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lcd imac a bat idea
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perhaps you don't realize that the prices of lcds have been dropping consistently for the last year or so
Really needed? No. But it sure as hell will draw people's attention away from PC's next time they shop. If the Mhz numbers are there, then apple has a real tidy little fighter on its hands for the consumer market. That coupled with a OS X-> PC New Order would do a good deal for the proliferation of Apple Inc. from a niche market to a MAJOR player.
In case you haven't noticed...
...LCDs are very nice. Here's some things that make them good for an iMac, or just good in general.
1) High contrast, they look nice.
2)Small footprint is more important on non-pro computers. Pros don't care how much space it takes (within reason).
3)Low heat would help the iMac not have the heat problems the current ones do.
4)Bragging rights, the iMac needs a big update. This is the easiest way of doing it.
...LCDs are very nice. Here's some things that make them good for an iMac, or just good in general.
1) High contrast, they look nice.
2)Small footprint is more important on non-pro computers. Pros don't care how much space it takes (within reason).
3)Low heat would help the iMac not have the heat problems the current ones do.
4)Bragging rights, the iMac needs a big update. This is the easiest way of doing it.
Re: In case you haven't noticed...
I think a lcd would be nice but is it essential. The biggest update the imac needs is a faster processer and a name change the "I" products in general i think need a name change what does the "I" stand for anyways??
I think a lcd would be nice but is it essential. The biggest update the imac needs is a faster processer and a name change the "I" products in general i think need a name change what does the "I" stand for anyways??
I have to agree with asurance - there is no way that apple would release an $1800 iMac. LCD iMacs would not sell until the price came down.
I think...
There will still be one CRT lingering in the backround... It will be either the entry level model, or maybe only availalbe to the education.
I don't think the price would start at $1800. They wouldn't sell (unless they'd have superdrives & 2.4 ghz G5's & a GeForce 3)...
They will probably start at $1200 ($999 for CRT model) and go up to $1800.
There will still be one CRT lingering in the backround... It will be either the entry level model, or maybe only availalbe to the education.
I don't think the price would start at $1800. They wouldn't sell (unless they'd have superdrives & 2.4 ghz G5's & a GeForce 3)...
They will probably start at $1200 ($999 for CRT model) and go up to $1800.
iBook
The iBook is basically an LCD iMac with the components crammed into a smaller space. Since desktop components cost less, an LCD iMac can sell for less than an equivalent iBook. Since the iBook is going for 1200-1300 last I heard, I don't think an 1800 dollar iMac is very likely.
The iBook is basically an LCD iMac with the components crammed into a smaller space. Since desktop components cost less, an LCD iMac can sell for less than an equivalent iBook. Since the iBook is going for 1200-1300 last I heard, I don't think an 1800 dollar iMac is very likely.
I tend to agree with MacNut...
Fact: Apple would be able to make a cheaper iMac with a CRT than with an LCD.
CRT's are still cheaper than LCD's. So, no matter what kind machine Apple makes, putting a CRT is going to be cheaper...
and my personal opinion is that a Cheaper CRT iMac is going to sell more than a more expensive LCD iMac (to the masses, that is).
Now, that being said - the LCD has a certain "Wow" factor to it, that would certainly draw in the mac faithful as well as some converts...
but I still think for Education and Mom&Pop sales - price would likely remain the foremost factor... which is prob why we're seeing $799 CRT iMac rumors floating around...
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Fact: Apple would be able to make a cheaper iMac with a CRT than with an LCD.
CRT's are still cheaper than LCD's. So, no matter what kind machine Apple makes, putting a CRT is going to be cheaper...
and my personal opinion is that a Cheaper CRT iMac is going to sell more than a more expensive LCD iMac (to the masses, that is).
Now, that being said - the LCD has a certain "Wow" factor to it, that would certainly draw in the mac faithful as well as some converts...
but I still think for Education and Mom&Pop sales - price would likely remain the foremost factor... which is prob why we're seeing $799 CRT iMac rumors floating around...
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Are we forgetting something?
To add to the list of four reasons why we should have an LCD iMac.. I think the most important reason is:
#5. Eye strain. LCD screens greatly reduce eye strain because of being *RADIATION FREE*. Hopefully Apple could use that angle in marketing. It certainly is the number one reason why I quit using my iMac and started using primarily my iBook even at home. Perhaps they can rename the radiation free LCD model an EyeMac.
To add to the list of four reasons why we should have an LCD iMac.. I think the most important reason is:
#5. Eye strain. LCD screens greatly reduce eye strain because of being *RADIATION FREE*. Hopefully Apple could use that angle in marketing. It certainly is the number one reason why I quit using my iMac and started using primarily my iBook even at home. Perhaps they can rename the radiation free LCD model an EyeMac.