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Next-Generation iMacs Already in Production?
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end of chin, plz
i dont think they gonna include the blu-ray driver, if so, we need to buy the software to play or burn blu-ray disk for extra
"It just works"?
I've got a slowly expanding collection of BR discs, and I spend a lot of time on the road with my MacBook. It would be nice to be able to pack a couple of films to watch while I'm away on impulse - much better than having to plan ahead and rip them. So there's the factor of simply being able to watch BR media rather than whether there's any audio/video benefit on a smaller screen.
Yes, I know this thread is about iMacs, but I'm just making the point that some people will want to be able to watch their BR movies on their computers
You misread it. It says the new iMac takes DESIGN CUES from Apple's LED displays. It doesn't say the iMac will actually have an LED display ... it may do or it may not. We'll have to wait and see.
Not another one. Why are so many people looking at the back of the iMac so much?? You do realise that the front is the bit you're meant to look at?
I'd say that it is nearly certain that the next iMac update will get quad cores with the recently introduced mobile version of Intel's i7. Anything less would be an insult to the Mac community and an outright embarrassment for Apple. IMO, the mobile i7 is a near perfect match for a system design like the iMac. Given that, it has to be more than just coincidence that we begin to hear about a new iMac just as Intel is announcing availability of the mobile i7.
I suspect they will keep the low-end 20" iMac with the Core 2 Duo and 9400M system chip/GPU and it will either get a price reduction or an upgrade in HD/DRAM. Then again, they may go for a lower-speed Core 2 Duo to reach what they claim will be a more "affordable" price point (say about $1000). The mid and high-end iMacs will get the quad-core mobile i7 with a new discrete GPU. They will offer both the 1.6GHz/2.8GHz turbo i7 and the 1.73GHz/3.06GHz turbo i7. The high-end or extreme 2.0GHz/3.2GHz turbo i7 looks like it will be too expensive for the iMac.
IMO, the MacBook Pro will get the 2-core (4-thread) Arrandale processor which should appear in the next major MacBook update in early 2010. Arrandale is similarly a near perfect match for the MacBook given Arrandale's integrated, switchable GPU and ability for low-power (long battery life) operation.
As for Blu-ray, I really don't care since I watch HD movies on my HDTV using my PlayStation 3 or my Apple TV (although I think it is a stretch to use the term "HD" with the iTunes Store's highly-compressed 720p movies). If I had to guess, I'd say that we won't see Blu-ray in the next iMac updates.
Lastly, the Mac mini will continue with its current design (Core 2 Duo and 9400M).
I suspect they will keep the low-end 20" iMac with the Core 2 Duo and 9400M system chip/GPU and it will either get a price reduction or an upgrade in HD/DRAM. Then again, they may go for a lower-speed Core 2 Duo to reach what they claim will be a more "affordable" price point (say about $1000). The mid and high-end iMacs will get the quad-core mobile i7 with a new discrete GPU. They will offer both the 1.6GHz/2.8GHz turbo i7 and the 1.73GHz/3.06GHz turbo i7. The high-end or extreme 2.0GHz/3.2GHz turbo i7 looks like it will be too expensive for the iMac.
IMO, the MacBook Pro will get the 2-core (4-thread) Arrandale processor which should appear in the next major MacBook update in early 2010. Arrandale is similarly a near perfect match for the MacBook given Arrandale's integrated, switchable GPU and ability for low-power (long battery life) operation.
As for Blu-ray, I really don't care since I watch HD movies on my HDTV using my PlayStation 3 or my Apple TV (although I think it is a stretch to use the term "HD" with the iTunes Store's highly-compressed 720p movies). If I had to guess, I'd say that we won't see Blu-ray in the next iMac updates.
Lastly, the Mac mini will continue with its current design (Core 2 Duo and 9400M).
Me neither ... besides, you need somewhere to stick all those sticky Post-It notes which doesn't block the screen.
I really would love to see a HDMI in/out on the new iMac, it'd make life so much easier. I know that apple have never let you use iMac as a screen but I dont understand why. Its 24" and its beautiful, it'd be perfect for a computer that people can double up as a tv and gaming screen...
In the US using NTSC, for a large part of the rest of the world it's 414,720 pixels.
In any case, numerous tests have been done where people have been shown full HD TV versus non HD TVs (dvs 720p, vs 1080i vs 1080p) and few managed to see the difference and identified what was what (when using high ends brands of TVs).
For me, watching a Blueray movie on a laptop/iMac screen doesn't make sense, I would not pay extra for this, but add it as a BTO option. If Apple would put a BR drive in the MacMini or Apple TV, I'm ready to pay extra for that.
I don't want to sound disrespectful and I understand that everyone has different needs, but frankly I am sick & tired by this blu-ray talk every time a new iMac is rumored.
Do you honestly believe that this is such a universally needed feature that the majority of users is willing to pay?
Fine by me if its a BTO option.
I mean, even if I was interested in blu-ray movies I would have bought a player for my TV.
