally don't use it.
Hmmm. Don't know if this means anything, but I have a story along the same lines. On June 30, I brought my 2010 2.93 i7 iMac to an Apple Store because the FW port was dead. They said they'd have to replace the logic board and it would take a couple of days to get the part. They told me to take my iMac home so I can still use it while I wait for them to contact me. I still have yet to hear from them. Could be I fell off their radar, but it could be a stock issue.
Oh I get it, you just like to complain about real rumors. Ivy bridge is coming whoop de frickin doo. USB 3.0 whoa. Retina, who gives a fudge. Bunch of sniffling two year olds. At least try to have fun with the waiting.
I know somebody will come back and cry about how they need it for work. Realize that most of the people here are probably 14 year old spoiled rich kids that just want it for games or to show off. It's a frickin computer. Yes I want a new one but I'm not going to speculate on all of the speculation and then whine when somebody posts something I don't think is real. You guys that keep coming on here and crying about what's taking so long. I'm sure there is good reason. Apple does want to make more money and continue its reign as the most valuable tech company. But the reality is that they've been very disappointing lately and i expect more disappointment moving forward. I don't think they will be out in July because that's what I want. I don't think they will be redesigned because that's what I want. Apple doesn't care about computers or computer users as much as they do iOS . They dropped the name apple computer quite some time ago. Desktops have become their last priority. Imagine being a Pro guy... It's complete BS what they're becoming and there is absolutely nothing any of us idiots can do about it. I've written countless emails about there philosophy towards us desktop people and never once has anybody from apple ever replied. They are too big and it's going to their head. They are losing the mobile battle to google and have stopped innovating which is what killed them before steve jobs returned. Stop suing the competition and continue innovating to stay 3 years ahead of anybody else. The reality is that they're pro computer is 3 years old. How many PCS from 3 years ago are still on shelves for the same price. Apple is really starting to suck.
I know somebody will come back and cry about how they need it for work. Realize that most of the people here are probably 14 year old spoiled rich kids that just want it for games or to show off. It's a frickin computer. Yes I want a new one but I'm not going to speculate on all of the speculation and then whine when somebody posts something I don't think is real. You guys that keep coming on here and crying about what's taking so long. I'm sure there is good reason. Apple does want to make more money and continue its reign as the most valuable tech company. But the reality is that they've been very disappointing lately and i expect more disappointment moving forward. I don't think they will be out in July because that's what I want. I don't think they will be redesigned because that's what I want. Apple doesn't care about computers or computer users as much as they do iOS . They dropped the name apple computer quite some time ago. Desktops have become their last priority. Imagine being a Pro guy... It's complete BS what they're becoming and there is absolutely nothing any of us idiots can do about it. I've written countless emails about there philosophy towards us desktop people and never once has anybody from apple ever replied. They are too big and it's going to their head. They are losing the mobile battle to google and have stopped innovating which is what killed them before steve jobs returned. Stop suing the competition and continue innovating to stay 3 years ahead of anybody else. The reality is that they're pro computer is 3 years old. How many PCS from 3 years ago are still on shelves for the same price. Apple is really starting to suck.
Oh I get it, you just like to complain about real rumors. Ivy bridge is coming whoop de frickin doo. USB 3.0 whoa. Retina, who gives a fudge. Bunch of sniffling two year olds. At least try to have fun with the waiting.
I know somebody will come back and cry about how they need it for work. Realize that most of the people here are probably 14 year old spoiled rich kids that just want it for games or to show off. It's a frickin computer. Yes I want a new one but I'm not going to speculate on all of the speculation and then whine when somebody posts something I don't think is real. You guys that keep coming on here and crying about what's taking so long. I'm sure there is good reason. Apple does want to make more money and continue its reign as the most valuable tech company. But the reality is that they've been very disappointing lately and i expect more disappointment moving forward. I don't think they will be out in July because that's what I want. I don't think they will be redesigned because that's what I want. Apple doesn't care about computers or computer users as much as they do iOS . They dropped the name apple computer quite some time ago. Desktops have become their last priority. Imagine being a Pro guy... It's complete BS what they're becoming and there is absolutely nothing any of us idiots can do about it. I've written countless emails about there philosophy towards us desktop people and never once has anybody from apple ever replied. They are too big and it's going to their head. They are losing the mobile battle to google and have stopped innovating which is what killed them before steve jobs returned. Stop suing the competition and continue innovating to stay 3 years ahead of anybody else. The reality is that they're pro computer is 3 years old. How many PCS from 3 years ago are still on shelves for the same price. Apple is really starting to suck.
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If you read my post from earlier, you would see I'm waiting for a new one and not trying to justify anything. The reality is that Apple is starting to suck. On the other hand so are other aio options. The new LG looks nice but I'll bet can't outperform the current iMac with the bad os and GPU. So I'll continue to wait and tell everybody how much I think apple sucks in the meanwhile.
I know somebody will come back and cry about how they need it for work. Realize that most of the people here are probably 14 year old spoiled rich kids that just want it for games or to show off. It's a frickin computer. Yes I want a new one but I'm not going to speculate on all of the speculation and then whine when somebody posts something I don't think is real. You guys that keep coming on here and crying about what's taking so long. I'm sure there is good reason. Apple does want to make more money and continue its reign as the most valuable tech company. But the reality is that they've been very disappointing lately and i expect more disappointment moving forward. I don't think they will be out in July because that's what I want. I don't think they will be redesigned because that's what I want. Apple doesn't care about computers or computer users as much as they do iOS . They dropped the name apple computer quite some time ago. Desktops have become their last priority. Imagine being a Pro guy... It's complete BS what they're becoming and there is absolutely nothing any of us idiots can do about it. I've written countless emails about there philosophy towards us desktop people and never once has anybody from apple ever replied. They are too big and it's going to their head. They are losing the mobile battle to google and have stopped innovating which is what killed them before steve jobs returned. Stop suing the competition and continue innovating to stay 3 years ahead of anybody else. The reality is that they're pro computer is 3 years old. How many PCS from 3 years ago are still on shelves for the same price. Apple is really starting to suck.
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If you read my post from earlier, you would see I'm waiting for a new one and not trying to justify anything. The reality is that Apple is starting to suck. On the other hand so are other aio options. The new LG looks nice but I'll bet can't outperform the current iMac with the bad os and GPU. So I'll continue to wait and tell everybody how much I think apple sucks in the meanwhile.
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^ 10 to 1 odds he's trying to justify his recent 2011 iMac purchase to himself
And/or he's one of the conspiracy theorists around here that's certain Apple has specifically analyzed his needs so they could build the exact opposite.