The 3.06GHz @ 1066MHz cpu is apparently Intel's new Core 2 Extreme X9100, Penryn 45nm.
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The 3.06GHz @ 1066MHz cpu is apparently Intel's new Core 2 Extreme X9100, Penryn 45nm.
Nope. The may refresh Penryns have a 1066mhz bus.
Yes it is, mine is 667mhz. 800mhz so-dimms are still pretty new to the market.
Weird Monday product update. Maybe they are saving the big news for Tuesday? Or just trying to cash in on the stimulus monies which should start showing up today.
I was hoping for a MacMini update too, but those iMacs are really nice.
I was hoping for a MacMini update too, but those iMacs are really nice.
The 8800 GS is available on both desktop and mobile platforms. On the desktop it is an 8800GT with few shaders and a 192-bit memory interface.
The 8800 GS is just the 8700M GT. It was originally believed to be a different video card. Keep in mind the last mention of the 8800M GS predates the release of the 8700M GT.
something i only realised yesterday, the 24" is thicker than the 20"
made me feel a lot better about owning a 20"er
What about the Display Technology?
I heard previously the 20 inch display was worse than the 24 inch one. Have they updated the displays on the new iMacs? One their web page the 20 inch display specs (viewing angle etc.) are still inferior to the specs of the 24 inch iMac.
I heard previously the 20 inch display was worse than the 24 inch one. Have they updated the displays on the new iMacs? One their web page the 20 inch display specs (viewing angle etc.) are still inferior to the specs of the 24 inch iMac.
Spot On!!!
There was a guy...or gal who was touting this update a few weeks ago on another thread (the spring update thread i think).
There were some people deriding that person's info at the time.
Especially the 3Ghz processor and the odd monday update.
It was because of this person's info that I held out- in particular the monday update. It just seemed too odd to make up.
So I say a big thanks to that anonymous poster.
CHEERS!
There was a guy...or gal who was touting this update a few weeks ago on another thread (the spring update thread i think).
There were some people deriding that person's info at the time.
Especially the 3Ghz processor and the odd monday update.
It was because of this person's info that I held out- in particular the monday update. It just seemed too odd to make up.
So I say a big thanks to that anonymous poster.
CHEERS!
Yeah, I realized that a few post later...
It is an impressive update (considering it using the mobile chips).
Cool. Looks like good upgrade for those in the market for new iMac.
On intel processors:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core_microarchitecture
On intel processors:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core_microarchitecture
Size matters.
Maybe they couldn't find an efficient way to put the 8800GS in the 20" model.
Those BASTARDS!!!
All I wanted in this new iMac was a better GPU
Sure they gave us one, but it's going to cost me an arm and a leg to get it!!
The worst part is that I'll buy it anyway!!
-Rich-
All I wanted in this new iMac was a better GPU
Sure they gave us one, but it's going to cost me an arm and a leg to get it!!
The worst part is that I'll buy it anyway!!
-Rich-
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think I'll be going for that 3ghz beast...
think I'll be going for that 3ghz beast...
Question here.. Why doesn't Apple match their memory chips FSB with the CPU's?
The CPU is 1066 but the memory is 800.. so it has a bottle neck there. I wonder if it's better to just grab the 2.8 refurb and upgrade the ram to 4 gigs.
Any one have an opinion on this?
The CPU is 1066 but the memory is 800.. so it has a bottle neck there. I wonder if it's better to just grab the 2.8 refurb and upgrade the ram to 4 gigs.
Any one have an opinion on this?
This sucks I want a 20" model - 24" is too big for my room. Why can't the top end 20" have 512mb too.
Phew! I had just bought the $1799 2.4 GHz 24" on 4/15. Took a look at these specs, and there's not enough difference at $1800 for me to go and exchange I think. I bought at the Salem, NH store which is 1.5 hours away.
So I just called, and the girl told me they had just got the updated price list, and my model was dropped to $1599, so they will refund me $200. Pretty slick deal! I'd have been interested in the 8800 GS, but I didn't want to get the $2199 model.
Anyway, even with a 2600 Pro (or XT as Windows reports it), The Orange Box, Bioshock, and Oblivion all run smoothly at 1280x768 (1920x1200 is too high!) with high detail and 2x antialiasing, so I'm satisfied.
So I just called, and the girl told me they had just got the updated price list, and my model was dropped to $1599, so they will refund me $200. Pretty slick deal! I'd have been interested in the 8800 GS, but I didn't want to get the $2199 model.
Anyway, even with a 2600 Pro (or XT as Windows reports it), The Orange Box, Bioshock, and Oblivion all run smoothly at 1280x768 (1920x1200 is too high!) with high detail and 2x antialiasing, so I'm satisfied.
Desktop. Its based on the same G92 chip as the 8800GT. It the reason that its only in the 24" is probably because the 20" isn't large enough to cool it.
