Comments on: Apple refreshing iMacs next month?

By: Canada Chas

Canada Chas — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:04:25 +0000

I think Apple will re-fresh their iMac line up before Christmas. Nothing for the Mini.

I think MacWorld 2009 will be special for the Mac Mini. Could it be turned into a Apple Tv Pro? I could maybe see a non stylus tablet net book.

Blu-Ray will not be until the Developers conference, or October 2009. Apple would like to see Blu-ray sales over Christmas as well as entire 2008.

By: MadMike

MadMike — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:50:13 +0000

@Miguel: Honestly, the rumor mill has been silent about the mini for a while. It’s not dead yet, but nothing has been reported either.

You may see a Pre-Holiday refresh with some newer hardware, you may not. Obviously though, no later than MacWorld 2009 which is early January.

By: Miguel

Miguel — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:34:47 +0000

What about the MacMini?? I have been holding off to buy one since July. I want a Mac but I am not ready to get rid of my Windows PC. I need a transtion Mac and maybe later move completely to a Mac… but not until I know the ins and outs of Mac OS.

Thanks!

By: JEF

JEF — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:31:43 +0000

@JR:

I disagree. If they “clear the deck” by announcing iMac updates now then it will signal they have something really big for Macworld.

Maybe a tivo like upgrade to appleTV or a tablet, etc.

By: JR

JR — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:58:29 +0000

If Apple updates their iMac line next month, they will have nothing to talk about at their ‘09 MacWorld. I doubt this will happen and let’s hope not, considering I just bought an iMac in July.

By: MadMike

MadMike — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:56:07 +0000

I’m waiting for the 17″. Which is actually good because with the Indexes dropping and spiking by more than 500 points, I’ve been playing with the $5k I saved up for a new MBP. My goal is to make enough to buy the laptop with everything and then have enough left over to take my wife to the Bahamas for 10 days. I found some great all inclusive packages. The only problem is that airfare sucks right now. However, I’ve been hearing that because of the “crisis” that they might drop flight prices for the Holiday season to get at least some patronage.

By: flea

flea — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:21:32 +0000

i just went and got my macbook pro last night. now ill have to replace my home computer as well. =]

By: Galvatron

Galvatron — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:19:18 +0000

they can’t gouge anymore cuas nobodys willing to spend the money let alon has it lol

By: MadMike

MadMike — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:39:59 +0000

Jobs also said Apple was moving to LED back lighting. Only problem is, LED backlit LCD monitors are expensive. $899 for a 24″ monitor is a little high. Given those prices, it may push the already high price of the iMacs. Unless Apple is going to give up on it’s 90% profit margin.

I don’t think Apple will do anything until Macworld 2009.

By: moonman

moonman — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:24:05 +0000

How about a MacMini with a Mag-Safe power supply and DisplayPort for video?

Apple could choose not to supply an AC adapter with the MacMini — that would cost-reduce the MacMini BOM and encourage buyers to purchase Apple displays…

Maybe even a mounting kit to bolt the MacMini onto the back of the Cinema Display?