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Apple Event Live Coverage: New iPads, AirTags, and More Expected [Event Over]
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I'm unsure when the iMacs have ever been positioned as a "low cost" or "value for the money" system?
They've always seemed positioned as an integrated all-in-one setup that provided its value in terms of simplicity.
Looking at current options:
Base new iMac is 24" 4.5K display, 8/256, includes keyboard for $1299
Base 21.5" Intel imac with 2K display, 8x256, no keyboard, for $1099.
Given the keyboard is likely at least the $99 of its processor, the price change is $100 for a substantially upgraded display. Add another $200 for an additional two USB3 ports plus integrated Ethernet.
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What limitation does that create for your intended usage?
The first iMac (1998) was also $1299. I’m reading the combo of price and the gazillion color options as a back to basics type statement. It was never intended as a pro machine.
They will provably bring back the iMac Pro line, though not as a fantasy priced ultrapremium type deal, but rather something that is to the 24” iMac what the 16” MBP is to the MacBook Air.
Streaming of self-made high quality videos, especially timelapse movies, from the NAS (network attached storage) to the 4K TV. For these files with high bitrates, 1 GB Ethernet is sometimes not sufficient (works only for medium quality ProRes RAW movie files from Final Cut Pro X). I don't know any other streaming device better suited than the Apple TV. But I know, these requirements are not mainstream compatible ...
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If the thief has an Apple product the airtag will announce itself because Apple is trying to prevent a one in a million stalking so removed the use case for half of what people want air tags for - preventing stolen stuff.
I have books, a desk lamp, printer, chargers, and other assorted items on my desk. On my old desk (about 40") I definitely would not have enough space for the 27". I think you are underestimating how little free space is available for people who live in tiny apartments.
AppleTV is still ahead. The Roku Ultra top of the line still has only 100Mbps Ethernet.
Which will only be compatible with half the women we meet, and artificially age them after 5 years. 😂
So now a thief can just walk around with iPhone and check for AirTag signal to see if there's anything worth stealing?
Ahh. You were talking about existing newly announced hardware. I thought you just meant the stream of the event today.
More importantly is what will be Apples stance when Macos 11/12+ doesn’t not make it to iPad Pro 2021?!
Actually a lot of people do. You actually see more in a frame before pic is taken much more clearly n obviously than an iPhone.
There is nothing wrong with Mission Impossible.
mission impossible 1 scene being referenced in 2021 - 21yrs later yeah there is something seriously wrong here if it’s used to excite n captivate and audience. Movie sucks cause my bday was launch in n America n fell for the wrong woman.
The fact that Apple charges these prices and still ships with base 256GB of memory. Or charges these price differences for storage upgrades, which is cheap, tells you all you need to know about them and their values.
Many Americans have bellies bigger than 27” 🤪 I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to accomodate an LCD.
Try putting the printer in the linen press and connect up over WIFI thats gona save about 45cm of desk space.
I would have thought it’s because they’re saving the boring/corporate colours for the iMac Pro which will come in larger sizes and be the black/white/grey we’re all used to. It’s not forcing an agenda it’s just filling up their lineup gradually, in the same way they are with the laptop line.
People who hate colourful computers should hold off for a little while.
Well, you just listed a bunch of moveable objects as a reason to buy a smaller computer. So thanks for proving my point...?
I once lived in a 200 sq ft apartment and at the time I had a 21” CRT which was the biggest you can get and weighed about 3 tonnes. Quite the behemoth in that small place. But the last thought on my mind would’ve been ”I need a smaller monitor”.
Vast screen real estate that can hold every tool panel of Photoshop or Logic and still leave plenty of room for your actual document is everything. Without it a computer is just a toy. The kind of toy that Apple turned the MBP into when they discontinued the 17” and left us with the dinky 15.6”. Mine quickly became a desktop that’s plugged into a 27” screen at all times. On its own it’s useless for anything other than surfing or checking email. If my desk couldn’t hold at minimum a 27” screen I’d give up the bed and sleep on the couch if that made room for a bigger desk. Ergo the iMac 24” is a haaaaaaard pass.
You proved my point actually. You just demonstrated everyone have different priorities on what we need on the desk. Just because you need the largest possible display it doesn't mean everyone needs one. Everything on a desk is moveable, because that's how desktop objects work. I can do my work just fine with the setup that I have, and the other things are also necessary, just as much as my computer is.