New iMac G5 Announced

[thatwendigo]

So is this officially the end of the "Waaaaahhhh!!! You can't fit a G5 in a thin, quiet, consumer system!! Too hot!! Too noisy!!" brigade? You know who you are

No, it's not the end, because Apple ended up doing just what I said they would have to. The machine uses a slower processor, lowered FSB, lower graphics card, less advanced memory architecture, and a customized cooling system in order to keep it from overheating. Basically, I was right.

I'll be interested to see what the power draw figures are like, whenever these are added to the techincal documentation pages.

...that being said, I want one.

This thing is almost certainly going to be faster than my current desktop, even at the low end. Of course, I currently compute on a 700mhz G4 eMac, so that's not all that hard to beat.

Pros for me:
-Less than half the weight of my current desktop.
-Better processor with 64-bit extensions that might, eventually, come in handy. (Yes, a 1.8ghz 970 is better than a 700mhz G4 on the desktop. I'll admit it. It better be, since it's more than twice the clock. )
-Faster RAM and a more capable support system to take advantage of it.
-SATA
-Optical audio out
-Reasonably priced for what you get. Quite so.

Cons:
-

 

[broken_keyboard]

It's cute.
And modelling it after the iPod was smart.

I think they will sell a lot!

 

[rdowns]

So is this officially the end of the "Waaaaahhhh!!! You can't fit a G5 in a thin, quiet, consumer system!! Too hot!! Too noisy!!" brigade? You know who you are

I just might name my new iMac G5 "thatwendingo".

 

[painimies]

This design is clearly targeted at PC-using iPod lovers. The similarities between iMac G5 and an iPod are obvious.

Edit:
Ah, a few people beat me to it.

 

[rendezvouscp]

It's cute.
And modelling it after the iPod was smart.

I think they will sell a lot!

Pretty safe bet.
–Chase

 

[jiggie2g]

Good Price

I'm not sure if i should Love it or hate it , but i can live with the Design , don't understand 2 things.

1. Why is the Bus Underclocked to 600mhz as it should be 900mhz (big gap maybe done for heat issues?)

2. Why, Why , Why in god's name did they bother to make it this thin if they knew they were going to have to put a BullSH*t notebook Optical Drive. 4X DVD-R/ 16X CD-R c'mon they don't even make those anymore. now people are going to have to buy extrernal Drives just to do with this should already do.

You can get a NEC 3500A 16X DVD+/-RW / 4X DL DVD+R for $84.99 at new egg. and an external optical drive case with USB 2 , FW400 for about $45
atleast you only have to buy the case once.

I can Live with the Geforce FX5200 Ultra Video Card even though it is a crappy one (after all i'm typing this on my 800Mhz Flat-panel iMac G4 with a 2X Superdrive and a cheesey Geforce MX2)

I would've Screamed Bloody Murder if they had those Prices Think Secret posted , but Kudos to them for atleast getting the Specs right.

At The Prices ($100 cheaper with Edu Discount) I believe these are great computers at a great price. I Paid $1799 for my iMac back in Feb 2002. these are even cheaper.

P.S. I'm Dying to see how the hell we upgrade the ram and find the Airport Slot.

 

[Chaszmyr]

omg! it is very nice!
iMac mounted on wall + wireless mouse + wireless keyboard.....can't imagine how cool it is!!!
regret that i just bought an apple display........otherwise i will place my order immediately!

Everyone remember... Even if this thing can be mounted on a wall.... You can't mount it flat on a wall because that wuold mean you couldn't use the ports on the back of the computer.

(Which means it is only viable to mount flat on a wall if you have airport, bluetooth, and no need for firewire access)

 

[gopher]

Nice looking machine. And build to order with 250 GB hard drive, it should be a fine machine to partition and use for video. Finally they didn't skimp out on the hard drive for the iMac!

 

[thatwendigo]

I just might name my new iMac G5 "thatwendingo".

Maybe it can correct your errors for you, just like I do.

 

[raynegus]

UT2004 is 212% faster over a maxed G4 iMac. Sweeeeet.

 

[Zaty]

Specs wise, it's exactly what I expected, but I think they should have added another 256 Megs of RAM. I wonder if the iMac G5 will sell better than the G4 model.

 

[Chaszmyr]

UT2004 is 212% faster over a maxed G4 iMac. Sweeeeet.

Incase anyone needed further evidence that the G4 iMac was outdated.

 

[robbieduncan]

P.S. I'm Dying to see how the hell we upgrade the ram and find the Air port Slot.

There's a little 2 step animation on one of the product pages: you take the back off.

 

[belair]

Weird but good

Yep, got to agree, the first impression was a little awkward. But I start to like it. I think the lower part of the screen seems big but makes the whole thing more approachable. Like that people wont have to go looking for the computer behind the screen. (I can already see them doing it in stores ) It is a very good consumer machine.
They could have done something about the graphics card but thats the only downpart I can see.

