Have I made a mistake ordering my iMac 24″?
Ok so I ordered my new iMac 24″ and yes I was aware that the rumor mill was way active in the area of “Watch out new iMacs are coming.”
MacRumors Buyers Guide keeps track of these things and below is their example of why I should not buy this iMac now. Of course mactactic.com ,and several listeners who have written in, agree.
Well I called Apple and of course they say they know nothing but I did verify that within 14 days of delivery I can exchange my new Mac if a new one comes in.
Then recently there is a rumor from Gizmodo of a Black iMac 24″. However a similar Black iMac was showing up back in September of 2006.
So have I made a mistake buying my new iMac? I don’t think so. I don’t think Apple will come out with a new iMac in the next 14 days. If they do I have an out, if they don’t, I’m going to be happy with my new machine no matter if it’s white or black. Now if they put one out with two processors. . . watch out, I will be an upset podcaster. Go ahead fill this post with comments and Diggs and prove me wrong.
Oh by the way, get a colored Mac now here from Colorware
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I think the biggest pause for purchasing a new Mac is that Leopard (and probably iLife ’07) will be released soon. In other words, if you can save a few hundred dollars on updates by waiting for a month or so, why not?
Comment by Ed Roberts — February 22, 2007 @ 2:29 pm
I thought about that but I have to buy the Leopard and iLife 07 family pack for our other 3 macs anyway, that’s why I went ahead and bought now.
Comment by Administrator — February 22, 2007 @ 2:35 pm
Congrat’s on the 24″ iMac!!! Got mine four months ago & have loved it ever since. There will ALWAYS be updates of macs, software, etc. I had waited for quite a while. I was hesitant to buy before all the changes with Leopard in the works but I didn’t want to wait anymore. In the end, it’s (1) about you (2) for you and (3) purchased and used by who – you! Plus, you’re gonna buy the family pack anyway. Give yourself a break and sit back and enjoy all the MAC LOVE!!! Take care!
Comment by Bruce — February 22, 2007 @ 6:27 pm
First congrats on the brand new addition to the Cajiao family!!
Hindsight is always twenty twenty. Unfortunately, none of us have a crystal ball, time machine, or other means to accurately know what the future will hold. Therefore, all we can do is make a decision based on the best analysis of the information that we have at the present time.
Which is exactly what you did.
Sure there are risks in moving forward without 100% information. However, there are also benefits that you will be reaping earlier given that you’ve made the decision and soon will be enjoying a brand new iMac with all the bells and whistles that it brings. How do I envy thee let me count thy ways!
As Satchel Paige said long ago “don’t look back — something might be gaining on you.”
So don’t second guess yourself or question your decision. Enjoy the new arrival…
Comment by DonQuixote — February 23, 2007 @ 9:24 am
DonQuixote, I totally agree with you. My post was more for fun than anything else. I think that I will be very happy with my new iMac (should be here Tuesday or Wed). I’m going to have a lot of fun with it and share it all with all of you, which is the true blessing of podcasting for me. Community.
Comment by Administrator — February 23, 2007 @ 10:25 am
Don’t Worry About it Victor! You Got it! Enjoy it! Don’t Think about all the rumors, and even if A new Mac gets Released soon… You might be sad for a day… But you’ll get over it!
Enjoy your iMac!
-Chris
Comment by Chris24 — February 27, 2007 @ 6:35 pm