New PowerMacs and 20" LCD

MacRumors · Jan 28, 2003, 08:42 AM

New PowerMacs and a 20" LCD has been released by Apple. Previous rumors were remarkably accurate.

The new PowerMac tops out at Dual 1.42GHz, and all the PowerMacs have been bumped to Firewire 800. The current Low-End model is 1GHz at $1499.

A new 20" LCD has also been introduced at 1680x1050 resolution... for $1299.

iMacs appear not to have been updated, but are still expected shortly.

pmcaleer · Jan 28, 2003, 08:44 AM

Wow, and they're cheaper. Very nice move!

Mr. Anderson · Jan 28, 2003, 08:45 AM

Wow, that's a nice price for the 20" LCD, very cool. Now if when they upgrade the PowerMacs with the IBM 970 I'll get a pair of them.

arvidvdb · Jan 28, 2003, 08:45 AM

Yipeeyayee.
Just the screen for my needs.

iSmell · Jan 28, 2003, 08:46 AM

Sweet. Compared to the 23" lcd, I think that's a pretty good price for the 20". I'm disappointed that they haven't changed the enclosure though.

G4scott · 08:49 AM

holy crap! That's cool!

I just realized something. These are probably the last PowerMacs that will ever have G4's. The G4 era is coming to an end (although they'll still live in consumer computers.)

I think I might shed a tear...

or not...

Well, I think we all know what's coming this fall!

reflex · Jan 28, 2003, 08:46 AM

Looks like they're still selling MacOS 9 enabled Powermacs.

moby1 · 09:21 AM

http://a208.g.akamai.net/7/208/51/45...top_012503.jpg

Fantastic value! Me want! Apple is off to quite a good start this year!

...and this on the new PowerMacs;

"The new SuperDrive writes DVD-R discs at 4x " Nice!

...also

"The DVI to ADC Adapter...And it’s now just $99."

Very, very nice.

Mr. Anderson · Jan 28, 2003, 08:49 AM

But look at the price drop on the 23"!!! Its only 1999 now. Holy crap! That's huge, about $1.5k off, ~40%!!!

D

iJon · Jan 28, 2003, 08:52 AM

this monitor is just what apple needed. this will get us back in the game, i cant wait to call my customers and that means my dual ghz goes back in the box and i get a new dual 1.25. one thing i noticed is the dual 1.25 doesnt have a superdrive, probably a smart move because it will convince people to go with the higher end one of get a new imac when it comes out. all i can say is i cant wait till i get that new monitor.

iJon

springscansing · Jan 28, 2003, 08:53 AM

Amazingly good pricing. That new dual 1ghz is a nice value. *pets his dual 867*

I no longer have a new mac, aww, lol.

Ah well.. I'm selling it to get a 970 in a year anyway. ;-)

Very good pricing on the monitors too. Personally, I got a 21" Sony flatscreen CRT for $550, and I'm very happy.

Tiauguinho · Jan 28, 2003, 08:54 AM

Im gonna buy!!!!!! 2 new 20'' displays for me!!!!

If i had the moeny i would get a tower! RADEON 9700 PRO! Bluetooth included! 21 Gigaflops!!!!

pkradd · Jan 28, 2003, 08:54 AM

Now that the Pro product has been upgraded all around, I suspect the Consumer stuff will follow, possibly as early as next Tuesday (Feb. 3).

yamadataro · Jan 28, 2003, 08:55 AM

Wow!!!!!

The new screens are more exciting than the 12" PowerBook for me! (not quite as exciting as the 17"

)

I can't believe the prices of these when I think about the 22's original cost was like $4000! We've come a long way I guess.

23 Cinema looks affordable enough now! And I think the 20" will sell pretty well for graphic pros.

And yeah, I think they should have changed the case design too. Apple should say good-bye to that clear platic. I hate them! They get scrachy and dirty real easily...

reflex · Jan 28, 2003, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by springscansing
Amazingly good pricing. That new dual 1ghz is a nice value

It doesn't look like there is a dual 1GHz anymore.

littlerich · Jan 28, 2003, 08:56 AM

I like to keep a track of the way that apple moves and I think its great that they do all this upgrading but when I get a new machine I might aswell get a pc. I have just bought a dual 1ghz and am pretty pissed off at the fact if I had waited until now then I could have got a dual 1.25 for the same price.. Or if I didn't get the dual 1.25 now just wait till August to get a dual 1.42 for the same price.. This never used to be like apple... If you buy an apple it usually keeps its value but the way thing are going it seems that apple may and possibly will lose alot of sales to pc's unless they make their prices as cheap as them and as cheap to upgrade. Anyone agree?

