Apple shuts online Apple Store
iMac refresh imminent?
Apple's online store is currently down awaiting an update which, it's widely believed, will centre on new iMacs based on Intel's second-generation Core i processor platform, aka Sandy Bridge.
Rumours to that effect hit the net last week, but with Sandy Bridge-based MacBook Pro notebooks out since March - check out our reviews of the 13in and 15in models - it takes no great leap of the imagination to forecast Sandy Bridge iMacs.
Apple's all-on-one desktops are, after all, largely based on laptop tech.
iMacs have become harder to find of late, which points to a refresh, and a Mac Rumours source last week said Apple's shops will gain new promo materials today - just what you'd expect to accompany such a major roll-out.
Will bring you more details when we get them. ®
COMMENTS
Still..?
Have they still not upgraded to a version of the store that can accept dynamic product updates? Sheesh! I think I'd better send them my business card.
It's clever marketing
Creates more impact if you close the store for a while to release new products. Think about it - that's why this article has been written.
Blast
I was going to say that.
Although it is good a company will go through and test their store to ensure it looks perfect (Even if they are Apple).
So the rumours are false?
That it was actually taken down 'for update' because the PSN attackers turned their attention to it and breached Apple's security too?
