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Next-Generation iMacs to See Price Cuts?
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Bring on the huge, ginormous Core i7 Mac Pro.
That's been shipping for several months - in Xeon garb.
Bring on the true Core i7 mini-towers.... Keep the name "Mac Pro" for the over-sized, over-priced workstation market -- and those who use the Mac Pro as a status (or phallic) symbol.
That's been shipping for several months - in Xeon garb.
Bring on the true Core i7 mini-towers.... Keep the name "Mac Pro" for the over-sized, over-priced workstation market -- and those who use the Mac Pro as a status (or phallic) symbol.
The Mac Pro isn't a status symbol. It is, however, the only desktop Mac that has user-upgradeable components, and full-sized PCIe graphics cards. It is also the only Mac that has more than two processor cores. It's the only Mac that can use more than 8 GB of RAM. It's the ideal, or serious Mac. I'd buy one immediately if I had the money.
The Mac Pro's case is bland and minimalist. A true phallic symbol would be something like this:
OH U
Seriously Fry's ads and even the in store price tags have "Financing Available" plastered everywhere.
True words sir.The Mac Pro isn't a status symbol. It is, however, the only desktop Mac that has user-upgradeable components, and full-sized PCIe graphics cards. It is also the only Mac that has more than two processor cores. It's the only Mac that can use more than 8 GB of RAM. It's the ideal, or serious Mac. I'd buy one immediately if I had the money.
The Mac Pro's case is bland and minimalist. A true phallic symbol would be something like this:
I do hope those two words rhyme with "Clucking bell". That is hideous, keep it simple, that must mess with your peripheral vision. Pah!
Anytime that anyone puts their computer in their signature, makes the computer a status symbol, Mr. "2.93 GHz 15" MacBook Pro (5,1)"....
Anytime that anyone puts their computer in their signature, makes the computer a status symbol, Mr. "2.93 GHz 15" MacBook Pro (5,1)"....
I make about $13,000 per year. What is this "status" you speak of?
By the way, the debate wasn't about what some users choose to put in their signatures (listing one's computers is customary in this and many other forums) but rather the reasons why some people choose to purchase the Mac Pro.
That's more than enough to buy nice computer hardware if your other expenses are in line. Back in college I could get computer stuff all the time with the crazy tax credits and discounts I'd get.
I make about $13,000 per year. What is this "status" you speak of?
By the way, the debate wasn't about what some users choose to put in their signatures (listing one's computers is customary in this and many other forums) but rather the reasons why some people choose to purchase the Mac Pro.
Now that I have a car it's tough to justify not saving money. I need new brakes. ;_;
But guess what I lined up a few hours of contract work next week!
WTF! Cheaper? The iMacs are cheap enough already!!!
Why not both?
Day 1.
I make about $13,000 per year. What is this "status" you speak of?
I make a bit more than $13K/month - and I can't afford Apple stuff...
Or, more to the point - "won't afford". Apple has nothing interesting in any price band.
Thats because the European Union just loves your hard earned money. Basically, Europe generally has a lot higher taxes than the USA. It might not necessarily be sales tax that you pay which makes it more expensive. The EU probably taxes Apple more than the USA, so Apple raises the price in Europe.
I don't remember if it was mentioned already, but...
What if this is just the introduction of the education-spec iMac to the consumer? If not, I really think Apple should.
The edu-Mac starts with the 20'' and bumps the CPU down to 2 GHz, reduces RAM to 1 GB (keeps DDR3), bumps HDD down to 160 GB, strips out Bluetooth and the IR receiver, and puts in a TN display if there isn't one already (at least I'd put a TN in). The 9400M is bumped down to 128 MB, but we know that it will go to 256 MB with a RAM upgrade. This "cheapening" reduces the price form $1199 to $899. That will surly entice some switchers like the iMac G3 must have (I wasn't a Mac person then).
I use a mid-'07 Mac mini (2 GHz, 2 GB) for most of my digital life. It is completely adequate for my purposes (for now). I think that the average Joe could get along just fine with the edu-Mac. I know I could.
Here's an original idea: put it in a white plastic case and call it the eMac!
What if this is just the introduction of the education-spec iMac to the consumer? If not, I really think Apple should.
The edu-Mac starts with the 20'' and bumps the CPU down to 2 GHz, reduces RAM to 1 GB (keeps DDR3), bumps HDD down to 160 GB, strips out Bluetooth and the IR receiver, and puts in a TN display if there isn't one already (at least I'd put a TN in). The 9400M is bumped down to 128 MB, but we know that it will go to 256 MB with a RAM upgrade. This "cheapening" reduces the price form $1199 to $899. That will surly entice some switchers like the iMac G3 must have (I wasn't a Mac person then).
I use a mid-'07 Mac mini (2 GHz, 2 GB) for most of my digital life. It is completely adequate for my purposes (for now). I think that the average Joe could get along just fine with the edu-Mac. I know I could.
Here's an original idea: put it in a white plastic case and call it the eMac!
We know, we know. You don't like Apple products. We get it. You can stop now.
Speaking of affordability, anyone know why the hell Windows 7 Ultimate is 320 bucks?
I was going to buy it for use in Boot Camp, but then I found out the cost of the full version. There's no way I'm dropping that much on an MS product. That wily Mr. Ballmer doesn't need any more money, he's got quite enough as it is.
Why do you want Ultimate again?We know, we know. You don't like Apple products. We get it. You can stop now.
Speaking of affordability, anyone know why the hell Windows 7 Ultimate is 320 bucks?
I want the 64-bit version, whichever one that is.
I've been using Windows as little as possible the past couple of years, I'm starting to get a bit unfamiliar with it.
They're all 64-bit.I want the 64-bit version, whichever one that is.
I've been using Windows as little as possible the past couple of years, I'm starting to get a bit unfamiliar with it.
The media even ships with both 32/64-bit versions regardless of which SKU you pick.
brag about your income and bash apple products...hmmm...maybe you are lost - this is a mac site.
of course it says something that one with so much hate spends so much time engaged with the object of their distaste...
i welcome newer and cheaper imacs - especially since i am in the market for one...
They're all 64-bit.
The media even ships with both 32/64-bit versions regardless of which SKU you pick.
Thanks for clearing that one up.
I love that image but good lord it's huge.
I managed to pick up a copy of Vista Ultimate Retail here for dirt cheap. I'll be using a Home Premium upgrade with a copy of XP Home I have laying around.
Vista Ultimate is going on the HTPC I want to build once I get a TV for it.
The new iMac Design
Did you guys see the new patents that were just approved for apple? They look pretty awesome. The iMac one with the built-in ambient lights to adjust quality of the iSight camera recording.
Did you guys see the new patents that were just approved for apple? They look pretty awesome. The iMac one with the built-in ambient lights to adjust quality of the iSight camera recording.
What's "security software"?
Like I said, it's starting to get rather unfamiliar.
But hey, now I know.