New iMac G5 Announced

MacBytes · Aug 31, 2004, 05:51 AM

Category: Apple Hardware
Link: iMac G5 shown to public
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MacRumors · Aug 31, 2004, 05:56 AM

Shown by Phil Schiller at the Apple Expo Paris keynote speech, the iMac G5 debuted to enthusiastic crowds. Taking the form of one of the recently introduced aluminum displays, the iMac is now the thinnest desktop personal computer on the market at only 2" thick. Featuring a 1.8 GHz G5 processor, NVidia 5200 graphics processor, and a choice of 17" or 20" displays, the imac is redesigned with the all-in-one ease of use of the original iMac with the horsepower and capability of a modern-day machine.

rendezvouscp · 04:22 PM

Beautiful. I'm glad it's finally here, and the design makes sense. I'm going to miss the whole rotation thing though.
–Chase

narco · Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM

totally ugly. it looks like a bulimic eMac. The eMac: regurgitated.

I'd rather it be thicker than to have that extra space on the bottom. Plus, the logos are way too large.

Who knows, maybe the rest of the world will like it.

Hell, maybe that's why Steve didn't do the keynote -- he was too embarrassed.

.narco

Mudbug · Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM

wowsa.

makkystyle · Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM

Looks like a G5 powerbook is very close!!!!

jbrown · 04:25 PM

Interesting lack of venting - wonder what the heating issues are?

OR NOT

My thought Mak

Squire · Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM

I want one. Very nice. But, as millions of others are probably thinking, the 17" PB can't be far behind.

Squire

rdowns · Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM

Finally! Now all I need to decide is if I want the 17" or 20".

UKMacBod · Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM

This seems like an excellent product - and, a VERY good price point!

Porsche · Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM

Not sure if I like the design...but the price is right, at least.

How'd they get a G5 in 2" of space? Pretty amazing.

the.snitch · Aug 31, 2004, 06:10 AM

strangely, i was hoping for something nicer looking

nospleen · Aug 31, 2004, 06:10 AM

Just placed my order!!! Whew, the person who just paid 1995 for my old 20" on ebay is going to be pissed....

NicoMan · Aug 31, 2004, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by narco

totally ugly. it looks like a bulimic eMac. The eMac: regurgitated.

I'd rather it be thicker than to have that extra space on the bottom. Plus, the logos are way too large.

Who knows, maybe the rest of the world will like it.

Hell, maybe that's why Steve didn't do the keynote -- he was too embarrassed.

.narco

I'll pass judgement when I see it live. It's difficult with pictures on the web.

nospleen · Aug 31, 2004, 06:10 AM

I thought all G5's system bus was half the processor speed?

Zaty · Aug 31, 2004, 06:10 AM

Wow, it's so beautiful, great job Apple!

Freg3000 · Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM

Initial reaction-a little ugly.... but it's slowly growing me.

Here's to hoping for an iPod mini effect where it turns out to be a great success after a lackluster introduction.

dejaentendu · Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM

Wow, I love it. If I didn't just get a PowerBook, I'd be placing my order right now.

Interiority · Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM

Amazing - certain to be a success. There seems to be a fairly sizeable vent along the bottom, and it's still a bit thicker than would be acceptable in a PowerBook - but hopefully that won't be too far away.

nospleen · Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdowns

Finally! Now all I need to decide is if I want the 17" or 20".

I am in the same boat, but, I decided on the 17. With the mini vga out, I am sure the ole hack will work to span!

MacRy · Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM

Not the most thrilling design in the world but still very very nice. Amazing how they crammed it all in that small form factor. The only question now is "What post office do I rob to get the money for one?"

ipiloot · Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM

Market desperately needs cheap headless consumer Mac. Only Apple won't see it. I don't believe that this machine is going to perform any better on market than the "lamp" did.

michaelb · Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM

I think it's beautiful. More pleasing to my eye than than iMac G4. Always thought that was a bit gangly with the watermelon base and the stalk holding the screen up.

The iMac G5 seems more geometrically consistent.

The QuickTime VR really shows it off well:

http://www.apple.com/hardware/galler...g2004_480.html

BornAgainMac · Aug 31, 2004, 06:12 AM

Much better than what I expected. I was expecting something connected to the monitor and a bunch of holes in the case. It's nice that they got it so thin. The graphics card is probably the only disappointment. I don't know from first hand experience but that is what I hear from people in these discussion boards.

