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Next-Generation iMac to Offer Two 'Compelling' New Features?
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Gotta be something new
The current iMac form factor is 5 years old. What the computer can or cannot do hasn't *really* changed in that time.
If Apple expects people to upgrade their hardware, they're going to have to give them a compelling reason to do so.
The current iMac form factor is 5 years old. What the computer can or cannot do hasn't *really* changed in that time.
If Apple expects people to upgrade their hardware, they're going to have to give them a compelling reason to do so.
Mate, they compared a professional line to a consumer line of laptops. Its so stupid I might as well say that my MacBook is cheaper and better value for money when compared to a Dell Precision Mobile Laptop.
Microsoft went out of their way to choose something Apple doesn't sell and then compare it to an Apple product which isn't even in the same market segment!
I mean, sure, talk about variety, talk about the fact that there is a huge range but to compare it to a niche player of 10% really shows Microsoft's insecurity. For Christ sake, Microsoft has 90% of the market, what more they do they want?
FWIW, I am not a graphic artist, nor do I live (or work) in a glass house, yet I much prefer a matte screen.
I understand that you feel different and that is okay.
Please understand some of us would really prefer a matte display over a glossy display just because we like matte. That's it. Simple when you think about it.
Bottom line, it's called choice. Some prefer glossy. Some prefer matte. It would be wonderful if Apple provided customers the choice to choose the type of the display that they want.
I love the idea, although I am trying to imagine how exactly Apple could implement the tilting screen in a usable way, other than just being able to remove the screen and put it on a flat surface.
Give me something as revolutionary to the Macs as the iPhone was to the telephones and i'm happy.
The PowerBook G5?As for the cooling issue....when were you never pleasantly surprised by Apples innovations of making things possible?
The two features:
1. Matte screen option
2. Ability to use iMac as external monitor. Preferably via hdmi, but probably some proprietary crap.
Since everyone expects bluray I fully expect it to not be there.
Going out on a limb I would say eventually a redesign to make it look like a big iPhone on a stand.
1. Matte screen option
2. Ability to use iMac as external monitor. Preferably via hdmi, but probably some proprietary crap.
Since everyone expects bluray I fully expect it to not be there.
Going out on a limb I would say eventually a redesign to make it look like a big iPhone on a stand.
The iMac is already the perfect desktop for the masses, and doesn't need anything "groundbreaking" to continue as such. What will happen is the following:
- matte option;
- improved GPUs;
- quad-core option and SD;
- 30" screen option.
And NOTHING else, since it doesn't really need any redesign; it's the best desktop on Earth right now.
That explains why they made the MacBook Air unnecessarily huge just to fit a full size keyboard on there...
You haven't seen an iMac since 2003, have you?
How?
Why don't one of you pro matte screen people start an online petition??? If you make enough noise Apple will listen!
No one listens to online petitions.
You can do that now.
I don't expect Blu-ray!
Gee, is that all?
Microsoft also went out of their way to choose something that THEY don't sell: Computers.
100%.
I agree with you completely that Apple should offer a choice of display, I've never disputed that part of the argument.
As I said it was more the way the "anti-Gloss" people jumped on the bandwagon when these stories of iMac refreshes come round, and start shouting that Gloss has to go, Matte is the way forward, etc.
A quick question, do the people who dislike the Gloss iMac displays also have issues with their iPhone screens? They're pretty much identical, but the iPhone is more prone to reflection problems due to it being outside more.
Personally, as I said, I think HD video, photos (viewing good quality ones, not actually working on them), and just everything in general has a lovely sharpness and richness to it with the Glossy display. I love looking at my iTunes library even more than usual, simply because the album art looks simply stunning with the display (I use the grid album art view).
Until we all have terabit fiber to our homes, there will have to be some form of optical media, be it cubes or discs, it's too early to kill off ANY media. I've heard people poo-poo Blu-ray as a 'way point' between standard DVD's and something else apparently to slow its adoption. That kind of talk, in the short term, is rather misguided and farcical. The truth is, in the long term that everything is a way point but that doesn't mean that companies shouldn't adopt certain formats that are widely available.
