Sources confirm new Apple products next week
Apple Computer is quietly preparing to launch new products next week as it prepares for a major presence at the Apple Expo Paris.
AppleInsider has confirmed through multiple reliable sources that Apple is preparing to unveil new products early next week. The introductions are expected to begin appearing on the company's website as early as Monday evening.
Sources close to the computer maker told AppleInsider last week that the new iMac was complete and awaiting introduction. In addition to previously published descriptions of the new all-in-one desktop, tipsters added that the iMac G5 would sport an aluminum and chrome motif; a scheme consistent with the majority of the company's current hardware offerings.
Apple will reportedly incur significant air-freight charges to fly the new iMacs from manufacturing plants in Asia over to Europe and the United States, in an attempt to flood its retail channels.
So far, there has been no indication of when Apple will begin shipping the iMacs, though sources expect demand to greatly exceed the initial supply of units due to ongoing production issues associated with IBM's PowerPC 970 fx G5 processor. Customers who have their hearts set on an iMac G5 are urged to place orders as soon as the company allows them to do so.
Recent information has also suggested that Apple may be planning to introduce additional products during the Paris expo, but has reportedly engrossed itself and its Europe division in secrecy. Many employees scheduled to be on hand for the expo admittedly remain in the dark this week as to the company's official plans.
Apple made an unorthodox announcement of the new iMac in June and later confirmed that the computer would be based on a G5 processor from IBM. Official statements from the company have indicated that the new models should begin shipping in September.
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Let's hope they finally get an aluminum style keyboard.
I recently got a white one with my G5 and me no like. Doesn't match the G5 at all... plus you can't lay it flat like the old black ones.
Let's hope they finally get an aluminum style keyboard.
I recently got a white one with my G5 and me no like. Doesn't match the G5 at all... plus you can't lay it flat like the old black ones.
I received one with my refurb 1.6, too. I just kept the plastic wrap around it... but the top of the keyboard is likely to get cruddy.
I have a black one here in the office and you can see spilt tea in it.. Still works after about 4 years or so.
Let's hope they finally get an aluminum style keyboard.
I recently got a white one with my G5 and me no like. Doesn't match the G5 at all... plus you can't lay it flat like the old black ones.
It matches if you get a Cinema Display which has white inlays on the side.
Hmmm So does this mean "just" the iMac or is there another product coming? Interesting. I'll be happy to see a nice svelte new iMac G5 looking good. Aluminum is good. Time to get away from the white plastic that looks dirty months later.
Fantastic, just in time for Christmas.