Re: Someone start a new thread. I do not have the authority
Might want to PM arn about that, have you changed your e-mail recently?
Might want to PM arn about that, have you changed your e-mail recently?
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lcd sizes
OK, can somebody please let me know if there is a law in this Universe against an 18" lcd? Everyone assumes they have to go 15-17-19-20-22-23 etc. An 1" increase in lcd size is something. Its not like Moore's law applies to lcds. It was something when CRTs were all the rage and we know that the now extinct 22" was woth a lot less than a 23" lcd. So why can't Apple make an 18" lcd as the next step up to show improvment and keep price down? Go ahead, enlighten me....
OK, can somebody please let me know if there is a law in this Universe against an 18" lcd? Everyone assumes they have to go 15-17-19-20-22-23 etc. An 1" increase in lcd size is something. Its not like Moore's law applies to lcds. It was something when CRTs were all the rage and we know that the now extinct 22" was woth a lot less than a 23" lcd. So why can't Apple make an 18" lcd as the next step up to show improvment and keep price down? Go ahead, enlighten me....
Re: iMac Colors? iMac screen resolution?
There is a pretty well known hack for Radeon based iBooks that allows monitor spanning: http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/ibook_dual_display_mods.html#storytop
There are mixed reports about people getting it to work on the 17" iMacs too.
If you decide to give it a go, remember it will almost definitely void your warranty. Make sure you read ALL the feedback first then try and temporarily change the hex settings - don't commit the changes to firmware before you're sure it works.
i_b_joshua
There is a pretty well known hack for Radeon based iBooks that allows monitor spanning: http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/ibook_dual_display_mods.html#storytop
There are mixed reports about people getting it to work on the 17" iMacs too.
If you decide to give it a go, remember it will almost definitely void your warranty. Make sure you read ALL the feedback first then try and temporarily change the hex settings - don't commit the changes to firmware before you're sure it works.
Nice idea. I was about to knock up a sketch of someting almost identical as a discussion point for possible solutions to the argument over front and back ports. If I owned an iMac I think I'd definitely go for one of those.
i_b_joshua
Originally posted by Shadowfax
shoot, you know how many DVDs i have lost? the darn things just get up and fly away!
yeah CDs seem to do that to me...when will they learn? I've tried lecturing them
Any rumors/new about slot loading drivers for the iMacs?
I think that would be nice, but I would not expect for this next update.
The truth is, the new updates will probably bring:
1) Small speed bumps (1Ghz max)
2) Larger HDs
3) Bluetooth integrated
4) Airport extreme ready
5) Possibly firewire 2
Price drops? Probably! And that's what makes me really happy, because I am waiting for this update to buy one (hopefully the 17'').
The U.F.O. is definetly a good idea, if Apple don't put the ports on the front, I wil think about buying that thing (despite the quite heavy price)
I think that would be nice, but I would not expect for this next update.
The truth is, the new updates will probably bring:
1) Small speed bumps (1Ghz max)
2) Larger HDs
3) Bluetooth integrated
4) Airport extreme ready
5) Possibly firewire 2
Price drops? Probably! And that's what makes me really happy, because I am waiting for this update to buy one (hopefully the 17'').
The U.F.O. is definetly a good idea, if Apple don't put the ports on the front, I wil think about buying that thing (despite the quite heavy price)
5GB iPod missing?
I've been to the online Apple Store tonight to check out the iPods.
But of note to me was the inability to purchase the 5GB model....only the 10 and 20 GB.
Out of curiosity I went through the process of selecting a new Power Mac, and customized to my liking.
When I got to the "Anything Else?" stage, again the 5 GB iPod was listed, but no way of selecting it.
Any thoughts?
Upgrades soon?
I've been to the online Apple Store tonight to check out the iPods.
But of note to me was the inability to purchase the 5GB model....only the 10 and 20 GB.
Out of curiosity I went through the process of selecting a new Power Mac, and customized to my liking.
When I got to the "Anything Else?" stage, again the 5 GB iPod was listed, but no way of selecting it.
Any thoughts?
