What is the next Apple desktop computer?

starkrayz

Several years ago, I purchased a dual G5 PowerMac. At the time it was as good as it gets. Even various forums and Apple aficionados said it wouldn't be obsolete for a long time.



Well......literally a few months after purchasing, the quad core came out. And not long after the 8 core. Had I known, I would've waited (if anything for the drop in prices).



So now I'm looking to upgrade to a Mac Pro 8 core. Now, I know everything becomes obsolete sooner or later. I just wanna make sure there isn't a new toy that's coming out later this year.



Any advice is appreciated!

futurepastnow

Six-core Xeons are coming in the first quarter of next year. Who knows if Apple will use them? They'll be damn expensive processors.

rokcet scientist

There seem to be all-new iMacs planned for release in September. Didn't hear or read about MacPros being updated then, but imo you can rest assured they will be within 12 months.

kingofsomewherehot

My experience has been that a new model always comes out within a month or so of me buying a new Mac



Like you said, computers are constantly changing for the better, and at a fairly rapid pace. Just learn to deal with it.

futurepastnow

If you really don't want to feel ripped-off, buy a refurbished model from the previous generation. Then you'll know it's obsolete, but you won't care because it was such a good deal.

rokcet scientist

When you buy a brandnew model, you buy very temporary bragging rights, and teething problems. Like everything: it's always a trade-off.