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Apple iMac 2010 - What would you like to see changed?
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Why would an iMac need Blu Ray? And they're still quite expensive so you'd have to pay extra...
so in your opinion the updated iMac = still no nehalem? count me out for consideration then. if there arent significant h/w upgrades the thing is going to be out of date in 12 months. (not 'out of date' as in 'hey other computers are faster', that seems to be a given w/ apple, but out of date as in probably not compatible with some modern applications! serious CPU & GPU upgrades are needed for the non-mac pro lines)
There will be no update before Arrandale... GPUs are already good in iMacs but CPUs are somehow outdated but Core 2 Duos are still used a lot compared to Nehalems..
Ill bet money that the iMac gets an update to i5. C2D has lived its course... The iMac needs to ditch the 9400M for its base though. Should have the GT120 as a base GPU.
No Quad Core - no matte screen - not for me
If the new iMacs, apparently already in production don't have quad core and matte screen, I will stick with my late 2006 20" one, which was coming up for replacement as its Applecare comes to an end. I can just about live with the gloss screen on my 13" MBP, as I can angle it to reduce reflections but that is not an option on an iMac. For processor intensive apps such as Photoshop CS4 working on the 118MB 16 bit TIFF's from my Leica M9, a faster dual core is not a big enough step to warrant the upgrade cost. I think I will wait until the next generation with the 32nM chips.
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If the new iMacs, apparently already in production don't have quad core and matte screen, I will stick with my late 2006 20" one, which was coming up for replacement as its Applecare comes to an end. I can just about live with the gloss screen on my 13" MBP, as I can angle it to reduce reflections but that is not an option on an iMac. For processor intensive apps such as Photoshop CS4 working on the 118MB 16 bit TIFF's from my Leica M9, a faster dual core is not a big enough step to warrant the upgrade cost. I think I will wait until the next generation with the 32nM chips.
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Do you mean Lynnfield, Arrandale or Clarkdale? All of them have Core i7 models...
Lynnfield which is already available is 95W desktop CPU, never gonna happen. Clarkdale is 73W desktop CPU, not gonna happen without bigger case. Arrandale is 35W laptop CPU so Apple will likely use it
Next gen will likely have 32nm Arrandale CPUs. C2D is too old to be used in 2000$ computers
I am talking i5, not i7. i5 is the middle model in the new line (i3, i5, i7 i9). Arrandale laptop version will most likely happen, I am hoping that Apple will do a iMac with a desktop CPU though, so they can make it upgradeable, like the Mac Pro.
Oh, sorry I meant Core i5
Lynnfield, Arrandale and Clarkdale all have Core i5 models as well. I'd like to have desktop CPU as well but I can't see it happening
Oh, sorry I meant Core i5
ahh gotcha. I hate intel's labeling system... too conusing (theres an Arrandale version for all of the i* processors..)
It would be nice to have the desktop version, i doubt it will happen in the next year or two, but it would be nice.. but a switch to i5 from C2D would be nice too...
Yes it is. I'll give you fast advice.
Arrandale - 32nm dual core laptop CPU, have both, Core i5 and i7 models (2 x i5 and 5 x i7)
Lynnfield - 45nm quad core desktop CPU, 2 x Core i7 and one Core i5
Clarkdale - 32nm dual core desktop CPU, 4 x i5 and 2 x i3
Taken from Wikipedia so not 100% accurate
yeah i remember reading that, just never remembered the specifics.. most likely to happen: Arrandale; What we want: Lynnfield/Clarksfield
I would like to see the new i7 mobile processors in the iMac, if HP and Dell can squeeze it in much smaller form factor laptops, I don't see why Apple couldn't do it with a desktop. It will be laughable if a Dell Studio is equipped with a better processor than the iMac. A better graphics card would be nice too.
I want to see Blu-Ray, not because I need it but it just makes sense. It's becoming the new standard and Apple can't run away from it forever.
I want to see Blu-Ray, not because I need it but it just makes sense. It's becoming the new standard and Apple can't run away from it forever.
I saw the new Dell Studio all in one thingy at Sams and I have to say it was nice, for a dell. It has a 9200M graphics chip and like a E5200 I think, but just wait till Dell updates it for i7 or i5... Apple needs to keep Dell in check
I guess we're about half way to a new iMac release, so what would you like changed or improved in iMac 2010?
