Updated iMac and eMac in April?

MacRumors · Mar 11, 2005, 04:02 PM

ThinkSecret reports that Apple will be bringing updates to both the iMac and eMac line in April.

The iMac, code-named Q45 C/D, is expected to come in at 2GHz but with few other changes.

A faster eMac upgrade is also expected with speed bumps possibly up to 1.5GHz, and video upgrades. The eMac's future has been in question with the recent release of the Mac Mini. Some reports had indicated that the eMac was being phased out, but apparently may not be the case.

narco · Mar 11, 2005, 04:03 PM

How about lower iMac prices, and discontinue the eMac all together.

Fishes,
narco.

zakatov · Mar 11, 2005, 04:04 PM

I want a new PowerMacs!!!! cmon apple!!

eidt: grammar

miloblithe · Mar 11, 2005, 04:05 PM

Well there we go. I'm surprised by the idea of an update to the eMac's graphics card, although it's definitely a good idea.

aranhamo · Mar 11, 2005, 04:08 PM

Finally somebody publishes a rumor! Now I have some time frame to look forward to.

plastique45 · Mar 11, 2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by narco

How about lower iMac prices, and discontinue the eMac all together.

Fishes,
narco.

I agree 100%, but unfortunately, LCD prices are still to high for them to do that.

From 1.8 to 2Ghz? Hum, ok... But get rid of the FX5200 and put a 128 mb 9600XT as entry level card and give buyers the option to pay more for a 9800 256MB in high end model(s). Now make that rumor of 512MB of default ram in all desktops true and you'll have a heck of a great machine in your hands for the price!

ryannel2003 · Mar 11, 2005, 04:10 PM

Thank the lord!!! I'm so glad that Apple has decided to update the eMac to a 1.5GHz G4 and a better graphics card!! Dropping it would be dumb because there would be no middle computer!!! Also, a 2GHz iMac!!! Very nice but DON'T keep the nVidia FX 5200 in that computer!!! Put it in the eMac and put a FX 5600 Ultra or something similar in the iMac with 128MB of graphic memory.

runninmac · Mar 11, 2005, 04:13 PM

Well i think apple is in some truoble if they dont update the PM. The iMacs will be blazing and close to the PM range. If they can fit a 2GHz iMacs then a Powerbook cant be to far behind can it? (ps dont meen to sound like im complaining.) This should be interesting to see where the eMacs go

dornoforpyros · Mar 11, 2005, 04:13 PM

I really think they gotta keep the eMac around specfically for the education market. I mean let's face it, a eMac is gonna hold up alot better in a classroom full of grade 3-4 students than an iMac will.

Mitthrawnuruodo · Mar 11, 2005, 04:14 PM

Any news on the iBooks...?

I think it's great if they keep the eMacs, along with the Mac minis and iBooks they make a great low end line-up... and for people with deskspace who care less about style the eMacs are great (and virtually unstealable) machines...

miloblithe · Mar 11, 2005, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryannel2003

Thank the lord!!! I'm so glad that Apple has decided to update the eMac to a 1.5GHz G4 and a better graphics card!! Dropping it would be dumb because there would be no middle computer!!! Also, a 2GHz iMac!!! Very nice but DON'T keep the nVidia FX 5200 in that computer!!! Put it in the eMac and put a FX 5600 Ultra or something similar in the iMac with 128MB of graphic memory.

I would like to see options on the graphics cards for the iMacs. 256 seems unlikely, to me. But at least the option of a 128 should be mandatory.

slu · 04:20 PM

I think this is great news.

The iMac will really scream now at the top end, and I like the position the eMac fills in the line up (between $500 and $1000).

Anyone know if it will be possible to put one of those 8x superdrives in a Rev A iMac G5? Can you even get the part? I know I would be very interested in doing this (and I know I can go external, but I'd rather not).

Sargiel · Mar 11, 2005, 04:18 PM

Great to see that the eMac will remain with us !!

