Vote MacPros design

[zoran]

The poll made by this forum regarding the MacPros new design wasnt giving enough options, so here is my prospective!

[puckhead193]

wut about making it smaller..... ;)

[iBrow]

No.3 me thinks. :)

[NATO]

Keep the same size, weight, style and material, just add a few more USB/Firewire ports and maybe a memory card reader. Do this, and I'll be happy :cool:

[iHeartTheApple]

I chose #2...The existing G5 case is dead sexy...'nuff said. :D

[iGary]

It would be nice if it didn't weigh nearly 60 pounds.

[dmw007]

I think that #3 is the best option. I love the look of the Power Mac G5's case, but a few enhancements could stand to be made. :)

[celebrian23]

I voted #1 but I really want #5. I want to be wowed.

[kretzy]

Give me something new to look at! So far everything looks pretty much the same this year, so I doubt they'll actually change anything this year. I get the impression Apple are doing the transition in 2 stages. First move the new chips in and then next year start redesigning everything. I suppose it helps with transitions such as this due to product familiarity.

[Dont Hurt Me]

Didnt vote, didnt see anything I liked. Bring me the all new Cube:) enough of radiators.

[dmw007]

Didnt vote, didnt see anything I liked. Bring me the all new Cube:) enough of radiators.

A new Cube would be nice.

Come on Apple, bring the Cube back to us! :)

[realityisterror]

I voted for a change in G5's casing, though it doesn't matter as I'll never get (read: be able to afford) one...

Heh, I'm suddenly reminded of the chaos following WWDC '03.
"Cheese Graters??!?"
"G5's are fugly!"

Apple is brainwashing us... :rolleyes:

[Heb1228]

I like the look of the G5, just give it to me at about 70% (or less) of the size and weight. #3 for me.

[dmw007]

Apple is brainwashing us... :rolleyes:

But isn't it fun! ;) :D

[zoran]

hmm 3 vs 4 and its a neck a neck fight there!
Looks like i was correct in pitting another option in there! :D

[count chocula]

i voted number 3. the current g5 powermacs look pretty nice, but theres always room for improvement.

[FF_productions]

I went with keeping the good old G5 look. I don't know how Apple can really make it any better on the outside, they would really have to shock me.

[zoran]

I went with keeping the good old G5 look. I don't know how Apple can really make it any better on the outside, they would really have to shock me.

I dont know about that, to tell you the truth apple keeps surprising us, still i voted for 3 too only because i havent satiated yet with the G5model and not thati dont believe that apple can give something new better/nicer!

[zoran]

come on guys, keep voting, lets send a message!

[jne381]

I was just looking at my QuickSilver G4 the other day and thinking how beautiful it really is. On the other-hand, I always like the idea of something newer and cooler that hasn't been thought of yet.

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

I really hope Apple blow us away with something new with an unbelievable cool and sensible design. I never really liked the look of the Power Mac G5s. How about a cross between the Power Mac G3 "smurfbox" or the Power Mac G4 and the Mac mini with easy user friendly access for replacing all vital parts?

[steamboat26]

Every generation they have made significant changes, so they should continue that trend.
However, on the other hand- the design of the iMac didn't change from the G5 to the Intel...

[zoran]

Well the smaller and more powerfull, that should be it... a minimacPRO, very powerfull.

[w_parietti22]

I voted something from scratch... but I still want it to be alluminum. I agree with the more USB. (4+) Firewire 400 (2) and a Fireewire 800 (1). cards slots would be nice but not all of them... just the most common. (MiniSD/Sony and CF Card would be good.) I like the "holes" in the front... something smaller and lighter would be good.

[Scarlet Fever]

i love the current design, as i loved most of the G3-4 designs. But i dont want to see any of them in the MacPro. New designs please!

[generik]

I am secretly holding out for carbon fibre.

Can't wait to see black CF macbook pros, really goes very well with my Gitzo tripods :D

[batman123]

13.3" :rolleyes: ;)

[zoran]

So those rumors regarding dual optical drives, well... what are they for?
Heck...whatever they are for, i still vote for enhancing the aluminium case!

[Vidd]

The G5 case generally didn't have any flaws unless you count the size and weight "issues".

Unlike Apple's other desktops and laptops, looks aren't really a selling point in comparison with power and upgrade options in their Power Macs.
I think the G5 achieved the cool and functional approach it attempted.

That said, I'd really like to see Apple change their overall trend in the Intel-switch and release something that's somewhat different from the G5; even a modification such as the black Macbook would be refreshing.

[zap2]

I'd say a little smaller, still Metal but maybe a new design

[Josias]

I really hope this (http://www.appleinsider.com/image.php?i=macpro-case-mock&id=1886&pe=1) will be the PowerMac, not MacPro. Don't start a discussion about what it will be called.:D

I really like the G5 design, and aluminum. I don't hope they change it with the MBP or PM. I voted for pure G5 design!:D

[DevilsRejection]

i don't care what they do as long as they make it dead silent

[tainice]

G5 design is cool, but I want more space for additional 3.25'' and 5.25'' drives.

[Josias]

G5 design is cool, but I want more space for additional 3.25'' and 5.25'' drives.

I never heard of such drives. I only know of 2.5" (laptop) and 3.5" (desktop) HDD's. I actually believe there is a chance of 4 HDD Bays, since they won't have to use so much space on cooling. The PowerMac G4 had 4 HDD bays...

[61132]

I never heard of such drives. I only know of 2.5" (laptop) and 3.5" (desktop) HDD's. I actually believe there is a chance of 4 HDD Bays, since they won't have to use so much space on cooling. The PowerMac G4 had 4 HDD bays...


5.25 drives are optical drives (CD/DVD) for desktop computers, 3.5 are the largest hard drives for desktop computers

[Caitlyn]

I'd really like to see a completely new look. G4/G3 is been there done that. And G5 is basically the same. If you wow the customers, then they will buy like mad. ;) It's an Apple Addict's nature.

[Macmadant]

I'd like it to stay the same but maybe add a second optical drive and more HDD bays:) i'm still using a Powermac G4 an haven't had the pleasure of owning a g5 in that design, so i hope they don't chnage it :)

[Macmadant]

I really hope this (http://www.appleinsider.com/image.php?i=macpro-case-mock&id=1886&pe=1) will be the PowerMac, not MacPro. Don't start a discussion about what it will be called.:D

I really like the G5 design, and aluminum. I don't hope they change it with the MBP or PM. I voted for pure G5 design!:D

i totally agree with you. and i refuse to call it by "mac pro"

[zoran]

To tell the truth, i believe this thread should have been posted, 1 year ago. That would be the time i take it that Apple prolly began creating the whole project called "MacPro Plastic Surgery". Now im afraid that, even if Steve took ever a glimpse to what we all users are saying, its too late for Apple to take any ideas from us! Then again i dont care ill say what i have to say :D

Damn it, Steven when will u ever gonna appear in this forum and have a chit chat with some of us users and hear us out? I know u are busy but heck arent we all! ;)

[Josias]

i totally agree with you. and i refuse to call it by "mac pro"

Amen!

MacBook - Notebook for the consumer
MacBook Pro - Notebook for the pro
iMac - The Mac for i (me), which is the consumer
PowerMac - The Mac for the user which requires a lot of power, which is the pro
MacMini - for the kids:D :p

[FF_productions]

I just realized that the G5 is nearly 3 years old, I think it's due for a new design!

[zoran]

I just realized that the G5 is nearly 3 years old, I think it's due for a new design!

time has nothing to do with it, taste does! :)