iMac G5 H/W updated ...hopefully

badmojo · badmojo #1 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 12:03 AM

I've read many mac threads about people holding out for h/w updates from Apple, esp for the iMac and the Power Mac. Tomorrow may be a 'magical' day, as [I guess] Apple prefers to disclose product updates on Tuesdays. I hope it's true. The iMac h/w specs need an update, even if it's a std ram upgrade and/or a vram upgrade.

We'll see......

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #2 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 12:07 AM

http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1014

code777 · code777 #3 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 10:51 AM

new PowerMac's are on Amazon but I don't see the new iMacs up (yet)

bassplayrr · bassplayrr #4 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 02:05 PM

*selfishly hopes for no update to the iMac so that his nearly new unit will remain top of the line for as long as possible*

-Chris

technologist · technologist #5 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by code777

new PowerMac's are on Amazon but I don't see the new iMacs up (yet)

Pretty much the 2.0/2.3/2.7 lineup that was rumored.
http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/04/26/g5/index.php
They're marked as "not available" and the specs are not complete, but we do know that dual-layer SuperDrives are available.

blackscooby · blackscooby #6 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 02:45 PM

selfishly curses at bassplayrr for such selfishness

such that I can buy an iMac at the "top of the ladder".

code777 · code777 #7 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassplayrr

*selfishly hopes for no update to the iMac so that his nearly new unit will remain top of the line for as long as possible*

-Chris

I AGREE :p I got mine in late FEB.

bassplayrr · bassplayrr #8 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by code777

I AGREE :p I got mine in late FEB.

Yeah, despite the fact that my user info shows my join date as Jan., I didn't actually get my iMac until the second or third week of Feb. as well. I guess we'd better just get used to the idea as an upgrade is going to happen sooner or later. I would rather it just be later.

-Chris

mynameis · mynameis #9 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 08:23 PM

Well today is pretty much over and still no update on Apple's site. I was hoping to see an update also.

ApplejustWorks · ApplejustWorks #10 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 10:35 PM

Apple has told AppleInsider and other sites:

"Amazon.com shouldn't have done that," an Apple online store representative commented on the Amazon leak. "The Apple Store will be up and running tomorrow morning with the new Power Macs."

BurntSmore · BurntSmore #11 (**permalink**)

04-26-2005, 10:55 PM

NOOOOOOOO!!!! I should have waited! I got my iMac around March for the next school year. My mom told me I should wait since there may be newer things that will come out. Foolishly, I convinced her that it's OK to get my new computer early since "I did my research". She gave in and I got my iMac. NOOO!

code777 · code777 #12 (**permalink**)

04-27-2005, 08:13 AM

hey don't worry about. There is NO WAY to keep up. I mean seriously - if you got your iMac G5 then be happy with what you have. Don't worry about upgrading for another 3yrs or if for some crazy reason Apple comes out with a super iMac G6 then well...

but seriously be happy with what you have and ENJOY it! Besides the upgrades aren't going to be astronomical. Processor speed isn't like its jumping significantly.

Just be happy!

code777 · code777 #13 (**permalink**)

04-27-2005, 09:24 AM

no upgraded iMacs. I have a feeling they won't be upped for a while seeing they kept the 1.8 PowerMac

badmojo · badmojo #14 (**permalink**)

04-27-2005, 09:39 AM

A little update from Thinksecret:

http://www.thinksecret.com/news/0504briefly2.html

mynameis · mynameis #15 (**permalink**)

04-27-2005, 10:07 AM

It would be nice if the older models had a decent sale going on. A new model Dual 2.0Ghz is only $100 more than an old model 2.0GHz.

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Member Since: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Hamilton College Posts: 7,003 Mac Specs: 20" iMac C2D 2.16ghz, 13" MacBook 2.0ghz, 60gb iPod vid, 1gb nano	04-26-2005, 12:07 AM http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1014 Don't forget to use the new User Reputation System
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bassplayrr #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 14, 2005 Location: San Fransisco Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 500 Mac Specs: 20" G5 iMac; 14.1" G4 iBook; 60Gig iPod Video	04-26-2005, 02:05 PM selfishly hopes for no update to the iMac so that his nearly new unit will remain top of the line for as long as possible -Chris www.aolights.com Last edited by bassplayrr; 04-26-2005 at 02:49 PM.
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ApplejustWorks #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911 Mac Specs: 15" MacBook Pro & 23" ACD	04-26-2005, 10:35 PM Apple has told AppleInsider and other sites: "Amazon.com shouldn't have done that," an Apple online store representative commented on the Amazon leak. "The Apple Store will be up and running tomorrow morning with the new Power Macs." extendmac
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badmojo #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-26-2005, 12:03 AM I've read many mac threads about people holding out for h/w updates from Apple, esp for the iMac and the Power Mac. Tomorrow may be a 'magical' day, as [I guess] Apple prefers to disclose product updates on Tuesdays. I hope it's true. The iMac h/w specs need an update, even if it's a std ram upgrade and/or a vram upgrade. We'll see......
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blackscooby #6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-26-2005, 02:45 PM selfishly curses at bassplayrr for such selfishness such that I can buy an iMac at the "top of the ladder".
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mynameis #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 3,378	04-26-2005, 08:23 PM Well today is pretty much over and still no update on Apple's site. I was hoping to see an update also.
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BurntSmore #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 14, 2005 Posts: 275 Mac Specs: iMac G5 17", 1.8 Ghz, 1GB RAM	04-26-2005, 10:55 PM NOOOOOOOO!!!! I should have waited! I got my iMac around March for the next school year. My mom told me I should wait since there may be newer things that will come out. Foolishly, I convinced her that it's OK to get my new computer early since "I did my research". She gave in and I got my iMac. NOOO!
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code777 #12 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-27-2005, 08:13 AM hey don't worry about. There is NO WAY to keep up. I mean seriously - if you got your iMac G5 then be happy with what you have. Don't worry about upgrading for another 3yrs or if for some crazy reason Apple comes out with a super iMac G6 then well... but seriously be happy with what you have and ENJOY it! Besides the upgrades aren't going to be astronomical. Processor speed isn't like its jumping significantly. Just be happy!
	QUOTE Thanks

code777 #13 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-27-2005, 09:24 AM no upgraded iMacs. I have a feeling they won't be upped for a while seeing they kept the 1.8 PowerMac
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badmojo #14 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-27-2005, 09:39 AM A little update from Thinksecret: http://www.thinksecret.com/news/0504briefly2.html
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mynameis #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 3,378	04-27-2005, 10:07 AM It would be nice if the older models had a decent sale going on. A new model Dual 2.0Ghz is only $100 more than an old model 2.0GHz.
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