I've been holding off of buying a mac mini while waiting to see what happens to the sturdy eMac - and given the rumoured upgrades it looks like I'll be plumbing for the latter when it arrives.

Lots of great news today.

Zaty · Mar 11, 2005, 04:20 PM

New iMacs alongside Tiger seems plausible. I'm not so sure about the eMac, though. If Apple keeps the eMac, it might only be available for educational customers. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense to remove eMacs from Apple Store's kids' section. But I wouldn't be surprised if Apple drops the eMac (at least the current form factor) completely.

wdlove · Mar 11, 2005, 04:25 PM

It's certainly about time that the eMac is updated. Just wonder what the changes will be like on the iMac, can't imagine that it would be much more than a sped boost.

nek · Mar 11, 2005, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastique45

From 1.8 to 2Ghz? Hum, ok... But get rid of the FX5200 and put a 128 mb 9600XT as entry level card and give buyers the option to pay more for a 9800 256MB in high end model(s). Now make that rumor of 512MB of default ram in all desktops true and you'll have a heck of a great machine in your hands for the price!

Yeah the 200MHz bump is expected, but unless they also improve the graphics and increase default RAM to 512, they are making a mistake. And the ability to choose better graphics at the time of purchase is also a necessary change.

I'd like to see the X700 Pro as an option, since its slightly better than the 9800XT. I think its only PCIe, but so was the X800 until ATI released it for the Mac.

joeswinehart · Mar 11, 2005, 04:28 PM

Might the RAM get boosted to 512 to accomodate Tiger? I know the word was an across-the-board increase in June, but would they ship new iMacs with 256 and Tiger? Seems awkward. I'm looking to add a G5 iMac to the mix, so hopefully this update will be just what I need...

eji · Mar 11, 2005, 04:30 PM

I'm hoping for an updated graphics card as well. That's the main reason I held off from buying a Rev A, and it would be slightly disappointing to have waited six months for little more than a minor speed bump. As for Tiger pre-installed -- well, I can buy Tiger separately; upgrading the GPU isn't so simple.

I plan to have this iMac as my primary computer for several years, and I can't help but feel the existing 5200FX would be severely limiting the longevity of the computer from the outset. I still haven't got the bitter taste out of my mouth after discovering that my two-month-old iBook wasn't equipped to handle Quartz Extreme and the related video effects like the much-flaunted user-switching "cube." With the advances (and hardware demands) that Tiger is expected to make after its release, the 5200FX will be doomed to rapid obsolescence.

BakedBeans · Mar 11, 2005, 04:31 PM

are you lot mad??

all this talk of x700s and 256mb 9800s

they still have 5200s in all but there top of the range powermac (and even thats got a 9600)

come on guys, get real please

Ambrose Chapel · Mar 11, 2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AL-FAMOUS

are you lot mad??

all this talk of x700s and 256mb 9800s

they still have 5200s in all but there top of the range powermac (and even thats got a 9600)

come on guys, get real please

true, but the apple store allows users to upgrade - letting iMac users do the same would be great. i can see it happening for the 20" iMac only though...as another incentive for people to buy it.

Doctor Q · Mar 11, 2005, 04:42 PM

I'll be glad if eMacs stay around a bit longer. The eMac still makes sense for classrooms. Apple can push consumers to switch to LCDs, but schools will be slow to follow. Eventually, protected LCD screens might survive in a K-12 environment, but that's not the hardware of choice yet.

By the way, I think "Q45" is an excellent choice of name. Let's go with that name for the retail release too!

BakedBeans · Mar 11, 2005, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ambrose Chapel

true, but the apple store allows users to upgrade - letting iMac users do the same would be great. i can see it happening for the 20" iMac only though...as another incentive for people to buy it.

only on pro lines though - dont get me wrong im all for it - but the talk of x700s and 9800xt

Daveway · Mar 11, 2005, 04:46 PM

I'm most excited about the upgraded SMU firmware. The current iMacs are in dire need for it.

