Apple Releases iMacs

MacRumors · 08:42 AM

Apple released their new iMacs today.

Vague rumors have been circulating since before MacWorld San Francisco about updates to Apple's consumer line. Detailed rumors ($1799 17" iMac) came just a week ago. Rumor wrapup to follow.

New iMacs

$1299, 15" LCD, 800MHz, GeForce 2MX, Combo Drive
$1799, 17" LCD, DDR, 1GHz, GeForce 4MX, SuperDrive

MacsRgr8 · Feb 4, 2003, 08:41 AM

Low end sux
High end gr8

iAlan · Feb 4, 2003, 08:42 AM

Yep, saw them on the Apple Japan Store.

Yeah, but I have already got one of the original ones...but can get a new one soon!!

jayscheuerle · Feb 4, 2003, 08:42 AM

lame

MacMarino · Feb 4, 2003, 08:43 AM

Thats awesome im going to get one for yself and my parents...

Bear · Feb 4, 2003, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Macrumors
Apple released their new iMacs today.
New iMacs

$1299, 15" LCD, DDR, 800MHz, GeForce 2MX, Combo Drive
$1799, 17" LCD, DDR, 1GHz, GeForce 4MX, SuperDrive

Actually, the 15" is not DDR ram, it looks like the old 15". It's bluetooth is the USB adapter. (Bluetooth optional) Also, it only has the Airport and not Airport Extreme.

The 17" is DDR and has airport extreme as well as internal bluetooth. (Bluetooth ready)

paulie · Feb 4, 2003, 08:43 AM

219,000 yen!! Wonder if Sofmap or Bic will have them in stock this weekend?

Woo hoo!!

Anyone wanna buy an iBook?

robbents99 · Feb 4, 2003, 08:43 AM

Woo Hoo!

NH Store here I come..................................in two months....

Did the 10.2.4 update finally come out?

bbowdon · Feb 4, 2003, 08:44 AM

Is it me?

Where's the firewire upgrade??

Hozie · Feb 4, 2003, 08:45 AM

That top-of-the-line model seems out of whack. Who's going to shell out 2,300+$ for a consumer machine? Granted, it's got a gig of RAM and superdrive, bluetooth and aiport extreme, but you could get a low-end powermac + 17" LCD for the same price! Dunno, seems a tad expensive... even more so than usual.

NicoMan · Feb 4, 2003, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MacsRgr8
Low end sux
High end gr8

Basically the low end is one of the old range: no ddr sdram, no airport extreme, 800 mhz, geforce2 mx. That's the cheap'o model.

NicoMan

Bear · 08:49 AM

It looks like Apple has simplified the iMac G4 line. Two base models, with option to get the 17" one fully configured. (Max memory, airport extreme and blue tooth included.

No FireWire 800.

But the SuperDrive on the 17" is the faster one. 4x for DVD-R burning.

NicoMan · Feb 4, 2003, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bear

Actually, the 15" is not DDR ram, it looks like the old 15". It's bluetooth is the USB adapter. (Bluetooth optional) Also, it only has the Airport and not Airport Extreme.

The 17" is DDR and has airport extreme as well as internal bluetooth. (Bluetooth ready)

Absolutely spot on.

NicoMan

MacsRgr8 · Feb 4, 2003, 08:46 AM

I really think they need a model in between.
The difference between these iMacs is miles too big

3rd model: (something like)
867 Mhz
133 bus
Combo
GeForce 4 MX
60 GB
256 MB SDRAM (not DDR)

woodsey · Feb 4, 2003, 08:49 AM

These machines are still too expensive.

Apple shouldnt be charging this much for these slugish machines.

My friend has an old 17 inch 800 Mhz. it is soooooooo slowwwww. Even compared to my Quicksilver 733.

Lets hope the DDR speeds them up a bit. but the lack of L3 cache is where the poor performance comes from.

dricci · Feb 4, 2003, 08:50 AM

The iMac updates just flat out suck, IMHO.

I think the eMac updates are great, though. $1,299 for a SuperDrive! I just hope they have the display issues worked out on these models...

iJon · Feb 4, 2003, 08:50 AM

not smart on apple's part.If they are gonna use these prices for the imacs they need to bring down the price of the emac down to the crt imacs price. i hope my customers are satisfied.

iJon

Bear · 08:53 AM

It also looks like they added an audio line, and re-arranged port locations on it. Still on the back, but in a different order.

Also, they doubled the video ram on the 17".

Tiauguinho · Feb 4, 2003, 08:52 AM

200Mhz rise in one year for the iMac???? Does Apple want to create a new Moore's Law???

CrackedButter · Feb 4, 2003, 08:52 AM

The UK store is still down, bummer.