Here's my list:
- LED Backlit LCD Panels,
- 30" Model,
- Quad Core Processors,
- Faster Onboard nVidia Graphics,
- >1TB HD Options,
- Updated Mighty Mouse,
- Black keyed / backlit Keyboard,
- Aluminium Build - File the sharp edges.
That's my wishes please Mr
This is just what I wish for, but not expecting 30", or Quad Core...
on the note of the black keyboard and mighty mouse i made mine black only took 2 hours looks pretty cool
- 2,66/2,93 GHz Intel Core i7 Quad-Core (Mobile Processor)
- 2 x 640GB or 2 x 1TB or option to 1 x 512 GB SSD
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB (on standard model) or ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB
- Blue ray
- 10.6.2
- 4/8GB up to 16 GB
(- Apple care for at least 2 years!)
- new wireless mighty mouse / wireless keyboard + num. 4 sure!
Design of a Led Cinema Display
- 2 x 640GB or 2 x 1TB or option to 1 x 512 GB SSD
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB (on standard model) or ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB
- Blue ray
- 10.6.2
- 4/8GB up to 16 GB
(- Apple care for at least 2 years!)
- new wireless mighty mouse / wireless keyboard + num. 4 sure!
Design of a Led Cinema Display
The one thing I REALLY want on the new iMacs is a LED display
Why haven't they done that already?
Why haven't they done that already?
- 2,66/2,93 GHz Intel Core i7 Quad-Core (Mobile Processor)
- 2 x 640GB or 2 x 1TB or option to 1 x 512 GB SSD
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB (on standard model) or ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB
- Blue ray
- 10.6.2
- 4/8GB up to 16 GB
(- Apple care for at least 2 years!)
- new wireless mighty mouse / wireless keyboard + num. 4 sure!
Design of a Led Cinema Display
Are you talking about 2020 iMac?
1. Fastest mobile quad-core Core i7 CPU is 2GHz
2. Why not 1.5TB or 2TB? They are faster than 2 x 2.5" drives. BTW 512GB SSD costs 1500$...
3. GTS 260 in standard would be a lot better
GTX 280 in high-end BTW are ATI Radeon 5xxx Mobiles out yet?4. Maybe, maybe not.. Maybe Mac Pro first
5. If they are already in production, they'll come with 10.6.0 or .1
6. If they add 2 more RAM slots, then it's possible (BTW mobile CPUs can handle only two slots I think)
7. Would like to see this too
8. YES!
Not criticizing, just few facts
Uh, because some customers want it ? Ya think maybe that has something to do with it ?
Paying extra ? Apple ?
They're quite expensive ? Yeah, keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better. My store just got a new 16" Sony Vaio last week. 4GB, 320 GB and BD for $649. That's right, $350 less than a Macbook.
More drives, interchangeable from the edge of the iMac... yeah, will never happen. And for a thinner iMac, I doubt they'll ever have more than one drive internally. Possibly, they might do an iMac base with the drives stacked in there working up to the m-board behind the monitor. Get that chin off, and build a tiny tower of three drives on the stand base: 2 HD and 1 Optical.
However, times are changing and Apple should start upgrading the basic iMac to something more, on high end iMacs. The low end iMac should be bare-bare bones. Higher end should have more drives and easily exchanged drives. JUST 2. It's not a lot to ask, Apple.
As a low end all-in-one, they are marvelous. As something bridging upwards to floor models, they are total fail. You have to buy either a dinky toy or a super tower. WTF for bridging the gap a little.
However, times are changing and Apple should start upgrading the basic iMac to something more, on high end iMacs. The low end iMac should be bare-bare bones. Higher end should have more drives and easily exchanged drives. JUST 2. It's not a lot to ask, Apple.
As a low end all-in-one, they are marvelous. As something bridging upwards to floor models, they are total fail. You have to buy either a dinky toy or a super tower. WTF for bridging the gap a little.
My store just got a new 16" Sony Vaio last week. 4GB, 320 GB and BD for $649. That's right, $350 less than a Macbook.
+ 1.2GHz single core AMD Sempron and intergraded GPU, right?
+ 1.2GHz single core AMD Sempron and intergraded GPU, right?
You're batting .500. Give the Dodgers a call. 2 Gigglehurtz and Intel 4500. I wish Apple had sumpin' at the $650 price point for me to sell
2 Gigglehurtz and Intel 4500. I wish Apple had sumpin' at the $650 price point for me to sell
I knew it!
That's same crap as I sell everyday
I'd love to have MacBook with 2GHz C2D and some Intel GPU for that price because it would handle everything I do while I'm not in front of my iMac