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Redesigned iMac?
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BMW of computers
I think that Mac's are the computing equivalent of BMW cars, premium priced, but so attractive people pay the extra.
So here in Europe they end up being as common as muck, but still being "classy"
The iMac looks and feels special, and gives me a warm feeling inside me pants, which my PC doesn't (I must remember to earth the iMac)
I have both on my desk and use the 17" iMac, just cos it;s more satisfying all in all.
Just my two eurocents.
I think that Mac's are the computing equivalent of BMW cars, premium priced, but so attractive people pay the extra.
So here in Europe they end up being as common as muck, but still being "classy"
The iMac looks and feels special, and gives me a warm feeling inside me pants, which my PC doesn't (I must remember to earth the iMac)
I have both on my desk and use the 17" iMac, just cos it;s more satisfying all in all.
Just my two eurocents.
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WOW.
I used to think I was the biggest MAC (sorry, Mac) geek I knew, but you totally surpassed me.
Anyone who thinks like you makes me look like Bill Gates.
Originally posted by coolfactor
Here we have it folks... a true blue MAC user. We all know that if someone prints Mac in all-caps, they're not in the game.
Oh, you bought a G5? No kidding. A G5 MAC?
WOW.
I used to think I was the biggest MAC (sorry, Mac) geek I knew, but you totally surpassed me.
Anyone who thinks like you makes me look like Bill Gates.
I only read a few pages of the five that are out there. Did anyone mention HDTV? The new 30" apparently is HD compliant. How bout making the new iMac with a HD screen and a built in HD tuner with TiVo software.
wireless monitors are seem impractical. -- how would you charge them? It would have to be plugged in, then it is no longer wireless.
dual flat panel lcd's would be cool,... so would a plasma screen
the screens would have to be larger then 15" ...
wireless monitors are seem impractical. -- how would you charge them? It would have to be plugged in, then it is no longer wireless.
dual flat panel lcd's would be cool,... so would a plasma screen
the screens would have to be larger then 15" ...
Re: Re: This is the most reasonable response yet
I sympathize with you on being all set to pounce on a 17" iMac with Panther installed, then this rumor comes along. However, I have to point out that selling your used CDs then makes the copies on your hard drive illegal.
I sympathize with you on being all set to pounce on a 17" iMac with Panther installed, then this rumor comes along. However, I have to point out that selling your used CDs then makes the copies on your hard drive illegal.
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Apple are. By revving the iApps so they require newer versions of the OSX. If you want to use the "free" iApps, such as iCal and iSync, you have to keep the OS up to date, which costs money.
Apple are. By revving the iApps so they require newer versions of the OSX. If you want to use the "free" iApps, such as iCal and iSync, you have to keep the OS up to date, which costs money.
You honestly believe the eMac is better than the best-looking PC? Either you need to get out more, or your sense of aesthetics are worse than Microsoft's.
The eMac is an ugly piece of crap, and I refuse to acknowledge that Ive designed it. There's a reason I have an iMac.
The Masses
I guess that I wasn't clear - they're advertising for the masses, but it's still in the elite price range for similar devices and it's the elite device in it's category. My point being that regardless of the ads / popularity - it's not the "every-mans" MP3 player.
I disagree - to a point - about Apple trying to actually monopolize the market. If they really wanted to do it, they would still have a low end 5 or 10 GB sub $200 model. They've monopolized the "techno-lust" for MP3 players in my opinion. From where I sit, that's they're goal.
"The only MP3 player worth having is an iPod - too bad I can't afford one."
I guess that I wasn't clear - they're advertising for the masses, but it's still in the elite price range for similar devices and it's the elite device in it's category. My point being that regardless of the ads / popularity - it's not the "every-mans" MP3 player.
I disagree - to a point - about Apple trying to actually monopolize the market. If they really wanted to do it, they would still have a low end 5 or 10 GB sub $200 model. They've monopolized the "techno-lust" for MP3 players in my opinion. From where I sit, that's they're goal.
"The only MP3 player worth having is an iPod - too bad I can't afford one."
I think that a $699 (£500?) headless Mac would be the best thing Apple has ever done, for 'switchers'.
So many people would love a Mac, but they have a nice, perfect working CRT or TFT monitor sitting with their PCs. They will not just junk it.
A great headless box (I'm thinking maybe a smaller, 'white plastic, iMac/iBook style' G5 case would be great). This would catch the mass of PC-advanced people who just drift on as faster hardware as they can get there hands on. This would be a perfect machine.
One more point: if Apple doesn't stop looking at the bottom line, they will not make much inroads with their market share, sadly. The machines need to go down in price, and focus more on software and OS.
So many people would love a Mac, but they have a nice, perfect working CRT or TFT monitor sitting with their PCs. They will not just junk it.
A great headless box (I'm thinking maybe a smaller, 'white plastic, iMac/iBook style' G5 case would be great). This would catch the mass of PC-advanced people who just drift on as faster hardware as they can get there hands on. This would be a perfect machine.
