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Brushed Aluminum iMacs in August?
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yup, desktop chips mean we can use the Core 2 Quads! (Kentsfield?)
check this out... Conroe 3.0Ghz (with 1333mhz FSB) will be $266... whereas the 2.2Ghz merom will be $316 ????
a 2.66Ghz Quad core Kentsfield will be $530 vs $530 for the 2.4Ghz Merom!!
Intel Desktop Chips
Intel Mobile Chips
madness!
so itl be about $800-$1000 to upgrade from the dual core to the 2.6ghz quad core. it is apple after all!
i think 1-2 weeks, but last time apple announced a special event on the 5/9 for the 12/9 (and word got out about it end of august ish)
but the new imacs were unveiled on wednesday 6/9, earlier than expected.
I have an idea... they're replacing the iMac and mac mini lines with something totally new, unexpected, and great for reasonable consumer prices! That way it won't qualify for that deal.
That's what I've been saying for ages - the iMac & Mac Mini don't fit with the current naming strategy. I think both are on their way out to be replaced by a new line of 'Mac' computers:
Mac (desktop) and MacBook (portable)
Mac Pro (pro desktop) and MacBook Pro (pro portable).
Why anyone else doesn't see this is beyond me...
Mac (desktop) and MacBook (portable)
Mac Pro (pro desktop) and MacBook Pro (pro portable).
Why anyone else doesn't see this is beyond me...
What to call the iMac?
They ought to call the iMac, just "Mac", really. Then you would have MacPro, Mac, Mac mini, Macbook, Macbook Pro. It's simple! I guess the only hang-up would be when someone comes to buy a computer from me, they might say
"I would like a Mac!" Ok, which one?
They ought to call the iMac, just "Mac", really. Then you would have MacPro, Mac, Mac mini, Macbook, Macbook Pro. It's simple! I guess the only hang-up would be when someone comes to buy a computer from me, they might say
"I would like a Mac!" Ok, which one?
They ought to call the iMac, just "Mac", really. Then you would have MacPro, Mac, Mac mini, Macbook, Macbook Pro. It's simple! I guess the only hang-up would be when someone comes to buy a computer from me, they might say
"I would like a Mac!" Ok, which one?
Soooo... what I said, then?
Hmmm yeah i think id prefer the white too, i hope they arent silver....
But the iMac is already pretty compact, for what it is, making it any smaller wouldnt affect my buying choice - what will is whats inside. Currently the Graphics on the
iMac are pretty mid-range which is fine, but considering the prices, even the top end 24" which is the most expensive next to the MacPro, there is nothing high-end there.
I'd like an Mac for many reasons, but my PC is also a source of entertainment game wise - and there is just nothing the iMac can do to make up for the lack of support in that area. I can use Boot Camp now to play games on mac that are for windows only, but im still stuck with the lower end Graphics Chips. I'm looking for something in the 8800 / 2900 range, then id have no problems in making a purchase.
Right now though i cant ignore the fact i can get more PC for the same money, and i cant afford the "MacPro" nor do i need Quad Cores and so forth anyway. Id just like a 'normal' mac that i can tailor for my purposes without having to get something thats meant for profressional use.
Right now it looks like there are only two options with (Correct me if im wrong);
Forget games on any serious level and get an iMac.
Buy a MacPro.
But the iMac is already pretty compact, for what it is, making it any smaller wouldnt affect my buying choice - what will is whats inside. Currently the Graphics on the
iMac are pretty mid-range which is fine, but considering the prices, even the top end 24" which is the most expensive next to the MacPro, there is nothing high-end there.I'd like an Mac for many reasons, but my PC is also a source of entertainment game wise - and there is just nothing the iMac can do to make up for the lack of support in that area. I can use Boot Camp now to play games on mac that are for windows only, but im still stuck with the lower end Graphics Chips. I'm looking for something in the 8800 / 2900 range, then id have no problems in making a purchase.
Right now though i cant ignore the fact i can get more PC for the same money, and i cant afford the "MacPro" nor do i need Quad Cores and so forth anyway. Id just like a 'normal' mac that i can tailor for my purposes without having to get something thats meant for profressional use.
