Could coal in Apple’s stocking turning into diamonds for the Cupertino, Calif. company? While reports suggest Apple is delaying shipping its popular 27-inch iMacs due to display issues, some see it as a potential bonanza. Already one of the most popular consumer items for the holiday season, the iMac could join the iPhone in record sales.
“The company may be headed for another blow-out quarter”, writes AllThingsDigital. That’s if Apple’s weekend explanation holds true.
Will an apology be enough to satisfy frustrated buyers of the new 27-inch iMacs? Over the weekend, the Cupertino, Calif. company said delivery of its popular but ill-fated large screen desktop computers may be delayed. However, missing from the statement was any mention of the iMac’s much-publicized display issues.
“The new iMac has been a huge hit and we are working hard to fulfill orders as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience or delay this may cause our customers,” Apple said in an announcement. Although Apple is delaying shipments for two weeks, some resellers are encountering ones up to two-months, according to Monday reports.
After consumers in November reported receiving 27-inch iMacs either not working or damaged, the latest delays seem centered on the AMD ATI Radeon HD 4670 and 4850 graphic cards in dual-core or quad-core 27-inch iMacs. Apple is using the time to replace that graphic card, reports say.
New owners have reported problems with yellowing or flickering screens. One unscientific poll found half of 678 readers of the Apple iMac (Fall 2009) Issues blog reported display problems. The problem has gotten so extensive, the Apple Discussions board on the subject reportedly stretches 82 pages.
[Via AppleInsider,Engadget and AllThingD]
