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Next-Generation iMacs Already in Production?
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Since a number of people have stated theirs, here's my fairly-reasonable-but-probably-not-gonna-happen wishlist:
- Quad-core i7
- Current, mid-range, discrete GPU
- LED-backlit display with matte option
- Extended keyboard with black, backlit keys
- USB 3
Understand your point.
However, I would not want to take the time to burn the BluRay disks needed back up a 500GB HD let alone a 1TB HD. Especially if I did this on a regular basis such as weekly.
It's much easier, cheaper and faster to back up to an external HD.
AppleInsider said:
AppleInsider is generally on the money. What are the two new features? Other than HDMI, the only two features I can think of that aren't available to consumer Mac buyers are quad-core and Blu-ray.
The audio-related feature is interesting though. I say Apple will hold an event somewhere near the Windows 7 launch of Oct. 22.
I'm starving
I'm absolutely starving for some refreshes in the Mac department. Yes new iPhones and iPods are fine, so are tweaking and renaming the MacBook's also. But there is not much meat on it.
The last substantial launch was the Unibody MacBooks, but it's a year ago now, so a iMac refresh now would be appropriate, considering we are getting closer to Christmas. And a Keynote where Jobs actually presents something substantial is very welcome.
I'm absolutely starving for some refreshes in the Mac department. Yes new iPhones and iPods are fine, so are tweaking and renaming the MacBook's also. But there is not much meat on it.
The last substantial launch was the Unibody MacBooks, but it's a year ago now, so a iMac refresh now would be appropriate, considering we are getting closer to Christmas. And a Keynote where Jobs actually presents something substantial is very welcome.
Where are new Quads?
I am sorry but I can't get excited for Blue Ray which is already an old technology. In fact, some laptops are now being released without optical drives. Thinner is great for a notebook, but I'd rather have a thicker imac with a new quad core in it. At least then a $600.00 Dell would not out perform it.Dell has just released the new intel i7 mobile quads in it's Alienware notebook.
I am sorry but I can't get excited for Blue Ray which is already an old technology. In fact, some laptops are now being released without optical drives. Thinner is great for a notebook, but I'd rather have a thicker imac with a new quad core in it. At least then a $600.00 Dell would not out perform it.Dell has just released the new intel i7 mobile quads in it's Alienware notebook.
About a week ago I was ready to order my first iMac when I read the rumors about a new iMac that might be due in the next few weeks so am holding off till the end of oct. If one comes out this is what I would like to see
1. New GFX (was looking at the ATI 4850 card) Seeing as GFX cards have moved on leaps and bounds it would be nice to see a better gfx card to make the iMac compete better
2. i5 or i7
3. LED display would be nice
4. Great if the put one in. No big loss if not
I guess time will tell
1. New GFX (was looking at the ATI 4850 card) Seeing as GFX cards have moved on leaps and bounds it would be nice to see a better gfx card to make the iMac compete better
2. i5 or i7
3. LED display would be nice
4. Great if the put one in. No big loss if not
I guess time will tell
Personally, I clone on a weekly basis. Complete not incremental.
It takes a few hours as it is over FW800. I would not consider backing up to Blu-Ray discs.
My point is that I don't see Blu-Ray being used to backup data. I do see it useful for watching or creating movies for those who desire that capability.
I want:
Core i7 or Core i5; not mobile, the real thing.
New form factor; something as radical as the iMac G3 and G4. You could probably get a Core i7 in an iMac G4-esque enclosure.
Larger displays; keep the 20'' and its specs, but put in 4 GB RAM and a larger HDD. Add either 26'', 28'', or 30'' models.
Lower price; if what I described above comes true, the 20'' will be $799 or less, 24'' starting at $1000.
LED display.
BD-RW drive.
What I think we'll get:
New form factor.
Prices starting at $999.
LED display.
BD-RW on highest model, option on second highest.
Core i7 or Core i5; not mobile, the real thing.
New form factor; something as radical as the iMac G3 and G4. You could probably get a Core i7 in an iMac G4-esque enclosure.
Larger displays; keep the 20'' and its specs, but put in 4 GB RAM and a larger HDD. Add either 26'', 28'', or 30'' models.
Lower price; if what I described above comes true, the 20'' will be $799 or less, 24'' starting at $1000.
LED display.
BD-RW drive.
What I think we'll get:
New form factor.
Prices starting at $999.
LED display.
BD-RW on highest model, option on second highest.
My thought exactly! let it be a bit thicker and give us better components instead!
It's too bad Apple isn't the type of company that offers its customers decent choices, so that you all can pick what you want. It's insanse that everyone argues about which features should be included when every other hardware vendor offers what you want/need (except the OS).
