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What to expect from iMac 2012 - Discussion

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iBreatheApple said:
Judging by your "attitude", grammar, and typing style, it's hard to imagine that you were even able to drive a decade ago. How old are you? It really isn't relevant and sorry, but I just have a hard time respecting posts like this.
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Well with a name like "I breathe apple" I'm hardly surprised ... Silly ... Actually I couldn't drive ten years ago ... Still can't ... But I'm 56 and not prone to falling for propaganda, like you obviously are
My G5 casing could be used to hold a perfectly good self build ... As you should know, if you didn't live and breathe apple, a mac is no different now from a PC internally ... You can just build one yourself ... Its the OS that is the only thing that is different
And Steve Jobs himself ( why oh why is this man being sainted ) said that anyone who really cared about computing should build their machines themselves
So I guess I'm just being Apple :))
Self build guys ... Its the way to go :cool:
 
spedanden said:
He definitely wasn't messing around seeing as how I wanted to spend 2000+ dollars. He said Apple stopped supplying the warehouse on the 4th. So likely well see on the website soon that you can no longer order them.
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My only concern is, with the nearly obvious possibility of retina screens for desktops around the corner what would convince me to buy another iMac until then? (I have the last model as it is with the 6970)
 
Shivetya said:
My only concern is, with the nearly obvious possibility of retina screens for desktops around the corner what would convince me to buy another iMac until then? (I have the last model as it is with the 6970)
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Easy. Nothing.
Sharp has apparently started manufacturing a 32" 3880x2160 (QHD) screen. If the new iMac has such a screen, preferably with a decent anti-reflective treatment, it's an insta-buy. Otherwise, nothing worthwhile has been happening on the CPU and memory front since the late 2009 iMacs, and precious little anywhere else. Computer tech doesn't progress like it used to, its glory days are over.
 
EntropyQ3 said:
Computer tech doesn't progress like it used to, its glory days are over.
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SSD Storage, 'Retina' Display technology, Graphics and processor in one, fantastic gains in processor and system power saving, Hyperthreading and battery life to name but a few massive leaps in computer tech :rolleyes:
 
All Taken said:
SSD Storage, 'Retina' Display technology, Graphics and processor in one, fantastic gains in processor and system power saving, Hyperthreading and battery life to name but a few massive leaps in computer tech :rolleyes:
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We've yet to see retina displays in anything but a few mobile devices, but as I thought I indicated, that would be worthwhile. Otherwise I fail to see much worth caring about. Battery life in a desktop system, integration of a couple of functionalities? Hyperthreading, which is a semi-failed attempt to hide latencies in highly threaded workloads? Is that what you call massive leaps? Well, each to his own.
 
EntropyQ3 said:
We've yet to see retina displays in anything but a few mobile devices, but as I thought I indicated, that would be worthwhile. Otherwise I fail to see much worth caring about. Battery life in a desktop system, integration of a couple of functionalities? Hyperthreading, which is a semi-failed attempt to hide latencies in highly threaded workloads? Is that what you call massive leaps? Well, each to his own.
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Super massive. :p
 
All Taken said:
Super massive. :p
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:) Sorry, I'm dense.
I'm almost of an age with our elderly Frankenmac advocate above, and seeing Intel improve CPU performance roughly 20% in total over two lithographic generations since my late 2009 nehalem drives home just how the computer market has changed. Even 3D-graphics performance has slowed down if you look at a given power draw. Apple is innovating and refining at the interface level, both in terms of software and hardware. I think this is wise, and one hell of a lot more meaningful than some percent better performance every other year as the industry moves to a new process node.
 
c'cmon more imac leaks, rumors, news. Quiet past week, next monday- wednesday will be interesting to watch. Ivy Bridge release, apple financial call, Tues/ Wed are days Apple likes to update stuff, & still no WWDC invite yet. uggg, the wait is such a downer
 
iMcLovin said:
Depends on what you are doing. I work with graphic heavy stuff and enjoy a big monitor. So, the 13" mba main purpose is to avoid the rest of my family occupying my imac....and when I need to bring stuff to meetings and whatnot.
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6ftunder said:
Depends on what you're working on. I usually work on 20 MB photos in Photoshop and then my 13" is definitely not enough, I can barely fit the whole photo on the screen without getting some overlapping with the menus in PS. So, if you plan on working on photos, go for a larger screen.

I mean, for small things it's okay, but I can't wait to get the new iMac.
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Its for coding/development, web development. I do use PS but not intensivley, still I do use it.

The reason I was thinking 13 over the 15 is cause I sit at a desk all day, maybe the 13 could be used in bed or sometimes just laying back to do work at home.

Not sure though, if it doesn't fit the menu and screen then i'll have to consider the 15" cause I don't want to waste time struggling with work instead.
 
mcman77 said:
Its for coding/development, web development. I do use PS but not intensivley, still I do use it.

The reason I was thinking 13 over the 15 is cause I sit at a desk all day, maybe the 13 could be used in bed or sometimes just laying back to do work at home.

