Yes, exactly. What seems to make sense doesn't always jive with apple's schedule and/or thinking.
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What to expect from iMac 2012 - Discussion
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Yes, exactly. What seems to make sense doesn't always jive with apple's schedule and/or thinking.
But you would like to use your PC for its power. Therefore, we need to wait for suitable graphics cards with TB to release.
That'd be sweet...but Apple wont put a full sized, top of the line gamer card in an iMac...
The 7970m is the successor to the 6970m and if I'm not mistaken has the same price tag that the 6970m initially had...
Wouldn't be needed. You can use on-board's HDMI out instead of the gpu's now as it is.
7970m will be a nice upgrade ontop of intel HD 4000
Which leads me to guesstimate a theory notice 10.7.4 was seeded again to developers. Almost near release. I will guess no new imac tomorrow but 10.7.4 first or same day next week or two weeks latest so that the noted graphics changes in 10.7.4 will utilize the intel hd 4000 and maybe also discrete chips
I could be 100% wrong. Worth a connection guess. Plausible
Which leads me to guesstimate a theory notice 10.7.4 was seeded again to developers. Almost near release. I will guess no new imac tomorrow but 10.7.4 first or same day next week or two weeks latest so that the noted graphics changes in 10.7.4 will utilize the intel hd 4000 and maybe also discrete chips
I could be 100% wrong. Worth a connection guess. Plausible
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Razorhog
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I almost understand what you are trying to say... Let me try to clarify:
You think 10.7.4 will be released the same day as the new iMac or maybe on the same day. Or 10.7.4 might be released next week or in two weeks at the latest, and you feel that it's release will coincide with the new iMac?
What i am guessing is the graphics fixes in 10.7.4 will be needed for upcoming intel hd 4000 chips in new hardware. Thus immintent release of 1 may signal the hardware
voted down because this is so true, i know your pain. uggg when the day comes this month, yes this month May, screw June, and I see the apple store down I will be so happy. when the store comes back up with new iMac,well lets say the week will be complete ORDER NOW, better be a sick update
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I am probably going to order in the next couple days, myself. That gives an estimated delivery of May 9-11. From what the help chat told me, you get +14 days from date of delivery to get a return. So from around May 23rd-25th to get the new one if it comes out.
Too excited for Diablo 3 to not have a pretty 27in screen in front of me, this 13in c2d MBP isn't going to cut it! 😉
Maybe Apple is going to wait to release the new iMac until after the return period expires for all systems bought before May 15.
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Would be so mean haha! I am sure if they could have timed it, they would have made it available for D3 launch. It seems there are many others out there who are struggling to wait because they want it for Diablo 3!
I debated that too, i am using the other low powered home iMac now, so i can't do jack crap on a 2009 21" base low end model. but figured to order, wait, have bill sit, delete hard drive, pack it up, return it and wait for refund just to do it halfway again is more of a hassle. plus once a 27" display is on my desk i won't want to take it down.
* hope the assumed redesign means antiglare edge to edge glass panel and thinner iMac, but same pedestal. I say so because I want the i360 Raindrop turntable pedestal holder thing, in which it fits the current iMac
Do you have a link to the i360 Raindrop thing? Have not heard of it.
I feel you on not wanting to take it down after set-up. I only do a limited amount of things that need the power of the iMac. Diablo is probably the most graphic intensive program I need and we know how little it takes to run smooth. Using Xcode on a 13in screen is driving me insane, so the upgrade to the bigger screen is really what I am after. As such, even if I miss the upgrade it would have little practical effect on me besides the "DOH, SHOULD HAVE JUST WAITED!!" feeling.
/just rationalizing my way through purchasing now 😉
The question is what practical effect would not waiting have on you 😀 😛
With that in mind, is there not a restocking fee, or is that only for the physical locations?
Does anyone know if Apple have ever tried to coincide the release of a product with another 3rd party major release? I know a few people who are buying new machines in anticipation for Diablo III, but it doesn't really seem plausible that Apple would base their release schedule on this event.
Even if the game is going to be beyond awesome.
Even if the game is going to be beyond awesome.
They have had iPods that were branded for musicians (U2, Universal Music Group). Next to that the Product Red stuff... but I can't think of anything else. Although I would not never expect anything officially in regards to Diablo 3, they have many smart people at Apple. If pushing a product a week or two forward allowed them to take advantage of another companies marketing I could see it happening.
Great., another dud week / only wed but store never down and no imac news AGAIN
Gotta wait till sunday late night again..
Gotta wait till sunday late night again..
chilly willy
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Despite knowing better, I rush to MR each am and am disappointed by the lack of even the flimsiest iMac or MBP rumors. Meanwhile folks are debating the rumors regarding the possible SIM card design for iPhone 5. 😡🙁
iMacFarlane
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Precisely where I'm at.
The SIM card tray for the iPhone 5 (or, "the new iPhone"?) is unchanged from the previous generation down to the molecular level!"
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and Dell is releasing Ivy Bridge for their desktop... Apple is falling behind ... sad thing ... unless they have something hidden in their sleeve, I don't understand why Apple have not release the new Imac ...