My opinion is that Apple will release quad-core imacs and will probably support at least a Blu-ray reader. Those changes however would be 'evolutionary' rather than 'revolutionary'. More USB ports would be great. Anything else is just bizarre. Like adding a fiber optic network port or fibre channel or some other such exotic bits would be jumping the shark and prove to be of rather limited usefulness.
Hey, how about Apple adding an expansion slot to the imac? That would be earth shaking... Being able to change video or add on different ports/cards, etc... Now that would be 'revolutionary'. Especially considering Apple's corporate dislike of slots and ham-handed history with them. Although the Nu-Bus was a great slot IMO but is obviously severely dated now.
Using the iMac as an external monitor?
How?
I know earlier iMacs you could, but they haven't had that built in ability for quite a while...
Software makes it possible today, but not in the same good way it would be with a dvi-in or hdmi-in port.
I don't do critical image editing on my iPhone. Besides, it's easy to mitigate reflections on an iPhone by changing its orientation or shading it with you other hand or body.
Unfortunately, those attractive features on a glossy display usually result in low contrast and flat prints.
Using software isn't using it as an external monitor, that is just screen sharing.
Thought I missed them adding back in a feature... or that the mini DisplayPort connection on the back could also be used for input now...
The certain iMac G3s had VGA ports on them. I can't seem to confirm that they would accept input though. I've heard mentions of it though.
How about....
BluRay - all but a certainty
Quad Core - likely, but not certain
Firewire 1600 - if not "1600", the next-generation of firewire
eSATA - at least one connector
SD card slot
A _choice_ of either glossy or matte display on the 24" models
and finally,
EASIER ACCESS to get inside the back when necessary!
- John
BluRay - all but a certainty
Quad Core - likely, but not certain
Firewire 1600 - if not "1600", the next-generation of firewire
eSATA - at least one connector
SD card slot
A _choice_ of either glossy or matte display on the 24" models
and finally,
EASIER ACCESS to get inside the back when necessary!
- John
You act all knowing but the iMac needs an overhaul. First thing Apple needs to do is make the iMac more of a desktop. I mean it sits on a desk and you use it on a desk. By putting more power or storage options under the hood they'll keep up with the software. Blu-ray as much as the Apple loyalists contest is a selling point. People who buy iMacs are savvy media types and the iMac should be a media center and not an oversized laptop.
Hmm, yup each to his own. Costs 113 dollars..and looks like it cost 113 dollars!
I didn't read any replies, so maybe this has been mentioned
Could Apple be redesigning their iMac line to cover more of the middle ground?
A Mac Pro Mini has been long wanted and needed.
A redesign of the iMac with monitor is due for a refresh.
Maybe we will see all new iMacs with a new look and new tech.
Possibly OLED screens with a screen curvature in movie watching mode? Surprise us Apple
If Apple added in a real desktop with desktop CPU and video card to the upper iMac line they would gain a significant percentage of a now lost market.
In other words we may see a couple all-in-one iMacs and possibly at least one mac pro mini at the top.
With SSD getting affordable very soon count on seeing SSD's coming standard to a mac near you.
Could Apple be redesigning their iMac line to cover more of the middle ground?
A Mac Pro Mini has been long wanted and needed.
A redesign of the iMac with monitor is due for a refresh.
Maybe we will see all new iMacs with a new look and new tech.
Possibly OLED screens with a screen curvature in movie watching mode? Surprise us Apple
If Apple added in a real desktop with desktop CPU and video card to the upper iMac line they would gain a significant percentage of a now lost market.
In other words we may see a couple all-in-one iMacs and possibly at least one mac pro mini at the top.
With SSD getting affordable very soon count on seeing SSD's coming standard to a mac near you.