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Limited iMac Availability Suggests Possible Refresh
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So where is the Mac Mini refresh? Apple is so ridiculous with ignoring this machine, it's pathetic. 
I want to set up a Mac HTPC, but I am smart enough not to pay the ridiculous $599 pricetag for old, antiquated tech when there is so much better out there now.
If they don't update it soon, my HTPC is going to be a Hackinto0sh for sure.
On the other hand, good news for those of you waiting for an iMac update.
I want to set up a Mac HTPC, but I am smart enough not to pay the ridiculous $599 pricetag for old, antiquated tech when there is so much better out there now.
If they don't update it soon, my HTPC is going to be a Hackinto0sh for sure.
On the other hand, good news for those of you waiting for an iMac update.
Theoretically, core-wise, then yes. But there are other limitations like FSB speed etc. that change actual results.
Dual = (2·3.00)/(4·2.33) = .64x quad
Again, that's theoretically, with 4-core-aware tasks. For single- or dual-threaded tasks, it's just dual = 3.00/2.33 = 1.29x quad.
Given that the 17" MacBook Pro supports 8 GB, then I'd say there's a fairly probable chance that at least the 24" models will support 8 GB.
17" MacBook Pro can hold up to 8 GB. So I don't think there's a technical issue here.
Mac OS X isn't.
True but the 17" isn't the only notebook Apple sells and I understand that the 15" MBP's only do 4 Gig?
And thank God OS X isn't like Windows... Eventually Microsoft will have to bite the entire Windows using world on the ass and make a version of Windows that has none of the hangups of the current versions... Eventually...
Or Maybe covering a year a second roughly, goingn over Apple's product history? Scrub through the history of Apple, then 5 seconds to end
Woulda been nice if they updated the iMac on it's birthday.
It's the Mac's birthday (actually Jan. 24). The iMac's birthday is August 15.
Now that's a good idea. But probably mostly of interest to us Mac-o-philes.
Nope, it's 4G. On their servers too. 32-bit stuff. That's the driver to go 64-bit with the new Server 2008 stuff... I have active servers running SBS 2003 and running Exchange and SQL Server (required on the same box, changed in 2008) is a real PITA! Some require weekly reboots! Nice stuff, that Windows.
and yesterday they were down to I believe 2 models, I'm waiting for the new imacs so i can get the low end refurb 24" iMac for less so I've been keeping track of the refurbs
The iMac definitely does NOT need a refresh, but anyway...my 24" is simply wonderful and speedier than 95% of the PCs out there...so I am fine.
I would not be too sure about that.. From what did you based the "95%" judgement???
This is sweet after the refresh I will buy the top refurbs or clearance depending on their price.Well, It's called MacRumors for a reason...
i see graphics being updated to 9400 on the low end and maybe something like the 9600 in the macbook pro on the high end, just like Macbook getting ready for Snow Leopard. I see processors upgraded to whatever fits on the Intel roadmap as that's what Intel likes to sell and Apple is way behind. Remember, Apple doesn't use "desktop" processors in any devices, only laptop or server processors so they get a better deal buying in volume but you won't see quad cores because those aren't for laptops. I don't see an new format coming out so soon after changes to the "aluminum & black" format that the iMac started a year ago, but maybe another matching display. And of course, there won't be no new mini... but we can hope!!!
Chips
Are they waiting for this?
What?
They already settled for the quad cores?
I though the debate about the processor would postpone the release much further in 2009...
Are they waiting for this?
I like the Superbowl anniversary speculation.
There was some report a week or two back that the iMacs were being delayed because Apple couldn't decide on a couple of issues. That would distract some of speculators away from an imminent refresh, and would be to Apple's benefit if they are trying to create a splash for Superbow - so the iMac problem could have been a deliberate false leak.
I'm also convinced that Apple is getting ready to do something really interesting with the Mini. The rumours for the past few months just seem to well rooted to be pure speculation. The new LED display feeds into this.
Its been awhile since Apple has had a big computer announcement - and as much as they seem to be getting into consumer electronics, people still think of them as a computer company - and I think they need to keep that connection in people's minds in order to sell the software solutions.
So.... I'm laying odds that a Superbowl ad is in the offing. They could have kept it quiet if they wanted.... its just a question of how much money they want to spend.
Too bad I won't be watching the Superbowl. Four downs? Real football has 3 downs! run run run..... joke joke joke
There was some report a week or two back that the iMacs were being delayed because Apple couldn't decide on a couple of issues. That would distract some of speculators away from an imminent refresh, and would be to Apple's benefit if they are trying to create a splash for Superbow - so the iMac problem could have been a deliberate false leak.
I'm also convinced that Apple is getting ready to do something really interesting with the Mini. The rumours for the past few months just seem to well rooted to be pure speculation. The new LED display feeds into this.
Its been awhile since Apple has had a big computer announcement - and as much as they seem to be getting into consumer electronics, people still think of them as a computer company - and I think they need to keep that connection in people's minds in order to sell the software solutions.
So.... I'm laying odds that a Superbowl ad is in the offing. They could have kept it quiet if they wanted.... its just a question of how much money they want to spend.
Too bad I won't be watching the Superbowl. Four downs? Real football has 3 downs!
run run run..... joke joke joke
It depends on the version of server. Some Windows Server 32-bit products can go up to 128Gb, but the Standard edition is 4Gb. Microsoft is pushing 64-bit for a reason: their 64-bit server products go up to 2Tb, and Vista 64-bit goes up to 128Gb!
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BTW, if your servers require weekly reboots, there is a serious configuration issue, or possibly hardware. As an administrator, I would reboot servers maybe once or twice per YEAR, and that would only be as a result of an RFC-approved patch or update.