Will Apple release new iMac in March?

[Mac32]

Just give us a slightly improved iMac thermal design with the latest Intel CPU for now, and the choice between Nvidia 1060M, 1070M and 1080M - and add a couple of the latest AMD GPUs at a later point when available. That would be a common sense strategy, but not for Apple obviously.

I'm now seriously considering getting a Windows-based AIO, as I can only take so much bullcrap from the money-hoarding Timmy Crook.

 

[maflynn]

The window of opportunity for a March event is quickly coming to a close. If apple continues to adhere to a two week notice, that puts us in the March 28th time frame at this stage.

 

[CWallace]

The window of opportunity for a March event is quickly coming to a close. If apple continues to adhere to a two week notice, that puts us in the March 28th time frame at this stage.

Analysts now seem to be pointing to an April iPad event so if they intend to announce the iMac in person, looks like next month is now the new target.

 

[jigzaw]

Just give us a slightly improved iMac thermal design with the latest Intel CPU for now, and the choice between Nvidia 1060M, 1070M and 1080M - and add a couple of the latest AMD GPUs at a later point when available. That would be a common sense strategy, but not for Apple obviously.

I'm now seriously considering getting a Windows-based AIO, as I can only take so much bullcrap from the money-hoarding Timmy Crook.

I've actually been playing with Windows 10 machines at Best Buy to see if it's a system I could remotely be ok with using. It breaks my heart because I'm a die-hard Apple fan but I've been waiting and waiting and waiting on just a new iMac (gave up even considering the Pro when it became clear they are abandoning that line) with my cash ready to be handed over so I can start building my home editing bay, but it seems like Apple doesn't want my money.. Scouring the film/TV editor communities on facebook and other places I'm seeing a LOT of them switching to Windows and not because they have any love for Windows but because there are quickly becoming no viable Apple hardware options for modern professional uses.

 

[joema2]

...I've been waiting and waiting and waiting on just a new iMac (gave up even considering the Pro when it became clear they are abandoning that line)... Scouring the film/TV editor communities on facebook and other places I'm seeing a LOT of them switching to Windows and not because they have any love for Windows but because there are quickly becoming no viable Apple hardware options for modern professional uses.

My 2015 iMac 27 handles 64 terabytes of Thunderbolt RAID storage with no problem. Editing 50 hours of H264 4k video works pretty well using FCPX. However I may get the updated Mac Pro when that is released.

The film & TV industry predominately uses Avid. Even local TV news largely uses Avid -- I just discussed this with our all our local stations a few weeks ago. Since Avid is available on both Mac and Windows, I don't really see much benefit to using Macs in that case. Likewise Premiere is available on both Mac and Windows, but since it's significantly slower than FCPX it needs more computational horsepower to provide the same real-world performance. That hardware performance is easier to get on a Windows PC. I formerly edited on Premiere (and still have Premiere CC 2017) and if that was my main software I'd likely use a Windows PC.

 

[maflynn]

Analysts now seem to be pointing to an April iPad event so if they intend to announce the iMac in person, looks like next month is now the new target.

I'm thinking more and more that it may be a silent update. Most of the "chatter" around a media event is related to iPad, and Apple doesn't seem to mix iOS devices/Macs on announcements. I'm not saying they won't just that if there is a media event its probably going to be dedicated to the iPad and they'll roll out a silent update to the Mac.

Apple's focus seems more on iOS anyways, there recent advertisement campaign promotes the iPad as a real computer, Tim Cook has already stated that he's baffled why people would be a PC. I think its clear they think the iPad is the future.

I'm seeing a LOT of them switching to Windows and not because they have any love for Windows but because there are quickly becoming no viable Apple hardware options

I'm moving in that direction myself, its getting harder to justify the purchase of Macs at this point, though I will say I do love my iMac and its a great machine

 

[CWallace]

I'm thinking more and more that it may be a silent update.

In general I agree, especially if it is just a spec-update (which I believe is the case).

I think its clear they think the iPad is the future.

They have thought that since the day Steve went up on stage and introduced the original model.

 

[Growlernz]

In general I agree, especially if it is just a spec-update (which I believe is the case).

The new store opening on the weekend could be perfect time to slip in a refreshed iMac!

 

[ahostmadsen]

Apple's focus seems more on iOS anyways, there recent advertisement campaign promotes the iPad as a real computer, Tim Cook has already stated that he's baffled why people would be a PC. I think its clear they think the iPad is the future.


I'm moving in that direction myself, its getting harder to justify the purchase of Macs at this point, though I will say I do love my iMac and its a great machine

I'm also thinking if I should buy a Windows desktop, essentially: If Apple does not intend to update desktops regularly, does not intend to be really cutting edge in desktops, one would have to move in that direction eventually, so maybe now is the time.

