New iMac G5 Announced

[MacBytes]

iMac G5 shown to public


Category: Apple Hardware
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Approved by Mudbug

 

[MacRumors]

Shown by Phil Schiller at the Apple Expo Paris keynote speech, the iMac G5 debuted to enthusiastic crowds. Taking the form of one of the recently introduced aluminum displays, the iMac is now the thinnest desktop personal computer on the market at only 2" thick. Featuring a 1.8 GHz G5 processor, NVidia 5200 graphics processor, and a choice of 17" or 20" displays, the imac is redesigned with the all-in-one ease of use of the original iMac with the horsepower and capability of a modern-day machine.

 

[rendezvouscp]

Beautiful. I'm glad it's finally here, and the design makes sense. I'm going to miss the whole rotation thing though.
–Chase

 

[narco]

totally ugly. it looks like a bulimic eMac. The eMac: regurgitated.

I'd rather it be thicker than to have that extra space on the bottom. Plus, the logos are way too large.

Who knows, maybe the rest of the world will like it.

Hell, maybe that's why Steve didn't do the keynote -- he was too embarrassed.

.narco

 

[Mudbug]

wowsa.

 

[makkystyle]

Looks like a G5 powerbook is very close!!!!

 

[jbrown]

mmmm

Interesting lack of venting - wonder what the heating issues are?

OR NOT

My thought Mak

 

[Squire]

I want one. Very nice. But, as millions of others are probably thinking, the 17" PB can't be far behind.


Squire

 

[rdowns]

Finally! Now all I need to decide is if I want the 17" or 20".

 

[UKMacBod]

This seems like an excellent product - and, a VERY good price point!

 

[Porsche]

Not sure if I like the design...but the price is right, at least.

How'd they get a G5 in 2" of space? Pretty amazing.

 

[the.snitch]

strangely, i was hoping for something nicer looking

 

[nospleen]

Just placed my order!!! Whew, the person who just paid 1995 for my old 20" on ebay is going to be pissed....

 

[NicoMan]

totally ugly. it looks like a bulimic eMac. The eMac: regurgitated.

I'd rather it be thicker than to have that extra space on the bottom. Plus, the logos are way too large.

Who knows, maybe the rest of the world will like it.

Hell, maybe that's why Steve didn't do the keynote -- he was too embarrassed.

.narco

I'll pass judgement when I see it live. It's difficult with pictures on the web.

 

[nospleen]

I thought all G5's system bus was half the processor speed?

 

[Zaty]

Wow, it's so beautiful, great job Apple!

 

[Freg3000]

Initial reaction-a little ugly.... but it's slowly growing me.

Here's to hoping for an iPod mini effect where it turns out to be a great success after a lackluster introduction.

 

[dejaentendu]

Wow, I love it. If I didn't just get a PowerBook, I'd be placing my order right now.

 

[Interiority]

Amazing - certain to be a success. There seems to be a fairly sizeable vent along the bottom, and it's still a bit thicker than would be acceptable in a PowerBook - but hopefully that won't be too far away.

 

[nospleen]

Finally! Now all I need to decide is if I want the 17" or 20".

I am in the same boat, but, I decided on the 17. With the mini vga out, I am sure the ole hack will work to span!

 

[MacRy]

Not the most thrilling design in the world but still very very nice. Amazing how they crammed it all in that small form factor. The only question now is "What post office do I rob to get the money for one?"

 

[ipiloot]

When will they deliver HEADLESS

Market desperately needs cheap headless consumer Mac. Only Apple won't see it. I don't believe that this machine is going to perform any better on market than the "lamp" did.

 

[michaelb]

Beautiful!

I think it's beautiful. More pleasing to my eye than than iMac G4. Always thought that was a bit gangly with the watermelon base and the stalk holding the screen up.

The iMac G5 seems more geometrically consistent.

The QuickTime VR really shows it off well:

http://www.apple.com/hardware/gallery/imacg5_20_aug2004_480.html

 

[BornAgainMac]

Much better than what I expected. I was expecting something connected to the monitor and a bunch of holes in the case. It's nice that they got it so thin. The graphics card is probably the only disappointment. I don't know from first hand experience but that is what I hear from people in these discussion boards.

I bet that Apple can't meet the demand. Demand will be off the charts.

 

[rendezvouscp]

Oddly looks like an eMac. I'm going to have to see one in person.
–Chase