Based on my experiences with windows machines, if Apple doesn't release new iMacs by June.....of 2015, I will be forced to buy a windows computer.
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Based on my experiences with windows machines, if Apple doesn't release new iMacs by June.....of 2015, I will be forced to buy a windows computer.
Tbh, to get 2x the rendering speed pf my 2008 8core 3.2 I've considered buying the current 12 core 2.66, but not at the same prices as in 2010!!
From the point of view of the best CPU and gfx options, I've considered a few bto pc workstations lately, but I am obviously still w-a-I-t-I-n-g for some grain of info on updated mps before I decide to suffer Windows and have to re acquire all my software... :/
From the point of view of the best CPU and gfx options, I've considered a few bto pc workstations lately, but I am obviously still w-a-I-t-I-n-g for some grain of info on updated mps before I decide to suffer Windows and have to re acquire all my software... :/
I don't think you're going to have to wait much longer. I've held the WWDC2012 view for quit a while.
And yet still current today.
Current doesn't have an expiration date. It's only not current when there is something newer. Until new Xeons are actually shipping, it's current.
Edit: And even if we say that it's no longer current once the new Xeons are released, that means the Mac Pro has been what, not current for a few weeks?
Oh no. Quick. Everyone switch to Windows. This is a real emergency worthy of a million threads.
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Whatever. It's old to me. I've had it since day one (2 years ago) and I have no intention of switching to windows even if the kill the MP. But a little noise about the MP won't hurt anyone.
Actually, for those of us who cannot run Lion, (I have G5 Quad ...), we cannot upgrade to iCloud (please don't start a rant on whether iCloud is an upgrade or not ...), so we need a new machine. I see little point in buying the iMacs or MacPros on offer right now since new ones are likely, though not certainly, right around the corner. And it's not clear what minimum configuration Mountain Lion will require soon.
So I guess I could run Lion on an iBook that barely qualifies, and get to it only from the web on my G5 Quad and lose all sync from it, or buy a Windoze machine with Win 7 and then use iCloud ... hmmmm ... which benefits Apple more?
I don't know, you've had since the release of Lion to upgrade, and nothing is stopping you from upgrading now. Your G5 is already 6 years old. Am I supposed to feel bad about this?
You making a voluntary choice not to upgrade is in no way Apple's fault or worthy of this angst. Considering how old your machine is, I don't think waiting for the new Mac Pros is a life or death sort of situation.
To be perfectly honest, if you've been fine working on a Quad G5, I doubt you're the sort of person who is even going to notice the difference on the new Xeons. If speed was all that important, you would have upgraded long ago.
Threatening to move to windows isn't going to make the mac pro come out faster. Just sounds childish like telling your mum your going to run away from home if she doesnt buy you something
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I think anyone at this time that needs roadmaps and confirmations from a computer supplier, yet still goes with one that is notoriusly secretive hasn't really thought things through.
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I think anyone at this time that needs roadmaps and confirmations from a computer supplier, yet still goes with one that is notoriusly secretive hasn't really thought things through.
Hmm.. a forum for speculation on a web site devoted to speculation... I say 7 speculatory threads on the same thing isn't enough
No we definitely need more and more speculation!
Yep. They typically come with Windows 7 Professional. Which is what you'll most likely want. It's a fantastic OS.
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For all we know they are preparing for a release as we speak. WWDC is coming up ya know......
I'm not really into gaming, but you should consider that you just used one of the most mass market gaming companies out there for your example. It probably makes more sense to release on the Mac side when the target audience is that huge.
That aside, I can assure you most definitely, that Apple has people that read MacRumors.
It's one of the best sources of free and easy access to consumer opinions on the net.
I'm some people at Apple read it.
But I highly doubt they use it as real input into product decisions.
Also, I'm pretty sure there are very firm rules at Apple about spending too much time on rumor sites, for obvious reasons.
And again, any decisions will have already been made by now.
Respectfully... I didn't mean "just any employee" at Apple reads it. Of course many of the employees being enthusiasts like us will read it.
What I did mean, is that if Apple is like any other serious competitor that sells to the public, they have designated people that scan sites for feedback. While you may be in denial that it happens, I highly doubt that Apple ignores everything it's customers have to say.
Make no mistake, I'm not saying Apple gets ideas from customers, but they do read about how the product is doing in the field. In the hands of the customers that use Apple's various products.
Finally, as a long time Apple customer, I am aware that some execs at Apple think they are so far superior to any of the other human beings on earth... that they can ignore everyone and simply push out the product they design.
It's good to be Apple, in their minds they know it all, they are never wrong, and they've brainwashed enough fanboys to back it up
The problem with buying a PC workstation is the investment in Mac Software that many have. Not only is it buying expensive new hardware, but purchasing/trying to get license transfers for thousands of dollars worth of software. It's not like it's just an inconvenience thing either. A lot of workflows rely on Mac-specific software that transitioning from can result in loss of productivity, and by extension, money.
Personally I refuse to buy software that restricts me to a single platform unless it has a very low price point.
You need to maintain some workflow flexibility to avoid extinction!
AFAIC, it depends on what you call "restricts".
For example, do I really care what the software is, so long as it allows me to store my data in an easily transportable format (layman's analogy: a photo in JPEG)?
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