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    Default imac, new models coming out very soon??

    I am just about ready to get an imac, have needed one for a while after various issues (see my other 'font problem' post)

    Literally ready to go out and buy one tomorrow however just read there is some kind of announcement next Tuesday about a new model.

    Does anyone with their finger on the pulse have any idea what the potential differences will be? I know it will be hearsay but I didn't know anything about it until 5 mins ago.

    Plus, if the cost is likely to be an extra £500 or so I will stick with the current version so any rumours on price?

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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    it's a new iphone next week they are announcing

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    Default imac, new models coming out very soon??

    Iphone then an ipad before they will consider new macbooks.

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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    I dont think apple actually have a special announcement for the imac like they do for iphone/ipad... the refresh of the range just happens.

    Before the new models come out the stock of the current models in apple stores starts to run low... there are reports that this is happening now.

    When i bought mine a couple of years ago i waited for the new model and the price never changed. I believe the prices stayed the same (or very similar) last year too.

    Thanks to andmor

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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    ^^ yeah agree with andmor, they probably won't have any sort of event for new iMac's these days, might mention it while unveiling something else or probably just quietly update them.

    If it was me I would wait if you can, I'm expecting new ones soon. The prices should stay more or less them same just better specs.

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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    I can't really wait to be honest as have a lot to get done this week. The font issue had put me back a couple of weeks!

    What type of thing would potentially be different with the new models? Just more memory, processor etc. The current versions are more than perfect for my needs so any extra is just overkill for me I think.

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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    ok I would just buy one if you need it for work. Yes better specs, was some rumours of retina screens at some point, but I don't see that coming on such large screens yet.

    Have you checked out the refurbished store on Apple's site? Normally they are like new and you save a few quid.

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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    Thanks mate, the screens on the current versions are amazing. I suppose some people hold on forever as there is always a better version round the corner!

    I'll check the refurbished section out too.

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    Default imac, new models coming out very soon??

    Quote Originally Posted by tagy View Post
    ok I would just buy one if you need it for work. Yes better specs, was some rumours of retina screens at some point, but I don't see that coming on such large screens yet.

    Have you checked out the refurbished store on Apple's site? Normally they are like new and you save a few quid.
    I thought the new ones were retina?

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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    Retina screen on an iMac would be crazy and a massive power hog, as has been said the screens are brilliant anyway.....
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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    they got retina screen on the MBP, only a matter time for imac users.

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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    Quote Originally Posted by Sanj[UK] View Post
    they got retina screen on the MBP, only a matter time for imac users.
    Big difference between 15 inches and 27, I'd rather keep the power for other stuff, especially since the screen is o good already.
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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    well fancy that...

    FOX: New iMac lineup is imminent [updated]

    By: Zach Epstein | Sep 7th, 2012 at 09:30AM
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    Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 will reportedly share the stage at next week’s press conference with a new lineup of iMac all-in-one computers, according to a new report. Citing multiple unnamed sources, FOX News is reporting that Apple will debut new iMac desktop computers next week and they likely will not include new high-resolution Retina displays as some earlier rumors suggested they might. Apple’s iPhone event seems a peculiar time to unveil new iMacs — the event is expected to otherwise be dedicated to mobile devices including the iPhone 5 and new iPod devices, as well as Apple’s new iOS 6 operating system. Apple’s press conference is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. EDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT on September 12th.
    UPDATE: FOX News has updated its original story to correct an error and remove the claim that the new iMacs may be announced at next week’s event. The site now reports that new iMacs are “imminent.”

    http://www.bgr.com/2012/09/07/imac-l...phone-5-event/

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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    On the other hand

    Friday Apple Rumors: No Retina Displays on New iMacs

    The updated desktop computers could arrive in October

    Sep 7, 2012, 12:51 pm EDT | By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

    Here are your Apple rumors and AAPL news items for today:
    They Still Make Desktops: iMac owners who have complained of a lack of updates to Apple‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iconic personal computer linesare about to get some relief, according to Fox News. Apple is readying updated iMacs to be unveiled in the coming weeks. The new iMacs will feature USB 3.0 connections, larger solid state hard drives, Intel‘s (NASDAQ:INTC) new Ivy Bridge processors and a thinner overall design. What they will not have is retina displays, although some boost in resolution is likely. Supplies of the 27-inch iMac are disappearing, though the 21-inch iMac remains available. The new iMacs may be unveiled at the October launch of the iPad Mini, though they could also be quietly released without a media event.


    http://www.investorplace.com/2012/09...-on-new-imacs/
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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    With Apple, that is just it.

    Everything is rumours - you do not know what to prepare for.
    Even the Salesman have no idea until the day of release (I used to be one).

    They are renowned for releases in September/October in time for Xmas, but lets be fair - it's never promised or acknowledged.

    Being that big, I guess they don't care that Salesman are not prepared for the 'new' stuff. It's is literally 'winged' on release day!


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    Default Re: imac, new models coming out very soon??

    This is what I read, as said though we can only speculate.

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