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Apple Releases Core 2 Duo iMac, Adds 24" Model

3 Gb - Do these sticks pair?

So... Apple say you can stick 3 Gb of RAM in the iMac on the site, but I keep wondering: 2 Gb + 1 Gb doesen't pair up that good does it?
If I were to buy an iMac I'd go with the speed that 2x1Gb stick would give me rather than having 1 Gb extra. Or have they skipped the "pairing" of RAM on these machines?

Any thoughts on this?
 
sbarton said:
Maybe there is a reason most 23"/24" LCD panels are 1900 x1200? Apple doesn't make LCD panels and there are also ideal resolutions for DPI etc....I'm sure it wasn't to short change anyone.
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Well, the 20" iMac has the exact same resolution as the 20" display, so why can't the 24" iMac have a slightly higher one than the 23" display?

Perhaps Apple purposely did this so that they will have room to upgrade; I predict that eventually they will increase the resolution on the 24".

What is the big advantage of having a 24" screen over a 23", if the resoltion is exactly the same? Movies? Perhaps it is easier on the eyes... 😕

Again, I don't mean to be a troll, but this is the one disappointment for me with this release.
 
I got all excited about this 24" machine until I saw that it can only be maxed out to 3 GB RAM. 3???? Why not 4?????
 
I tried to setup a Dell system as close as possible, just for the kicks of it. Now, they don't offer the Geforce 7600 GT, they offer a much lamer ATI X1300 Pro, or a high end Geforce 7900 GS. I setup the system with the X1300 ONLY, but added spysweeper and norton anti virus which I believe are a must for a windows machine. I should also point out that this system is based on Conroe, while the iMac is based on Merom.

The total?

2086$.

This includes the 24" Dell display. More expensive than the iMac, and boy do you get a MUCH uglier machine, plus Windows XP instead of Mac OS X. this iMac looks like a true bargain...

I should note that there are quite a few coupons running around the net that might reach up to 20-25% discount. However, Apple on the other hand offer nice Education discounts.

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amacgenius said:
I'm so glad I'm in Microcomputer Apps right now and have access to the internet, I just glanced at these specs and OMG they're pretty amazing, 24 inches instead of the 23 inch wow just wow.

I can't wait to walk into an Apple store and check these things out, that 24 inch screen has to be amazing!
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Meat sauce. The 24 has the same resolution, it won't make much of a difference.

I wonder if they're using the same panels as the Dell displays..
 
Clix Pix said:
I got all excited about this 24" machine until I saw that it can only be maxed out to 3 GB RAM. 3???? Why not 4?????
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I don't think anyone knows for sure. It's a 64 bit cpu, so that doesn't make sense. I haven't heard an explanation that sounds right, other than intel dropped the ball on the mobo and only wired it to allow that.

thejadedmonkey said:
Maybe it only has 3 RAM slots?
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Two slots. 2g+1g max. Which is why it's so puzzling.
 
slffl said:
Wow this is awesome! Now I have to decide between a 24" iMac or the next rev of 17" MBP.
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My thoughts exactly.

At this point in time, i'll get a 24"er, and get a dirt-cheap second generation macbook what that comes out. I had a 20" iMac, and returned it for a Macbook Pro 15.4", which was also returned due to overheating. I enjoyed the iMac much more, but sure loved the portability of the MBP. Still, now this gap is bigger with the great offering of the 24" machine.
 
milo said:
I don't think anyone knows for sure. It's a 64 bit cpu, so that doesn't make sense. I haven't heard an explanation that sounds right, other than intel dropped the ball on the mobo and only wired it to allow that.



Two slots. 2g+1g max. Which is why it's so puzzling.
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Not puzzling at all.

The chipset can't address much more than 3GB, the processor can but the chipset can't. Santa Rosa might be able to address more.
 
alexf said:
Well, the 20" iMac has the exact same resolution as the 20" display, so why can't the 24" iMac have a slightly higher one than the 23" display?

Perhaps Apple purposely did this so that they will have room to upgrade; I predict that eventually they will increase the resolution on the 24".

What is the big advantage of having a 24" screen over a 23", if the resoltion is exactly the same? Movies? Perhaps it is easier on the eyes... 😕

Again, I don't mean to be a troll, but this is the one disappointment for me with this release.
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I don't think you understand how LCD's work.. They are fixed resolution. I would just forget the extra 1" if I were you....your over thinking it. They probably found a cheaper source for LCD's (probalby the same one that Dell has been using) and have started using it.
 
alexf said:
Well, the 20" iMac has the exact same resolution as the 20" display, so why can't the 24" iMac have a slightly higher one than the 23" display?

