Apple’s 27″ iMac availability pushed back to January

Apple originally expected the new iMac 27″ would be widely available by the end of December, but it appears shipment has been pushed into January 2013. Whereas customers who pre-ordered the 27″ iMac on Nov 30th will receive their products within the original estimation of “3-4 weeks,” any customers currently shopping for the 27″ iMac will have to wait until next year.

The 21.5″ iMac, is currently listed as shipping within 7 to 10 business days if you’d rather not wait (and if screen size isn’t a major issue).