Hi everyone. Does anyone have any ideas if the iMac is due for an update soon and if so what it might be? as I'm thinking of buying and am not sure wether to hold on a while or not.
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New iMac soon????????
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I'm borderline on an iMac update. I'm half expecting to see a speed bump on it. (2.0/2.16 GHz) That's all that I expect though.
There probably will be an update over the summer!
Intel are bringing out new CPU's and hopefully they will go in iMac's asap!
Most likely End of July - Early Sept
Intel are bringing out new CPU's and hopefully they will go in iMac's asap!
Most likely End of July - Early Sept
According to the buyers guide then it should be updated soon. That's if apple are as predictable as we hope.
I wanted a 17" iMac but i think i'll wait for the refresh. I have my MacBook on the way, got my mini to do my desk duty (great little trooper it is) and it's summer time so i'll be out more than in.
I wanted a 17" iMac but i think i'll wait for the refresh. I have my MacBook on the way, got my mini to do my desk duty (great little trooper it is) and it's summer time so i'll be out more than in.
Thanks for the reply's folks but do you think it's a case of waiting days, weeks or months? Especially knowing what Apple are like
It depends on how badly you want the computer vs. the chance of waiting for one after an update. I'd give it 2-4 weeks at most. Then again I have been saying two weeks for the past month...Joves best said:Thanks for the reply's folks but do you think it's a case of waiting days, weeks or months? Especially knowing what Apple are like
Eidorian said:
Of course, the usual update schedule was not during a time when Apple was transitioning its entire line to an entirely new chipset.
That said, presumably speed bumps but not a heck of a lot more, are in order in the next couple of months. But who really knows? The company would be better off pushing out the new Power Macs than giving a speed bump to consumer machines that probably aren't necessary.
I personally don't think we'll hear anything until august/september about an iMac update. Merom won't be coming out until august which puts it in line for WWDC at the earliest and maybe the Apple Expo in Paris(Sept. 12th)? Who really knows with the whole switch to intel. I've personally been waiting about a month or two for an update(speed bump) but I've decided to just give in and buy one. I want to start using it before going back to college.
Since the processors are not soldered on, it would not be hard for Apple to have faster procs dropped in for a minor speedbump. Although its more likely to be accompanied by a bump in HD size and graphics card as well.
Hey guys, I'm new to macrumors and all but this thread really caught my attention I recently sold my 2.0 Ghz, 17" iMac G5 and I decided it would be nice to dump the crappy ass 9600 card, and be able to run windows and have front row etc. Well the dealio now is since I am only 15 I have to save up the rest of the money required for a new machine and my dad bought my iMac. So now I would be able to get my iMac on my birthday ( independence day) Since it would be a good deal since I still have my exams and I would otherwise lose my concentration due to the comp. I decided however I wanted the 20" iMac because of the speed advantage and the resolution and 256MB graphics card, and 1GB of Ram to start. So I was wondering should I wait for a new iMac or get this one on my b-day
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I recently sold my 2.0 Ghz, 17" iMac G5 and I decided it would be nice to dump the crappy ass 9600 card, and be able to run windows and have front row etc. Well the dealio now is since I am only 15 I have to save up the rest of the money required for a new machine and my dad bought my iMac. So now I would be able to get my iMac on my birthday ( independence day) Since it would be a good deal since I still have my exams and I would otherwise lose my concentration due to the comp. I decided however I wanted the 20" iMac because of the speed advantage and the resolution and 256MB graphics card, and 1GB of Ram to start. So I was wondering should I wait for a new iMac or get this one on my b-day `Smiley
arachn1d said:
i was in the same boat last xmas/winter break when i was considering a laptop and wanted an apple. did some research and i heard about the new intel chips coming out and decided to wait. the macbook pros came out and were too $$$ and not what i wanted.. 6 months later.. the macbook was well worth the wait.
id say wait cause it sounds like you want the new one but you want it now, so if you get the old one you just wouldnt be fully satisfied.
arachn1d said:
mac gaming isnt my forte (more PC guy) but hardware wise an iMac is up to par for games like oblivion and HL2 (this thread seems to have some satisfied windows HL2 players:https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/191818/). software is more where you'll be limited, not hardware.
Just when I got enough guts to decide to buy an iMac this week, you guys have to go and make ANOTHER thread like this. I haven't bought it yet, but I have the money and I WANT IT NOW. !
I was informed by several people that a speed bump would probably not happen for at least 2 months, if not more, if at all. :\
And now you people drive me crazy by putting more doubt in my mind! AGH!
