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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. ®

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.

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Anonymous Coward

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.

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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).

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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?

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