Not sure though, if it doesn't fit the menu and screen then i'll have to consider the 15" cause I don't want to waste time struggling with work instead.
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If you're coding, then you want the biggest screen possible. You could just connect the 13" to a monitor, but I would strongly suggest for you to consider the hi-res antiglare 15" for your coding. Take it from someone who has learnt their lessons.
 
hope so, June is too far away. this wait is agonizing, let alone 1.5 more months. / quiet on the news posts on macrumors, 9to5 & appleinsider today. no mbp or iMac stuff lately
 
Agreed the wait is starting to bite now.. been waiting since Oct but I couldn't really aford it (and printer, time capsule). Plus I was epecting a March refresh so decided to wait.. beginning to bite now but having waited this long i'm gonna tuff it out till the bitter end:p
 
lifeguard90 said:
does anyone think next week or the week after will be new iMacs? or is the long term- june wwdc the deal?
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What we really need is a check on distributors other than apple. I checked the local best buy stores and only 2 of 10 in the area had the base model iMac. That being said, I am not sure what the normal availability is. You can expect a refresh about 2 weeks after we start hearing about supply shortages, but since the only instances of that recently have been with the MBPs, I am a little skeptical. Still hoping for a release by early May though!
 
sure hope today through next wednesday proves fruitful for some info: iMac, macbook pro, ivy bridge, and or wwdc announcement. Somethings gotta happen by next week. At the very least, we can put away the mbp rumors and have an idea/ expect soley iMac news rolling in
 
lifeguard90 said:
sure hope today through next wednesday proves fruitful for some info: iMac, macbook pro, ivy bridge, and or wwdc announcement. Somethings gotta happen by next week. At the very least, we can put away the mbp rumors and have an idea/ expect soley iMac news rolling in
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I don't want to even see another machine updated before the Mac Pro. Apple really needs to get it's workstation butt in gear, with either an iMac tantamount to this or an updated Mac Pro.

Now, that link up there is what I'd hope (pray) to see in an updated iMac that will replace the Mac Pro. Regardless of what many say, I don't see much need for 5 or 6 RAIDed internal 3.5" drives when an SSD or 2 or 3 at 2.5" will do.
 
The only other hopeful/ interesting piece of into to go by is the closing comments/ slide Tim Cook presented at the end of the iPad event, citing great innovation and products to roll out over this year.

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if the Mac Pro is indeed dead, I would assume the highest end iMacs will be beefed up even more. That computer your linked is cool, but the crappy plastic components, window OS would never enter my house.


Digital Skunk said:
I don't want to even see another machine updated before the Mac Pro. Apple really needs to get it's workstation butt in gear, with either an iMac tantamount to this or an updated Mac Pro.

Now, that link up there is what I'd hope (pray) to see in an updated iMac that will replace the Mac Pro. Regardless of what many say, I don't see much need for 5 or 6 RAIDed internal 3.5" drives when an SSD or 2 or 3 at 2.5" will do.
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Shivetya said:
My only concern is, with the nearly obvious possibility of retina screens for desktops around the corner what would convince me to buy another iMac until then? (I have the last model as it is with the 6970)
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I could do with one running a full-powered 590 (not a mobile version). Would be nice tobe able to play BF3 at ultra when taking a break :cool:
 
Digital Skunk said:
I don't want to even see another machine updated before the Mac Pro. Apple really needs to get it's workstation butt in gear, with either an iMac tantamount to this or an updated Mac Pro.

Now, that link up there is what I'd hope (pray) to see in an updated iMac that will replace the Mac Pro. Regardless of what many say, I don't see much need for 5 or 6 RAIDed internal 3.5" drives when an SSD or 2 or 3 at 2.5" will do.
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Wow, I've never seen that HP Z1 before. While I don't find it very aesthetically pleasing, the functionality looks nice. The stand gives more viewing options, the case is easy to open and replace parts, Xeon processor, etc. If it ran OS X, I'd be all over it ;)
 
lifeguard90 said:
if the Mac Pro is indeed dead, I would assume the highest end iMacs will be beefed up even more. That computer your linked is cool, but the crappy plastic components, window OS would never enter my house.
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I would hope so as well. I used to be in the bigger, better, badder group that wanted the biggest workstation tower ever, but I think there's going to be a paradigm shift in computing, where even the high end pros want something a little more manageable on their desks. Leaving the cable and PCI rich towers to those that have $10,000 plus to blow on a tower.

In other words, bring on the Xeon, Nvidia Quadro toting iMacs with user serviceable parts and multiple HDD/SSD bays.

The real selling point HP has with that Z1 is those specs and serviceability. All things considered, Apple can and should do the same with at least the 27" iMac even if the Mac Pro doesn't get replaced.

Razorhog said:
Wow, I've never seen that HP Z1 before. While I don't find it very aesthetically pleasing, the functionality looks nice. The stand gives more viewing options, the case is easy to open and replace parts, Xeon processor, etc. If it ran OS X, I'd be all over it ;)
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That's always been the case with the machines on the dark side. Ugly as hell at times, but a few $$ cheaper and more bang for the buck. Personally, I'd never want to set foot in Windows again, but the hardware leaves me drooling.
 
lifeguard90 said:
hope so, June is too far away. this wait is agonizing, let alone 1.5 more months. / quiet on the news posts on macrumors, 9to5 & appleinsider today. no mbp or iMac stuff lately
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WILL ADVISE TO GO OUT MORE. Seriously it's a computer, the way people wait/worship every Apple product is starting to look like cult's. Yes this far in might as well wait although if you was using your machine professionally and to make money. I really doubt most would be waiting.

Most of you act like it will be your last iMac so need to get latest forgetting in a few months note months not years/year it will be last gen. Which won't make your computer old, Just not current.

As far as chips people can keep using excuses as for waiting but fact is if you're not a gamer/heavy 3D worker etc IVY BRIDGE is very minimal gains CPU wise compared to SANDY BRIDGE. To me intel are starting to reach power wise the limit in terms of making chips better, hence focusing on GPU.

As for me, I bought my iMac 2 months ago and have made just over £5000 for graphic designing and websites. So I'm glad i never waited i needed a machine and just bought it, Could easily buy 2012 iMac when it lands but i won't, Its not as if the Sandy bridge chips will melt once the ivy are released.
 
I am a gamer & edit videos and graphics, more skilled friends of mine also may use my machine. So yes,, regardless of ivy not being as big a leap that sandy was, there would be no point to buy now. Plus the gpu in the current line does not suffice.
 
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