Analyst Speculates on iMac Delays: Quad vs Dual Core?

[SactoGuy18]

What that article indicates is that Apple may have a "fallback" position that they could build a "minitower" machine (think of it as a reduced height Mac Pro) that has USB 2.0/3.0 and IEEE-1394 ports (both 400 and 800 Mbps versions) along with a DVI-D or Mini DisplayPort connector with full HDCP support for maximum monitor compatibility (the majority of today's 20" and larger widescreen computer LCD panels support DVI-D with HDCP). This will allow Apple to potentially get out of the monitor sales business (saving Apple a lot of cash!) and instead provide a "spec" for the likes of LG, NEC, Samsung, Viewsonic, etc. to make LCD panels certified by Apple for connection to these new machines.

 

[Shivetya]

If you're not bothered about the aesthetic beauty of a product like the iMac I can't understand why you don't just build (or have built for you if you aren't of that persuasion) a kick ass PC, buy OSX and head over to hackintosh forums for the install packages. Would save you a whole heap of cash if that's all you're bothered about. Seems that given your stance it would be the sensible option for you.

Because I bought my iMac used from someone who had more ego than brains and moves up every time Apple releases a new revision.

When you have to justify your purchase of one machine over another because of how it looks it just shows how shallow you are. Sorry, but looks had nothing to do with my iMac purchase. I wanted to try OS X and I got it cheap by buying used. Frankly comparing the aluminum versions with their glossy displays to my matte white version I can't see why anyone wants the newer stuff.

 

[megastuff999]

Because I bought my iMac used from someone who had more ego than brains and moves up every time Apple releases a new revision.

When you have to justify your purchase of one machine over another because of how it looks it just shows how shallow you are.

Or maybe some people earn money using there computer and so the cost of a newer, faster machine that will allow them to complete work faster is justified.