DMPDX said:
What I want to know is how they figure 1 GB extra costs $175 while 2 GB extra costs $750.
Buh? Looks like one of those slots DOES take different ram... :-/
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Apple Releases Core 2 Duo iMac, Adds 24" Model
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What I want to know is how they figure 1 GB extra costs $175 while 2 GB extra costs $750.
Buh? Looks like one of those slots DOES take different ram... :-/
Awesome! I've been waiting for a larger iMac! I'm so getting a 24"!!! One question....what's with the 8x optical drive? I mean 16x drives are like $30. retail these days. Couldn't they find one to fit in the iMac? Not a deal breaker, but what's up with that? Looks to be an awesome machine!
Chundles said:
Now I can finally get to my 3D animation...Ive been waiting almost a year to buy a new Mac and this just made me BUY !!
can anyone recommend a good HD tuner ?
~Shard~ said:What about those who want the power of the iMac without it being an AIO? What about people who have their own monitors? What are their non-AIO options? A mini or the Mac Pro - there is a huge gap between these 2 models, no? And don't say that's where the iMac goes - it's an AIO so it's in its own category.
I doubt it will ever happen as well, but I still see the gap which it could theoretically address.
Seriously - give up - some people really just dont understand that there could possibly be someone who wants a none all in one machine that is somewhere between a mini and a pro.
That came out of nowhere!!! So.... something even bigger than iMac refreshes on the12th?? *excitement*
I'm so glad I found this website a week ago! I had already ordered my Imac last week and immediately canceled when I read about the possible updates.
Just ordered a new 24" Imac (2.33 dual) with 2 gigs ram, 7600 card and 500 gig hard drive...$3100.00 dollars OUCH!!!
In a way I wish I didn't know about the new release so I could have saved a couple hundred with the 20" lol!
Just ordered a new 24" Imac (2.33 dual) with 2 gigs ram, 7600 card and 500 gig hard drive...$3100.00 dollars OUCH!!!
In a way I wish I didn't know about the new release so I could have saved a couple hundred with the 20" lol!
I think this iMac update is simply fantastic. The prices are astounding now and pack a real value, especially with the Edu. discount they start at $899!!, and i admit the 24'' would be tempting if i got in front of it. Definitely a plus and a well done upgrade. The 17'' additional cost for the Apple Remote is a little cheap but you can't get everything
Foggy said:
I agree. Some people don't like the chin on the iMac, or already have their own screen, or anything else that they wouldn't want an iMac. Plus, there's a huge spec gap between the two even now. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a Conroe 2.4Ghz in a mini-tower called just "Mac" very soon.
By the way, this is my 30th post since last tuesday. I am now a "member". Wootage.
milo said:
Are you looking for speed or being able to upgrade? Because Apple has what your looking for. the iMac is fast, not with Merom its even faster! As for upgrading get a Mac Pro..if it cost to much money get a 2.0Ghz one, and sell one chip, you would make good money.
I think the reason Apple doesn't have a Prosumer Mac because the market is not there. Tons of people buy Tower PCs but never upgrade them, and the people who do often buy high end PCs, or build there own.(I know you want it, and so do a few others but Apple doesn't think there is a big enought market for it)
TheKrillr said:
Thanks mate.....Apple in Japan only has the TVmicro model....guess i'll have to look else where....
whatever said:
We'll never see a Mac with an Intel processor either.
Seems like lately there aren't many "never happen" items in the Mac realm.
i just completed the wire transfer this morning and the Order Status refreshed still says Not Shipped, so I'm hopeful to say the least.
In fact the MacBooks had the longest shipping delay of any of the stock offerings.
Everything else was 24 Hours, or 1-2 days when I ordered.
I'm also looking at the prices now.
Apple needs to either lower the price of Yawnah products or bump them up to Core Duo 2.
A 17" Core Duo 2 iMac is now (edu) priced at $899.00
Base 1.83 MacBook $1049.
2.0 GHz MacBook @ $1199.00
In fact the MacBooks had the longest shipping delay of any of the stock offerings.
Everything else was 24 Hours, or 1-2 days when I ordered.
I'm also looking at the prices now.
Apple needs to either lower the price of Yawnah products or bump them up to Core Duo 2.
A 17" Core Duo 2 iMac is now (edu) priced at $899.00
Base 1.83 MacBook $1049.
2.0 GHz MacBook @ $1199.00
milo said:Enough already with mp3 player crap. It will never happen. Apple does not like to copy the PC world.
Enough already with "mini-computer" crap. It will never happen. Apple does not like to copy the PC world.
I hereby request that all references to "PC"s be changed to Wintel or something similar, since technically any general-purpose computer designed for single-user or non-industrial multiuser use is, technicaly a Personal Computer (PC).
Great news
This new "HD iMac" is great news. I've been waiting for it for some time. I will buy one when Leopard pounces on the shelf.
Yannick
This new "HD iMac" is great news. I've been waiting for it for some time. I will buy one when Leopard pounces on the shelf.
Yannick
A nice computer, and I suspect it will sell well, but I'm not sold.
Basically, with Apple Student Developer prices, I can get an iMac 24"/7600GT/1GB/500GB for the same price as a MP 2.66/1GB/160GB/X1900XT. While I'd like the 24" HD screen, I already own ye old 20" ACDs.
'Power' users (or prosumers) are still better served with the various flavors o' Mac Pro - and would be served better yet by a mid-tower option.
Basically, with Apple Student Developer prices, I can get an iMac 24"/7600GT/1GB/500GB for the same price as a MP 2.66/1GB/160GB/X1900XT. While I'd like the 24" HD screen, I already own ye old 20" ACDs.
'Power' users (or prosumers) are still better served with the various flavors o' Mac Pro - and would be served better yet by a mid-tower option.
DavidLeblond said:Just think about how many emails/websites you could view AT ONE TIME on a 24" display. Is that not worth the cost??!?
But how many can you read at once!?