I can see a 17'er coming out one day as the standard of monitors rises across the PC'world...but 19 inch wont happen...
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They could put a plastic flange on the bottom and screw it on and only have ONE new molded part. Simple. And a visual distinction to boot.
Jerry
Considering the CRT eMac is a 17" I have no problem in believing that Apple will make a 17" iMac.
Apologies for not understanding the clearance on the optical drive slot versus the keyboard. Am using an iBook and not an iMac, and my understanding is based on eyeballing them Apple adverts.
Will have to experiment at CompUSA next time I'm there...
Will have to experiment at CompUSA next time I'm there...
I think the iMac's arm is still unproven in the long term.
We don't know how it will age, and if over time it will lose its ability to keep the display up...even with just the 15" display.
I've seen some demo models that have been heavily used and the arm doesn't hold the position you leave it in. Let's not forget we're talking about a revision "a" machine here that has only been in the public's hands for three months or so.
We don't know how it will age, and if over time it will lose its ability to keep the display up...even with just the 15" display.
I've seen some demo models that have been heavily used and the arm doesn't hold the position you leave it in. Let's not forget we're talking about a revision "a" machine here that has only been in the public's hands for three months or so.
yeah really... i mean, can you imagine how many australian $$s it would cost for a 19" iMac.
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F***ing peter costello and his 'good economic management record'-- low interest rates are great but it *does* matter what the dollar is worth you idiot, peter!
I mean, $1100 for a 10GB iPod... [/RANT]
Re: Sorry to be the one that did it...
In fact, it doesn't even look too unreasonable... Anyone remember that nutcase who took an original iMac innards and stuffed it inside a 21-inch monitor?
http://www.applefritter.com/hacks/21imac/
Well, I'll give this 23-inch frankenst-i-mac a go if someone will just send me the bits and pieces I need to get started.
In fact, it doesn't even look too unreasonable... Anyone remember that nutcase who took an original iMac innards and stuffed it inside a 21-inch monitor?
http://www.applefritter.com/hacks/21imac/
Well, I'll give this 23-inch frankenst-i-mac a go if someone will just send me the bits and pieces I need to get started.
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The screen resolution is more important
In many cases this is right, but with the eMac and iMac, the max screen resolutions are different. The eMac is 1280x960, while the iMac is 1024x768.
I'm really thinking about an eMac right now, but would most probably get an iMac, with its extra option of a superdrive, if it had a better 1280x960 resolution (or perhaps widescreen).
First, however, I need to earn the money
In many cases this is right, but with the eMac and iMac, the max screen resolutions are different. The eMac is 1280x960, while the iMac is 1024x768.
I'm really thinking about an eMac right now, but would most probably get an iMac, with its extra option of a superdrive, if it had a better 1280x960 resolution (or perhaps widescreen).
First, however, I need to earn the money
As often as Apple surprises us (G4 lcd iMac and eMac) I am surprised anyone uses phrases like "they would never" or "it can't be done" which is almost all I have seen in this thread. Its like this thread is a off-limits to anyone with an imagination (aplogies to Bender...image looks great!)
That said, what if the article meant PowerMacs instead of iMacs. What if the new PM has some sort of great new case that has connecting device built flush into it, and if you wish you can order your machine with a movable lcd just like iMac's. And if you don't want it, you don't have to have it that way. I would think graphics professionals would appreciate being able to adjust their screen to their liking.
What say ye?
That said, what if the article meant PowerMacs instead of iMacs. What if the new PM has some sort of great new case that has connecting device built flush into it, and if you wish you can order your machine with a movable lcd just like iMac's. And if you don't want it, you don't have to have it that way. I would think graphics professionals would appreciate being able to adjust their screen to their liking.
What say ye?
17"/19" iMac
I would love to see a 17/19" iMac. At the moment the 15" resolution is the same as on my iMac/iBook . If I don't see more on the screen I don't see the point in buying a new iMac. As an option I'm also looking into buying the new eMac, just because of the higher resolution. Surely the G4 Processor gives me more power, but I get along with the G3 fine. Quicksilver G4's are a no option for me, because I like the compact design of the iMac. And most important the iMac looks much better and shows more brilliant engineering then any Win PC.
I would love to see a 17/19" iMac. At the moment the 15" resolution is the same as on my iMac/iBook . If I don't see more on the screen I don't see the point in buying a new iMac. As an option I'm also looking into buying the new eMac, just because of the higher resolution. Surely the G4 Processor gives me more power, but I get along with the G3 fine. Quicksilver G4's are a no option for me, because I like the compact design of the iMac. And most important the iMac looks much better and shows more brilliant engineering then any Win PC.
Re: Re: Re: I doubt
Actually, its capitalization here in the States.
Which is not to say it is correct, but as long as we are criticizing English skills I decided to jump on that bandwagon...