Why do apple fan boys clamour all over a company where the only constant is disappointment?
Why do apple fan boys clamour all over a company where the only constant is disappointment?
I am bit confused, is this going to replace the iMac? Plus apple site does not say what other features it comes with (like DVD or Blu-Ray which I doubt Blu-Ray is added to soon to know. Plus how many USB connections, firewire and if it has HDMI). I am guessing this was just put up on apple and there will be more info on it. I am bit shocked the price is only $899 DAMN! Never expected that price from Apple. I still got a iMac 5,1 which I upgraded from 10.4.11 Tiger to Snow Leopard 10.6.1 but serious a lot of memory hog like iTunes and safari which Safari I switched to 32 Bit and still a lot of memory is being used. Yes sadly its only 1 Gig of memory with a ATI Radeon X1600 Graphics card, EFI 32 Bit, Intel Core 2 Duo and Pioneer DVD Burner Superdrive.
I am guessing that there will be updates to fix the issue with the memory hogging or not.
I probably misread the info on the Led Cinemas so I will go back to Apple site and reread again.
As with most peoples posts I would like to see quad core for the price an apple system usually is.
However I would say as software gets more efficient in its coding and performance (think Snow Leopard and Windows 7 compared to Vista) is it really that important - dual core is probably fine for a long time?
Typically a quad core would be used for gaming or video editing. If you are a serious gamer I doubt you would buy an iMac and while there are many people editing videos on apples not everyone seriously needs the power, again if you did a mac pro would probably be being used.
Im not saying a quad core is a bad idea - I would like it, but I know my dual core system doesn't have any problems doing complex audio production although most of the work is done by the soundcard.
However I would say as software gets more efficient in its coding and performance (think Snow Leopard and Windows 7 compared to Vista) is it really that important - dual core is probably fine for a long time?
Typically a quad core would be used for gaming or video editing. If you are a serious gamer I doubt you would buy an iMac and while there are many people editing videos on apples not everyone seriously needs the power, again if you did a mac pro would probably be being used.
Im not saying a quad core is a bad idea - I would like it, but I know my dual core system doesn't have any problems doing complex audio production although most of the work is done by the soundcard.
I have been diagnosed with the swine flu for the 3rd time this year, so lets make this a quick one!
I think it will look almost just like that and I think they should keep the chin but maybe add some functions: volume control, lightning, etc.
Heres what I think the specs may be: (Notice Im skipping between several socket kinds, IE they would have too have different motherboards)
$999 (around) 20 inch
Core 2 Duo 2.93/3.06
4 or 8 GB of DDR3
LED Backlit display
2 x16 PCI slots for SLI graphics (Yeah, I want a mac gaming machine baddly. Dual 295s please.)
$1199 24 inch
Core 2 Duo 3.o6
12 GB ddr3
2 x16 pci
backlight...
$1499
Core 2 Quad 3.06 (E6500 is it?)
12 gb of DDR3 or 24 GB...
Same specs of the rest
$1899 ( know, weird price point)
Core 2 Wensldale or whateve the new i7s are
3 way SLI option with dedicatd sound card
24 GB DDR3
30 inch screen
$2499 (highest model) 30 inch screen LED
Intel i7 920 -- thicker design because desktop components
3 way SLI
Option to water cool and factory overclock
32GB ddr3 option
Dedicated sound
Oh yeah, that was a dream, sorry.
I would spend all my savings to get the 2500 buck model though
Surprised no one else has thought of that yet. Not just use the screen as monitor, but treat video in as just any other input, then we could do lots of things.
Depends on the ISP
Hmm, Thats interesting...
Well I do like the convenience of VOD/DDL, but where I live(Canada), we have the worst ISP. Not only that, its the only nationwide that has monopolized all services(cable,internet,mobile) and virtually there is no better competition. So as citizens we are stuck. As for internet, we have 4 computers, 2 are bandwidth hogs (mostly to watch video sites). My connection is 3Mbps and an allowable 60GB per month U/D. Thats 2GB per day. On average we use 1.7 GB per day, occasionally 8.3 GB. A typical recompressed BD quality download is around 7GB which I watch on my home theatre.
This month, I've been uploading a lot of HD movies, downloading royalty free HD video backgrounds for a project that I'm doing, and as a result I got to my 60 GB cap in less than two weeks in. So now I have to wait until this month is over to finish my uploads. My family is now depending on my iPhone(ironically from the same carrier as my ISP) which I tethered to my mac mini to share its 6GB of internet. No joke!
