Apple Releases Updated iMac Models With 21.5- and 27-Inch LED Screens

[spazzcat]

srrsly!!! So pissed about this.

21" is too small and 27" is just too big. 24" was perfect.

I was surprised at these sizes. Maybe my 24" just went up in value

 

[viperguy]

Despite being mentioned in several places, the i7 version is a no-show in the store The i5 version at least says shipping in November.

You can BTO the i7 version

 

[Zargot]

27-inch models also support input from external DisplayPort sources

Where did you read this?

On Tech Specs page, http://www.apple.com/imac/specs.html

 

[vassillios]

Still no blu-ray huh? I don't understand, especially when apple was one of the backers of blu.

 

[martint84]

I think it's time we see the 27" dedicated LED display...

Priced lower than $899

 

[5855997]

There's also a new remote!

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC377?mco=MTMzNzQ4ODg

 

[mattcube64]

Was there any sort of video card update? I thought the 4850 was BTO on the last gen iMac. As far as Bootcamp gaming is concerned, these are no different from the last generation -- they will be completely GPU limited :\

Agreed. I don't understand how they couldn't have gone with a 5xxx series card. A 5870 in the 27" would have made this an instant buy.

Have fun playing any games whatsoever at that resolution with a 4850.

 

[chrmjenkins]

These new iMacs are an improvement on value for dollar over the previous models. The screen (LED + IPS), along with the sizes and CPU options on the higher end are really good buys IMHO.

Agreed. I don't understand how they couldn't have gone with a 5xxx series card. A 5870 in the 27" would have made this an instant buy.

Have fun playing any games whatsoever at that resolution with a 4850.

They have to save something for the update I think we may see a 5850 down the road though

 

[icecone]

Did you guys hear that the imac are using IPS panels? SAME PANEL IN THE ACD! Wow, im not going to be able to sleep

don't get too excited, it could just be the cheaper E-IPS version

 

[Povilas]

27" up to 16 GB RAM

 

[J the Ninja]

Did you guys hear that the imac are using IPS panels? SAME PANEL IN THE ACD! Wow, im not going to be able to sleep

The high-end iMacs have used IPS panels since at least the Intel switch. Apple just realized that was a selling point today though.

 

[The Man]

IPS Screen + Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

Wow. Now comes with great colortastic screen in the smallest size, 4GB memory and Wireless keyboard and mouse. That's great! Best value ever for a desktop Mac.

 

[DMann]

Intel Quad-Core Nehalem i7 is available as an option. 1 TB HD comes standard, with 2 TB option. Magic Mouse is sheer brilliance, and 2560 x 1440 resolution is phenomenal - November can't get here soon enough!

Laptop on a stick? I do not think so.

 

[macchiato2009]

what ??? no more 24" ??

21.5 may be too small

and 27 definitely tooooooo big

seems like having a LCD TV on the desk !!!


damn nvidia 9400 ! still here

and they kept the core 2 duo


8 GB in option, is it useful to upgrade memory from 4 to 8 ?


Radeon HD 4670: good gc ??

 

[Amdahl]

But is it usable?

Can it run Leopard?

 

[KingYaba]

Does anyone know if the Core i7 is the desktop version or mobile?

Assume mobile unless proven otherwise.

 

[Anxo]

Amazing

These look amazing, already ordered the 27-inch one with the I7 I am really happy I waited

 

[MacFanUK]

I think this is a big mistake. For me, 24" is perfect, now they've made it extremely difficult with such a huge gap between 21.5 and 27 inch options. Neither of which are suitable for me.
I do however, like the new options for the Mac Mini.

 

[TheBonk]

There's also a new remote!

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC377?mco=MTMzNzQ4ODg

It's strange that they added buttons. You'd think there would be no buttons and it would be multi-touch or something.

 

[morfeas-dsl-]

8 out of 10 for the 27 model! if only ita had an ssd option i would have rated it as 10/10

 

[edtorious]

If only blu-ray was there too...

I agree, where blu-ray???

 

[Eidorian]

Assume mobile unless proven otherwise.

Why not Lynnfield given the specifications?

 

[ntrigue]

This is the most exciting update that I've witnessed since Intel

 

[Bubba Satori]

Why is everyone so hung up on blu-ray?

Uh, let me guess.

Because Apple refuses to offer it as an option for the customers that want it, to force them to get their content from iTunes. It's that simple. Next.

 

[Povilas]

I agree, where blu-ray???

Everything in time