04-05-2011, 03:00 PM

We've been so happy with our MBP we've decided to replace our desktop. It will probably be 27-inch: 3.2GHz or 27-inch: 2.8GHz. Are these two models fairly new technology or will Apple be bringing out new improved models soon?

Any recommendations as far as configurations?
Bill

04-05-2011, 03:16 PM

I forget which site it is (I'll find it), but it is said that new iMacs are on the horizon. (I've heard May but those are rumors ONLY) I'm certainly waiting for them, as they'll certainly bring some worthy changes in the line up. Possibly i7 processors in the 21" models, Thunderbolt ports for sure and hopefully new processor models. Aesthetically speaking, I'm not expecting changes.

Thunderbolt ports alone make the wait worthy for me. But more efficient processors (less heat) are also a plus.

Doug

Edit: http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#iMac

Product iMac Recommendation: Don't Buy - Updates soon Last Release July 27, 2010 Days Since Update 253 (Avg = 226) Recent Rumors
03/22: Potential iMac Update to Sandy Bridge and Thunderbolt in 4-6 Weeks?
02/24: Apple Drops Build-to-Order RAM and Hard Drive Prices, Offers New RAM Options
02/22: Apple to Update iMac Alongside or Soon After MacBook Pro?
01/31: Intel Announces Setback in Production of Chipsets Destined for iMac and MacBook Pro Revisions [Updated]
12/15: iMac and MacBook Pro Upgrades in First Half of 2011?
10/05: Supplier Denies Shipping iMac Touchscreens to Apple
10/01: Apple Testing Touchscreen Panels for Future iMac?
08/12: Apple Releases Display Brightness Update for New 21.5-Inch iMac
07/28: New 27-Inch iMac Disassembled, Aftermarket SSD Install Deemed Difficult
07/27: Apple Issues Updated Mac OS X 10.6.4 Versions for New iMacs
07/27: Apple's New 27-Inch iMac Supports Secondary Solid State Hard Drive
...more...

04-05-2011, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Doug b

I forget which site it is (I'll find it)...

I think that this is the site you're looking for:

Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy Your Mac, iPod or iPhone

For iMac's...it says "Don't Buy...Updates Soon."

- Nick

p.s. Oops...you beat me to it!

04-05-2011, 03:47 PM

Thanks for the links, particularly "EXCLUSIVE: My Sources: New iMacs en route by ocean to U.S. available end of April or 1st week of May. No major cosmetic changes.
My sources say New iMacs will feature Sandy Bridge and Thunderbolt. No other specifics.
We'll see if this pans out, but I'm highly confident in my source. If you're looking for a new iMac. WAIT FOR IT!"
I'll ask when I go to the Apple Store on Friday for a 1 to 1. I doubt they'll say much but you never know, I've gotten to know several of the trainers who have been working with me. I'll report my findings.
Bill

04-05-2011, 04:41 PM

The people whom work at any Apple store have just as much information as you do. They're not given that type of info. Reason being, it makes it just as exciting for them as it does for the general public. This also means that if a new product is rolled out, the guys at the store have to learn how they work inside and out really well, really quickly.

Trust me on this, it's true. The only people whom have such inside info, are those in far higher positions. Those who have zero contact with the public as such.

Doug