Lacero · Mar 11, 2005, 04:49 PM

Mac mini and a generic PC monitor makes more financial sense than Apple trying to keep updating a dying eMac line.

dongmin · Mar 11, 2005, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AL-FAMOUS

are you lot mad??

all this talk of x700s and 256mb 9800s

they still have 5200s in all but there top of the range powermac (and even thats got a 9600)

come on guys, get real please

Ha ha, "getting real" is not really a strong suit of this crowd, I'm afraid.

I agree though that Apple should have BTO options for the graphics card. I doubt there is much overlap among people who buy iMacs and Power Macs. They're totally different beasts. Apple should let people accessorize and max out their iMacs to their hearts' content.

It'd be awesome if the new iMacs come with Tiger. I'm thinking of picking up the low-end one for my Mom (it'd be her first computer).

Mar 11, 2005, 04:02 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Updated iMac and eMac in April? ThinkSecret reports that Apple will be bringing updates to both the iMac and eMac line in April. The iMac, code-named Q45 C/D, is expected to come in at 2GHz but with few other changes. A faster eMac upgrade is also expected with speed bumps possibly up to 1.5GHz, and video upgrades. The eMac's future has been in question with the recent release of the Mac Mini. Some reports had indicated that the eMac was being phased out, but apparently may not be the case.

Mar 11, 2005, 04:08 PM	#5
aranhamo macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2004	Finally! Finally somebody publishes a rumor! Now I have some time frame to look forward to.

Mar 11, 2005, 04:10 PM	#7
ryannel2003 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Bern, NC	Keeping eMacs!!! Thank the lord!!! I'm so glad that Apple has decided to update the eMac to a 1.5GHz G4 and a better graphics card!! Dropping it would be dumb because there would be no middle computer!!! Also, a 2GHz iMac!!! Very nice but DON'T keep the nVidia FX 5200 in that computer!!! Put it in the eMac and put a FX 5600 Ultra or something similar in the iMac with 128MB of graphic memory. __________________ Alu. MacBook \| 2GHz C2D \| 2GB RAM \| 160GB HD \|

Mar 11, 2005, 04:13 PM	#8
runninmac macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rockford MI	Well i think apple is in some truoble if they dont update the PM. The iMacs will be blazing and close to the PM range. If they can fit a 2GHz iMacs then a Powerbook cant be to far behind can it? (ps dont meen to sound like im complaining.) This should be interesting to see where the eMacs go __________________ 2.0 Ghz CoreDuo. 2 GB Ram. 80 Gig HDD. Black MacBook

Mar 11, 2005, 04:13 PM	#9
dornoforpyros macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calgary, AB	I really think they gotta keep the eMac around specfically for the education market. I mean let's face it, a eMac is gonna hold up alot better in a classroom full of grade 3-4 students than an iMac will. __________________ www.JasonDorn.com \| this looked better on paper

Mar 11, 2005, 04:03 PM	#2
narco macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: California.	How about lower iMac prices, and discontinue the eMac all together. Fishes, narco.

Mar 11, 2005, 04:04 PM	#3
zakatov macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Florida	I want a new PowerMacs!!!! cmon apple!! eidt: grammar

Mar 11, 2005, 04:05 PM	#4
miloblithe macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington, DC	Well there we go. I'm surprised by the idea of an update to the eMac's graphics card, although it's definitely a good idea.

Mar 11, 2005, 04:14 PM	#10
Mitthrawnuruodo Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bergen, Norway	Any news on the iBooks...? I think it's great if they keep the eMacs, along with the Mac minis and iBooks they make a great low end line-up... and for people with deskspace who care less about style the eMacs are great (and virtually unstealable) machines... __________________ Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it; those who fail to learn history correctly... why, they are simply doomed.