I bet that Apple can't meet the demand. Demand will be off the charts.

rendezvouscp · Aug 31, 2004, 06:12 AM

Oddly looks like an eMac. I'm going to have to see one in person.
–Chase

Aug 31, 2004, 05:51 AM	#1
MacBytes macrumors bot Join Date: Jul 2003	iMac G5 shown to public Category: Apple Hardware Link: iMac G5 shown to public Posted on MacBytes.com Approved by Mudbug

Aug 31, 2004, 05:56 AM	#2
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	New iMac G5 Announced Shown by Phil Schiller at the Apple Expo Paris keynote speech, the iMac G5 debuted to enthusiastic crowds. Taking the form of one of the recently introduced aluminum displays, the iMac is now the thinnest desktop personal computer on the market at only 2" thick. Featuring a 1.8 GHz G5 processor, NVidia 5200 graphics processor, and a choice of 17" or 20" displays, the imac is redesigned with the all-in-one ease of use of the original iMac with the horsepower and capability of a modern-day machine.

Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM	#3
rendezvouscp macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Beach, California	Beautiful. I'm glad it's finally here, and the design makes sense. I'm going to miss the whole rotation thing though. –Chase __________________ Santa Rosa 2.4 15" Matte MacBook Pro Iron Money Last edited by Doctor Q : Aug 31, 2004 at 04:22 PM.

Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM	#5
Mudbug macrumors god Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Louisiana	wowsa. Attached Thumbnails __________________ happy thankschrismahanakwaanzicasmasgiving.

Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM	#6
makkystyle macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2002	Looks like a G5 powerbook is very close!!!! __________________ once was lost but now am found...

Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM	#4
narco macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: California.	totally ugly. it looks like a bulimic eMac. The eMac: regurgitated. I'd rather it be thicker than to have that extra space on the bottom. Plus, the logos are way too large. Who knows, maybe the rest of the world will like it. Hell, maybe that's why Steve didn't do the keynote -- he was too embarrassed. .narco

Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM	#7
jbrown macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: london	mmmm Interesting lack of venting - wonder what the heating issues are? OR NOT My thought Mak Last edited by Doctor Q : Aug 31, 2004 at 04:25 PM.

Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM	#8
Squire macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada	I want one. Very nice. But, as millions of others are probably thinking, the 17" PB can't be far behind. Squire __________________ "Society often forgives the criminal; it never forgives the dreamer." - Oscar Wilde

Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM	#9
rdowns macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2003	Finally! Now all I need to decide is if I want the 17" or 20".

Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM	#10
UKMacBod macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2004	This seems like an excellent product - and, a VERY good price point!

Aug 31, 2004, 06:09 AM	#11
Porsche macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA	Not sure if I like the design...but the price is right, at least. How'd they get a G5 in 2" of space? Pretty amazing.

Aug 31, 2004, 06:10 AM	#12
the.snitch macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Auckland, NZ	strangely, i was hoping for something nicer looking

Aug 31, 2004, 06:10 AM	#13
nospleen macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas	Just placed my order!!! Whew, the person who just paid 1995 for my old 20" on ebay is going to be pissed.... __________________ 20" iMac / 8GB iPhone 3G

Aug 31, 2004, 06:10 AM	#16
Zaty macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Switzerland	Wow, it's so beautiful, great job Apple! __________________ 17" iMac Core Duo / 2 GB RAM

Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM	#17
Freg3000 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York	Initial reaction-a little ugly.... but it's slowly growing me. Here's to hoping for an iPod mini effect where it turns out to be a great success after a lackluster introduction. __________________ FregTK This Is Momentum.

Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM	#18
dejaentendu macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Roseville, CA/Santa Barbara, CA	Wow, I love it. If I didn't just get a PowerBook, I'd be placing my order right now. __________________ --brian

Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM	#19
Interiority macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England	Amazing - certain to be a success. There seems to be a fairly sizeable vent along the bottom, and it's still a bit thicker than would be acceptable in a PowerBook - but hopefully that won't be too far away.

Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM	#21
MacRy macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: England	Not the most thrilling design in the world but still very very nice. Amazing how they crammed it all in that small form factor. The only question now is "What post office do I rob to get the money for one?"

Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM	#22
ipiloot macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2001	When will they deliver HEADLESS Market desperately needs cheap headless consumer Mac. Only Apple won't see it. I don't believe that this machine is going to perform any better on market than the "lamp" did.

Aug 31, 2004, 06:11 AM	#23
michaelb macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2003	Beautiful! I think it's beautiful. More pleasing to my eye than than iMac G4. Always thought that was a bit gangly with the watermelon base and the stalk holding the screen up. The iMac G5 seems more geometrically consistent. The QuickTime VR really shows it off well: http://www.apple.com/hardware/galler...g2004_480.html

Aug 31, 2004, 06:12 AM	#24
BornAgainMac macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Resident	Much better than what I expected. I was expecting something connected to the monitor and a bunch of holes in the case. It's nice that they got it so thin. The graphics card is probably the only disappointment. I don't know from first hand experience but that is what I hear from people in these discussion boards. I bet that Apple can't meet the demand. Demand will be off the charts.

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