how about a macpro with a lcd integrated into one of the sides. thatd be kinda cool in a wierd sort of way
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The next iMac (now the NEXT next iMac)
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I think I know. Put the iMac back on a swivel cause thats really nice. But, instead of just making it straight. Put sort of a swooped curve around it. As if the thing is flying really fast. It sort of goes well with the Nano commercials. Upgrade the iSight def. I'm not sure about the base. But a swooping almost vortex design would be like nothing they have ever done and could hardly be called a throwback even if they did put it on a swivel. Maybe even release it in colors to entice more younger consumers. I mean a lot of people look at the iMac and say. Why that over a Mac Mini? Or why not just a much cheaper PC + Screen. It really doesn't have anything in terms of elegance, design, or convenicnce that makes it stand out compared to the laptops. Plus, if the Mac Mini were any better, like say a customizable mid-size conroe headless desktop, the iMac would be smashed. Its so fugly right now. But spice it up with a swoop. Add some color perhaps. It would go very nicely with a nano.
So. Hers what they should do.
Update the Mac Mini. I'm sorry but simple curves and shapes are out. You need something either razor thin or good looking. I suggest a razor thin Mac Mini with a large footprint. That could be mounted like PS2 in various positions. It would be perfect behind a TV.
Then move the iMacs down market. With swoop design and colors. Cheaper prices with less on them naturally. Not too much down market just enough so that there is the ability for younger people to jusitify its price more.
Then put out a headless machine aimed at customization but make it headless. Cube would be a good design. As long as it looks not like a PC box itll be good. Yet, make it so it replaces basically the higher fringes of the iMac. Especially since most people rather buy a 24" LCD plus a computer than a 24" iMac.
Then you just have the powermac. Which needs a case redesign. I say go with like a white or black box that sort of glows. Not quite sure, but the alumminum is losing it nowadays.
Then 12" Tablet with keyboard on screen so it has no keyboard. Perfect ultraportable.
Upgrade the 13" to be higher performance in the black model and more custimable so its more of a 13" Mac Pro than just a black Macbook.
New cases for the Powerbooks. And
Leopard for them all..... one can dream right.
So. Hers what they should do.
Update the Mac Mini. I'm sorry but simple curves and shapes are out. You need something either razor thin or good looking. I suggest a razor thin Mac Mini with a large footprint. That could be mounted like PS2 in various positions. It would be perfect behind a TV.
Then move the iMacs down market. With swoop design and colors. Cheaper prices with less on them naturally. Not too much down market just enough so that there is the ability for younger people to jusitify its price more.
Then put out a headless machine aimed at customization but make it headless. Cube would be a good design. As long as it looks not like a PC box itll be good. Yet, make it so it replaces basically the higher fringes of the iMac. Especially since most people rather buy a 24" LCD plus a computer than a 24" iMac.
Then you just have the powermac. Which needs a case redesign. I say go with like a white or black box that sort of glows. Not quite sure, but the alumminum is losing it nowadays.
Then 12" Tablet with keyboard on screen so it has no keyboard. Perfect ultraportable.
Upgrade the 13" to be higher performance in the black model and more custimable so its more of a 13" Mac Pro than just a black Macbook.
New cases for the Powerbooks. And
Leopard for them all..... one can dream right.
I like the idea of the iMac on a swivel, although I can't quite envision what one would look like if it's not quite like the iMac G4.
I wonder if the new iSight disappearances will have anything to do with future camera capabilities not only in future iMacs, but Apple's computers across the board.
I'm hoping hoping hoping for the in-screen camera which they patented.
-=|Mgkwho
I'm hoping hoping hoping for the in-screen camera which they patented.
-=|Mgkwho
You see, Apple is smarter than us. When the G4 came out, and you wondered what the G5 would look like, you probably thought about something similar to the G4, because thats all weve ever seen. Then Apple came along and released the G5, with its readically new design (back when it came out). So the next generation will either be the current model, except a tad bit thinner, or I believe a whole new amazing case will be revealed.
I honestly don't think there will be much of a difference in the hardware. You never know what Jobs is up to though.
so everyone thinks that there will be a revision to the iMac? Why??? we just got the 24". Plus, the mini is in need of an overhaul not the imac. Better yet lets have a new mini tower to go with the new displays. 
a new iMac would just be silly at this point........
But a new Mac tablet with detachable stand would be innovative.
a new iMac would just be silly at this point........
But a new Mac tablet with detachable stand would be innovative.
I agree that the G4 design was really great and I loved that Mac, but from a usability point I really don't want to go back. I am carrying around my G5 iMac quite often - use it in different rooms and so on and that goes so much better with the G5
Yah, have a swivel for sure.
I'm thinking base something that is a cross between the g4 imac, the g5 imac and the current displays. Maybe something aluminum. Or, options to choose black and white!
I'm thinking base something that is a cross between the g4 imac, the g5 imac and the current displays. Maybe something aluminum. Or, options to choose black and white!
I'm not too worried about physical design, but I want the next iMac to have an ugradeable video card in the 20" and 24" models. It would also be nice to break the 3GB RAM barrier, but I'm not soure when Intel are going to do that, and it's up to them.
Does anyone know why the Mac Mini has four USB ports, but the iMac only has three?
If you use a wired keyboard and mouse on your iMac, you're down to one port: most likely for a printer.
The iMac needs to cater to people that still use wires! Plus, until the iPod is wireless, (or at least its dock), Apple doesn't really have a case for saying "it's the wave of the future..." They can't eliminate it from their computers until they eliminate it from their other products.
-=|Mgkwho
If you use a wired keyboard and mouse on your iMac, you're down to one port: most likely for a printer.
The iMac needs to cater to people that still use wires! Plus, until the iPod is wireless, (or at least its dock), Apple doesn't really have a case for saying "it's the wave of the future..." They can't eliminate it from their computers until they eliminate it from their other products.
-=|Mgkwho
Plug the mouse into the keyboard. Problem solved.
Unless you're using a 3rd party keyboard.