But that's a slippery slope for Apple. If I buy a Windows desktop, then perhaps next I will buy a Surface Pro instead of a MacBook, and then I will no longer need an iPad. So much for the iPad being the future.

On the other hand, if Apple has good desktops, perhaps I could have a solution with just an Apple desktop + iPad pro, if the pro becomes just a little more powerful.

I don't think my situation is that unique. Apple need the Mac to avoid that people move to Windows PCs, at which point they might no longer buy an iPad. So they need Macs to sell iPads!

 

[Mac'nCheese]

They wouldn't do a late March Mac event and then immediately have an iPad event just days later.

Have they ever held one event for both macs and pads? Like a macipad event.

Wait...

 

[jigzaw]

Have they ever held one event for both macs and pads? Like a macipad event.

Wait...

Ohhhhhhhhhh, ohhh I think your post just helped me see the future for a second. The MacPad... the evolution of the iPad Pro into a macOS machine (once macOS more fully resembles iOS), and the elimination of MacBooks and iMacs... Tim's full vision of the iPad being the ONLY computer... the MacPad. Also available, the MacPad Pro with Pencil.

 

[inhalexhale1]

I'm moving in that direction myself, its getting harder to justify the purchase of Macs at this point, though I will say I do love my iMac and its a great machine

I would still consider an iMac, assuming they do a normal update, or a redesign is not along the lines of the new MBP.

I would not buy the new MBP, although I'm not sure if I would go for a 2015 MBP or the Surface Book. Very interested to see what Microsoft does with the next version of it.

 

[jigzaw]

I would still consider an iMac, assuming they do a normal update, or a redesign is not along the lines of the new MBP.

I would not buy the new MBP, although I'm not sure if I would go for a 2015 MBP or the Surface Book. Very interested to see what Microsoft does with the next version of it.

I would absolutely consider buying an iMac. I had decided about a year ago that I would buy the next new iMac and have been waiting ever since. The question is becoming how much longer I wait before I give up and start shopping for a non-Apple machine since Apple seems to be getting out of the business of computers.

 

[boto]

I got a feeling Apple is waiting on AMD's Vega lineup to be released sometime April-end of June. These things will most likely be the GPUs used for this year's iMacs as they are still under contract with them and will offer significant performance boosts over the current offerings from AMD. Hope I'm wrong though, I'm really looking forward to an nVidia 1080 Ti.

 

[maflynn]

I would still consider an iMac, assuming they do a normal update, or a redesign is not along the lines of the new MBP.

I had and did back in late 2015 I was looking to upgrade/replace my MBP with a desktop (or another laptop), and on my short list was a Dell desktop and iMac.

What won me over for the iMac was the fact that I was getting a 5k for a steep discount compared to a 5k setup with the Dell. While I could have opted for a 4k display on the Dell, and in turn get a better GPU and a system that was more upgradeable, I would lose out on using OS X, and I was in a place at 2015 that I was not prepared to make that sacrifice. While I do enjoy using Windows, I also enjoy OS X and I figured I may run into buyers remorse over the Dell in the course of time.

Overall, now that we're in 2017, I feel I made the right decision, With the iMac, I can easily run both OS X and Windows, I have a beautiful machine that fits my needs and I have peace of mind.
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I'm also thinking if I should buy a Windows desktop, essentially: If Apple does not intend to update desktops regularly, does not intend to be really cutting edge in desktops, one would have to move in that direction eventually, so maybe now is the time.

Apple has been fairly consistent in updating the iMac, and to be honest, I can see why they did not update it in late 2016. The 2015 model of the 27" iMac was already on Skylake, an kaby lake wasn't available yet.

 

[Samuelsan2001]

I had and did back in late 2015 I was looking to upgrade/replace my MBP with a desktop (or another laptop), and on my short list was a Dell desktop and iMac.

What won me over for the iMac was the fact that I was getting a 5k for a steep discount compared to a 5k setup with the Dell. While I could have opted for a 4k display on the Dell, and in turn get a better GPU and a system that was more upgradeable, I would lose out on using OS X, and I was in a place at 2015 that I was not prepared to make that sacrifice. While I do enjoy using Windows, I also enjoy OS X and I figured I may run into buyers remorse over the Dell in the course of time.

Overall, now that we're in 2017, I feel I made the right decision, With the iMac, I can easily run both OS X and Windows, I have a beautiful machine that fits my needs and I have peace of mind.
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Apple has been fairly consistent in updating the iMac, and to be honest, I can see why they did not update it in late 2016. The 2015 model of the 27" iMac was already on Skylake, an kaby lake wasn't available yet.