Upgrades soon?
Good!
I hope they lower the price of the iMacs too. Then new eMacs with even lower prices.
We still have not seen any updates with the xServe and what about that xRaid thing or whatever it was? Where is that?
I hope they lower the price of the iMacs too. Then new eMacs with even lower prices.
We still have not seen any updates with the xServe and what about that xRaid thing or whatever it was? Where is that?
iMac 20+in display
Did Apple spend all that time and money developing that THICK metal arm on the new iMacs so it will only hold a maximum 20in screen? I don't think so, Apple will make an iMac with a bigger screen. They will do it when they want to do it, but they will do it.
I don't think they will put ddr ram on the iMac if it is not going to speed it up much more than the current ram.
Did Apple spend all that time and money developing that THICK metal arm on the new iMacs so it will only hold a maximum 20in screen? I don't think so, Apple will make an iMac with a bigger screen. They will do it when they want to do it, but they will do it.
I don't think they will put ddr ram on the iMac if it is not going to speed it up much more than the current ram.
Re: iMac Colors? iMac screen resolution?
i believe there is a hack that allows you to get an extended display Non mirrirored at all of the powerbook resolutions on www.xlr8yourmac.com forgot where on the site though
i believe there is a hack that allows you to get an extended display Non mirrirored at all of the powerbook resolutions on www.xlr8yourmac.com forgot where on the site though
I agree with you, but I don't think it will happen. Look at the size of the heatsink they have in the towers. All the fans and everything to keep them cool. I think the 1Ghz processor must run a lot cooler as they can run it in a portable. The base of the imac is small and I don't think they could keep it cool and stable enought to put a 1.25 in it. But, let's hope that I'm wrong and the report is wrong. Let's also hope for a larger than 17" - say a special edition iMac with a cool new color.
Let's assume that the iMacs are going to get price cuts in the same way that the Powermacs have. That means the 17" model will fall from it's current $1999 price tag.
The difference in price between the 17" and 20" displays is only $600. Would you be prepared to pay $600 extra say $2400 for a 20" iMac, I would.
If Apple wanted to release such a machine they could make it work. These iMacs weigh 20lbs so they can easily support the additional weight.
The difference in price between the 17" and 20" displays is only $600. Would you be prepared to pay $600 extra say $2400 for a 20" iMac, I would.
If Apple wanted to release such a machine they could make it work. These iMacs weigh 20lbs so they can easily support the additional weight.
That would be a really tough decision for me. When you buy a new machine you'd have to get one with a monitor. You wouldn't be able to use the current one. However, at that piont the prices should come down considerably. So, you may want something even bigger.
Like stereo components I like to buy things separate, just incase something dies.
Interesting idea. In the hole of a town where I grew up, the downtown area worked like that...open Tuesday through Saturday, but closed on Sunday and Monday. I guess most people don't go shopping on Monday since they are still recovering from going back to work.
Hehe, I was wondering how soon someone would point out another thread that made my post look silly
Actually Apple has been known to release new hardware on a Monday. In specific, the 667/800MHz DVI Powerbook was announced on Monday April 29th. So a Monday release is possible.
The thing with slot-loading drives is that although they look great, the loading mechanism can damage your discs - check the scratches on a CD after it's been through a car CD player a few times...
Tray-loading drives = less need to replace discs or patch up scratches, so I don't mind if Apple stick with them.
Re: iMac 20+in display
It personally don't think they will go for a bigger screen on the iMac. I think that the 17" is as big as they can make it without making it look way out of proportion with the base. It doesn't mean that they will never change the screen resolution, or that they won't redesign it to fit a 19"-20".
But the way things are, putting more res (1680*1050 for example) would put it too close to a powermac, I feel.
NicoMan
It personally don't think they will go for a bigger screen on the iMac. I think that the 17" is as big as they can make it without making it look way out of proportion with the base. It doesn't mean that they will never change the screen resolution, or that they won't redesign it to fit a 19"-20".
But the way things are, putting more res (1680*1050 for example) would put it too close to a powermac, I feel.
NicoMan