The i7 options are there as before. Please stop with the whinging

[theSeb]

I see a lot of complaints about the i7. Where is my i7? No i7? OMG!!!

Firstly, most of you don't need an i7. Secondly, the i7 options are there just like there were for the 2011 Sandy Bridge model. Nothing has changed. There is a 21.5, 21.5 high and a 21.5 BTO. The 21.5 has an i5 and so does the 21.5 high. The 21.5 BTO can be ordered with an i7 CPU. Please stop with the BS whinging posts because it's getting tiring. I am a massive critic of Apple's direction when it does not make sense, but this forum is unbearable to read at this point in time

21.5":

2.9GHz
2.9GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache

Configurable to 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz).

27":

3.2GHz
3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache

Configurable to 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz).

Nothing has changed. The model line up looks exactly the same, except that we now have faster Ivy Bridge CPUs.

 

[daveathome]

i5/i7

The point is that the MBP (mostly) have i7 as standard and so getting the i5 on the new imac is a bit of an insult. How much extra is it going to cost to get the i7 bto?
And while we're on the subject but probably off thread why oh why are ssd's not standard. We get rid of the odd to be rid of moving parts and increase reliability then stick a mechanical HD in--loopy