Are Apple's New iMacs Delayed or Not?

Will iMac fans get their revamped devices by the end of the year? Though a recent report suggested that the new iMacs had been delayed, 9to5Mac claims they are still on track for release this year.

French website MacBidouille reported recently that manufacturing problems will delay the release of the computers, which would be "very bad news for Apple," according to a translated version of the site's story.

According to 9to5Mac, however, the 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac devices are still on track to ship before the end of the year.

Cupertino is already shipping new 21.5-inch iMacs to distribution centers across the U.S. and in several other countries, according to 9to5Mac, which said the iMacs are expected to be available for ordering from Apple's online store by the end of November, when the new models are also likely to hit brick-and-mortar stores.

During its October iPad mini event, Apple also . The 21.5-inch iMac starts at $1,299 and will ship in November, while the 27-inch will run you $1,799 and ships in December, Apple said at the time. 9toMac said its sources indicated that Apple is still on track for those release dates.

Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In an article update, MacBidouille said it "would be delighted" if 9toMac was correct about the release dates.

During a recent earnings call, Apple chief Tim Cook addressed the iMac shortage question. Apple will "be constrained for the full quarter in a significant way, part of that is that we're beginning shipping the 21.5-inch iMac in November and the 27-inch in December," he said in late October. "And so there will be a short amount of time during the quarter to manufacturer and ramp those and I expect the demand to be robust. So we will have a significant shortage there."

The 27-inch computer includes a 2,560-by-1,440 display, while the smaller machine boasts a 1,920-by-1,080 screen. Both have a FaceTime HD camera and dual microphones, with a headphone jack, SD card, three USB ports, Thunderbolt, and Gigbit Ethernet on the back. Both come with a wireless keyboard and wireless magic mouse.

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