20 inch iMac with what kind of processor?
What about the rumors of a G5 iMac?
Tomorrow????? No way.....
What about the rumors of a G5 iMac?
Tomorrow????? No way.....
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20inch iMac and Dual 1.8Ghz G5?
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I guess I haven't been paying much attention to iMacs lately (I'm pretty happy with my PowerMac), but already the high-end model price and specs are astronomical. Consider:
1GB DDR333 SDRAM !
160GB Ultra ATA hard drive !!
$2448.00 !!!
It's hard to imagine going any higher with a consumer model. Just what marketing are they targeting with this beast?
Fantastic!
I think that a 20" iMac would be fantastic and I'd probably finally get one. As far as the people that seem to think that the iMac would fall over with a bigger screen, I wonder how many of these people have actually seen one in person and felt the screens weight. Those things feel feather light. You're not hooking up your cinema display to the thing. These screens are much lighter.
I think that a 20" iMac would be fantastic and I'd probably finally get one. As far as the people that seem to think that the iMac would fall over with a bigger screen, I wonder how many of these people have actually seen one in person and felt the screens weight. Those things feel feather light. You're not hooking up your cinema display to the thing. These screens are much lighter.
It comes with a screen, that's why it's so expensive.
1.6 Ghz G5= $1,999
17 inch Apple studio flat screen=$699
Total= $2698
Makes sense, a $2,448.00 iMac is a deal with all that RAM, SuperDrive, AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, and a 160GB hard drive.
There's always the student discount too.....
I'm skeptical. And if a 20" iMac is out soon, I bet the display is the only significant change. A G5 version would be even cooler, but I'd be amazed at one before next year.
But if Apple thinks the market for a 20" G4 is there... this is a good time to release ANY new products. Nest week is Thanksgiving, and that means major Xmas shopping begins.
But if Apple thinks the market for a 20" G4 is there... this is a good time to release ANY new products. Nest week is Thanksgiving, and that means major Xmas shopping begins.
imac is a consumer machine... but with a 20" LCD, it would have to cost $$$. In addition, people who need really big screen are graphics people who would get a PM anyway. I can't see who a 20" imac would target.
also, as others have said, a 20" display is a big investment when it's permanently attached to a G4 that's aging by the day. Not sure this makes sense to me.
also, as others have said, a 20" display is a big investment when it's permanently attached to a G4 that's aging by the day. Not sure this makes sense to me.
my guess is that they'll drop the single 1.6 ghz and sell the single 1.8 ghz in the Fast config. Or, they'll squeeze the dual 1.8ghz into the lineup and redo the prices:
1 x 1.8 ghz $1999
2 x 1.8 ghz $2499
2 x 2.0 ghz $2999
or
1 x 1.6 ghz $1699
1 x 1.8 ghz $1999
2 x 1.8 ghz $2499
2 x 2.0 ghz $2999
Originally posted by QCassidy352
imac is a consumer machine... but with a 20" LCD, it would have to cost $$$. In addition, people who need really big screen are graphics people who would get a PM anyway. I can't see who a 20" imac would target.
also, as others have said, a 20" display is a big investment when it's permanently attached to a G4 that's aging by the day. Not sure this makes sense to me.
Maybe they (Apple) don't want the G4 to die yet.....they might put dual G4's into the iMac come MWSF. Is it possible to put in three G4's onto one logic board?
That's what people were saying when the 17" iMac was rumored. If this 20" iMac turns out to be true, I'm guessing Apple has figured out a way to make it work.
Maybe this is just wishful thinking .... but considering the lag-time between the announcement on the G5 and it's ship date ... maybe (please oh please) we might hope for a low Ghtz G5 imac to go with such a fancy screen thus eliminating the soon-to be outdated limitations of another G4 based imac.
Arguably, the desktop consumer line is the most lagging in the development pipeline right now, and with Apple kicking ass with new development strategies ... might we be in for a good surprise?? How many of us expected the G5 when it arrived?
Probably this is just narcissistic as I would be the first in line to order a G5 imac but I will say my prayers before I go to bed tonight!
Arguably, the desktop consumer line is the most lagging in the development pipeline right now, and with Apple kicking ass with new development strategies ... might we be in for a good surprise?? How many of us expected the G5 when it arrived?
Probably this is just narcissistic as I would be the first in line to order a G5 imac but I will say my prayers before I go to bed tonight!
Hmm. That is arguable. I would say it's the G4 in the Powerbooks that is most lagging.
On the other hand, IANAAH (I am not an Apple historian), but I imagine there must have been occasions when the desktop consumer line had better processors than the portable pro line. Maybe this will be one of those times.