Right now it looks like there are only two options with
(Correct me if im wrong);Forget games on any serious level and get an iMac.
Buy a MacPro.
If they just call it "Mac" then their "Buy a Mac and get a free iPod nano" promotion is kind of screwed up...
They should never call a product a "Mac" formally. They are Mac computers, but Mac is too general and what you refer to the entire lineup as half the time. There would be far too much confusion, which is why they shouldn't rename the iMac "Mac" or call any future product that. They renamed the other computer lines to reflect they aren't using the PowerPC processors anymore and iMac has nothing to do with what processor is under the hood.
The iPhone represents a solution to limitations of traditional smart phones, using Leopard and multitouch.
In the same way, the new iMac will redress some issues and limitations of traditional computers.
The new iMac/keyboard/mouse is literally the desktop hardware implementation of Leopard/iPhone tech.
For example, auto correction of user input (keyboard), better connection of the user to the GUI (mouse and keyboard, using capacitance controls on both devices) and an appearance that is up to date and akin to the iPhone paradigm.
(I firmly believe the iPhone is in fact a new design paradigm for Apple, in much the same way that the iPod shaped the current iMac)
I can imagine that the Leopard keyboard for example, will have clear poly keys with black backing, lit letters and numbers, and a rounded silver metal bezel.
It would not surprise me at all if the F-keys (or additonal new keys) are labeled with "iPhone" style icons representing various Leopard functions, such as Dashboard, Expose, Spaces, etc...
ie: the new keyboard will look and function very much like the iPhone.
In the same way, the new iMac will redress some issues and limitations of traditional computers.
The new iMac/keyboard/mouse is literally the desktop hardware implementation of Leopard/iPhone tech.
For example, auto correction of user input (keyboard), better connection of the user to the GUI (mouse and keyboard, using capacitance controls on both devices) and an appearance that is up to date and akin to the iPhone paradigm.
(I firmly believe the iPhone is in fact a new design paradigm for Apple, in much the same way that the iPod shaped the current iMac)
I can imagine that the Leopard keyboard for example, will have clear poly keys with black backing, lit letters and numbers, and a rounded silver metal bezel.
It would not surprise me at all if the F-keys (or additonal new keys) are labeled with "iPhone" style icons representing various Leopard functions, such as Dashboard, Expose, Spaces, etc...
ie: the new keyboard will look and function very much like the iPhone.
I have no clue, but selling 10 or 20 million keyboards will certainly have some impact on the production cost of iPhone technologies, such as multitouch displays.
ie:
you sell one; it costs a million dollars. (R&D + production)
you sell a million; they cost a dollar each. (edit math LOL)
ie:
you sell one; it costs a million dollars. (R&D + production)
you sell a million; they cost a dollar each. (edit math LOL)
I'm not quite ready to believe that a touchscreen desktop is in the making. I just don't see how this can do anything for the average person. I'm sure some new keyboard features will be present, but there can't be too many new features that won't be on other keyboards (like notebook keyboards) because then a large percentage of Leopard users would not be able to use those features.
However, with appearances, I think you're quite correct. The new iMac will probably share a great deal with its more compact cousin: iPhone.
A significant cost of the iPhone has do with processing/brains/accelerometers/cell phone hardware etc...
The cost of integrating an iPhone touch display into the new Mac keyboard (replacing the traditional number pad) would be offset by the economies of volume, making the keyboard affordable. The iPhone display would fit quite nicely without much if any modification.
Selling 10 million (or more) new keyboards @ $75 each would go a long way toward paying for the new iPhone FAB, and would allow virtually all "dashboard" features of the iPhone to be implemented directly on the keyboard.
For example, the calculator widget could run directly on a contextual keyboard display, replacing the icons, virtual keys etc...
This is similar to the strategy long used in the movie and music industry.
A new format (CD/DVD/Blueray etc...) causes many users to buy another copy of the White Album.
In the same way, Apple would sell two keyboards, instead of one, to many owners of Apple computers.