Just when I thought all I had to decide on was Mighty Mouse VS wireless mouse/keyboard!
I haven't bought it yet, but I have the money and I WANT IT NOW. !I was informed by several people that a speed bump would probably not happen for at least 2 months, if not more, if at all. :\
And now you people drive me crazy by putting more doubt in my mind! AGH!
Just when I thought all I had to decide on was Mighty Mouse VS wireless mouse/keyboard!
seenew said:Just when I got enough guts to decide to buy an iMac this week, you guys have to go and make ANOTHER thread like this.
I was informed by several people that a speed bump would probably not happen for at least 2 months, if not more, if at all. :\
And now you people drive me crazy by putting more doubt in my mind! AGH!
Just when I thought all I had to decide on was Mighty Mouse VS wireless mouse/keyboard!
hehe
Probably at the end of Sept:
17" iMac
2GHz Core 2 Duo (Merom not Conroe)
X1600 Pro 128MB -> Pro 256MB upgrade
20" iMac
2.16GHz Core 2 Duo (Again, Merom not Conroe)
X1600 XT 256MB
1GB RAM standard
I'm guessing it would be a speed bump instead of a feature bump.
17" iMac
2GHz Core 2 Duo (Merom not Conroe)
X1600 Pro 128MB -> Pro 256MB upgrade
20" iMac
2.16GHz Core 2 Duo (Again, Merom not Conroe)
X1600 XT 256MB
1GB RAM standard
I'm guessing it would be a speed bump instead of a feature bump.
seenew said:Just when I got enough guts to decide to buy an iMac this week, you guys have to go and make ANOTHER thread like this.
I was informed by several people that a speed bump would probably not happen for at least 2 months, if not more, if at all. :\
And now you people drive me crazy by putting more doubt in my mind! AGH!
Just when I thought all I had to decide on was Mighty Mouse VS wireless mouse/keyboard!
i'll buy it if you buy it.
(and why's the debate over the mighty mouse vs wireless mouse/keyboard) I need info!
arachn1d said:i'll buy it if you buy it.
(and why's the debate over the mighty mouse vs wireless mouse/keyboard) I need info!
I know, I'd feel better knowing someone else was taking the plunge with me, haha!
But yeah, the mice is just a personal debate. I love the thought of just a single wire connected to my iMac (the power), since it will have wireless internet, and could have wireless keyboard/mouse. I'm willing to spend the extra $70 for the wireless setup, but I also love the idea of a Mighty Mouse. I'll be working with high-res photos, and that scrollball would be a godsend. I wish there was a wireless Mighty Mouse!
!Hey, since we're both using this production purposes, I say WE get the mightymouse.
Haha, I'm thinking about plunging tomorrow after I wakeup.
Honestly, I've been thinking about it. If the iMac is as good as they say, even at it's point now. Then it's still going to be that good.
I don't think the updated processor is going to change how fast you can play with photos, or programming to such a marginal extent that it's worth waiting by the end of summer, and that's a guesstimate.
And besides, if it's not just benchmark claims and it's really uber awesome, we can upgrade the processor down the line with the money we've made from working on the computer!
Bam, did I convince us? haha.
Haha, I'm thinking about plunging tomorrow after I wakeup.
Honestly, I've been thinking about it. If the iMac is as good as they say, even at it's point now. Then it's still going to be that good.
I don't think the updated processor is going to change how fast you can play with photos, or programming to such a marginal extent that it's worth waiting by the end of summer, and that's a guesstimate.
And besides, if it's not just benchmark claims and it's really uber awesome, we can upgrade the processor down the line with the money we've made from working on the computer!
Bam, did I convince us? haha.
arachn1d said:Hey, since we're both using this production purposes, I say WE get the mightymouse.
Haha, I'm thinking about plunging tomorrow after I wakeup.
Honestly, I've been thinking about it. If the iMac is as good as they say, even at it's point now. Then it's still going to be that good.
I don't think the updated processor is going to change how fast you can play with photos, or programming to such a marginal extent that it's worth waiting by the end of summer, and that's a guesstimate.
And besides, if it's not just benchmark claims and it's really uber awesome, we can upgrade the processor down the line with the money we've made from working on the computer!
Bam, did I convince us? haha.
hahaha
Yeah, actually I do feel better about it.
Hmm.
Waiting for my stocks to cash in, the check is on the way.
So I could be ordering it as soon as tomorrow, or Friday..
Yeah, what the heck. I'm doing it.