Gabriel
(whose spelling is horrible, and changes from the English to the American at whim and pleasure.)
Actually, its capitalization here in the States.
Which is not to say it is correct, but as long as we are criticizing English skills I decided to jump on that bandwagon...
Gabriel
(whose spelling is horrible, and changes from the English to the American at whim and pleasure.)
Re: Re: Re: I doubt
I remember way back in junior high I did a presentation on the overhead projector and all my thens were thans, I got it right after that. Nothing like a little public humiliation to make you learn something
I remember way back in junior high I did a presentation on the overhead projector and all my thens were thans, I got it right after that. Nothing like a little public humiliation to make you learn something
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Well, nobody. I should think that was obvious.
About 19" iMacs, this argument seems like a non-starter to me. Of course they could make a 19" iMac if they wanted to, and of course it wouldn't be as simple as just sticking a new screen on the existing arm. The arm would have to be lengthened a bit to accomodate the added screen size, and the tension would have to be calibrated to account for the difference in weight, however great or slight, between the screens. The base to the iMac is much heavier than it looks, but it wouldn't be too hard to add a little ballast to the base if necessary. Also note that the iMac's screen is going to be lighter than a standalone monitor of equivalent size, so pointing out that the 23" screen is heavy doesn't accomplish much. There's plenty they could chop off that beast if they were motivated to make it lighter.
The truth is somewhere in the middle. It's not impossible, but neither is it completely trivial.
Well, nobody. I should think that was obvious.
About 19" iMacs, this argument seems like a non-starter to me. Of course they could make a 19" iMac if they wanted to, and of course it wouldn't be as simple as just sticking a new screen on the existing arm. The arm would have to be lengthened a bit to accomodate the added screen size, and the tension would have to be calibrated to account for the difference in weight, however great or slight, between the screens. The base to the iMac is much heavier than it looks, but it wouldn't be too hard to add a little ballast to the base if necessary. Also note that the iMac's screen is going to be lighter than a standalone monitor of equivalent size, so pointing out that the 23" screen is heavy doesn't accomplish much. There's plenty they could chop off that beast if they were motivated to make it lighter.
The truth is somewhere in the middle. It's not impossible, but neither is it completely trivial.
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Yeah! So nyahhhhh!
Way to shut everyone up! Oh wait, I found a lame reason to retort, even if agreeing so one of the other children must be able to come up with a response too...oh well good points Gelfin.
Originally posted by Gelfin
Well, nobody. I should think that was obvious.
About 19" iMacs, this argument seems like a non-starter to me. Of course they could make a 19" iMac if they wanted to, and of course it wouldn't be as simple as just sticking a new screen on the existing arm. The arm would have to be lengthened a bit to accomodate the added screen size, and the tension would have to be calibrated to account for the difference in weight, however great or slight, between the screens. The base to the iMac is much heavier than it looks, but it wouldn't be too hard to add a little ballast to the base if necessary. Also note that the iMac's screen is going to be lighter than a standalone monitor of equivalent size, so pointing out that the 23" screen is heavy doesn't accomplish much. There's plenty they could chop off that beast if they were motivated to make it lighter.
The truth is somewhere in the middle. It's not impossible, but neither is it completely trivial.
Yeah! So nyahhhhh!
Way to shut everyone up! Oh wait, I found a lame reason to retort, even if agreeing so one of the other children must be able to come up with a response too...oh well good points Gelfin.
Re: Re: Re: Re: I doubt
Hm, no, not according to AmbitiousLemon... He seemed to think my similar post was "wrong" for thinking that the arm would have to be modified to handle the additional weight. So... I'll just go ahead and pass on his word to you, too:
And I still differ on that one... oh well!
Hm, no, not according to AmbitiousLemon... He seemed to think my similar post was "wrong" for thinking that the arm would have to be modified to handle the additional weight. So... I'll just go ahead and pass on his word to you, too:
And I still differ on that one... oh well!
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I dont think thats what Gelfin meant...I think he meant that it would have to be lengthened so that the monitor doesn't hit everything in its way as it is taller than a 15" monitor...weight was irrelevant in Gelfins post...and about the English language, the UK is always right, USA always wrong, when there's conflicts in grammar...
Originally posted by Hemingray
Hm, no, not according to AmbitiousLemon... He seemed to think my similar post was "wrong" for thinking that the arm would have to be modified to handle the additional weight. So... I'll just go ahead and pass on his word to you, too:
And I still differ on that one... oh well!
I dont think thats what Gelfin meant...I think he meant that it would have to be lengthened so that the monitor doesn't hit everything in its way as it is taller than a 15" monitor...weight was irrelevant in Gelfins post...and about the English language, the UK is always right, USA always wrong, when there's conflicts in grammar...