Empty Space = Better Cooling
Nope, not at all. Why do you think empty space equals better cooling?
Empty Space = Better Cooling
no i didn't prove his point
his rhetorical question was how do you get 32GB inside an iMac. i gave him the answer. simple as that
i never said 2x16gb. all i said was, can you have more than 16GB of total installed ram inside an iMac, and I said yes. what are you thinking?
Gotta love the new iMac design.
Does it make the iMac less tall? No. (Limited by the screen height)
Does it make the iMac less wide? No. (Limited by the screen width)
Does it improve the iMac depth wise? No. (Limited by the stand)
Does it improve thermals? No. (Slightly less heat dissipated in a lot less volume)
Did Apple take away features? Yes. (Super Drive replaced with an internal plastic wedge).
Way to innovate, Apple.![]()
Just placed my order. Hopefully it arrives before Christmas
27-inch iMac
Dispatches in 2 - 3 Weeks
Delivers 20/12/2012 - 24/12/2012 by Standard Shipping
Part Number: Z0MS
With the following configuration:
3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
1TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5
Magic Trackpad
Apple Wireless Keyboard (International English) and User Guide (English)
Accessory Kit
While it is a price increase for the entry level 21.5" vs. the old price of $1199, that does come with an additional 500GB and 4GB of RAM for the $100 (previous model 4/500GB, this model 8/1TB).
Seems like a reasonable decent [in Apple-land at least...] bump in capacity vs. the cost (not factoring in the removal of anything else).
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if you REALLY need to save $20 (which is baffling since you're considering the latest gen iMAc), use remote disc. I'm sure you have a computer with a cd drive somewhere.
So I would need to buy an imac AND have a second computer hanging around somewhere just in case?
If I can connect a PC to the screen, I'll buy one. Otherwise I will get a revamped MacPro when it comes out.
I hope you have a really good pension fund, you're probably need it ;-)
It is probably more precisely "No, not right now". With 16GB so-DIMMs you probably can. There's just aren't appropriate 16GB so-DIMMs on the market right now. In 2 years, there probably will be. Just like how Apple's specs said 2011 couldn't go to 32GB but several 3rd party kits do (with 8GB so-DIMMs).
So anyone who selected 8GB now, could in a couple of years jump to 32GB for probably as much money at Apple wants for the 16GB now ($200 ).
Eh. I've got a spare kidney...
Is the imac lighter? YES(by about 33% for the 27" model), this may not mean much to you, but guess what, an optical drive doesn't mean much to me. Some people move their imacs around quite a bit.
Is it quieter? That one remains to be seen, but since there is no super drive whirring up means you get rid of a potential noise source.
I for one am so happy about this new design, I cannot wait to sell my current imac and get one.
So I would need to buy an imac AND have a second computer hanging around somewhere just in case?
You're actually backing the opposing point as well - if you are spending the kind of money necessary for a latest generation imac, I shouldn't have to spend an extra £20.
1. you don't want to pay an extra $20 for external drive, despite paying the "apple tax" for an apple product
2. you don't want to use second computer to access a disc even though it's rare that you do.
3. you want a redesigned brand new iMac without paying extra cash
ugh complain all day. whatever dude, I'm glad Apple decided to remove the superdrive.
Gotta love the new iMac design.
Does it make the iMac less tall? No. (Limited by the screen height)
Does it make the iMac less wide? No. (Limited by the screen width)
Does it improve the iMac depth wise? No. (Limited by the stand)
Does it improve thermals? No. (Slightly less heat dissipated in a lot less volume)
Did Apple take away features? Yes. (Super Drive replaced with an internal plastic wedge).
Way to innovate, Apple.![]()
Loving that big plastic wedge inside. beautifully designed bit of plastic, very modern looking. So much better than having one of those old fashioned optical drives.