The cost of integrating an iPhone touch display into the new Mac keyboard (replacing the traditional number pad) would be offset by the economies of volume, making the keyboard affordable. The iPhone display would fit quite nicely without much if any modification.
Selling 10 million (or more) new keyboards @ $75 each would go a long way toward paying for the new iPhone FAB, and would allow virtually all "dashboard" features of the iPhone to be implemented directly on the keyboard.
For example, the calculator widget could run directly on a contextual keyboard display, replacing the icons, virtual keys etc...
This is similar to the strategy long used in the movie and music industry.
A new format (CD/DVD/Blueray etc...) causes many users to buy another copy of the White Album.
In the same way, Apple would sell two keyboards, instead of one, to many owners of Apple computers.
That's what I've been saying for ages - the iMac & Mac Mini don't fit with the current naming strategy. I think both are on their way out to be replaced by a new line of 'Mac' computers:
Mac (desktop) and MacBook (portable)
Mac Pro (pro desktop) and MacBook Pro (pro portable).
Why anyone else doesn't see this is beyond me...
iMac is a brand. Mac is the generic naming of any Mac computer. Naming the iMac just Mac would confuse many. Besides, don't forget iBook and PowerBook changed into what they are now because Steve wanted the word Mac in every computer (naming the Power Mac Mac Pro to line up with MacBook Pro). iMac already has Mac in there, plus it's the computer that started the i-prefix hype.
The iMac name will stay.
iMac, iPod, iPhone are all immediately recognizable as mainstream Apple products.
I agree; the iMac moniker is too valuable to change.
This is especially true given the recent release of the "i"Phone.
The iPhone would have been a good opportunity to implement a new naming convention for the next generation of Apple products.
The new iMac is almost certainly the first of a new generation of Apple desktops.
I agree; the iMac moniker is too valuable to change.
This is especially true given the recent release of the "i"Phone.
The iPhone would have been a good opportunity to implement a new naming convention for the next generation of Apple products.
The new iMac is almost certainly the first of a new generation of Apple desktops.
Base 20" model with 2.2 GHz Core2 Due, Combo drive, integrated graphics, 1GB/160GB $1099, upgraded 20" with 2.4 GHz Core2 Duo, SuperDrive and graphics card $1299, 24" model with 2GB/250GB $1799.
That is so true...
I completly agree with you on that one, same thing with me ive got my powerbook wich ive been useing as a desktop for about the last year hooked up to god knows how many things. I am really hopping for an update soon though, this imac update should help me gage weather or not its worth the upgrade to the macpro.
I completly agree with you on that one, same thing with me ive got my powerbook wich ive been useing as a desktop for about the last year hooked up to god knows how many things. I am really hopping for an update soon though, this imac update should help me gage weather or not its worth the upgrade to the macpro.
Considering the iMac shared specs with the MacBook Pro, here's my two cents on what the new line will look like:
iMac 20"
- Core 2 Duo 2,2 GHz or 2,4 GHz
- 1 GB DDR2, max 4GB DDR2
- 250 GB 7200rpm, max 750 GB 7200rpm
- GeForce 8400M GT 128 MB or 256 MB
€1299,-
iMac 24"
- Core 2 Duo 2,4 GHz
- 1 GB DDR2, max 4GB DDR2
- 250 GB 7200rpm, max 750 GB 7200rpm
- GeForce 8400M GT 128 MB or 8600M GT 256 MB
€1699,-
iMac 20"
- Core 2 Duo 2,2 GHz or 2,4 GHz
- 1 GB DDR2, max 4GB DDR2
- 250 GB 7200rpm, max 750 GB 7200rpm
- GeForce 8400M GT 128 MB or 256 MB
€1299,-
iMac 24"
- Core 2 Duo 2,4 GHz
- 1 GB DDR2, max 4GB DDR2
- 250 GB 7200rpm, max 750 GB 7200rpm
- GeForce 8400M GT 128 MB or 8600M GT 256 MB
€1699,-
iMac color
Such a long thread....was this iMac image already posted ?
Found it on http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/apple/index.html
Such a long thread....was this iMac image already posted ?
Found it on http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/apple/index.html