One more point: if Apple doesn't stop looking at the bottom line, they will not make much inroads with their market share, sadly. The machines need to go down in price, and focus more on software and OS.
iMac Cube?
Tie that in with the rumors of the re-birth of the Cube - and you may be on to something. The new iMac Cube...
Tie that in with the rumors of the re-birth of the Cube - and you may be on to something. The new iMac Cube...
Re: iMac Cube?
What about the iMac Igloo. A little door at the front that you push your bluetooth mouse in to recharge.
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Riiight...
iCal 1.5.1 for OS 10.2.3+ FREE
iTunes 4.1 for OS 10.1.5+ FREE
iSynch 1.3 for OS 10.2.5+ FREE
iPhoto 2 for OS 10.2.5+ FREE
iMovie 3.03 for OS 10.1.5+ FREE
iDVD is NOT offered for download because it's only offered on Macs with DVD players, not all machines.
iChat AV is a paid update for 10.2 users, but older versions are still fully functional.
so, about half of the iApps require an OS X release from 2 years ago, and the other half require a patched version of last year's OS X release. Boo Hoo.
10.2 was a significant update over 10.1 and 10.3 is just as significant over 10.2. This is true not only from a fit and polish standpoint, or from a speed standpoint, but also based on the vast number of 'under the hood' changes and improvements in OS X.
The OS X updates are a bargain for what you get. Look at what XP Pro costs you, and it's a lot of eye-candy on top of the old Win2K core. The difference between OS X 10.1 and 10.3 is the difference between FreeBSD 3.4 and FreeBSD 5!
Apple could make all the iApps run on 10.0, but they wouldn't be able to take advantage of the architectural changes, the SIGNIFICANT architectural changes that Apple has made over the last couple years.
What's it gonna be? Apple's a bastard for writing great apps that leverage the features they are adding to the OS? Or Apple is great because they continually give us valuable updates to the apps we love?
Personally, I prefer the Apple the keeps innovating.
ffakr.
Riiight...
iCal 1.5.1 for OS 10.2.3+ FREE
iTunes 4.1 for OS 10.1.5+ FREE
iSynch 1.3 for OS 10.2.5+ FREE
iPhoto 2 for OS 10.2.5+ FREE
iMovie 3.03 for OS 10.1.5+ FREE
iDVD is NOT offered for download because it's only offered on Macs with DVD players, not all machines.
iChat AV is a paid update for 10.2 users, but older versions are still fully functional.
so, about half of the iApps require an OS X release from 2 years ago, and the other half require a patched version of last year's OS X release. Boo Hoo.
10.2 was a significant update over 10.1 and 10.3 is just as significant over 10.2. This is true not only from a fit and polish standpoint, or from a speed standpoint, but also based on the vast number of 'under the hood' changes and improvements in OS X.
The OS X updates are a bargain for what you get. Look at what XP Pro costs you, and it's a lot of eye-candy on top of the old Win2K core. The difference between OS X 10.1 and 10.3 is the difference between FreeBSD 3.4 and FreeBSD 5!
Apple could make all the iApps run on 10.0, but they wouldn't be able to take advantage of the architectural changes, the SIGNIFICANT architectural changes that Apple has made over the last couple years.
What's it gonna be? Apple's a bastard for writing great apps that leverage the features they are adding to the OS? Or Apple is great because they continually give us valuable updates to the apps we love?
Personally, I prefer the Apple the keeps innovating.
ffakr.
i reckon they should go oldskool and make it look like an Apple Classic..
and you know, Beige is the new black... so...
(jokes)
i just hope they get rid of the curved CRT... it is so old...
The new iMacs with the LCD screen are cool - but the screen gets in the way of the CD draw sometimes. I've heard a couple of complaints about the LCD iMac - but not towards to eMac..
perhaps something of a hybrid? an eMac but with LCD?
and you know, Beige is the new black... so...
(jokes)i just hope they get rid of the curved CRT... it is so old...
The new iMacs with the LCD screen are cool - but the screen gets in the way of the CD draw sometimes. I've heard a couple of complaints about the LCD iMac - but not towards to eMac..
perhaps something of a hybrid? an eMac but with LCD?
I've never ever seen the LCD get in the way of the cd drawer. It doesn't move low enough to interfere.
The keyboard DOES occasionally interfere, as the flap extends down low enough to hit the keyboard.
It's only a problem for me because I ocassionally put an LCD iMac on my desk towh a tower and 17" lcd and there isn't much space left for the iMac.
I have an XtremeMac U.F.O. Highly recommend: deals w/ the problem and gives additional ports. Great solution and very cool. Price has dropped since I bought mine. May get another as I will defintely get a 17" iMac if they discontinue this form factor.
http://www.xtrememac.com/formac/ufo.shtml
http://www.xtrememac.com/formac/ufo.shtml