20inch iMac and Dual 1.8Ghz G5?

MacRumors · Nov 17, 2003, 04:07 PM

As posted on Page 2 (20" iMac), ThinkSecret provides confirmation of the 20" iMac... as well as a new Dual 1.8GHz PowerMac.

Quote:

The company will soon announce 20-inch flat-panel iMacs as well as Dual-1.8GHz Power Mac G5s, according to reports.

Older rumors had been predicted 19" iMacs in the past, but this product had never previously materialized. As well, the production of Dual 1.8GHz G5 PowerMacs were rumored back in July as a way to shift demand from the popular 2.0GHz PowerMac G5s.

ThinkSecret predicts tomorrow as a possible launch day, coinciding with the Page 2 report.

Previous rumors had pointed to significant announcements this week as well as a music-related Apple Store event on November 28th.

MattG · Nov 17, 2003, 04:09 PM

Whaaaaaaaaat??

20" iMac would be very cool. Hope it's true!

~Shard~ · Nov 17, 2003, 04:09 PM

Hmm, and I was just about to put an order in for a 17" iMac...

Any idea if we'll see other upgrades to the system, or just a larger screen and therefore a higher price?

Phatpat · Nov 17, 2003, 04:11 PM

From the thinksecret article:

"One source also said that another product is in the pipeline for future announcement in the sub-$1000 range, and we’re seeking further details."

I like that in addition to the other goodies :-)

MattG · Nov 17, 2003, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ~Shard~
Hmm, and I was just about to put an order in for a 17" iMac...

Any idea if we'll see other upgrades to the system, or just a larger screen and therefore a higher price?

I'd wait until tomorrow...

According to ThinkSecret, it'll be basically the same as the current 17", just with a 20" screen.

gwuMACaddict · Nov 17, 2003, 04:12 PM

20inch imac would be VERY cool... now just slap a g5 in it

Freakk123 · Nov 17, 2003, 04:13 PM

Thats pretty sweet... Would the single 1.8 GHz G5 drop out? Or would they both sell? But anyway, a 20" iMac (Widescreen, I presume) would be sooo sweet... Can't way to see how this turns out.

edesignuk · 04:20 PM

Hmmm...wouldn't a 20" screen hanging off that arm make the whole thing a bit unstable?

edit: and 20" cinema = £1,049(!), ergo, 20" iMac ££££££££££

~Shard~ · Nov 17, 2003, 04:20 PM

It will be interesting to see if Apple will upgrade some of the iMac's guts as well, if it does indeed upgrade the screen like this. A 20" LCD is quite an investment, and it seems funny to pair that with a machine that isn't really futureproofed. It would kind of suck to have a brilliant 20" LCD but have it attached to a machine that in 2-3 years will be antiquated. (That is, if it stays with the G4.)

I don't know if the iMac will move to a G5 this quick, but some other small upgrades (Serial ATA, DDR400 MHz RAM) would be nice. Although they did just release new upgrades 2 months ago... Oooh, how about an 8x SuperDrive as a nice surprise no one saw coming?

kcmac · Nov 17, 2003, 04:21 PM

Most of the posts regarding the iMac haven't been asking for a larger screen. They have been asking for more speed, a better card and/or a significant decrease in price.

I can't see people flooding the stores for a bigger screen.

If we see anything soon, I believe it will have to be much more than just a screen. If it does happen, should we expect the 17" to drop significantly?

MattG · Nov 17, 2003, 04:24 PM

What would be cool is if they made a 20" iMac with a bigger base to support that large screen...and since they'd have extra room in this bigger base, they could beef up the components as well. Better video, more RAM capacity perhaps?

Wonder Boy · Nov 17, 2003, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by edesignuk
Hmmm...wouldn't a 20" screen hanging off that arm make the whole thing a bit unstable?

Not if the redo the arm!

Spock · Nov 17, 2003, 04:24 PM

Bring on the 20" Powerbooks with G5's also

Awimoway · Nov 17, 2003, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MattG
What would be cool is if they made a 20" iMac with a bigger base to support that large screen...and since they'd have extra room in this bigger base, they could beef up the components as well. Better video, more RAM capacity perhaps?

