Display Price Drop

MacRumors · Jan 4, 2005, 09:55 AM

Apple lowered the prices on its line of LCD displays today across the board (as rumored), with the 20" model now falling below the $1000 mark. Pricing is as follows:

* $999 - 20" Cinema, 1680 x 1050 optimal resolution, 16.7 million colors, DVI Display Connector, 2 port USB 2.0 Hub, 2 FireWire 400 ports

* $1799 - 23" Cinema HD, 1920 x 1200 optimal resolution, 16.7 million colors, DVI Display Connector, 2 port USB 2.0 Hub, 2 FireWire 400 ports

* $2999 - 30" Cinema HD, 2560 x 1600 optimal resolution, 16.7 million colors, DVI Display Connector, 2 port USB 2.0 Hub, 2 FireWire 400 ports

Over Achiever · 09:58 AM

20" for $999 ... not bad =)

EDIT: I always thought the 30" was $2999, was I wrong? And looking at my educational discount I can get the 20" for $899 with free shipping ^_^

carlos700 · Jan 4, 2005, 09:56 AM

Maybe I'll get one now. Although it's still a thousand bucks

nosen · Jan 4, 2005, 09:57 AM

it's about time! would still be nice to see a 17" though...

mrzippy · 10:03 AM

I did post this in the rumour of the price drop thread also, but there are other major price changes in the UK store.

List below are reductions on bottom models as example:

iMac G5 1.6 GHz - £919 to £899
iBook G4 12" - £799 to £699
PowerMac G5 1.8 GHz single - £1099 to £999
PowerBook 12" combo - £1149 to £1099

Don't know if US store is the same, or are they reflecting the current exchange rate $ /£

Also I agree with above, would be nice to see at 17" display.

Deefuzz · Jan 4, 2005, 10:01 AM

good news! I might have to swing me a 23 incher sometime soon

lem0nayde · Jan 4, 2005, 10:01 AM

40" of screen realestate for $2K - not bad. I wish I had the money to blow on it.

Mudbug · Jan 4, 2005, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrzippy

I did post this in the rumour of the price drop thread also, but there are other major price changes in the UK store.

List below are reductions on bottom models as example:

iMac G5 1.6 GHz - £919 to £899
iBook G4 12" - £799 to £699
PowerMac G5 1.8 GHz single - £1099 to £999
PowerBook 12" combo - £1149 to £1099

Don't know if US store is the same, or are they reflecting the current exchange rate $ /£

Also I agree with above, would be nice to see at 17" display.

I don't see the same changes here in the US store. - but good catch, though

lalcan · Jan 4, 2005, 10:02 AM

So a 17 " would cost what, like $699 ? it would be too expensive for the miniMac, i'd rather take a 15 " at $499...

My two cents! :-)

Zaty · Jan 4, 2005, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudbug

I don't see the same changes here in the US store. - but good catch, though

Hardware prices were lowered across Europe, because of the weaker US Dollar. No drops on iPods, though.

Little Endian · Jan 4, 2005, 10:03 AM

Looks like I'm getting a new 20 inch Cinema Display!!!! Thanks Apple I was almost going to get a Formac or Dell LCD. With my EDU discount I can get one for $899 and paying a $100-$200 premium for Apple is now justifiable instead of a $500 one.

mrzippy · Jan 4, 2005, 10:04 AM

This could have been a price shuffle so they can announce a cheap 17" to go with the rumoured headless Mac at MacWorld next week.

Still wary of Apple displays at the moment with so many colour problems reported still.

pbook15 · Jan 4, 2005, 10:14 AM

It looks like other products got a price drop in Canada. I just checked out the powerbooks and mine which was $2900 with a student discount in August is now $2710 with the discount.

denm316 · Jan 4, 2005, 10:14 AM

hopefully we will see a 17 inch one as well. And maybe ever a 15 inch for the"possible" headless iMac.

I just hope the headless iMac with have good resolution on a widescreen tv, if it will be able to be used as a "media center"

patseguin · Jan 4, 2005, 10:14 AM

I wonder if they have fixed all of the problems with the 23" displays. Another 20" may not be such a bad idea...

wozzlewoozle · Jan 4, 2005, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrzippy
I did post this in the rumour of the price drop thread also, but there are other major price changes in the UK store.
List below are reductions on bottom models as example:

iMac G5 1.6 GHz - £919 to £899
iBook G4 12" - £799 to £699
PowerMac G5 1.8 GHz single - £1099 to £999
PowerBook 12" combo - £1149 to £1099

Don't know if US store is the same, or are they reflecting the current exchange rate $ /£

Also I agree with above, would be nice to see at 17" display.

