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If you’re looking for an inexpensive Mac desktop, you’re going to have one less choice in the near future. Apple might be dropping the 17-inch iMac from their lineup when they refresh their iMac lineup in June.
They cite the cost of LCD panels as the reason for dropping their lower-end model from the line. According to Apple, the price difference to manufacturer the 17-inch and 20-inch models is too close to even bother with.
The Mac mini will of course remain as the most affordable Mac, but it’s a shame to see the 17-inch iMac go. I’m wondering if the 17-inch and 20-inch models cost almost the same to manufacture, will we be seeing a 20-inch iMac for around $1000. Something tells me that we won’t.
Death knell tolls for 17-inch iMac [via thinksecret]
2 Responses to “Say goodbye to the 17-inch iMac”
Ty May 21, 2007
That sucks…
+1Tmax666 May 21, 2007
Apple has NOT announced dropping the 17″ iMac. They have not announced anything. Rumor sites (Think Different) are SPECULATING but there has been no announcement from Apple.
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