Perhaps Apple purposely did this so that they will have room to upgrade; I predict that eventually they will increase the resolution on the 24".

What is the big advantage of having a 24" screen over a 23", if the resoltion is exactly the same? Movies? Perhaps it is easier on the eyes... 😕

Again, I don't mean to be a troll, but this is the one disappointment for me with this release.
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24" panels are cheaper because more companies use them. The 23" was a bit of an oddity, Apple are moving to more industry-standard panel sizes - they went from 15.2" to 15.4" for the MacBook Pro because they were more common in the marketplace.
 
alexf said:
Well, it is the exact same number as one can with an Apple 23" display, as Apple kept it at the same resolution instead of taking advantage of that extra inch. (1900 x 1200) 😕
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Actually they did, the resolution is 1920X1200, not 1900X1200 like the 23" ACD. This is a true HD display.
 
odedia said:
Actually they did, the resolution is 1920X1200, not 1900X1200 like the 23" ACD. This is a true HD display.
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No, they are both 1920x1200; exactly the same.
 
man i'm still waiting for core 2 duo in macbooks and macbook pros. This is getting rediculous. September 12 better be the day
 
Chundles said:
It's like when Americans come into the café and ask for a coffee to which I say "What type of coffee" and they say "A Coffee." I then run through the usual options (all espresso based, we drink no brewed coffee here) and confused, they pause and say "Can I get a coffee." I then belt them round the head.
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If the Simpsons has taught me anything, it is that in Australia "coffee" is spelled "B-E-E-R".
 
About the 3Gb max ram limit, would the new 64Bit processor limit the amount of memory available to the non 64bit OS?

I love the fact that I now get 1GB as default. I will definetively add more ram later when I recuperate from the imac investment. I can live with 1GB but not with less.

BTW, could I ask people not to make more coments about the headless mac that you all want. I get your point, its valid, but it has been discussed so much already. Please focus on the new imacs. This is a very special day for all of us who own an imac or want one. Please respect that. You will get your day in the sun someday.
 
sbarton said:
I don't think you understand how LCD's work.. They are fixed resolution. I would just forget the extra 1" if I were you....your over thinking it. They probably found a cheaper source for LCD's (probalby the same one that Dell has been using) and have started using it.
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Yes, this is obvious. Yet you did not answer the question: what is the real advantage of a 24" screen over a 23" one if they are the same resolution? Everyone seems to be raving about what a great surprise that the screen size is one inch larger than predicted, so I am simply asking: why? Anyone? 😕
 
Bah humbug

Although I applaud the new 24" iMac, I have to say this upgrade is a horrible upgrade.

1) the 17" goes 1.5 years in the paste with video memory to 64MB!! Ridiculous! Just like the previous lineup the memory was at 128MB.

2) with 24" of screen I half expected the top of the line would be bumped to 256MB of video memory.
 
Excellent additions to the mac lineup!!

Firstly, I think the upgrade is fantastic and also the release of the 24" iMac makes me believe we soon will have 24" Display instead of the 23" too and probably 49.99 Bucks cheaper?

Also this makes the event on 12th very interesting for the fact that iMac/Mac Mini are out and which only leaves out the MBP's and iPod's for upgrade and ofcourse any other surprise Apple may pull out on that day.

My question here is if you buy a 24" iMac can you hook your xbox360 to it like you can to a regular LCD?

Also if this does not include a tv-tuner built in can i use standard RGB cables from my cable box to watch TV on this?

Also anyone think Bluray/HD-DVD can play a important role on the event on 12th?
 
alexf said:
Yes, this is obvious. Yet you did not answer the question: what is the real advantage of a 24" screen over a 23" one if they are the same resolution? Everyone seems to be raving about what a great surprise that the screen size is one inch larger than predicted, so I am simply asking: why? Anyone? 😕
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CHEAPER.

More companies use 24" panels for their 1920x1200 displays. The 23" ACD is an industry oddity. Apple can get the panel for less by going with one that more people buy.
 
alexf said:
Yes, this is obvious. Yet you did not answer the question: what is the real advantage of a 24" screen over a 23" one if they are the same resolution? Everyone seems to be raving about what a great surprise that the screen size is one inch larger than predicted, so I am simply asking: why? Anyone? 😕
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Moving to industry standards as someone suggested would be my guess. 15.2-15.4, 23-24. Makes things simpler,easier and maybe cheaper for Apple
 
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