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Sandy Bridge iMacs Due Next Week

Gloss v. Matte. The pointless debate.

Bodie said:
If they have a Matte screen option, I will upgrade my home network with three of these. But I'm not holding my breath. If 90% of the US can live with Windows 7, so can I. And I'm not alone in my thinking.
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So you're comparing a screen finish to an operating system's effectiveness? Enjoy sticking with windows then. I for one love my 27" imac, running windows seven.

Fortunately i have enough intelligence to be able to position a monitor to remove any reflection issues. Unlike the constant white-outs that occurred with my previous matte model. It's also easier to calibrate and colours are truer to final output.

If you want a matte screen, buy a different computer. The iMac is designed as a consumer machine, consumers like glossy screens, if they didn't the imac wouldn't sell. If you want a matte screen, pop the glass off and have it replaced.

If you want blu-ray, buy an external drive.

If you want a high end machine with high emd graphics, buy a mac pro and configure it as you want.

The iMac is the 'one size fits all' machine for joe average. If it isn't right for you, buy something else.
 
GFLPraxis said:
Great, now can someone please release a product that actually uses Thunderbolt so I can get it for my MBP?
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I remember comments like these when USB was released. It will happen, and very quickly. Lacie, iomega and sandisk have already announced products, many more on the way.

Same as airplay, there are loads of products available now - just give it a little time.
 
VivaLaDricas said:
How are the displays in relevance to color accuracy on the iMacs? I can;t find a good reference for them anywhere, just like a simple answer if someone uses it for photography/video work.
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Very good indeed. I've stopped outputting physical proofs altogether. What i see on screen is what the print bureau deliver. :)
 
Just spoke to a salesperson of an Apple store. He was pretty sure that the 'new' iMacs will be released tomorrow.

No updates in sizes, or any other cosmetic updates either. New processors and the expected Thunderbolt update.
 
jessej said:
For those who think the glossy screen is an issue ( I don't), why don't you just upgrade your 27" iMac screens with a matte film?

http://www.radtech.us/Products/ClearCal-Displays.aspx or similar.

Video review here:
http://youtu.be/JplqRNxCFDk

Installation video here:
http://youtu.be/K-JcyOKAsNY
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Because:

1) I don't want to buy a 2000 eur computer and put a piece of plastic crap on the display. Not to mention that applying it properly looks like a big pain..

2) "Due to the nature of glass displays, anti-glare films will impart a slight prismatic effect to object edges when viewed straight-on. White backgrounds exacerbate the prismatic effect - non-white backgrounds nearly eliminate it."

3)I want an option. Simple as that.
 
nelmat said:
So you're comparing a screen finish to an operating system's effectiveness? Enjoy sticking with windows then. I for one love my 27" imac, running windows seven.
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Running Windows7 on an iMac is a bit like going to McDonalds and ordering a rack of ribs. Getting a McRib sandwich isn't quite what I would have in mind, but that's what you get with an iMac, a McRib sandwich. ;)

Fortunately i have enough intelligence to be able to position a monitor to remove any reflection issues.
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Yes, intelligence solves all reflection issues with glossy screens since all houses have that magic angle that eliminates all reflections. ;)

If you want a matte screen, buy a different computer. The iMac is designed as a consumer machine, consumers like glossy screens, if they didn't the imac wouldn't sell. If you want a matte screen, pop the glass off and have it replaced.
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Consumers want glossy screens? Gee, there goes my opinion of "consumers." Here I thought I was a consumer (I mean I'm not a professional as such) and I hate glossy screens.

If you want blu-ray, buy an external drive.
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It won't do much good without that Windows7 of yours. Stevie figured we don't need 1080p. 720p at low bit-rates should be good enough for anybody. :D

If you want a high end machine with high emd graphics, buy a mac pro and configure it as you want.
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It still won't fix the Blu-Ray thing in OSX. Unfortunately, the Mac Pro is a bit pricey as a "consumer" machine. Apple has decided consumers don't need gaming level graphics on a consumer machine since gaming is apparently a waste of time (other than WoW, it seems; Stevie likes that).

The iMac is the 'one size fits all' machine for joe average. If it isn't right for you, buy something else.
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Sadly, I'm forced to buy a Hackintosh since Apple doesn't make a decent tower in a reasonable price range and I'll be forced to install Windows7 if I ever want to use Blu-Ray or do any actual gaming.
 
MagnusVonMagnum said:
Running Windows7 on an iMac is a bit like going to McDonalds and ordering a rack of ribs. Getting a McRib sandwich isn't quite what I would have in mind, but that's what you get with an iMac, a McRib sandwich. ;)
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That quote wins.