Would anybody buy the emac?

xj9000 · Feb 4, 2003, 08:53 AM

Has anyone else noticed that the low-end powerbooks and all the new iMac only have 10/100BASE-T Ethernet? I guess this is an attempt to lower the price of the machine? does anyone have the opportunity to really use Gigabit ethernet on an iMac?

Squire · Feb 4, 2003, 08:54 AM

Decsions.

This makes my life a little more confusing. Do I go with the 12" PB w/superdrive, a bottom-of-the-line iBook to save cash, or the aesthetically pleasing 17" iMac?

I wonder...

(By the way, someone said "wanna buy an iBook" in an earlier post. My reply- Maybe. If the seller is in Japan it would be a short jaunt over to Seoul via courier.)

Squire

Swinny · Feb 4, 2003, 08:55 AM

The 1GHz machine seems like a good deal to me...about £150 cheaper than the previous high-end, but with better processor/memory/superdrive - as well as the Airport and Bluetooth updates.

Whats the deal with the Geforce 4 MX? how does it handle under normal OS X / Quartz stuff...I'm not looking to play games or anything too taxing, but would be nice to have something that can handle the actual GUI at a decent speed...

dstorey · Feb 4, 2003, 08:57 AM

is it just me or with the bluetooth ready model (17") you can only have it fitted at purchase time otherwise you have to use the usb dongle?

woodsey · Feb 4, 2003, 08:57 AM

For those of us living down under, it appears apple has the wrong specs on the australian apple store.

17-inch widescreen LCD flat
1Ghz PowerPC G4
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX
64MB DDR video memory
256MB DDR 266 SDRAM
80GB Ultra ATA hard drive
10/100 BASE-T Ethernet
56K V.92 internal modem
Apple Pro Speakers
AirPort Extreme Ready
Bluetooth Ready

17-inch widescreen LCD flat
1Ghz PowerPC G4
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX
64MB DDR video memory
1GB DDR 266 SDRAM
80GB Ultra ATA hard drive
10/100 BASE-T Ethernet
56K V.92 internal modem
Apple Pro Speakers
AirPort Extreme Ready
Bluetooth Built-in

I didnt know they were planing to release a special OziMac 17" with a three year old GeForce2 MX graphics chip!

Feb 4, 2003, 08:39 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Releases iMacs Apple released their new iMacs today. Vague rumors have been circulating since before MacWorld San Francisco about updates to Apple's consumer line. Detailed rumors ($1799 17" iMac) came just a week ago. Rumor wrapup to follow. New iMacs $1299, 15" LCD, 800MHz, GeForce 2MX, Combo Drive $1799, 17" LCD, DDR, 1GHz, GeForce 4MX, SuperDrive Last edited by arn : Feb 4, 2003 at 08:42 AM.

Feb 4, 2003, 08:41 AM	#2
MacsRgr8 macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Netherlands	Hmmm Low end sux High end gr8 __________________ Drag and Drop for Windows users: DRAG your peecee off your desk, and DROP it in the trash.

Feb 4, 2003, 08:42 AM	#3
iAlan macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Location:	Yep, saw them on the Apple Japan Store. Yeah, but I have already got one of the original ones...but can get a new one soon!! __________________ * real name Alan - if that isn't obvious

Feb 4, 2003, 08:42 AM	#4
jayscheuerle macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Right behind my eyeballs, around 2 inches back. Wet. Warm. Dark.	lame. lame

Feb 4, 2003, 08:43 AM	#5
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Feb 4, 2003, 08:43 AM	#7
paulie macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Canada	Well hey! 219,000 yen!! Wonder if Sofmap or Bic will have them in stock this weekend? Woo hoo!! Anyone wanna buy an iBook? __________________ "Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible." -- 20" iMac G5: 2Ghz G5, 1GB Dual-Channel DDR RAM, 250GB SATA 7200 rpm HD, 8x Superdrive, 128mb ATI 9600.

Feb 4, 2003, 08:43 AM	#8
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Feb 4, 2003, 08:44 AM	#9
bbowdon macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2002	No Firewire Upgrade?? Is it me? Where's the firewire upgrade??

Feb 4, 2003, 08:45 AM	#10
Hozie macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2003	That top-of-the-line model seems out of whack. Who's going to shell out 2,300+$ for a consumer machine? Granted, it's got a gig of RAM and superdrive, bluetooth and aiport extreme, but you could get a low-end powermac + 17" LCD for the same price! Dunno, seems a tad expensive... even more so than usual.