Mar 11, 2005, 04:17 PM	#12
slu macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buffalo	I think this is great news. The iMac will really scream now at the top end, and I like the position the eMac fills in the line up (between $500 and $1000). Anyone know if it will be possible to put one of those 8x superdrives in a Rev A iMac G5? Can you even get the part? I know I would be very interested in doing this (and I know I can go external, but I'd rather not). Last edited by slu : Mar 11, 2005 at 04:20 PM.

Mar 11, 2005, 04:18 PM	#13
Sargiel macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Sussex, England	Great to see that the eMac will remain with us !! I've been holding off of buying a mac mini while waiting to see what happens to the sturdy eMac - and given the rumoured upgrades it looks like I'll be plumbing for the latter when it arrives. Lots of great news today.

Mar 11, 2005, 04:20 PM	#14
Zaty macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Switzerland	New iMacs alongside Tiger seems plausible. I'm not so sure about the eMac, though. If Apple keeps the eMac, it might only be available for educational customers. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense to remove eMacs from Apple Store's kids' section. But I wouldn't be surprised if Apple drops the eMac (at least the current form factor) completely.

Mar 11, 2005, 04:25 PM	#15
wdlove macrumors 604 Join Date: Oct 2002	It's certainly about time that the eMac is updated. Just wonder what the changes will be like on the iMac, can't imagine that it would be much more than a sped boost. __________________ First MacRumors "Contributor"

Mar 11, 2005, 04:28 PM	#17
joeswinehart macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: central oregon usa	stock RAM upgrade, too? Might the RAM get boosted to 512 to accomodate Tiger? I know the word was an across-the-board increase in June, but would they ship new iMacs with 256 and Tiger? Seems awkward. I'm looking to add a G5 iMac to the mix, so hopefully this update will be just what I need... __________________ •My Macs• @ home: G5 2.0 17" iMac~G4 15" iMac 800~G4 40gb iPod~1gb Shuffle~iPod Video @ school: Intel 17" iMac C2D~MacBook C2D~G3 233 iMac

Mar 11, 2005, 04:30 PM	#18
eji macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Germany	I'm hoping for an updated graphics card as well. That's the main reason I held off from buying a Rev A, and it would be slightly disappointing to have waited six months for little more than a minor speed bump. As for Tiger pre-installed -- well, I can buy Tiger separately; upgrading the GPU isn't so simple. I plan to have this iMac as my primary computer for several years, and I can't help but feel the existing 5200FX would be severely limiting the longevity of the computer from the outset. I still haven't got the bitter taste out of my mouth after discovering that my two-month-old iBook wasn't equipped to handle Quartz Extreme and the related video effects like the much-flaunted user-switching "cube." With the advances (and hardware demands) that Tiger is expected to make after its release, the 5200FX will be doomed to rapid obsolescence.

Mar 11, 2005, 04:31 PM	#19
BakedBeans Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: What's Your Favorite Posish	are you lot mad?? all this talk of x700s and 256mb 9800s they still have 5200s in all but there top of the range powermac (and even thats got a 9600) come on guys, get real please

Mar 11, 2005, 04:42 PM	#21
Doctor Q macrumors god Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at the table with countless relatives	I'll be glad if eMacs stay around a bit longer. The eMac still makes sense for classrooms. Apple can push consumers to switch to LCDs, but schools will be slow to follow. Eventually, protected LCD screens might survive in a K-12 environment, but that's not the hardware of choice yet. By the way, I think "Q45" is an excellent choice of name. Let's go with that name for the retail release too! __________________ "You've just been abducted, of course you need crepes!" -- Walter Bishop

Mar 11, 2005, 04:46 PM	#23
Daveway macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Orleans / Lafayette, La	I'm most excited about the upgraded SMU firmware. The current iMacs are in dire need for it. __________________ Spare me my life. MBP 2.2 glossy, Alu Macbook 2.4, iMac G5, iPhone3GS 32gb white, iPodz

Mar 11, 2005, 04:49 PM	#24
Lacero macrumors 601 Join Date: Jan 2005	Mac mini and a generic PC monitor makes more financial sense than Apple trying to keep updating a dying eMac line.

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