If you could change one thing about the current gen iMac, what would it be?

[xUKHCx]

removal of the dark grey area in the middle of my (brand new core 2 duo)screen and a manager actually calling me back when they say they will.


I had a first gen iMac albeit a bit slow it was great to be able to wip it open.

I think 2 harddrives would be great considering time machine is on the way.

Removable screen would be good, so if it where more like a docking station for the screen so you could put a larger screen on there if you wanted or keep the screen for when the computer dies.

A refresh to the design, this has been around for ages, i have had this design in front of me for just over 2 years now.

Desktop parts rather than laptop parts (graphics/processor).

 

[governor]

removal of the dark grey area in the middle of my (brand new core 2 duo)screen and a manager actually calling me back when they say they will.


I had a first gen iMac albeit a bit slow it was great to be able to wip it open.

I think 2 harddrives would be great considering time machine is on the way.

Removable screen would be good, so if it where more like a docking station for the screen so you could put a larger screen on there if you wanted or keep the screen for when the computer dies.

A refresh to the design, this has been around for ages, i have had this design in front of me for just over 2 years now.

Desktop parts rather than laptop parts (graphics/processor).

Desktop parts would make iMac more noisy, and warm. It would also probably make it alot thicker..


For changes i would like to se Video - In , so i can use it for playig games in HD with my Xbox 360.

That would be great!

 

[xUKHCx]

Well the G5 was thicker and didnt look bad.

 

[governor]

Well the G5 was thicker and didnt look bad.

The G5 was quite noisy. It also had some serious heat problems.

iMac is not the right environment for desktop parts. Merom is a really fast CPU. Technology evolves every day. Switching back to warm noisy desktop-parts is a step in the wrong direction imho.

 

[fall3n]

No screen hum!

A couple more USB ports.

Easier access to the internals for upgrading.

I'll see that and raise you no dead/stuck pixels. A TV tuner with HDTV abilities would also be wicked so I can hook up a PS3 to it. Oh, and surround sound capabilities, at least an easy adaptor like the mini-dvi to dvi adaptor.

 

[Zwhaler]

Graphics card... thats about it. I have a X1600 with 256RAM, and should be fine because I don't game.

 

[zap2]

Conroe in it(Come on it can handle it) but really its not a huge deal as both are very fast!


TV Tuner would be very nice also

 

[Macmadant]

A faster Response time for the displays they use ideally 6ms but I'd settle for 8ms

 

[Jasonbot]

Whats the current iMac 20" response time?

 

[Rychiar]

NO SCREEN HUM!!!!!!!!! god im so pist, my third replacment hasnt arrived yet....

 

[mongoos150]

one other thing. allow other uses for the monitor. make it easier to connect to other devices so the monitor can be used with your game console, or whatever else. even if it only includes a DVI input, there are converters and adapters that will work well enough.

Exactly! All big Dell flat panels (like their 24" beauty) have component AND DVI in. Plus they can raise, lower, and swivel 90" to portrait mode.

 

[Rychiar]

oh and a blue ray drive would be nice to take advantage of the screen

 

[Macmadant]

Whats the current iMac 20" response time?

The 24" is 16ms so i presume it's the same for the rest, and i get horizontal tearing on games most of the time and it's really annoying

 

[QCassidy352]

better graphics on the 17" and 20".

 

[srf4real]

Built in tele transporter. I'm tired of waiting.

 

[Halsey12]

Smaller chin. The chin is the only thing that has kept from one...

 

[OwlsAndApples]

It would be cool if the keyboards would supply enough power for (unpowered) USB accessories so that instead of having to reach behind the computer they plugged straight into the keyboard. I know some stuff can work like this but not always...
I would have an audio input which has a built in iMic so it isolates system noise. The chin doesnt bother me at all...but imagine a touch sensitive wheel on the remote like the ipod...now that WOULD be cool.

 

[Perfectionist]

Now we're talkin !! So far we have :

1) Better Graphics Card (PCI Express)
2) Surround Sound Card
3) TV Tuner Card (iTV)
4) Upgradeable components with removable back (can't believe older iMacs did this but they changed it for the new models, WTF !!)
5) Fan/Temp Sensors
6) Faster SuperDrive (eventually HD/BluRay compatible!)
7) Ports/Jacks mounted underneath
8) Ability to turn off just the screen (can't believe this isn't there!?)
9) Available in more colours and with smaller "chin"
10 Pull-out Carry Handle
11) More Screen Inputs (DVI)
12) Memory Card Readers
13) Swivel/Raise/Lower/Portrait Move-able Base
14) Cheaper & Quieter
15) 2nd Hard Drive
16) "Glossy" Screen with faster Response Time
17) Powered USB Keyboard
Plus my own gripes
18) Adjustable iSight with Lens Cover
19) Forward Firing Speakers
20) Sexy Blonde Nymphomaniac included with AppleCare

If mankind can split the atom and put a man on the moon - than all the above should be frikkin possible too .....

 

[walleyealx]

No chin!

BAHAHAHAHAH!!!

I never thought of it like that!

 

[joe50000]

Essentially the iMac is a large, powerful laptop with a huge screen.

 

[Perfectionist]

Essentially the iMac is a large, powerful laptop with a huge screen.

True ..... wish they would bring out an iMac which was a powerful Desktop with a huge screen ......

 

[balamw]

Plus my own gripes
18) Adjustable iSight with Lens Cover
19) Forward Firing Speakers
20) Sexy Blonde Nymphomaniac included with AppleCare

If mankind can split the atom and put a man on the moon - than all the above should be frikkin possible too .....

You're complaining about the blonde? I thought that was just a perk.

You left off a simple, yet super useful one mentioned above: eSATA. It would go a long way to not being able to replace the internal drive.

B

 

[savanahrose]

I dont know as of yet, I still have not gotten my IMAC.

BUT ON THE 19TH OF NOVEMBER, I WILL!!!!

yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ero87]

you all forgot the dream-feature:

built-in printer behind the screen. Printed sheets come out the bottom, sliding beautifully onto your... keyboard.

hmm i'll keep thinking about that one.

 

[bob909bob]

Better video card and faster FSB.

Yeah especialy in the cheapest 17 inch Imac for $999.99. Call me old fashion but I think a desktop for a thousand dollars should include a regular video card.