I do agree though, buying a Mac to only run Window 7 seems like a waste considering most things you can do on a Mac. There's no longer the argument about the software only being available on the one platform.

Still each to their own...

Though the iMac does need the following BTO option on all iMacs:
- Glossy/matte
- Better range of video cards
 
Where is the leaked photo of the specs the way the MacBook Pro's specs were leaked a few days before release? All we need is a shot of the outer box!
 
Well I hope it'll have a Bluray burner, they're quite cheap now and the pinnacle of consumer (which is what the iMac is aimed at) optical tech. So it would be nice. Such a shame Apple would rather you download from their own store with it's very limited selection, DRM, high prices and badly compressed videos. At least if I had a bluray drive and I wanted that film on my iTunes library I could just make a good rip myself.

Not fussed about the glossy screen either. Infact I'd prefer it. I bet games and photos look superb on it.

I keep checking this site everyday in the hopes of finding a leaked spec sheet. I guess I'll have to wait another 24 hours.
 
Hmm

I'm new here but I wanted to ask if you guys knew what would be happening to the prices. Will these new iMacs simply replace the existing ones? Will the older models be cheaper? if so by how much, or will the newer ones be more expensive? I'm not sure how this all works I've only just started using macs for iOS development. Thanks
 
Helk said:
I'm new here but I wanted to ask if you guys knew what would be happening to the prices. Will these new iMacs simply replace the existing ones? Will the older models be cheaper? if so by how much, or will the newer ones be more expensive? I'm not sure how this all works I've only just started using macs for iOS development. Thanks
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It's very likely they will be the same price with newer components.
 
Is the Mac Mini getting some love? I have decided that with my budget that I'm better off to get a Mac Mini now (or in June when Lion ships) and a PC laptop and get a fully decked out iMac next year when Ivy Bridge hits for Video Editing since college is still a year away:)
I just need SOMETHING to replace this G4 from 01
 
Helk said:
I'm new here but I wanted to ask if you guys knew what would be happening to the prices. Will these new iMacs simply replace the existing ones? Will the older models be cheaper? if so by how much, or will the newer ones be more expensive? I'm not sure how this all works I've only just started using macs for iOS development. Thanks
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(stock) iMac prices have always been between £900-1700. I can't see the prices changing that much considering we're looking at a basic upgrade (newer GPU, newer CPU, etc).
 
nelmat said:
If you want a matte screen, buy a different computer. The iMac is designed as a consumer machine, consumers like glossy screens, if they didn't the imac wouldn't sell.

The iMac is the 'one size fits all' machine for joe average. If it isn't right for you, buy something else.
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Ok, I get that, but then why do they offer an anti-glare matte screen for the MBP. While "Pro" is in the name, it is still a "consumer" machine.

I would think it would be as easy to offer one on the iMac.
 
MagnusVonMagnum said:
Sadly, I'm forced to buy a Hackintosh since Apple doesn't make a decent tower in a reasonable price range...
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Installing MacOS X on a non Apple-branded computer is illegal; it is both copyright infringement and a DMCA violation. So claiming that you are _forced_ to commit copyright infringement and a DMCA violation is pure nonsense. If you don't like what Apple offers, there are gazillions of PCs that come with Windows 7 which we are always told is such an excellent operating system. But don't make any stupid claims like you just did.
 
MTD's Mac said:
This is a good practical point. But instant streaming is a marketing term, and I'm using it as such, not to make any network speed claims. How long does it take to go out and buy a Blu-ray disc at the store?

At this point, anybody buying physical media is behind the curve. There's nothing wrong with being behind the curve, but it's important to know where you stand to avoid surprises, like yet another new iMac that doesn't have Blu-ray.
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So in your opinion, anyone who has <10Mbps connection is behind the curve? Even if the speed of the connection was not up to him? You cannot do anything about it. It will take years before fiber will be introduced to more rural areas.

Also, not all countries even have an option of HD streaming. We have ZERO services in here that offer something like that. No, we don't have iTunes movies or TV shows. There are few services that offer SD streaming but to be honest, if you want to pay the same price for SD stream and BR rental, then you are behind the curve.

gnasher729 said:
Installing MacOS X on a non Apple-branded computer is illegal; it is both copyright infringement and a DMCA violation. So claiming that you are _forced_ to commit copyright infringement and a DMCA violation is pure nonsense. If you don't like what Apple offers, there are gazillions of PCs that come with Windows 7 which we are always told is such an excellent operating system. But don't make any stupid claims like you just did.
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Not in most European countries since Apple's EULA is not valid due to our laws. There are several companies that have been selling Hackintoshes for years and there is nothing Apple can do about it, as it's completely legal.
 
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