I believe that you are correct about apple finally coming out with more upto date currency conversions, I notice that prices on all macs (not ipods) are now lower at the online apple store canada.

loneAzdgari · Jan 4, 2005, 10:16 AM

Yep, we're looking at an 8%-9% drop on average for nearly every mac in every store except the US one. Some items have lowered even further for example the iSight is now £99, previously priced at £119.

ipacmm · Jan 4, 2005, 10:18 AM

Good prices....too bad I already have the 23"

sushi · Jan 4, 2005, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lalcan

So a 17 " would cost what, like $699 ? it would be too expensive for the miniMac, i'd rather take a 15 " at $499...

My two cents! :-)

Good LCD displays are just under $300 here (Japan).

Can get a 17 for around $400.

Sushi

srobert · Jan 4, 2005, 10:27 AM

As for the cheaper displays and the rumored Sub $500 iMac, I don't think there is any direct connection. A sub $500 iMac would be targetted at custommer demographic that will probably hook it up to a display they already own. Heck! I wouldn't be surprised if keyboard and mice would only be bundled as an option.

Dippo · 10:30 AM

Anyone remember the original prices so we can see "how much" the prices dropped? (US prices)

Nevermind:
Google Cache of Apple Store Displays

rickmac2005 · Jan 4, 2005, 10:27 AM

This might lend some weight to the headless imac rumor. I couldn't see how it would fit into the pricing structure before. I wouldn't be surprised if we see 15.4" and 17" widescreen DVI displays launched next week!

Sophipod · Jan 4, 2005, 10:29 AM

I just got a 30 inch on thurday of last week, do you think i can get a refund???

macridah · Jan 4, 2005, 10:30 AM

recently surfaced rumors were on the spot. At this pace, iWorks and headless macs are going to be reality.

rock6079 · Jan 4, 2005, 10:31 AM

this is making me reconsider whether to get an imac now or a PM. can u have two monitors with the imac or not with that graphics card ?

Jan 4, 2005, 09:55 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Display Price Drop Apple lowered the prices on its line of LCD displays today across the board (as rumored), with the 20" model now falling below the $1000 mark. Pricing is as follows: * $999 - 20" Cinema, 1680 x 1050 optimal resolution, 16.7 million colors, DVI Display Connector, 2 port USB 2.0 Hub, 2 FireWire 400 ports * $1799 - 23" Cinema HD, 1920 x 1200 optimal resolution, 16.7 million colors, DVI Display Connector, 2 port USB 2.0 Hub, 2 FireWire 400 ports * $2999 - 30" Cinema HD, 2560 x 1600 optimal resolution, 16.7 million colors, DVI Display Connector, 2 port USB 2.0 Hub, 2 FireWire 400 ports

Jan 4, 2005, 09:56 AM	#2
Over Achiever macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toledo, OH, formerly Twin Cities, MN	20" for $999 ... not bad =) EDIT: I always thought the 30" was $2999, was I wrong? And looking at my educational discount I can get the 20" for $899 with free shipping ^_^ __________________ "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment." Sigma DP1 • 2 GHz Blackbook with 20" Dell LCD • Fujifilm S6000fd Last edited by Over Achiever : Jan 4, 2005 at 09:58 AM.

Jan 4, 2005, 09:56 AM	#3
carlos700 macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska and Las Vegas, Nevada	Maybe I'll get one now. Although it's still a thousand bucks __________________ 17-inch MacBook Pro, iPhone 3G

Jan 4, 2005, 09:59 AM	#5
mrzippy macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kent, UK	I did post this in the rumour of the price drop thread also, but there are other major price changes in the UK store. List below are reductions on bottom models as example: iMac G5 1.6 GHz - £919 to £899 iBook G4 12" - £799 to £699 PowerMac G5 1.8 GHz single - £1099 to £999 PowerBook 12" combo - £1149 to £1099 Don't know if US store is the same, or are they reflecting the current exchange rate $ /£ Also I agree with above, would be nice to see at 17" display. Last edited by mrzippy : Jan 4, 2005 at 10:03 AM.

