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Dual PowerMacs and Aluminum Displays?

I'm in for a rev. B model..

I saved the money to buy a 23" display togheter with the high-end G5.. awsome combination and I'm waiting for it since January..

I sure hope they arrive fast now.. I really really need it..
 
DrGruv1 said:
any others waitting for 3.0ghz or are you going rev. b?

can't decide, still using an old 733h, maybe we'll get the 3.0ghz now! (probably no, but still would be great)
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im on a 933 quicksilver and it still runs great... i can wait for the dual 3's plus that gives me more time to save up some cash... im just happy to see an update... i hope they are working in the bluetooth module as part of the basic package and not a BTO... also it would be nice if they gave you the wireless mouse and keyboard... at least the 3000.00 for the top of the line shouldnt nickle and dime you for wireless...
 
they really don't need to update the displays. price-drop maybe, but the specs of the display aren't likely to change. Unless it's just a form "upgrade"
 
ryanw said:
I get upset everytime I see apple release more hardware with no options for 4 or 8 way systems. Apple has made things very modular to make systems either one cpu or dual cpu systems. They should look at how Sun Microsystems has made their 420R systems VERY flexible to be anything from 1 cpu to 4cpu systems. COMEON APPLE! What's holding you back from making a powermac where you can order it as a 1CPU system. And then order a 2nd CPU for it later or a 3rd, or a 4th. Upgrade ON DEMAND instead of having to buy a whole new system.

Apple could price the CPU modules high enough to where the price of buying a 4 way system out of the gate would be much cheaper than buying the individual modules after the original order.
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I would love to see Apple put out a PM where you can add processors like you do RAM today. You should get a job with Apple and make this happen.

I wish I could afford an Apple Cinema display, although I don't need one for my eMac. My dream system definitely includes a 30".
 
carletonmusic said:
they really don't need to update the displays. price-drop maybe, but the specs of the display aren't likely to change. Unless it's just a form "upgrade"
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i think its just a matter of asthetics... apple and apple users are used to things matching and looking more like art than just plain computers/monitors... the old displays matched the G4 powermacs... now its time to give them a makeover for the snazzy new aluminum G5's...
 
30" Display, I Am Your Father...

What sweet, sweet timing!

Somehow I don't think the new form factor will match the artist's rendering. Too blasé. Too predictable. I think it will incorporate the grille aesthetic from the PB and front of the G5PM. Sort of a homage to late 60s sport cars.
 
hayesk said:
Aside from the styling, why does Apple *need* to update the displays?
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The screens themselves are pretty bad compared to the Sonys in the same price range. They have poor contrast ratio and brightness. Viewing angles are also less than impressive. In essence, the screen technology is trapped back to when these displays first came out and the tech sector has made quite a few advances since then.

As for styling, the fact that the current displays have huge bezels and are not height adjustable is a sore point for such expensive displays. Running a multi-monitor system, those bezels make spanning a desktop a really inelegant solution.
 
Namacste said:
What sweet, sweet timing!

Somehow I don't think the new form factor will match the artist's rendering. Too blasé. Too predictable. I think it will incorporate the grille aesthetic from the PB and front of the G5PM. Sort of a homage to late 60s sport cars.
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Oh, and of course we should hope for better contrast ratio, adjustables, viewing angle and all that good stuff.
 
The artist rendition shows a flatscreen which is at last 10cm (or I think about 4 inch) long. I think we can be all rather sure that that is not exactly the way Apple is going to make it.
 
legion said:
As for styling, the fact that the current displays have huge bezels and are not height adjustable is a sore point for such expensive displays. Running a multi-monitor system, those bezels make spanning a desktop a really inelegant solution.
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Keep in mind that those pictures are just artist's renditions. The curved feet and color/finish are probably right, but the bezeling and adjustability are unknowns. Arn, how much of the recent display rumor was incorporated into those renditions? (ie: how much of what the guy saw at the presentation is reflected?)
 
WooHoo! Yes! Thank you MR I can now live again. ;) What speeds? (sorry didn't read the entire thread, to excited).
 