Feb 4, 2003, 08:46 AM	#12
Bear macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sol III - Terra	It looks like Apple has simplified the iMac G4 line. Two base models, with option to get the 17" one fully configured. (Max memory, airport extreme and blue tooth included. No FireWire 800. But the SuperDrive on the 17" is the faster one. 4x for DVD-R burning. __________________ -----Bear Last edited by Bear : Feb 4, 2003 at 08:49 AM.

Feb 4, 2003, 08:46 AM	#14
MacsRgr8 macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Netherlands	3rd model ? I really think they need a model in between. The difference between these iMacs is miles too big 3rd model: (something like) 867 Mhz 133 bus Combo GeForce 4 MX 60 GB 256 MB SDRAM (not DDR) __________________ Drag and Drop for Windows users: DRAG your peecee off your desk, and DROP it in the trash.

Feb 4, 2003, 08:49 AM	#15
woodsey macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2001	Still Too EXPENSIVE! These machines are still too expensive. Apple shouldnt be charging this much for these slugish machines. My friend has an old 17 inch 800 Mhz. it is soooooooo slowwwww. Even compared to my Quicksilver 733. Lets hope the DDR speeds them up a bit. but the lack of L3 cache is where the poor performance comes from.

Feb 4, 2003, 08:50 AM	#16
dricci macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2001	The iMac updates just flat out suck, IMHO. I think the eMac updates are great, though. $1,299 for a SuperDrive! I just hope they have the display issues worked out on these models...

Feb 4, 2003, 08:50 AM	#17
iJon macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2002	not smart on apple's part.If they are gonna use these prices for the imacs they need to bring down the price of the emac down to the crt imacs price. i hope my customers are satisfied. iJon

Feb 4, 2003, 08:51 AM	#18
Bear macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sol III - Terra	It also looks like they added an audio line, and re-arranged port locations on it. Still on the back, but in a different order. Also, they doubled the video ram on the 17". __________________ -----Bear Last edited by Bear : Feb 4, 2003 at 08:53 AM.

Feb 4, 2003, 08:52 AM	#19
Tiauguinho macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Netherlands	200Mhz rise in one year for the iMac???? Does Apple want to create a new Moore's Law??? __________________ Join MR Folding Team (3446)

Feb 4, 2003, 08:52 AM	#20
CrackedButter macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 51st State of America	The UK store is still down, bummer. Would anybody buy the emac? __________________ "Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own" - Bruce Lee http://jonathanjk.viewbook.com/

Feb 4, 2003, 08:53 AM	#21
xj9000 macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2002	Gigabit ethernet Has anyone else noticed that the low-end powerbooks and all the new iMac only have 10/100BASE-T Ethernet? I guess this is an attempt to lower the price of the machine? does anyone have the opportunity to really use Gigabit ethernet on an iMac?

Feb 4, 2003, 08:54 AM	#22
Squire macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada	Decsions. This makes my life a little more confusing. Do I go with the 12" PB w/superdrive, a bottom-of-the-line iBook to save cash, or the aesthetically pleasing 17" iMac? I wonder... (By the way, someone said "wanna buy an iBook" in an earlier post. My reply- Maybe. If the seller is in Japan it would be a short jaunt over to Seoul via courier.) Squire __________________ "Society often forgives the criminal; it never forgives the dreamer." - Oscar Wilde

Feb 4, 2003, 08:55 AM	#23
Swinny macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oxford, UK	The 1GHz machine seems like a good deal to me...about £150 cheaper than the previous high-end, but with better processor/memory/superdrive - as well as the Airport and Bluetooth updates. Whats the deal with the Geforce 4 MX? how does it handle under normal OS X / Quartz stuff...I'm not looking to play games or anything too taxing, but would be nice to have something that can handle the actual GUI at a decent speed...

Feb 4, 2003, 08:57 AM	#24
dstorey macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2002	is it just me or with the bluetooth ready model (17") you can only have it fitted at purchase time otherwise you have to use the usb dongle?

Feb 4, 2003, 08:57 AM	#25
woodsey macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2001	WRONG SPECS on australian apple store site For those of us living down under, it appears apple has the wrong specs on the australian apple store. 17-inch widescreen LCD flat 1Ghz PowerPC G4 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 64MB DDR video memory 256MB DDR 266 SDRAM 80GB Ultra ATA hard drive 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet 56K V.92 internal modem Apple Pro Speakers AirPort Extreme Ready Bluetooth Ready 17-inch widescreen LCD flat 1Ghz PowerPC G4 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 64MB DDR video memory 1GB DDR 266 SDRAM 80GB Ultra ATA hard drive 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet 56K V.92 internal modem Apple Pro Speakers AirPort Extreme Ready Bluetooth Built-in I didnt know they were planing to release a special OziMac 17" with a three year old GeForce2 MX graphics chip!

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