Designwise it's an uphill battle unless they redesign the base as well.
Anyways...
Forget about larger displays for the iMac.
I think they should start thinking about some new displays in general, both when it comes to prices but also the design. No more G4 displays to go with our G5's.
no no no... you're not right!
they will be 19", the Taiwan company "Quanta" got the contract for those... I read it in a german newspaper... what they wrote in Taiwan is that they are thinking about 19", it has something with a factory Sonjiang in shangai... google it..
That's all I have to say about that!
they will be 19", the Taiwan company "Quanta" got the contract for those... I read it in a german newspaper... what they wrote in Taiwan is that they are thinking about 19", it has something with a factory Sonjiang in shangai... google it..
That's all I have to say about that!
Originally posted by Dahl
Designwise it's an uphill battle unless they redesign the base as well.
Anyways...
Forget about larger displays for the iMac.
I think they should start thinking about some new displays in general, both when it comes to prices but also the design. No more G4 displays to go with our G5's.
I think this rumor may just corroborate that last rumor about an imac base redesign. There may just be a new imac with a completely different look.
modularize LCD
I wonder if Apple has considered modularizing their LCDs so that they would be used as a standalone unit, or with a "quick lock" mechanism could optionally be used as an iMac LCD display.
The new iMacs could have a DVI inverface housed in the arm that would plug into the new displays while supporting the LCD and allowing for repositioning.
If you wanted to remove the screen (or ditch the iMac) you would throw on a stand accessory and plug in your alternate video source from a Powermac, or even a PC.
Just some thoughts...
I wonder if Apple has considered modularizing their LCDs so that they would be used as a standalone unit, or with a "quick lock" mechanism could optionally be used as an iMac LCD display.
The new iMacs could have a DVI inverface housed in the arm that would plug into the new displays while supporting the LCD and allowing for repositioning.
If you wanted to remove the screen (or ditch the iMac) you would throw on a stand accessory and plug in your alternate video source from a Powermac, or even a PC.
Just some thoughts...
I see a 20 inch iMac with a cube base working only one way. The cube looks extremely similar to the G4 cube we know and love except it lays on it's side so that the toaster slot drive is nearly horizontal, and on the front it a 20 inch screen so that you get the screen leaning back at an angle supported by the cube computer.
YAY for ASCII art!!
edit: dang pdfs, have a gif!
YAY for ASCII art!!
edit: dang pdfs, have a gif!
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Hey arn, I've noticed that, despite the large number of rumors about a new iMac coming soon, the iMac is still at a "Buy - Product recently upgraded" level on the buyer's guide. Is this simply because of the amount of time since the last update, or does it have to do with your lack of conviction about the truth of the rumors?
Hey arn, I've noticed that, despite the large number of rumors about a new iMac coming soon, the iMac is still at a "Buy - Product recently upgraded" level on the buyer's guide. Is this simply because of the amount of time since the last update, or does it have to do with your lack of conviction about the truth of the rumors?
3-5 day shipping
Just went to the apple store and checked out the shipping time on a new 17" imac. 3-5 days. Now i know that this is not always a clear indacator of an update, but when i bought my ibook last april i initaly ordered the 800Mhz (30Gb hd) model. The ship time was 3-5 days, and 5 days later my ship time was still 3-5 days. The diffrence being that i was getting a new 900Mhz (40Gb hd). I have been on the verge of buying an imac for my wife, but i am happy that i have waited. I guess we will see soon.
Just went to the apple store and checked out the shipping time on a new 17" imac. 3-5 days. Now i know that this is not always a clear indacator of an update, but when i bought my ibook last april i initaly ordered the 800Mhz (30Gb hd) model. The ship time was 3-5 days, and 5 days later my ship time was still 3-5 days. The diffrence being that i was getting a new 900Mhz (40Gb hd). I have been on the verge of buying an imac for my wife, but i am happy that i have waited. I guess we will see soon.
Great, my 30 gig iPod got oudated just 6 weeks after I bought it, and my 1.8 GHz G5 is outdated 6 weeks after I bought it.
We don't need a dual processor 1.8 GHz G5, they need to skip directly to revision 2 and have a DP 1.8 as the low end.
We don't need a dual processor 1.8 GHz G5, they need to skip directly to revision 2 and have a DP 1.8 as the low end.
Perhaps the reason the new 20inch iMac and dual 1.8ghz PowerMac are being released on the same day is to place a 1.6ghz G5 in the iMac to increase slow sales during the holiday season? That makes sense to me. Also, is anyone else interested in the fact that Apple no longer releases music style products on the same day as computer style products. Just a thought.