This, Apple have been waiting for Kabylake and they may well be trying to get vega graphics cards in there rather than go with Polaris, for an extra graphics boost. They would be silly not to up the graphics to a level where they can handle VR easily and they look in no hurry to go back to NVIDIA.

 

[dotheDVDeed]

This, Apple have been waiting for Kabylake and they may well be trying to get vega graphics cards in there rather than go with Polaris, for an extra graphics boost. They would be silly not to up the graphics to a level where they can handle VR easily and they look in no hurry to go back to NVIDIA.

.... OR.... They could release it NOW with Polaris... and wait until the upgrade NEXT YEAR and then add Vega.

You know... more profits.... they like that.

 

[NY Guitarist]

Having just cracked the display on a iMac 5K with an accidental light tap I discovered that the glass is fused to the LCD making it impossible to replace unless I replace the LCD. If I fix it myself it's about $500 for the part alone.

For me, this drives the point home how a desktop can be more practical in terms of upgrading or replacing a monitor, graphics card or CPU.

I'm officially over the all-in-one computer unless it's a laptop.

 

[Icaras]

I don't believe the idea of just a spec update for a second. The fact that Tim Cook made a public statement talking about "great desktops" in the near future is hype in itself. A silent, spec update, without a redesign just doesn't make sense after saying that.

Also, last time Tim Cook made a similar public statement about the Mac, we got the newly redesigned MacBook Pro with much fanfare (albeit a bit much however). And when folks complained about the Mac Pro, Apple made similar statements to calm nerves, and what we recieved in 2013 was of course the redesigned Mac Pro.

I can buy a silent update, but not without a redesign. Something special must happen to the iMac rather than just specs to warrant a public statement from the CEO.

 

[sfwalter]

Having just cracked the display on a iMac 5K with an accidental light tap I discovered that the glass is fused to the LCD making it impossible to replace unless I replace the LCD. If I fix it myself it's about $500 for the part alone.

For me, this drives the point home how a desktop can be more practical in terms of upgrading or replacing a monitor, graphics card or CPU.

I'm officially over the all-in-one computer unless it's a laptop.

I don't believe the idea of just a spec update for a second. The fact that Tim Cook made a public statement talking about "great desktops" in the near future is hype in itself. A silent, spec update, without a redesign just doesn't make sense after saying that.

Also, last time Tim Cook made a similar public statement about the Mac, we got the newly redesigned MacBook Pro with much fanfare (albeit a bit much however). And when folks complained about the Mac Pro, Apple made similar statements to calm nerves, and what we recieved in 2013 was of course the redesigned Mac Pro.

I can buy a silent update, but not without a redesign. Something special must happen to the iMac rather than just specs to warrant a public statement from the CEO.

This would be nice. Hope I don't have to wait until October for this to happen.

 

[nambuccaheadsau]

For some time Apple have released iMacs late in the year. The 2012 model was announced at WWDC in June, and release was December. The 2013 model was known as 'the late 2013'; then the 'late2014' 27" model; then the late '2015 model'; so why should 2017 be any different?

 

[Icaras]

For some time Apple have released iMacs late in the year. The 2012 model was announced at WWDC in June, and release was December. The 2013 model was known as 'the late 2013'; then the 'late2014' 27" model; then the late '2015 model'; so why should 2017 be any different?

Because for some time, for about the last 19 years, Apple have been releasing a new iMac just about every calendar year (correct me if I'm mistaken), except for 2016, which makes it a very different year right off the bat. And no iMac in 2016 could mean an early 2017 iMac.

 

[btrach144]

Because for some time, for about the last 19 years, Apple have been releasing a new iMac just about every calendar year (correct me if I'm mistaken), except for 2016, which makes it a very different year right off the bat. And no iMac in 2016 could mean an early 2017 iMac.

No iMac in 2016 could also mean no iMac in 2017.

Just as people thought there would a:

Mac Pro in 2014, 2015, and 2016
Mac Mini in 2015 and 2016

The fact that Apple is willing to go an entire year without updates on the iMac could imply they're willing to ignore the iMac like the Mac Mini and Mac Pro.

 

[Michael Scrip]

What are they going to pair it with, a CPU in Kaby Lake that offers very little improvement over Skylake? Everyone is still awaiting Intel's future CPUs which the promise of up to 10 cores - not this year though.

Skylake is already in the latest 5K iMacs... so I hope they would use a next generation Kaby Lake CPU.

Otherwise... why bother doing a refresh at all?

 

[oldhifi]

I am ready to get one when they come out, my old 5,1 All in one just cant keep up with the web anymore