Clockwork · Jan 28, 2003, 08:57 AM

I wonder if these machines feature the 7457 chip?

NicoMan · Jan 28, 2003, 08:57 AM

I ordered 2 PMacs dual gig 4 days ago for my company. Doh!!!!!!!!!
Me is well sshtupid!!!

NicoMan

gopher · Jan 28, 2003, 08:58 AM

$300 off!

Now I only wish the 17" separate Flat Panel was widescreen like the 20". Oh well...

Bear · Jan 28, 2003, 08:58 AM

For a top end PowerMac plus 23" screen, the price has dropped over $2000.

The Dual 1.43 machines have a "4-6 week leadtime". I guess I'll find out how it is when it shows up. (Yes, I just ordered one.)

cr2sh · Jan 28, 2003, 08:58 AM

A 23" HighDef display for $2k.... oh my god that's amazing.

I really didn't expect this lineup to get called this morning, so when are the Imacs coming? Great job apple!

Dual 1.42s.. goddamn!

iJon · Jan 28, 2003, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by reflex

It doesn't look like there is a dual 1GHz anymore.

yeah there is, look at the low end one. apple always does this. the move each computer down the row and introduce a new high end. now i get a new dual 1.25, apple 20 inch, and a 12 inch powermac. now im set boys.

iJon

gopher · Jan 28, 2003, 09:01 AM

Nice. Now you can have a Superdrive PowerMac tower for $1699.

littlerich · Jan 28, 2003, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by iJon

yeah there is, look at the low end one. apple always does this. the move each computer down the row and introduce a new high end. now i get a new dual 1.25, apple 20 inch, and a 12 inch powermac. now im set boys.

iJon

iJon, its just a single 1ghz processor in the low end machine.

rugby · Jan 28, 2003, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by iJon

yeah there is, look at the low end one. apple always does this. the move each computer down the row and introduce a new high end. now i get a new dual 1.25, apple 20 inch, and a 12 inch powermac. now im set boys.

iJon

Here's the low one, there's only 1 cpu on it:

$1,499.00 Image
Image 1GHz PowerPC G4
1MB L3 cache
256MB DDR266 SDRAM
60GB Ultra ATA/100
Combo drive
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX
64MB DDR video memory
FireWire 800
56K internal modem
Bluetooth Ready

Jan 28, 2003, 08:42 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	New PowerMacs and 20" LCD New PowerMacs and a 20" LCD has been released by Apple. Previous rumors were remarkably accurate. The new PowerMac tops out at Dual 1.42GHz, and all the PowerMacs have been bumped to Firewire 800. The current Low-End model is 1GHz at $1499. A new 20" LCD has also been introduced at 1680x1050 resolution... for $1299. iMacs appear not to have been updated, but are still expected shortly.

Jan 28, 2003, 08:44 AM	#2
pmcaleer macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2002	Cool... Wow, and they're cheaper. Very nice move!

Jan 28, 2003, 08:45 AM	#3
Mr. Anderson Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in VA	Wow, that's a nice price for the 20" LCD, very cool. Now if when they upgrade the PowerMacs with the IBM 970 I'll get a pair of them. __________________ "Klaatu varada nikto!"

Jan 28, 2003, 08:46 AM	#5
iSmell macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2002	Sweet. Compared to the 23" lcd, I think that's a pretty good price for the 20". I'm disappointed that they haven't changed the enclosure though. __________________ I like monkeys.

Jan 28, 2003, 08:46 AM	#6
G4scott macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Austin, TX	holy crap! That's cool! I just realized something. These are probably the last PowerMacs that will ever have G4's. The G4 era is coming to an end (although they'll still live in consumer computers.) I think I might shed a tear... or not... Well, I think we all know what's coming this fall! __________________ Hook 'em Horns! Last edited by G4scott : Jan 28, 2003 at 08:49 AM.

Jan 28, 2003, 08:45 AM	#4
arvidvdb macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Netherlands	Yipeeyayee. Just the screen for my needs.

Jan 28, 2003, 08:46 AM	#7
reflex macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2002	Looks like they're still selling MacOS 9 enabled Powermacs.

Jan 28, 2003, 08:46 AM	#8
moby1 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego	Fantastic! http://a208.g.akamai.net/7/208/51/45...top_012503.jpg Fantastic value! Me want! Apple is off to quite a good start this year! ...and this on the new PowerMacs; "The new SuperDrive writes DVD-R discs at 4x " Nice! ...also "The DVI to ADC Adapter...And it’s now just $99." Very, very nice. Last edited by moby1 : Jan 28, 2003 at 09:21 AM.