Maybe this is all that was meant by the stories that the iMac's form is being revised.

MattG · Nov 17, 2003, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Awimoway
Maybe this is all that was meant by the stories that the iMac's form is being revised.

Yes...maybe the current iMacs will stay the same, and the new 20" model will be totally different, new body and all. Hmm...

edesignuk · Nov 17, 2003, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spock
Bring on the 20" Powerbooks with G5's also

No matter how big the arm, the screen will still be heavy, I can't see how given the size of the iMac base a 20" screen on even a short arm could stand up (unless mounted directly above the base, not able to hang in front/to the side)

sjjordan · Nov 17, 2003, 04:30 PM

20 inch powerbook?!!

It'd have a sleeping bag for a dust cover

AirUncleP · Nov 17, 2003, 04:33 PM

If true, it sounds to me like Apple is making a big holiday push. I can just see the ad now, " Two i's are better than one. Buy the new 20" iMac along with an iPod and get 40 free songs off the iTunes music store for FREEEEEE!!!!!"

fussball · 04:37 PM

A 20" display would work on the current base without much trouble other than stiffening the internals of the current arm, I would think.

I wonder if those 1.42 ghz G4 processors from the MDD G4 towers would go in as well?

-hh · Nov 17, 2003, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Macrumors
... as well as a new Dual 1.8GHz PowerMac.

Well, we do know that there's essentially no technical challenge to putting together a DP 1.8GHz.

--> has anyone DIY'ed a DP 1.8GHz PowerMac on their own yet?

The real question will be if Apple chooses to offer a DP 1.8GHz upgrade kit for those of us with SP 1.8GHz PowerMac's.

-hh

toughboy · Nov 17, 2003, 04:36 PM

Lets wait and see...

if there is something that I'm sure about the presumed coming 20" imac, it is the price.. It will be really high!.. but it would be so nice and sweet on the other hand.. Plus 20" is a big investment as one of the pals said.. who would want to throw away 2-3 years later his 20" screened iMac just because it is old.. but anyways, as I said, lets wait and see...

I will wait for the CubeG5 by the way.. I loved but couldnt buy the CubeG4s, but this time hopefully it will be mine!

manitoubalck · Nov 17, 2003, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Phatpat
"One source also said that another product is in the pipeline for future announcement in the sub-$1000 range, and we’re seeking further details."

That would be good, since apple currently price themselves out of the mass market

Ambrose Chapel · Nov 17, 2003, 04:42 PM

ha i thought this was just a wild page 2 rumor, but it seems to have some more punch to it. i would hope that a new iMac would have more improvements than a new screen. maybe they have some of those 1.42GHz G4 chips laying around?

manitoubalck · Nov 17, 2003, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by toughboy
who would want to throw away 2-3 years later his 20" screened iMac just because it is old..

Another good point and the main reason I stay away from all-in-one machices, YOU CAN'T KEEP THE SCREEN

so instead of buying a new box and keeping the old screen, you have to throw it away or sell it at a fraction of the price. Grr.

Also will the new imacs be running Ati 9600's or Nvidia FX 5(6/7)00's, or somethng else?

manitoubalck · Nov 17, 2003, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by -hh
real question will be if Apple chooses to offer a DP 1.8GHz upgrade kit for those of us with SP 1.8GHz PowerMac's.

Yes

and what are you intending to plug the 2nd proc into? maybe the PCI-X slot? New motherboard is the only solution for more procs.

Nov 17, 2003, 04:09 PM	#3
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Hmm, and I was just about to put an order in for a 17" iMac... Any idea if we'll see other upgrades to the system, or just a larger screen and therefore a higher price? __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Nov 17, 2003, 04:11 PM	#4
Phatpat macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Washington DC	From the thinksecret article: "One source also said that another product is in the pipeline for future announcement in the sub-$1000 range, and we’re seeking further details." I like that in addition to the other goodies :-) __________________ my flickr

Nov 17, 2003, 04:12 PM	#6
gwuMACaddict macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: washington dc	20inch imac would be VERY cool... now just slap a g5 in it __________________ *"if everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking"*

Nov 17, 2003, 04:16 PM	#8
edesignuk Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Great(?) Britain	Hmmm...wouldn't a 20" screen hanging off that arm make the whole thing a bit unstable? edit: and 20" cinema = £1,049(!), ergo, 20" iMac ££££££££££ __________________ V's wise words Search before you post: MRoogle **Better BBC Search** Last edited by edesignuk : Nov 17, 2003 at 04:20 PM.

