Updgrade to the new Intel chip

I ordered my IMac G5 on November 30th. and received it on December 7th.
When less than a month later I saw the new intel chip and ILife version I got angry to Apple customer service for not telling me about this change.
Is there anything I can do to upgrade my Mac?
Thanks,
Adrian

Hi Adrian;
When you ordered the iMac G5 you had certain plans for it. With the announcement of the Intel iMac, what is your iMac G5 not doing for you now?
Or is this more a matter of envy, you iMac G5 is no longer the newest thing?
If you most have the latest and greatest, you can always sell it on eBay and order the new Intel iMac.
It is your call but if it is doing what you bought it to do, I personally would ignore the fact that is the latest and greatest and just use it.
Allan

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I think what you're saying is that I should just swap out the monitor cable from one computer to the other when I want to use that computer. Not elegant, as you say, but workable.
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If Apple decides to put Merom Core 2 Duo processors in the MacBooks later this year, will we be able to get Merom Core 2 Duo processors in our MacBooks?
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Sam

Sam, I understand the frustration of getting a new computer and then seeing it replaced with a newer, faster, and always cheaper model. Keep in mind a computer is a tool. An incredibly cool tool, but as long as it does the job that you bought it to do then it still has value.
No the CPUs will not be upgradable as they are soldered to the logic board in all Mac portables. The iMacs and the minis are a different story as they are socketed CPUs. Some people have already upgraded them with test samples of Core 2 Duo processors and they work fine.
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Does anyone know if the new intell chip will be available in the new imac

ok THANK YOU
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I want to upgrade my 12" Powerbook to a MBP. However I keep hearing comments (rumours) about the new Intel chips. Can someone please explain:
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3. When is it likely to appear?
4. Should I buy now or really wait for the new chips?
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I'm assuming you know that MBPs already use Intel chips and that you are referring to the Merom. Speculation is good in preparing us for what is to come, but there has been no official word on anything. In fact, there has been no unofficial word either. The fact, however, is that and a couple of Windows based laptop manufacturers have already announced the use of the Merom in their premier laptop computers. Apple is usually the leader of the pack, and unless they plan on taking a completely different route and surprising us once again, they should not be very far behind. Some speculate end of September.
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It is against the terms of use to speculate here.
No one knows the answers to the questions you are asking.
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