Jan 4, 2005, 10:02 AM	#9
lalcan macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Left of the center	So a 17 " would cost what, like $699 ? it would be too expensive for the miniMac, i'd rather take a 15 " at $499... My two cents! :-) __________________ Human Nature is neither human nor natural, but a learned behavior that tries to create socially accepted conduct. - Me Give them something to hold, and something to dream of. - Me

Jan 4, 2005, 09:57 AM	#4
nosen macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ct, us	it's about time! would still be nice to see a 17" though...

Jan 4, 2005, 10:01 AM	#6
Deefuzz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO	good news! I might have to swing me a 23 incher sometime soon

Jan 4, 2005, 10:01 AM	#7
lem0nayde macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NYC	40" of screen realestate for $2K - not bad. I wish I had the money to blow on it.

Jan 4, 2005, 10:03 AM	#11
Little Endian macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Honolulu	Looks like I'm getting a new 20 inch Cinema Display!!!! Thanks Apple I was almost going to get a Formac or Dell LCD. With my EDU discount I can get one for $899 and paying a $100-$200 premium for Apple is now justifiable instead of a $500 one.

Jan 4, 2005, 10:04 AM	#12
mrzippy macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kent, UK	This could have been a price shuffle so they can announce a cheap 17" to go with the rumoured headless Mac at MacWorld next week. Still wary of Apple displays at the moment with so many colour problems reported still.

Jan 4, 2005, 10:14 AM	#13
pbook15 macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	It looks like other products got a price drop in Canada. I just checked out the powerbooks and mine which was $2900 with a student discount in August is now $2710 with the discount.

Jan 4, 2005, 10:14 AM	#14
denm316 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia	hopefully we will see a 17 inch one as well. And maybe ever a 15 inch for the"possible" headless iMac. I just hope the headless iMac with have good resolution on a widescreen tv, if it will be able to be used as a "media center" __________________ -Dennis- MBA, iMac, iPod Touch and a Blackberry Curve...yeah its on Verizon and the 3G works EVERYWHERE "Live to Ride, Ride to Live"

Jan 4, 2005, 10:14 AM	#15
patseguin macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2003	I wonder if they have fixed all of the problems with the 23" displays. Another 20" may not be such a bad idea...

Jan 4, 2005, 10:16 AM	#17
loneAzdgari macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK, KENT	Yep, we're looking at an 8%-9% drop on average for nearly every mac in every store except the US one. Some items have lowered even further for example the iSight is now £99, previously priced at £119.

Jan 4, 2005, 10:18 AM	#18
ipacmm macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH	Good prices....too bad I already have the 23" __________________ [size="1"]My Photography - ipacmm.com

Jan 4, 2005, 10:27 AM	#20
srobert macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada	As for the cheaper displays and the rumored Sub $500 iMac, I don't think there is any direct connection. A sub $500 iMac would be targetted at custommer demographic that will probably hook it up to a display they already own. Heck! I wouldn't be surprised if keyboard and mice would only be bundled as an option. __________________ Zapp: The alien mothership is in orbit here. If we can hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.

Jan 4, 2005, 10:27 AM	#21
Dippo macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC	What did they used to cost??? Anyone remember the original prices so we can see "how much" the prices dropped? (US prices) Nevermind: Google Cache of Apple Store Displays __________________ FAVS - Super Monkey Ball Labyrinth Last edited by Dippo : Jan 4, 2005 at 10:30 AM.

Jan 4, 2005, 10:27 AM	#22
rickmac2005 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2005	Excellent news! This might lend some weight to the headless imac rumor. I couldn't see how it would fit into the pricing structure before. I wouldn't be surprised if we see 15.4" and 17" widescreen DVI displays launched next week!

Jan 4, 2005, 10:29 AM	#23
Sophipod macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2004	Just got! I just got a 30 inch on thurday of last week, do you think i can get a refund???

Jan 4, 2005, 10:30 AM	#24
macridah macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: city, CA	recently surfaced rumors were on the spot. At this pace, iWorks and headless macs are going to be reality.

Jan 4, 2005, 10:31 AM	#25
rock6079 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2004	this is making me reconsider whether to get an imac now or a PM. can u have two monitors with the imac or not with that graphics card ?

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