Think the i7 will be available in stores after the refresh?

[eddvedd]

Hey all,

I know that its anyone guess as to what the refresh holds, but does anyone think that the i7 will be in stores after the refresh, or will it still be a built to order model. Just curious because I'm getting so stoked for this refresh that it would be nice to just go pick one up and not have to wait for it to be delivered.

 

[Gregintosh]

No one knows for sure, but it'd be nice if i5 and i7 were the new default chips in the 27" models with perhaps a faster i7 as the BTO option.

 

[clager]

Dont think there will be an update nor refresh. They have left the iMac27 for dead.

 

[redapple99]

Dont think there will be an update nor refresh. They have left the iMac27 for dead.

i don't think so, the imac is quite an important computer for apple

 

[DarkStarr]

Some UK stores stock the i7, I bought mine from the Apple Store in the Trafford Centre

 

[clager]

i don't think so, the imac is quite an important computer for apple[/QUOTE

Yep! the 27, i7, is to be found in many Ad-agencies and graphics-departments all over the globe.
What I meant was, all the issues with yellow screens, dead-pixels, etc, etc. I dont think they can fix it on already purchased copies and thats a hell of a lot.
Consequently I think the damage is done, nobody will run the risk of getting burnt twice.

 

[hippo206]

Hey all,

I know that its anyone guess as to what the refresh holds, but does anyone think that the i7 will be in stores after the refresh, or will it still be a built to order model. Just curious because I'm getting so stoked for this refresh that it would be nice to just go pick one up and not have to wait for it to be delivered.

In WA, i7 are already available to buy in the store. So i would assume that they would be after any upcoming refresh.

 

[eddvedd]

In WA, i7 are already available to buy in the store. So i would assume that they would be after any upcoming refresh.

Good to know, I didn't realize that some stores already stocked the i7. I guess the midwest is just a little behind the curve, no surprise there. Hopefully that means I can just head down to the apple store on release day and pick one up.