SALES are gonna go TROUGH THE ROOF!

 

[rdowns]

Now you have me thinking, damn, I should of picked the 20"!! What was your ship time? Mine said 3-4 weels. I ordered the 1.8 17" and only upgraded the HD to 160.

LOL. We're already asking ship dates? Mine said 3-4 weeks as well.

 

[Yuh]

From iMac specs page:

Typical viewing angle:

* 17-inch models
o 120° horizontal
o 90° vertical

Aren't these specs a bit crap for a 17" monitor?

 

[BakedBeans]

No, it's not the end, because Apple ended up doing just what I said they would have to. The machine uses a slower processor, lowered FSB, lower graphics card, less advanced memory architecture, and a customized cooling system in order to keep it from overheating. Basically, I was right.

I'll be interested to see what the power draw figures are like, whenever these are added to the techincal documentation pages.

...that being said, I want one.

This thing is almost certainly going to be faster than my current desktop, even at the low end. Of course, I currently compute on a 700mhz G4 eMac, so that's not all that hard to beat.

Pros for me:
-Less than half the weight of my current desktop.
-Better processor with 64-bit extensions that might, eventually, come in handy. (Yes, a 1.8ghz 970 is better than a 700mhz G4 on the desktop. I'll admit it. It better be, since it's more than twice the clock. )
-Faster RAM and a more capable support system to take advantage of it.
-SATA
-Optical audio out
-Reasonably priced for what you get. Quite so.

Cons:
-

look thatwendingo your trying to twist what you actually meant when you said that they wont fit a g5 in a imac enclosure... this proves they can fit g5 into tight enclosures this is as tight if not tighter than the half dome.

just confess you were WRONG and start babbling about how they wont ever fit a g5 in a laptop

 

[iFaulder]

i think that it looks grate but the front is a little empty.

 

[macidiot]

Sooo... if the 20" iMac has the same screen as the 20" ACD(same 1680x1050 resolution), does that mean its got about $600 worth of computer???? So who is getting ripped off, the ACD buyers, the iMac buyers, or the G5 tower buyers? Looks like I got screwed w/my 20" ACD...

And again with the weak graphics. Otherwise the hardware seems pretty decent. Nice 2GB ram limit.

And if Apple broke that $600 computer out by itself, they'd sell MILLIONS. At $600 it blows the doors off of Windows boxes. Heck, I'd buy 2 immediately, one for the home theater and one for the bedroom.

I think it doesn't look that bad, but I really like the look of my ACD which is basically the same. No vertical adjustment though. Here's an idea, how about a modular computer back, that hooks onto the ACD's...add what monitor you want...or none at all.

 

[RandomDeadHead]

Yes, I want to hear what Duff Man thinks!
For he is the voice of reason.

Apple just had to go and crippled the bus, didn't they, Bastards.

 

[nagromme]

Everyone remember... Even if this thing can be mounted on a wall.... You can't mount it flat on a wall because that wuold mean you couldn't use the ports on the back of the computer.

Two options:

1. Wall mount with an inch of space or so. Needed for cooling anyway and would look fine.

2. Slick permanent installation, with cooling and cables holes in the wall. Grab your chisels!

Personally, I think these will look really cool on the end of long VESA swingarms. Sunflower iMac, eat your heart out! (Too bad Apple doesn't sell a VESA arm like the old iMac one--cool for pro displays too.)

PS, I like the hidden speakers and lack of visible vents. Very sleek. That front space puts the screen at viewing height, and leaves a place for Post-It notes

(Now watch... people will take off the foot and put the thing in their laps... the Mac tablet is here...)

 

[rendezvouscp]

Well, I've blown up the back of the iMac, and the screen survived! No, I'm kidding. Here's a bigger photo of the iMac's innards.

–Chase

 

[nospleen]

LOL. We're already asking ship dates? Mine said 3-4 weeks as well.

I figured someone had to start the countdown, so this way we know when to start getting upset. I still cannot believe the pricing, very nice.! Apple could have kept the old prices and gouged the faithful.

 

[iNetwork]

Fugly

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!

Make sure you order the adapter, it doesn't ship with it.

Personally, it's ugly and plain, a G4 1.5 powerbook has more power (graphics and system) and GF5200 ??? WTF is all I have to say. Now they even skimp on accessories. I wouldn't be surprised if they stop shipping keyboards and power cables with their computers next. Why the heck does everything have to be an option. Also I have no use for a DVD recorder, the upper models do not give you an option for a combo drive. Looks like I'm not buying one.

 

[JLS]

What is it with apple and crap graphics cards... grrr