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Apple iMac 2010 - What would you like to see changed?
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how soon?
Do you guys expect to see new iMacs before the back-to-school special ends? (sept. 8, 2009).
I believe the past few years, Apple has released new iMacs in August/September, does anyone know if THESE were included in the back-to-school special?
Do you guys expect to see new iMacs before the back-to-school special ends? (sept. 8, 2009).
I believe the past few years, Apple has released new iMacs in August/September, does anyone know if THESE were included in the back-to-school special?
The last time I saw that they were 55 W. Looking through the history shows them changed in early June. Makes sense to me, since I always thought EVERY chip at 55 W was weird.
The millions of people who have purchased Apple iMacs...
Including me and you.
For one, there is not a $400 PC laptop out there that will touch a $1000 iMac in all around performance and quality, but I don't want to digress into the "price war" argument.
All I'm saying is, in a fantasy world where we could all have what we wanted, it'd be awesome if there were a million different configurations of Macs and Apple catered to all of our niche needs.
In reality, they have a very very profitable and successful computer line in the iMac, so I don't think they feel like they need to dramatically change things up.
I totally admit that I'd be the first person to gobble up an "xMac", something that is officially supported by OSX but offers complete customizability. I have built many PCs in the past, I am comfortable with this, and it's a great thing for advanced users.
BUT, again, I know Apple is running a business and in the end their goal is to make a profit. This machine does not fit with their current goals, and I'm sure they've researched such options more heavily and in-depth than any MacRumors forum member ever has.
I purchased an iMac instead of building a PC because I want a machine that runs OSX without any tinkering or fighting with drivers (aka Hackintosh) and that will fit comfortably and relatively clutter free and quiet on my small desk. Why did you purchase an iMac instead of a $400 PC laptop?
Your point really makes sense, good post. What I meant with that 400$ PC thing was that Apple should make a cheap laptop for market, a netbook. There are plenty of people who uses computer couple of times a week, for checking e-mail or reading some news from net, so they don't need the power of Mini or White MB. Especially older people would love cheaper Mac because OS X is more simple than Windows and there's no virus risk. I would buy one for my grandparents immediately.
400$ PCs are crap, I know, but they do their job OK, I think. I was ready to pay extra and I'm still ready pay that extra to get OS X. It's worth me easily over 500$. iMac satisfies my needs of power and OS X makes it perfect. If I could choose between a high-end 8000$ PC or Mac Mini, I would go for Mini. Macs are wonderful, I have nothing bad to say about 'em, I just think that Apple has to build a netbook to get more customers. Many people thinks Macs are too expensive so they choose cheap PC instead, but they really aren't. Apple uses good components and usually is ahead of PC manufacturers (still at least 80% of PCs uses DDR2, what I've seen at store)
But yea, Macs are great what they are now, nothing has to be changed
As far as the Netbook, I agree. I'd like to see something like that from Apple. I have a feeling they'll produce something more along the lines of a tablet, though, but who knows!
Yea, iTablet is fine too! Just something which is portable and costs less than White MacBook, and I buy it immediately.
Forgot to add: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870
Actually I would not have a problem with Apple making the iMac thicker so that they could use some of the slightly 'warmer' Intel CPU's
The 2xxM series is faster, I thought.
Apart from the obvious - faster processor, more RAM, bigger HDD - i would like to see an eSata port, a couple of extra USB ports (both placed by the power button, on the left side of the computer, where there is room for more connectors), and an SD card reader opposite the DVD (above the aforementioned ports).
I would also love to see a BR drive, (DVD drives are yesterdays news), a user serviceable design (kinda like the iMac G5), and if possible USB 3.0 and Firewire S3200.
I would also love to see a BR drive, (DVD drives are yesterdays news), a user serviceable design (kinda like the iMac G5), and if possible USB 3.0 and Firewire S3200.
Maybe the latest chips but not the ones that are available right now with iMac's.
I remember doing this for another thread to make a point.
Just thought I'd post again in case it's resurfaced at all in this thread too
Just thought I'd post again in case it's resurfaced at all in this thread too
I remember doing this for another thread to make a point.
Just thought I'd post again in case it's resurfaced at all in this thread too
Sweet! Actually, I probably would buy a 30-inch iMac over a 24-inch model - even if it took me 2 months more to save for it.
Although I think Apple would have to make a wider base stand for a 30-inch iMac
The problem I see when reading this is that most people seem to really want a Quad Core Mac Pro at iMac prices. Or the fabled X-Mac and that isn't going to happen.
If you want multiple HDD's and more graphic options then you aren't in the iMac Market. You are in the Mac Pro market or you're getting a PC. I have two iMacs at the house, but the Octo Core Mac Pro does all the real work.
If you want multiple HDD's and more graphic options then you aren't in the iMac Market. You are in the Mac Pro market or you're getting a PC. I have two iMacs at the house, but the Octo Core Mac Pro does all the real work.
Is it realistic to hope for USB 3.0 in the next iMac? Is this the kind of technology Apple will add as soon as it is released?
IIRC, Apple was the first to add USB to their products before anybody. There will be USB 3.0 support added to the macs but when is unknown. There is no 3.0 host controller in mass production at this moment, just barely finished their specification a while ago. We should start seeing USB 3.0 by the end of the year.
Apple was a lil slow to adopt 2.0 though, so who knows. Although I think I did remember Linux would be the first OS to effectively have drivers available, so who knows, how hard would the transition from Linux driver to OSX driver be?
- Quad cores
- Dedicated graphics standard
- 16:9 aspect ratio + possibility to use as external monitor (for game consoles for instance)
- All connectivity in a external box, so that there's just one cable going to the iMac and all other connections can be hid underneath your desk for example
- Latest and legacy connections (FireWire, USB)
- The housing may be thicker on some versions (I personally don't care if it's double as thick as it is now, but I know there's some users who prefer a thin housing). The higher performance models should be the thicker ones. It would cut the cost and improve performance, since there would no longer be the need for laptop-spec parts.
- Dedicated graphics standard
- 16:9 aspect ratio + possibility to use as external monitor (for game consoles for instance)
- All connectivity in a external box, so that there's just one cable going to the iMac and all other connections can be hid underneath your desk for example
- Latest and legacy connections (FireWire, USB)
- The housing may be thicker on some versions (I personally don't care if it's double as thick as it is now, but I know there's some users who prefer a thin housing). The higher performance models should be the thicker ones. It would cut the cost and improve performance, since there would no longer be the need for laptop-spec parts.
Beautiful...I think it would prolly need 2 stands...
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Oh dear God NOOOO!
I think it'll be another two years at least before we seen anything but spec changes to the iMac.
Maybe USB 3.0, a bit of chopping and changing of ports etc and maybe in the next 12 months they'll ditch the 20" model altogether (or will they still keep the 20" around a-la the white Macbook?)
If/when they do update the design I'd hazard a guess at much slimmer case, narrower stand, removing the metal 'chin' from the bottom to match the 24" cinema displays.
I don't know how much slimmer they can go before they'll be forced to use ULV processors.
I've got a 27.5" LCD that sits about 12-14 away with an equal amount of "empty" space behind it. Apple's fascination with thin is perplexing especially considering they're still selling mobile processors because their "thin" case cannot handle a desktop CPU.
Classic form following function. I guess that's why I don't own an iMac. It's a great integrated system but if I'm not going to get much expandability I want performance and right now you, comparitive to competitors outside the AIO space, have neither with an iMac.