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Argggh! Where are the new Imacs?/So who thinks we're getting new iMacs?/etc [Merged]
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Says the one who CREATED this thread. Bought a Mac Pro and hoping he
made the right call to justify his decision.
I think October 27.
I think this usually happens before releases. I would expect the next set of rumors a few days before to the night before the actual release.One thing that has bothered me was the TONS of rumors and related update articles about two weeks ago and now ... nothing
Next week or bust?
What if I bought a new imac/mac mini NOW, and when the new ones come out, sell the ones I just bought to my family member who wants a mac and just pay a slight difference in the new one?
I have it on very good authority, that it will be very soon. Can't tell you when but I was told to wait till I buy my iMac.
You may not end up paying any difference at all and might make a little pocket change if the new mini debuts at a lower price point.
You may not end up paying any difference at all and might make a little pocket change if the new mini debuts at a lower price point.
I was thinking of buying an iMac online, then by the time it actually arrived I would know if they made new iMacs or not..So I could just return it without opening and buy a new one.. Of course if Apple doesn't release anything by next Tuesday, that plan would not be great...but I need a computer anyway.
If you go to Dell, HP, Toshiba, Acer or any other computer manufacturer selling new notebooks with Core i7 processors, they aren't shipping until the end of the month...so even if Apple announced new iMacs, MacBooks, and Mac minis tomorrow, they wouldn't be shipping for a few weeks because they are getting an ample supply to the assembly lines.
Folks, the updates really are just around the corner. (trust me)
If you can wait, wait. If you absolutely can't, then buy one now. But don't come complaining when the new one is announced later this month...
(yes, the new iMacs will be announced in October)
Bryan
If you can wait, wait. If you absolutely can't, then buy one now. But don't come complaining when the new one is announced later this month...
(yes, the new iMacs will be announced in October)
Bryan
Yep, new product rumors come in three waves:
1 - Leaks from 'creative' people involved in the design and development stage.
These come months to years before launch and are pretty rare - Apple will generally know who blabbed when there are only 23 people in on the secret.
2 - Leaks from manufacturing
These come a month before product launch - factory hands, manufacturing execs with journo friends, all of whom talk when production starts in their facilities.
3 - Leaks from marketing and sales channels
These come 3-4 days before launch, when the detailed info is rolled out to the global sales and marketing staff. Tens of thousands of retail staff (and their managers) all know what's happening and start talking.
We are currently between stage 2 and 3. The factory people have told us everything they know and are busy stockpiling new machines. The marketing and sales people haven't been informed yet (well, not fully informed) so haven't much to tell. However, that can change real quick.
They're really trying to run the previous versions dry to make room for the new huh? I've never in my life heard of technology and electronics such as these so high in demand, that its causing delays.
Just a general observation after skimming this thread...
Some of you guys seriously can't wait a couple of weeks for the new iMacs and are going to buy one now? After the new one comes out you're going to be annoyed every time you go to your "old" one and constantly say to yourself "man, I should have waited two stupid weeks".
To wait a few days for a faster iMac, possibly cheaper, and with the latest design is totally worth it.
This is coming from someone who bought a 17" MBP only to see the newer one come out 5 weeks later. It drove me crazy that I didn't do my research (and this was before I discovered this site and the buyer's guide) and was impatient.
Some of you guys seriously can't wait a couple of weeks for the new iMacs and are going to buy one now? After the new one comes out you're going to be annoyed every time you go to your "old" one and constantly say to yourself "man, I should have waited two stupid weeks".
To wait a few days for a faster iMac, possibly cheaper, and with the latest design is totally worth it.
This is coming from someone who bought a 17" MBP only to see the newer one come out 5 weeks later. It drove me crazy that I didn't do my research (and this was before I discovered this site and the buyer's guide) and was impatient.
I would be guessing at the 20th, but I am starting to come round to the conclusion that this is all hype and nothing will be seen till next year.
God hope I am wrong as I would have been waiting the past 4 weeks for nothing
God hope I am wrong as I would have been waiting the past 4 weeks for nothing
I thought this too for a little bit but people have been telling me something is going to happen soon...so i'm going to try to stick it out this weekend without a computer and see how it goes by Tuesday, because I'm assuming nothing will happen today.
I am giving myself till next friday. If there are no new imac then I will order one.
Says the one who CREATED this thread. Bought a Mac Pro and hoping he
made the right call to justify his decision.
yep, but you gotta know when to switch to plan B, even if B is not as good as A was going to 'be' (pun intended).
But then in a couple of more months we'll have Light Peak! And because we bough an iMac, there is no way we can add a card to get it.
If there's an update this year, then will it be the next week, otherwise it becomes a lot odd timeline for Apple. I go contrary to what many say and think it is a perfect time to launch new Macs next week to remove the focus from Windows 7. People talking that the press will not show up in Cupertino, but you kidding? The press would rather go for Apple than for Microsoft 7, trust me.
Unibody came exactly at this time last year, and it was just the right time - by next week, something needs to happen - Otherwise, I fear that it will be too late to launch something. Then we have to wait until next year instead.
Then, Apple must sent out the inivation today or tomorrow at least, if it becomes an event next week - as I think it is. It must be event if they are inciting against Microsoft and the launch mass of new things.
But I'm beginning to give up hope. For the first time in my life, I really have much cash and are willing to spend their money on a pretty good Mac that will work for years to come, but nothing happens.
It is frustrating for me. And certainly for many others. But it starts some new rumors pop up so maybe it's something around the corner, when we least expect it - I hope so.
Please Apple, please (it sounds that I was talking to a dog, but I really pray to god Jobs that something happens next week.)
Unibody came exactly at this time last year, and it was just the right time - by next week, something needs to happen - Otherwise, I fear that it will be too late to launch something. Then we have to wait until next year instead.
Then, Apple must sent out the inivation today or tomorrow at least, if it becomes an event next week - as I think it is. It must be event if they are inciting against Microsoft and the launch mass of new things.
But I'm beginning to give up hope. For the first time in my life, I really have much cash and are willing to spend their money on a pretty good Mac that will work for years to come, but nothing happens.
It is frustrating for me. And certainly for many others. But it starts some new rumors pop up so maybe it's something around the corner, when we least expect it - I hope so.
Please Apple, please (it sounds that I was talking to a dog, but I really pray to god Jobs that something happens next week.)
