Redesigned Apple iMac on the way?

Rumors about Apple redesigns are dime-a-dozen. We all know they're coming, it's just a matter of when they'll hit and in what form. While it's fair to argue that Apple isn't always the first with a design, it's hard to deny that the impact and focus that Apple brings to the subject often has sweeping impact felt throughout the consumer electronics industry and beyond. As such, we'll cast a wayward glance in the direction Apple Insider when they claim to have learned from "people familiar with the situation" that the three year old iMac design is about to undergo a "substantial facelift." We've all been expecting this anyway what with Apple's move last year away from the G5 to Intel's faster and cooler running processor line-up. The "slimmer and sleeker" iMacs will "cut the fat" of the existing iMac by offering "striking new industrial designs." AI is unclear when the redesign will hit but speculates that the new iMacs will feature hardware complements (multitouch?) to Apple's soon to be released Leopard OS. One thing is for sure, we're about to get swamped with dozens of new tips claiming to have leaked images of the new iMac. Thanks AI.

[Thanks, Cameron]

[JT @ Mar 20th 2007 8:29AM]

One thing is for sure, since there has been no update for a loooong time now across the line (hardware and software), we can expect a very busy Q2.

[Joe V @ Mar 20th 2007 8:50AM]

Lord, it'll be about time. I've got about 10 friends and family members who want to "switch," and I've been telling them for about three months, "Just wait a week or two -- the iMacs and Minis are long overdue for a refresh." But then, we're almost four months into the year without a new iLife/iWork, so who knows?

[Mike @ Mar 20th 2007 9:32AM]

Murphy's law gets pretty strong when you start saying "let's wait a few weeks, a new version will come out"... Usually, you'll wait and wait and wait for the new version, end up buying the current version, receive it, and one day after the laste date where you could return your computer, BAM! new version...

[elan @ Mar 20th 2007 9:14AM]

In before black iMac.

[bl0nde @ Mar 20th 2007 10:46AM]

A redesigned iMac with quad core cpu, 24" screen, dual booting leopard and vista can't be more than a few months away...Count me in when that happens

[johnzilla @ Mar 20th 2007 10:49AM]

I'm hoping they release a black iMac...I'll buy two if that happens.

[David @ Mar 20th 2007 11:17AM]

No you won't. The black iMac will be $50 more expensive than the white one and you'll bitch about it to no end.

[johnzilla @ Mar 20th 2007 2:04PM]

Don't be a tool. You don't even know me.

[johnzilla @ Mar 20th 2007 12:23PM]

Don't be a tool. You don't even know me.

[Chris @ Mar 20th 2007 10:56AM]

In other news, an anonymous tipster has advised us to expect a Sub iMac in the Second Quarter 2007.

http://www.applegazette.com/macrumors.php

[Timerider @ Mar 20th 2007 11:33AM]

If there is a redesign, it better be soon. We were thinking of finally replacing our 466Mhz (that's right, megahertz) G4 with a new iMac this summer.

[nsimpson @ Mar 20th 2007 1:56PM]

Im waiting for them to release blueray in their computers.

[elan @ Mar 21st 2007 3:46AM]

BlTCHES DON'T KNOW BOUT MY LAVISH CONSUMERISM

[Anthony @ Mar 20th 2007 3:37PM]

Silly me, and I thought it would be better to buy a cumputer and to upgrade whatever part I need to in the future, that way I don't have to keep buying new ones every year. I should have know that the external looks of the computer are WAAAYYYY more important than what's on this inside.

What was I thinking buying a PC?

Thanks for showing me the way Apple fanboys!

[Stranger @ Mar 20th 2007 1:57PM]

Maybe with this new design you will be able to replace the hard drive without voiding the warranty? No, it would not be Applish enough to let the owner make his own decisions.

But if they do redesign the iMac, let them then remove that butt-ugly chin and add a DVI/VGA in.

[Mike Campbell @ Mar 20th 2007 4:50PM]

Doesn't anybody else want to buy a 24 inch and use it as their main display? Maybe I'm cheap like that but I'd love for the 24" to have HDMI or component in - then I could hook up a Wii/360/PS3 and game away without having to purchase a separate TV.

[Doh Boy @ Mar 20th 2007 3:32PM]

Last night, (Mon. Mar. 19), while watching TV, I saw a national electronics retail chain commercial promoting all in-stock iMacs as being on sale this week.

Nuff said?

[Karsen Mitchell @ Mar 21st 2007 5:43PM]

Cut the Fat??????? Those are slim! Nevertheless im intrested but I just think that making it thinner is not needed.

[RAW @ Apr 20th 2007 10:32AM]

Wouldn't it be nice if they came out with a 30" WS... maybe even a tv tuner option..