Next-Generation iMac With SD Slot, Quad-Core, Possible Xeon? New Mouse and Remote in Pipeline?
French site Mac4Ever reported [Google translation] earlier this week that it had received a number of tips from sources regarding Apple's upcoming product plans. Among the most near-term topics of interest is the iMac, which has been rumored by several sources to be seeing a refresh in the very near future.
While details of the update have been scarce, Mac4Ever's sources point to the inclusion of an SD card reader, as found in the 13" and 15" MacBook Pro, and the use of quad-core processors, which conflicts with a subsequent report claiming that the new iMac will continue to use dual-core processors. Interestingly, one of the sources also spoke of the inclusion of Xeon processors, which would presumably only be used in high-end configurations if the information proves accurate.
Mac4Ever's sources have also reported a number of other tidbits about Apple's product pipeline for the next few months, including a new 100% touch-enabled mouse capable of advanced mouse functions, as well as a new aluminum Apple Remote. Other claims include a continued shift of Apple's software to 64-bit and optimization for Snow Leopard, as well as the much-rumored tablet, which sources vaguely claim will be very different from concepts that have appeared on rumor sites thus far.
While details of the update have been scarce, Mac4Ever's sources point to the inclusion of an SD card reader, as found in the 13" and 15" MacBook Pro, and the use of quad-core processors, which conflicts with a subsequent report claiming that the new iMac will continue to use dual-core processors. Interestingly, one of the sources also spoke of the inclusion of Xeon processors, which would presumably only be used in high-end configurations if the information proves accurate.
Mac4Ever's sources have also reported a number of other tidbits about Apple's product pipeline for the next few months, including a new 100% touch-enabled mouse capable of advanced mouse functions, as well as a new aluminum Apple Remote. Other claims include a continued shift of Apple's software to 64-bit and optimization for Snow Leopard, as well as the much-rumored tablet, which sources vaguely claim will be very different from concepts that have appeared on rumor sites thus far.
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31 months ago
Can't we get this all in one thread? :confused:
Lots of news overlap with the Macbook and iMac updates. What's the benefit of Xeon in an iMac?
Lots of news overlap with the Macbook and iMac updates. What's the benefit of Xeon in an iMac?
31 months ago
Gonna buy one for sure if there's a quad-core in it :) Would be my first iMac ever! Really want one ..
31 months ago
interesting.... time will tell if these rumors are true; i'm still waiting for my powerbook g5 :rolleyes:
31 months ago
Take this with a grain of salt...some of this is likely to be true...most of it is likely to be horsesh....
31 months ago
At first I thought a new mouse would be a good thing, but then I remembered what Apple did to my track pad.
I just don't see how they could make the iMac thinner, AND throw in a XEON.
I just don't see how they could make the iMac thinner, AND throw in a XEON.
31 months ago
I hope the new mice let's you press both buttons at the same time. I hate needing to use my old ball-motion mouse for my gaming...
31 months ago
I was just thinking the same thing.
Where's the bluetooth what? Don't they already come with Bluetooth? Or are you all thinking of Blu-ray?Quad core would be interesting indeed. But Xeon? Sounds unlikely. The "touch enabled mouse" could be real and SD card slot seems likely enough.
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