It has been suggested that the SSD will likely be of the sort used in the laptops: a "blade" with an edge connector, so standard form factor third party SSDs might not be an option, although perhaps the blades sold by places like OWC might be.
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Build-to-Order Pricing for New iMac Models Revealed
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It has been suggested that the SSD will likely be of the sort used in the laptops: a "blade" with an edge connector, so standard form factor third party SSDs might not be an option, although perhaps the blades sold by places like OWC might be.
Given the limited capacity options and drive speed, it looks to me like the 21.5" iMac only has enough space inside for a 2.5" drive mechanism, while the 27" iMac is using a 3.5" drive mechanism (the 27" iMac has a larger body, and I expect it is thicker in the middle).
To implement the Fusion Drive option, both models also have space for a flash module like the one used in the MacBook Air or Retina MacBook Pro.
I expect a 27" iMac with the 768 GB SSD option would have the same 768 GB flash module as the Retina MacBook Pro, and its 3.5" drive bay would be empty.
This is a lie.
+1..
The only performance hit i can see is when your copying files to/from, and installing OS X/apps.
Unless people are *that* forgiving about a few seconds, "almost no difference" ya, in relation to the cache size (which only be true when your re-opening apps anyway)
Yep, my Christmas stash was mostly made up of money I earned doing side jobs for people. Repairing a stone walkway, power washing a house for a friend of my mother, etc... For the first time we didn't set a budget for each other's gift, but as she got me a 3rd gen refurbed iPad as a combined birthday/Christmas present, I have since exceeded her for likewise combined purchases.
Still, nearly three grand on a computer is a large purchase, even if the money is coming out of an injury settlement (a coworker hit me with a truck, I'm more or less recovered).
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Apple sells a Thunderbolt-to-Firewire 800 adapter. Seems to work OK on my Macbook Air.
--JV
This is a lie.
pff.. ok then, continue being wrong and whining about nothing real =)
Ah, just keep it in perspective. My dad's first Apple II was $2100 in the early 80's. The original Mac with 9" monochrome screen and 128K RAM was $2495. And these are non inflation-adjusted prices! The original iMac in 1998 brought the price down to $1299, but the price has crept back up over the years, with optional configurations bringing us back to $2000+. Yes, I know they are high compared to today's marketplace, but the point is, Apple has always targeted the $2000 range for their desktop computers. (Again, I know they're overcharging for RAM, etc, but $2K is their sweet spot)
iTunes 11November is almost coming to a end.
Good, let it be delayed indefinitely so I'm not forced to update my iTunes to make it work with the newest iOS. Once the iTunes required for the latest iOS doesn't work in Snow Leopard (watch it still work in Windows XP), I'm hosed.
Looks like everyone finally has all of that iMac news they've been whining about on iPad articles.
Dell U2713HM (LED backlit) is available on Amazon for $717 ($799 from Dell but - unlike Apple - they often have sales). In general though, I do not get the idea of AIO except for certain applications (primarily in the kitchen - but over there PC has to have a touch screen).[/QUOTE]
Fair enough on the monitor. Also, another poster showed a cheaper one from Wal-Mart that was high resolution. So it's even cheaper than it was just a month ago. Apple's prices are very high, at least by a few hundreds of dollars. A better performing machine would be $200+ less.
I'm thinking of dropping the fusion drive to save money when I get my 27". At the moment, I think it's still going to be the AIO Apple for me, I've saved money since June of 2011 to make it "ok" in my head to spend that much on a comp. (almost ok, anyway...) Next time around, though... I dunno. I love OSX and am willing to spend some extra $$ on it, but ... ugh.
Yeah, I agree with you--AIO are best at only a few things, and a compromise at best in everything else. I really like using the iPad in the kitchen. Best AIO for cooking. I can't get the wife to use it yet, though...but considering how messy the kitchen is when she's done, maybe that's for the best!
Fair enough on the monitor. Also, another poster showed a cheaper one from Wal-Mart that was high resolution. So it's even cheaper than it was just a month ago. Apple's prices are very high, at least by a few hundreds of dollars. A better performing machine would be $200+ less.
I'm thinking of dropping the fusion drive to save money when I get my 27". At the moment, I think it's still going to be the AIO Apple for me, I've saved money since June of 2011 to make it "ok" in my head to spend that much on a comp. (almost ok, anyway...) Next time around, though... I dunno. I love OSX and am willing to spend some extra $$ on it, but ... ugh.
Yeah, I agree with you--AIO are best at only a few things, and a compromise at best in everything else. I really like using the iPad in the kitchen. Best AIO for cooking. I can't get the wife to use it yet, though...but considering how messy the kitchen is when she's done, maybe that's for the best!
UK prices
(with US prices in parentheses)
Base 21" model £1099
Upgrade RAM from 8GB to 16GB... £160 ($200)
High-end 21" model £1249
Upgrade RAM... see above
Upgrade processor to 3.1GHz quad core i7... £160 ($200)
Upgrade 1TB HDD to Fusion Drive... £200 ($250)
Base 27" model £1499
Upgrade RAM from 8GB to 16GB... £160 ($200)
Upgrade RAM from 8GB to 32GB... £480 ($600)
Upgrade 1TB HDD to 3TB HDD... £120 ($150)
Add Fusion to either 1TB or 3TB HDD... £200 ($250)
Replace 1TB HDD with 768GB SSD £1040 ($1300)
High-end 27" model £1699
All the above options for the base 27" model, plus
Upgrade processor to 3.4GHz quad-core i7... £160 (£200)
Upgrade graphics to GTX 680MX... £120 ($150)
(with US prices in parentheses)
Base 21" model £1099
Upgrade RAM from 8GB to 16GB... £160 ($200)
High-end 21" model £1249
Upgrade RAM... see above
Upgrade processor to 3.1GHz quad core i7... £160 ($200)
Upgrade 1TB HDD to Fusion Drive... £200 ($250)
Base 27" model £1499
Upgrade RAM from 8GB to 16GB... £160 ($200)
Upgrade RAM from 8GB to 32GB... £480 ($600)
Upgrade 1TB HDD to 3TB HDD... £120 ($150)
Add Fusion to either 1TB or 3TB HDD... £200 ($250)
Replace 1TB HDD with 768GB SSD £1040 ($1300)
High-end 27" model £1699
All the above options for the base 27" model, plus
Upgrade processor to 3.4GHz quad-core i7... £160 (£200)
Upgrade graphics to GTX 680MX... £120 ($150)
If you can't tell the difference between Apple products and commodity crap, then my question is, why are you on this forum? I don't mean to be offensive, but, seriously, why are you here?
Looks likes I will be getting the 27" since I need more than 16 megs of RAM
The last time that my Mac had 16 megs of RAM was back in the 1990s.
Or did you mean to say, "16 gigs of RAM?"
The Fusion Drive was the only thing that excited me when I watched the new product presentations. Innovative technologyit will make a MASSIVE performance difference.
Not interested in thin, would prefer keeping an optical drive. If it wasn't for the Fusion Drive I would be looking out for a previous generation refurb.
get two of these... $144 total before tax
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=420E583EA5CA7304
Every single person here knows what he meant. Why make a useless post to correct it??
Unless it confused you. It would not surprise me.
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Since Apple appears to be cleaning house lately, can they also fire the dumb@ss who came up with an iMac design with RAM that is NOT user upgradeable?
That would be Sir Dumbass.
And consider that the core audience for the 21.5 are consumers who barely do more that online shop and read email and the 'necessity' of user upgradeable ram diminishes