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Penryn iMac and Mac mini a few weeks away?

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I found this article and found it to be very interesting:
Apple is readying to release an improved version of both its iMac and Mac mini lineups by the next few weeks, sources indicated MacScoop.

A Penryn refresh

The refresh will mainly bring Intel's 45nm Penryn chip accross the line for both the iMac and the Mac mini, MacScoop was told.

The Mac mini's Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics chip should also be replaced by the GMA X3100 currently used in the MacBook and the MacBook Air. MacScoop couldn't obtain specific information regarding the graphic chips we may expect in the forthcoming iMacs.

Though we don't have a precise release date, we expect the iMac and the Mac mini refreshes to happen within the next four weeks, inventory clearing being the only constraint.
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http://www.macscoop.com/articles/2008/03/06/penryn-imac-and-mac-mini-few-weeks-away
 
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It would be really nice if they upgrade graphic chip at least on the top of the line iMac. That's one thing that bothers me about the iMac. They put great processor in there and give you 1-2 up to 4 GB of memory (which is also great) and than totally mediocre GPU.

They at leas should offer as an option a better GPU.
 
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I agree.Maybe they will offer one.Only time will tell the true tell of this event and others
 
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I sure hope they come out with a new iMac soon. I really need one.
 
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The difference in speed between Merom and Penryn are miniscule. Intel only want to introduce them quickly so they can convert their facilities to soley 45nm manufacture for cost reasons.
 
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The site is down, maybe something is going on about this .....
 

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