Jan 28, 2003, 08:49 AM	#9
Mr. Anderson Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in VA	But look at the price drop on the 23"!!! Its only 1999 now. Holy crap! That's huge, about $1.5k off, ~40%!!! D __________________ "Klaatu varada nikto!"

Jan 28, 2003, 08:52 AM	#10
iJon macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2002	this monitor is just what apple needed. this will get us back in the game, i cant wait to call my customers and that means my dual ghz goes back in the box and i get a new dual 1.25. one thing i noticed is the dual 1.25 doesnt have a superdrive, probably a smart move because it will convince people to go with the higher end one of get a new imac when it comes out. all i can say is i cant wait till i get that new monitor. iJon

Jan 28, 2003, 08:53 AM	#11
springscansing Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York	Amazingly good pricing. That new dual 1ghz is a nice value. pets his dual 867 I no longer have a new mac, aww, lol. Ah well.. I'm selling it to get a 970 in a year anyway. ;-) Very good pricing on the monitors too. Personally, I got a 21" Sony flatscreen CRT for $550, and I'm very happy.

Jan 28, 2003, 08:54 AM	#12
Tiauguinho macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Netherlands	Im gonna buy!!!!!! 2 new 20'' displays for me!!!! If i had the moeny i would get a tower! RADEON 9700 PRO! Bluetooth included! 21 Gigaflops!!!! __________________ Join MR Folding Team (3446)

Jan 28, 2003, 08:54 AM	#13
pkradd macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2001	iMacs to Follow Now that the Pro product has been upgraded all around, I suspect the Consumer stuff will follow, possibly as early as next Tuesday (Feb. 3).

Jan 28, 2003, 08:55 AM	#14
yamadataro macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tokyo, the most culturally confused city on the planet.	Wow!!!!! The new screens are more exciting than the 12" PowerBook for me! (not quite as exciting as the 17" ) I can't believe the prices of these when I think about the 22's original cost was like $4000! We've come a long way I guess. 23 Cinema looks affordable enough now! And I think the 20" will sell pretty well for graphic pros. And yeah, I think they should have changed the case design too. Apple should say good-bye to that clear platic. I hate them! They get scrachy and dirty real easily... __________________ I can't believe I used to graphic design on a Mac Classic... http://www.yoshidesign.com/

Jan 28, 2003, 08:56 AM	#16
littlerich macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Jersey	This is just becoming a joke... I like to keep a track of the way that apple moves and I think its great that they do all this upgrading but when I get a new machine I might aswell get a pc. I have just bought a dual 1ghz and am pretty pissed off at the fact if I had waited until now then I could have got a dual 1.25 for the same price.. Or if I didn't get the dual 1.25 now just wait till August to get a dual 1.42 for the same price.. This never used to be like apple... If you buy an apple it usually keeps its value but the way thing are going it seems that apple may and possibly will lose alot of sales to pc's unless they make their prices as cheap as them and as cheap to upgrade. Anyone agree?

Jan 28, 2003, 08:57 AM	#17
Clockwork macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oslo, Norway	New Power Mac's! I wonder if these machines feature the 7457 chip?

Jan 28, 2003, 08:57 AM	#18
NicoMan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Malmö, Sweden	I ordered 2 PMacs dual gig 4 days ago for my company. Doh!!!!!!!!! Me is well sshtupid!!! NicoMan

Jan 28, 2003, 08:58 AM	#19
gopher macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland, USA	17" display Now only $699 $300 off! Now I only wish the 17" separate Flat Panel was widescreen like the 20". Oh well... __________________ [url=http://www.macmaps.com/mac.html]http://www.macmaps.com/mac.html [url]

Jan 28, 2003, 08:58 AM	#20
Bear macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sol III - Terra	For a top end PowerMac plus 23" screen, the price has dropped over $2000. The Dual 1.43 machines have a "4-6 week leadtime". I guess I'll find out how it is when it shows up. (Yes, I just ordered one.) __________________ -----Bear

Jan 28, 2003, 08:58 AM	#21
cr2sh macrumors 68020 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio	A 23" HighDef display for $2k.... oh my god that's amazing. I really didn't expect this lineup to get called this morning, so when are the Imacs coming? Great job apple! Dual 1.42s.. goddamn! __________________ Search before you post: MRoogle

Jan 28, 2003, 09:01 AM	#23
gopher macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland, USA	Build to order with Superdrive $1699 Nice. Now you can have a Superdrive PowerMac tower for $1699. __________________ [url=http://www.macmaps.com/mac.html]http://www.macmaps.com/mac.html [url]

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