I would not care to pay again in order to duplicate this functionality on my mac.
As far as backup functionality is concerned, do you really believe that this is the way to go?
No fuss back up a la Time Machine, is the way to go. Any other way will definitely mean that most of us will always postpone that backup for a more convenient time (that will never come of course).
I fully understand that there are people who disagree with the above for their good reasons, but I think that they are a minority that does not necessitate blu-ray. Apart from the superior movie quality, its a step back in every other direction imho, regarding computers.
What I would like to see in the new iMac, would be solutions like the ability to easily change the hard drive, a small battery that would allow a normal shutdown in case of a power failure, better speakers, a small SSD ( for the OS to reside and work faster, a discrete graphics card in EVERY iMac, and of course latest processors.
Do you honestly believe that this is such a universally needed feature that the majority of users is willing to pay?
Fine by me if its a BTO option.
I mean, even if I was interested in blu-ray movies I would have bought a player for my TV.
I would not care to pay again in order to duplicate this functionality on my mac.
As far as backup functionality is concerned, do you really believe that this is the way to go?
No fuss back up a la Time Machine, is the way to go. Any other way will definitely mean that most of us will always postpone that backup for a more convenient time (that will never come of course).
I fully understand that there are people who disagree with the above for their good reasons, but I think that they are a minority that does not necessitate blu-ray. Apart from the superior movie quality, its a step back in every other direction imho, regarding computers.
What I would like to see in the new iMac, would be solutions like the ability to easily change the hard drive, a small battery that would allow a normal shutdown in case of a power failure, better speakers, a small SSD ( for the OS to reside and work faster, a discrete graphics card in EVERY iMac, and of course latest processors.
everyone does seem a little hung up on Blu-ray for some reason. It would be a nice it see it.. You can always go an buy a Blu-ray play/recorder if you really need one.
I hope they have made improvements to the GFX and CPU to bring it up to date.
I hope they have made improvements to the GFX and CPU to bring it up to date.
Many ppl here completely disregard the fact that the iMac is a consumer machine that doesn't need any quad core as standard configuration. What it does need however as a consumer machine is GOOD GRAPHIC CARD - 9600 is an almost pathetic choice for a computer that costs more than 1000 bucks.
As I said dual core power is good enough for most of the consumers but the graphic power the current mac is delivering (not to mention absolute MINISCULE 512 MB VRAM) is shameful.
Here's hopic Apple will fix that along with the chin.
As I said dual core power is good enough for most of the consumers but the graphic power the current mac is delivering (not to mention absolute MINISCULE 512 MB VRAM) is shameful.
Here's hopic Apple will fix that along with the chin.
The last 'new' iMac was released in August 07. Speed bumps can happen any time.
Expect iLife 10 in October, along with the iMacs.
Already?
iLife recently has been on closer to 18 month release cycles rather than yearly.
I think it would be more realistic to see it released summer 2010 than autumn 2009.
It's about convergence. Imagine furnishing a small bedroom. It would be nice to have a single screen to handle computing and all entertainment needs. I have this myself.
The problem is these users clamoring for BluRay have hit a limitation that is really an example of Apple limiting their choices. They want the iMac for the space-saving all-in-one design and large display, but they can't play BluRays on their OSX and the machine doesn't come with a BluRay drive, the iMac also doesn't allow multiple inputs so they can hook up a standalone BluRay player to it.
Personally I choose not to do BluRay yet. I have a homebuilt full tower PC hooked up to a monitor that has a crapload of inputs on it. But I haven't bought a BluRay drive for it or a standalone player to hook up to it yet.
All Apple has to do is add an HDMI imput to their iMac and a button to flip between the inputs, or BluRay to the machine. But they haven't yet. I wonder why...
Apple has a fine refresh rate. They're just relatively stagnent on tech. They've been basic mobile C2D for ages now.
I think they deliver your standard home user's web/email/life apps just fine with the imac. but I'm increasingly of the opinion that there is a market for a more powerful machine that is more like a 'standard' desktop but isn't a pro. Apple's range has a gap thats too big IMO due to their focus on mobile parts and size (imac/mac mini)
I agree.. The only thing that has stopped my buying iMac is really the GFX card. CPU, Memory and HDD specs are fine really. I am not a hardcore gamer anymore but do like to play the odd game now and then. The 9400 wont cut it and the re badged 120 & 130 are not really fooling anyone.
I was all ready to get a iMac with the ATI card in till I heard about the possible up date coming soon so decided to wait in the hope that they drop a better graphic card in. not expecting it to be top of the line, but something a little more current..
I was all ready to get a iMac with the ATI card in till I heard about the possible up date coming soon so decided to wait in the hope that they drop a better graphic card in. not expecting it to be top of the line, but something a little more current..
Me neither ... besides, you need somewhere to stick all those sticky Post-It notes which doesn't block the screen.
I have found myself putting post it's on the chin as well and was wondering if anyone would miss the chin for that reason.