New iMac refresh today?

Kemik · 3 May 2011 at 11:39

Hi all,

The usual sources suggest Apple are rolling out a new iMac refresh today. My question isn't "what will it be?" because I can wait the few hours it will take for the store to come back online.

My dad bought a new iMac on Saturday without consulting me first and has spent the weekend getting it all back online (had a few issues with Time Machine and multiple logins). Would Apple be happy to take the iMac back so he can get one of the new refreshed models?

alfalavala · 3 May 2011 at 11:49

I'm sure that the online orders were being delayed deliberately due to this update today (if true).

I'm guessing it could be taken back to the shop saying you don't want it anymore - 7/10/30/? day return thing? Then just buy a new one when it's in store - or the same one for less!

Sometimes it's easier this way than trying to swap it for the new model.

Brian8bit · 3 May 2011 at 11:59

I'm sure Apple offer a return policy if you buy a product within a certain number of days of it's refresh. So if he's bought an iMac and today is indeed the refresh, I'm sure he can take it back and get the updated model. I know they've done that for ipods, iphones and laptops at least...

Rameses · 3 May 2011 at 13:13

F5 F5 F5 F5...don't know why since I have buttons for money.

Rameses · 3 May 2011 at 13:44

Up!

2GB 6970m GFX card and 3.4GHz Quad core for the top configurable iMac.

SEX.

Brian8bit · 3 May 2011 at 13:45

Good to see them all quad cores with 6 series graphics.

Brian8bit · 3 May 2011 at 13:48

I'm assuming from cheapest to most expensive, they're using the i5-2400s, i5-2500s, i5-2500s and i5-2400? With i7-2600s and i7-2600 for upgrades?

syke · 3 May 2011 at 14:06

Oh god.

*hides wallet*

whitecrook · 3 May 2011 at 14:09

Awesome

Steedie · 3 May 2011 at 14:13

Just ordered mine, was going to be replacing my 2 year old 24" anyway, so the refresh is an added bonus

Went for the lower spec 27"

Somnambulist · 3 May 2011 at 14:36

Sexy. I want an 27"! Maybe in a few years...

PardonTheWait · 3 May 2011 at 14:41

I want one

But I'll get over it like I always do, my 2008 24" is still spot on if I'm honest, I don't need a new machine. Worst thing about being a Mac user... you really have to search around for real excuses to upgrade.

Alpherah · 3 May 2011 at 14:41

So compared to current Imac's, better GPU, slightly faster CPU, thunderbolt ..

Not worth worrying about upgrading then if you own a last gen imac imo.

pingwing · 3 May 2011 at 15:00

Quite a bit faster cpu there, that is amazing! Really want one...

Still waiting for a mac-mini update though

OzZie · 3 May 2011 at 15:19

anyone care to share HE prices for the models?

Spit · 3 May 2011 at 16:05

2x Thunderbolt ports for 2x 27" Apple Cinema Displays :eek:

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 3 May 2011 at 16:08

Combat Fighter · 3 May 2011 at 16:23

Alpherah said:
So compared to current Imac's, better GPU, slightly faster CPU, thunderbolt ..

Not worth worrying about upgrading then if you own a last gen imac imo.

Ditto.

OzZie · 3 May 2011 at 16:54

Thanks for posting pricing. Much appreciated.

MrMoonX · 3 May 2011 at 17:31

so if i got the 21" could i run another monitor from the thunderbolt? if so hmmmm this would make playing eve easier than my mbp