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PCI on top?

I dunno about the whole PCI slots on top thing. If the drawing in the PDF is anywhere near accurate, it looks like there would be problems with the cards hitting the inside of the case when you try to open it. But then, I don't think I have the axis of rotation quite right - I tried it a couple ways and decided to leave it this way to best show my point. I also added more "cut" line in the back panel (in black) because the PDF author apparently left it out, unless the whole door mechanism has changed. Also, unless the case is wider, that power supply has to be *quite* slim to fit with PCI cards next to it. I like the extra IDE bus, but I'm not so sure the internal layout makes much sense. The only good part I can think of about having the PCI slots is that the cards would rotate through less space when you open the case, leaving more room on the inside. Very interesting...
 
Ooh.. this is quite ugly. :(

The rounded square panel for the drive bays makes me think this might have been a Quicksilver prototype, since that's the same design as the graphite G4s (and B&Ws). it even has the big flip down drive doors.

I always hated that drive bay insert... blech!

I think the current Quicksilver case looks much nicer.

I hope they come out with an all new case soon.
 
the evidence stacks up

against:
* The aluminium faceplate does look a little uncomfortable - and the reflection in it may actually be the PowerMac that it is pretending to be. - iH8Quark
* possible problem opening the side door - jg3
* not very good pics - why the hurry? - G4scott
* The intakes on the front do look out of line - bad Photoshop??. -gropo (if you look closely this is the most compelling 'evidence' of a fake

for:
* more heat extraction for a hotter machine - Bradcoe
* a wider body? - for more internal space - me
* in a hurry - not 'his' machine? - me

did i miss anything?

josh
out
 
Update:

1) Images on this site were removed at the request of Apple Legal.
2) MacRumors source confirms that the enclosure is real.

arn
 
I'm thinking, if the mobo has a G4 on it, and it has a copyright from Apple, then it must be true, but the question is, is it just one of a series of prototype designs?
 
I wonder... Someone, put the pictures on your mac.com homepage, and talk about it only here. maybe put an article or something, but don't mention it being on your website other than here... If you get a 'cease and decist' notice from Apple, or if it disappears from your site mysteriously, you'll know 1 of two things... Apple's constantly browsing the contents of their users iDisks, or their legal department actually come to these forums :D
 
Ugly!

The photos show an UGLY box, and don't follow cleaner design themes of everything since the orig. ti PowerBook and cube, regardless of what's supposedly inside.
 
The Design I'm waiting for

I would think the next design would be an all brushed metal one. At least I'm hoping it is.
I figure with all these iApps coming out, they would design things to go along with it. Like the TiBook.
I will not buy just an updated case. I'm waiting till there is a completely new design. On top of that I would only buy the second revision of it. The fist revs I get are always on the flimsy side and then I'm jealous of the second ones.
 
You morons...

SDR SDRAM
DDR SDRAM

BOTH are SDRAM.. get it straight you idiots!

I just want to know if we'll get two dual configurations of 1.2 and 1.4. That would do it for me... -no jokes-
 
It uses the Uni-North...

...did you see how many IDE devices it can have? I think that's because Apple's new northbridge (uni-north) has 4 built in ATA100 controllers and they didn't want to waste them. I think we'll see something very similar to an XServe, but with the benefits of a new G4 (proper DDR support?) and extra space (4 ram slots, lots of bays). If I'm right this thing is going to be *fast*. Also, all the heat sinks point to either a lot of drives, cramped space, or high clocking processors.
 
missed the pics

To all: If anyone has the actual pics (not the PDF) saved, can you email em to me? thanks. email is [deleted]. :D

Thanks, person-who-may-or-may-not-want-to-be-named (not gonna take chances here)! Much appreciated!

BTW, does anyone else notice the thing in the reflection on the front of the case looks like it's also wrapped? There's a bright spot on the bottom which looks like cellophane with a crease in it.

Edit #2: thanks now to all three people who sent pics!
 
Originally posted by Megaquad
no way case is fake,i just hope it is failed prototype (there were rumors that apple is testing 6 different cases) cause it looks terrible,that aluminium looks so cheap,its just old slightly modified El Capitano..
if apple releases this,they are idiots! who's gonna buy this? i surely wont!:mad:
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no offense intended, but...

guys in croatia can afford g4 macs?

if so, how much would the high end tower cost?

in euros and dollars if possible.
 
Image request

Darn! I didn't see the photos before they were pulled!
At the risk of being censored, could someone who has the images of the PM (not the PDF) email them to me? (infinitysw@hotmail.com)

Thanks a bunch!
 
Hope this doesn't screw MOSR, but the pics are back up over there.

But damn, the thing is so UGLY that I don't know if you wanna look at it. My monitor flinched when I brought it up, it's THAT UGLY. What was the design team smoking anyway. It has no design value whatsoever. The metal stuff looks like they just slapped it on, and what the hell's up with those holes?

Apple, if you're listening, here's the scoop. All my Peecee buddies keep saying that they would switch if the case looked a little more professional, more MEAN. They can't stand this translucent stuff. Listen to the guys on this site. A tough looking pro machine made out of alluminum, with hotswap bays on the bottom, and not 2, but 3 external 5.25 bays. You got your cd/DVD in one bay, a 250 zip in another. What about a firewire DVdeck? Or tape drive? X-Serve like would be fine. Now is that too much to ask?
 
pics again

Someone has to have these photos posted on their .mac homepage...post the link. Or send me a pm.
Thanks
 
Originally posted by thedude
Hope this doesn't screw MOSR, but the pics are back up over there.

But damn, the thing is so UGLY that I don't know if you wanna look at it. My monitor flinched when I brought it up, it's THAT UGLY. What was the design team smoking anyway. It has no design value whatsoever. The metal stuff looks like they just slapped it on, and what the hell's up with those holes?

Apple, if you're listening, here's the scoop. All my Peecee buddies keep saying that they would switch if the case looked a little more professional, more MEAN. They can't stand this translucent stuff. Listen to the guys on this site. A tough looking pro machine made out of alluminum, with hotswap bays on the bottom, and not 2, but 3 external 5.25 bays. You got your cd/DVD in one bay, a 250 zip in another. What about a firewire DVdeck? Or tape drive? X-Serve like would be fine. Now is that too much to ask?
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How on Earth do the terms "MEAN" and "Professional" refer to the same computer case? Sounds like you're describing the aluminum cases that kids bring into the shop with neon lights and all sorts of holes cut in the case for fans and windows... Surely you are not implying that is 'professional'.. and if so, please GOD don't let Apple release anything that lends itself to that.
 
Anyone who favors a pure aluminum case is an idiot. From either a design or an aesthetic POV it's f***ed. If you don't understand this, give it a few years before you post again and it'll all be clear.
 
Re: the evidence stacks up

Originally posted by i_b_joshua
...
did i miss anything?
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what about that fan next to the mobo, it has a grommet around so this is going to connect to something. doesn't look like going to a drive. and it is hidden in the wall of the opening case...
 
7 pound Heat Sink

This all seems faily reasonalbe except for the hole part about a 7 pound heat sink........
7 founds of aluminium that would take up the hole case. Lets put this into perspective. A Gallon of Water is a little over 7 pounds right around 8 pounds and i think aluminium is ligher than water????

My 0.02 USD

-Pat
 
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