Nov 17, 2003, 04:20 PM	#9
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	It will be interesting to see if Apple will upgrade some of the iMac's guts as well, if it does indeed upgrade the screen like this. A 20" LCD is quite an investment, and it seems funny to pair that with a machine that isn't really futureproofed. It would kind of suck to have a brilliant 20" LCD but have it attached to a machine that in 2-3 years will be antiquated. (That is, if it stays with the G4.) I don't know if the iMac will move to a G5 this quick, but some other small upgrades (Serial ATA, DDR400 MHz RAM) would be nice. Although they did just release new upgrades 2 months ago... Oooh, how about an 8x SuperDrive as a nice surprise no one saw coming? __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Nov 17, 2003, 04:09 PM	#2
MattG macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2003	Whaaaaaaaaat?? 20" iMac would be very cool. Hope it's true!

Nov 17, 2003, 04:21 PM	#10
kcmac macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2002	Most of the posts regarding the iMac haven't been asking for a larger screen. They have been asking for more speed, a better card and/or a significant decrease in price. I can't see people flooding the stores for a bigger screen. If we see anything soon, I believe it will have to be much more than just a screen. If it does happen, should we expect the 17" to drop significantly?

Nov 17, 2003, 04:24 PM	#11
MattG macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2003	What would be cool is if they made a 20" iMac with a bigger base to support that large screen...and since they'd have extra room in this bigger base, they could beef up the components as well. Better video, more RAM capacity perhaps?

Nov 17, 2003, 04:24 PM	#13
Spock macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vulcan	Bring on the 20" Powerbooks with G5's also

Nov 17, 2003, 04:30 PM	#17
sjjordan macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: in your attic	20 inch powerbook?!! It'd have a sleeping bag for a dust cover

Nov 17, 2003, 04:33 PM	#18
AirUncleP macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: USA	If true, it sounds to me like Apple is making a big holiday push. I can just see the ad now, " Two i's are better than one. Buy the new 20" iMac along with an iPod and get 40 free songs off the iTunes music store for FREEEEEE!!!!!" __________________ plaid pants......and an argyal sweater......No he's not retarded! McToast gets it.......do you?

Nov 17, 2003, 04:33 PM	#19
fussball macrumors regular Join Date: May 2003	A 20" display would work on the current base without much trouble other than stiffening the internals of the current arm, I would think. I wonder if those 1.42 ghz G4 processors from the MDD G4 towers would go in as well? __________________ Apple: Pure computing in an impure world Last edited by fussball : Nov 17, 2003 at 04:37 PM.

Nov 17, 2003, 04:36 PM	#21
toughboy macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2003 Location: Izmir, Turkey	Lets wait and see... if there is something that I'm sure about the presumed coming 20" imac, it is the price.. It will be really high!.. but it would be so nice and sweet on the other hand.. Plus 20" is a big investment as one of the pals said.. who would want to throw away 2-3 years later his 20" screened iMac just because it is old.. but anyways, as I said, lets wait and see... I will wait for the CubeG5 by the way.. I loved but couldnt buy the CubeG4s, but this time hopefully it will be mine! __________________ 12" PB G4 Rev A ~ "Ice" (what an irony!) 15.2" PB G4 ~ "DevIce" 17" MBP 2.5GHz/4GB/ Hi-Res LED Screen FTW! ~ "BigMac"

Nov 17, 2003, 04:42 PM	#23
Ambrose Chapel macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cambridge, MA	ha i thought this was just a wild page 2 rumor, but it seems to have some more punch to it. i would hope that a new iMac would have more improvements than a new screen. maybe they have some of those 1.42GHz G4 chips laying around?

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