Now as for our family movie night on fridays, I have an unfinished download. We just went old fashioned, rent a movie just a few blocks away, and still is convenient.
Hmm, Thats interesting...
Well I do like the convenience of VOD/DDL, but where I live(Canada), we have the worst ISP. Not only that, its the only nationwide that has monopolized all services(cable,internet,mobile) and virtually there is no better competition. So as citizens we are stuck. As for internet, we have 4 computers, 2 are bandwidth hogs (mostly to watch video sites). My connection is 3Mbps and an allowable 60GB per month U/D. Thats 2GB per day. On average we use 1.7 GB per day, occasionally 8.3 GB. A typical recompressed BD quality download is around 7GB which I watch on my home theatre.
This month, I've been uploading a lot of HD movies, downloading royalty free HD video backgrounds for a project that I'm doing, and as a result I got to my 60 GB cap in less than two weeks in. So now I have to wait until this month is over to finish my uploads. My family is now depending on my iPhone(ironically from the same carrier as my ISP) which I tethered to my mac mini to share its 6GB of internet. No joke!
Now as for our family movie night on fridays, I have an unfinished download. We just went old fashioned, rent a movie just a few blocks away, and still is convenient.
Well...
If I am in a plane or in a hotel room, I would certainly NOT have my iMac (topic of conversation) with me.... putting it in a laptop is an ENTIRELY different story.
I do understand that BD would be nice for data backup. That guy made a rock solid point. But correct me if I'm wrong, one could buy an external BD r/w for far cheaper than I'm sure Apple would deem appropriate to charge for the optional BD drive inside the iMac.
I will be pretty pissed if Apple DOES decide to include the mandatory BD drive in the iMacs, charging a ridiculous premium for a feature that tons of people do not want or need.
The standard consumer does not want blu-ray. In 2008 only 4% of Americans had BD players. This year, i THINK it was at 7%. At this rate, by the time Blu-Rays are viable, I HOPE that there is a new option (STREAMING. FLASH. etc...) that cannot get scratched into oblivion if not babied, rendering the DRM heavy Blu-Rays obsolete.
If it were an option, I would have no problem with it. I sure would not get that option.
If I am in a plane or in a hotel room, I would certainly NOT have my iMac (topic of conversation) with me.... putting it in a laptop is an ENTIRELY different story.
I do understand that BD would be nice for data backup. That guy made a rock solid point. But correct me if I'm wrong, one could buy an external BD r/w for far cheaper than I'm sure Apple would deem appropriate to charge for the optional BD drive inside the iMac.
I will be pretty pissed if Apple DOES decide to include the mandatory BD drive in the iMacs, charging a ridiculous premium for a feature that tons of people do not want or need.
The standard consumer does not want blu-ray. In 2008 only 4% of Americans had BD players. This year, i THINK it was at 7%. At this rate, by the time Blu-Rays are viable, I HOPE that there is a new option (STREAMING. FLASH. etc...) that cannot get scratched into oblivion if not babied, rendering the DRM heavy Blu-Rays obsolete.
If it were an option, I would have no problem with it. I sure would not get that option.
Blu-Ray....
... no I'm not clamoring for Blu-Ray in the new iMac....
I just wanted to make sure that people can see HOW TO SPELL IT CORRECTLY!!!!!!!!!
... no I'm not clamoring for Blu-Ray in the new iMac....
I just wanted to make sure that people can see HOW TO SPELL IT CORRECTLY!!!!!!!!!
I've actually gotten used to the chin, but it'd be nice if they finally got rid of it. Blu-ray would be nice, and I'd assume that the Mac Pro would get it around the same time.
I'm starting to get sick of Apple's obsession with "thin". It's a desktop. It really doesn't matter, IMO, how thick it is.
I think i5/i7 chips are a given, as are larger HDD/RAM configs.
I'm starting to get sick of Apple's obsession with "thin". It's a desktop. It really doesn't matter, IMO, how thick it is.
I think i5/i7 chips are a given, as are larger HDD/RAM configs.
Sorry, I was just bit confused but thank you for answering so fast. So I am guessing the new iMac will still cost $2000 LOL! Damn! Oh well we will wait and just see how good this iMac is going to be. Plus the people who want Blu-Ray added or don't, well the reason I believe Apple did not add it like previously said, because the Blu-Ray DVD sales are not high as much as DVDs plus they probably were waiting to see improvements in Blu-ray. I asked Bose company if they are going to ever release a Blu-Ray system and they said not until its 100% good or whatever. I wonder what is going to happen once Blu-Ray players come out with 3D playback. What is Apple going to do than, you know what I mean.