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Apple warning retailers of short-term iMac shortages -- new models in the pipeline?

by Steven Sande Jul 23rd 2010 at 3:30PM


Several sources are reporting that Apple is notifying direct and indirect sales channels of upcoming shortages of stock for the iMac. It appears that Apple is drawing down inventory in anticipation of the introduction of new models of the popular desktop machines.

According to AppleInsider, a source says that Apple is informing some distributors not to expect future shipments of the 21.5" 3.06 GHz iMac, indicating that the model may no longer be in production.

It's widely expected that a new iMac lineup would include a dual-core Intel Core i5 model in addition to the existing quad-core i5 and i7 configurations. It's not known if the new iMacs will include USB 3.0 support. The new specification has been out for more than a year, and many Mac fans are looking forward to seeing support for the standard. USB 3.0 provides transfer speeds up to ten times what the existing USB 2.0 spec can handle, and is more power efficient.

Still missing in action is a new Mac Pro, which hasn't seen an update in quite some time. Some rumors have stated that Apple is working on a 12-core Intel Xeon-based Mac Pro for release later this year.


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Alias24

Even online orders (27'') are now delayed:

"Die Nachfrage nach dem von Ihnen bestellten Produkt ist größer als erwartet. Wir werden Ihr Produkt so schnell wie möglich liefern, können aber den ursprünglich angestrebten Versandtermin leider nicht einhalten.

Wir rechnen damit, die von Ihnen bestellte Ware bis zum 02.08.2010 versenden zu können. Wir bestätigen, dass Ihre Bestellung am oder vor dem 11.08.2010 an Ihre Lieferadresse geliefert wird.

Wir entschuldigen uns vielmals für die Unannehmlichkeiten, die Ihnen möglicherweise durch diese Verzögerung entstehen.

Mit freundlichen Grüssen
Ihr Apple Store"

July 26 2010 at 3:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
knewsom

*bangs head* I had to take my 27" iMac in for a hard drive replacement - they dinged my case, and left me with dust under the glass to boot. They offered to give me a new one in a couple weeks... I'm thinking I've got zero chance of getting one of the NEW new ones. I may have to ebay it, hopefully just before the new ones are announced. I could REALLY use USB3.

July 23 2010 at 8:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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artifex

"They offered to give me a new one in a couple weeks..."

Go for it, let them trade you. In a couple weeks you might get a new model, or at any rate one more recent (higher speced) than yours. Even if you don't, at least you'll have a boxed one to eBay, if you really want that refresh :)

July 24 2010 at 5:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
R. Cabell

Really hoping to see the i5 trickle down into the middle of the lineup. I don't necessarily need the highest-end model but Aperture is a real dog on the molasses-slow memory bus of the Core 2.

July 23 2010 at 6:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
crazylegsmurphy

If they offer a matte screen version, my friend and I are a guaranteed sale.

July 23 2010 at 5:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Almo

Sincerely hoping for a touchscreen-enabled iOS-rocking 27" refresh!

July 23 2010 at 4:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Sparks

And a retina display, I would die I they did that...

July 23 2010 at 4:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ianlive

@Sparks

I was thinking the same thing when Apple revealed it on the iPhone 4. How long until Retina Display tech migrates to ACDs, iMacs and MacBooks? Can you immagine 19 bazillion x 12 bazillion resolution on a 27" inch display.

I'm salivating.

July 23 2010 at 5:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
frogbat

i just picked up another 27" imac for my dad. Felt it was ok to get one in spite of the imminent refresh because it takes forever to get them here (malta) and well the mac mini is a bit of a rip off if u're lookin for a fully featured computer

July 23 2010 at 3:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Iphtashu Fitz

The Mac Pro also suddenly appears to be unavailable at many locations:

http://www.macrumors.com/2010/07/23/mac-pro-unavailable-for-in-store-reservations-at-many-locations/

July 23 2010 at 3:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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