Namacste said:
Oh, and of course we should hope for better contrast ratio, adjustables, viewing angle and all that good stuff.
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Do you think Apple is misleading about the viewing angle of their displays? I've experimented with my iMac's display and found that the viewing angle isn't all it's cracked up to be (it's less than the 170 degrees Apple states).
 
Assuming there is not a long wait for them to be shipped, this should get Apple's second quarter off to a good start--seems like there is a fair bit of pent up demand for even faster PMs.

On a side note, it always amuses me to see how excited people are right before an update announcement and how depressed many get once they are actually unveiled...

Best,

Bob
 
I hope they come out soon, my startup has been working with apple quite a bit and they are flying us out to SF next week. Maybe if we are lucky we can get one at a discount, and hell it would make a nice TV for the office.
 
Dude...

legion said:
The screens themselves are pretty bad compared to the Sonys in the same price range. They have poor contrast ratio and brightness. Viewing angles are also less than impressive.
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Dude,
Do you even own one?
I highly doubt it because that's just plain rubbish what you say.
Apple HD and Cinema Displays are still among the best in the industry.
I invite you to actually look at and use the Apple displays and not merely just look at the specs.

Cheers!
 
oooh you beauty

I'm on a single 400 mhz G4 tower which is kinda slow for the stuff I do. I've calculated that i'll have enough money to buy the dual 3ghz when it comes out. Plus extra for 4 GB of Ram and 2 20 inch displays. Now thats 1 hell of an upgrade.
 
more than just looks?

I would hope that it has taken Apple this long to update to the aluminum look because they are upgrading the specs too, and improving the technology. If they were just updating the casing/enclosure without any improvements, I will be sorely disappointed -- that would be something they could have done 6 months ago with the new G5s.
 
montecristo said:
I've heard several people complain about the lack of adjustability, not only for this artist's rendition, but also for the existing displays. I have a laptop so I don't have a separate cinema display, but isn't the third leg in the back adjustable, so you can change the viewing angle? Can someone clarify what they expect from an "adjustable" display?

As for the timing of the release, my guess is that they probably had these displays ready, but have been waiting for the joint release with the upgraded powermacs. My credit card is waiting....
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The current displays are tiltable... as in, they can be tilted up (by pushing back on the top of the display -- the back leg is spring-loaded and folds out ... it's a little awkward, but it works).

That's the only way they adjust for position though.

I've had the 17" for two years. I have not seen a single monitor that crisp or clear on any other computer in those 2 years (except others with Apple displays). Further, I've never needed to "adjust" it. It has such a great viewing angle that it's simply not a problem. Mine just stays in the default position and I use it happily from various angles. No distortion, no troubles.

I am looking forward to updates though, and extra flexibility never hurts. But I don't see a lack of "adjustability" as a major problem, and it wouldn't stop me from buying one if I were in the market for a display right now.
 
Fake

Don't any of you see that "artist rendition" is a G5 turned sideways with a superimposed screen on it.. i mean come on i could have made that in PS in 2.5 minutes.. no lie.. i tried it.. I don't think they will look anything like anyone is expecting.
 
DrGruv1 said:
any others waitting for 3.0ghz or are you going rev. b?

can't decide, still using an old 733hz, maybe we'll get the 3.0ghz now! (probably not, but still would be great!) :D
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i'm waiting for 3ghz or better. i originally planned to buy a G5 the end of this coming summer, but think i'll wait until about a year from now for whatever is out then. at least by waiting, i'll get more more hard drive space.
 
g30ffr3y said:
also it would be nice if they gave you the wireless mouse and keyboard... at least the 3000.00 for the top of the line shouldnt nickle and dime you for wireless...
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that's not possible. You have to set up a bluetooth device to work with a bluetooth-enabled computer. If all they provided you with is bluetooth mouse/ keyboard, you won't have any functioning input devices out of the box, meaning you can't set up the input devices... you need a mouse and keyboard to set up a bluetooth mouse and keyboard; get it?
 
Arrrrrrgh, this sucks in a big way
I just did my financial planning for the comapny and now I have to fit in a dual g5 AND 30' display ? Apple, I hate you guys - naw I don't DROOL DROOL DROOL
 
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