Faster iMacs on the way By Jim Davis Staff Writer, CNET News.com April 5, 1999, 12:05 p.m. PT
Apple will release a faster version of its popular iMac line of computers in the near future, a product rollout that will help stem a growing shortage of the first generation of the "fruit-flavored" systems at most retailers.
Apple Computer's newest iteration of the iMac is expected to include a 333-MHz PowerPC processor in place of the current 266-MHz chip, said industry sources, but otherwise will virtually be identical to the current iMacs. Even the suggested retail price, at $1,199, will be the same.
While a release date has yet to be set, Apple is expected to officially introduce the systems after it reports quarterly results April 19, according to industry sources. Resellers, however, said they hope to be receiving and selling the updated iMacs as early as this week.
Apple declined to comment.
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