New iMac Pictures Leaked

[vandlism]

The point is not that Apple wouldn't KEEP the existing design and up the specs. The point is that if they redesign it, they won't redesign it to look like an old display.

It should also be noted that according to the rumormill that Apple was also much more focused on making the switch in the architechture from PowerPC to Intel, and that after the iPhone and all of their other projects, this is their first chance to really take a shot at updating the design of the current line. So all of the Intel Macs share a relatively close design (some accomodations were made for size and features) to their PowerPC brethren.

I'd have to admit, that having an iMac with the same design as the Cinema Displays may introduce confusion, but it would sure make a second display fit in pretty seamlessly.

 

[mac2thefuture]

Any one know at what time UK fans can see real images from Apple?

 

[shadowmoses]

Any one know at what time UK fans can see real images from Apple?

Its normally around 6PM for us so keep on MR tomorrow night

ShadoW

 

[kwood]

Just out of curiosity. Who would be really upset if I asked this question:

I want to buy a new iMac should I get it now or wait?

Just kidding. I do not think these pictures are real but I really like the way the ACD looks. I wouldn't mind an iMac that looked like it. But I still don't think these are real.

 

[iCheddar]

Ok... let's think about this for a second...

Intel iMac was not a redesign. It was just a processor upgrade for the iMac line.
PowerBooks and MacBook Pros are still essentially the same product; they changed the name and put in a different processor.
Same goes for Mac Pro.
Mac Mini is not a redesign.

The point is not that Apple wouldn't KEEP the existing design and up the specs. The point is that if they redesign it, they won't redesign it to look like an old display.

The potential for customer confusion alone makes it a laughable idea.

Um...thats exactly what I said in my post.

 

[iCheddar]

Sorry for the double post, but this image mockup was posted at Gizmodo. Of course not claiming to be the actual thing, however, I believe that this is a much much more plausible rendition of what we will see tomorrow.

 

[neven]

*sigh*

No, that's not what you said. You said:

You guys keep saying Apple wouldn't reuse an old design...but they've been doing that for years.

They've never gone BACK to an old design from a NEW one.

iMac G5 - Intel iMac: Same design
TiBook - AluBook - Macbook Pro: Same design
Powermac G5 - Mac Pro: Same design
G4 Mac Mini - Intel Mac Mini: Same design.

None of these are example of redesigning a product so it looks like an OLDER product, so they're irrelevant.

Why would they NOT put an iMac into an ACD's case?

Because they've never gone BACK to an OLDER design, and because it would be ridiculous to make a sexy new desktop computer look exactly like an old display.

 

[neven]

http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/08/nexgen-imac-mockup.jpg

Sorry for the double post, but this image mockup was posted at Gizmodo. Of course not claiming to be the actual thing, however, I believe that this is a much much more plausible rendition of what we will see tomorrow.

I agree that this looks pretty reasonable. I think the parallel to iPhone is taken a bit too far, and the proportions of the black bars are a bit unappealing, but it makes sense overall.

 

[LeviG]

a chrome surround will never be added to the edge of display, apple knows it market and designers will not want any edging that could detract/redirect the users focus from the display. Christ imagine if the sun hits the chrome at the wrong angle and it hits the user in the eye, can anyone say lawsuit

Look at the current designs, the imac is a simple monotone edge all the way round, the acd is the same and is coloured a specific shade of grey to aid in colour accuracy. If the new imac is going aluminium I would expect the standard colour (could have options) to be the grey used on the acd.

 

[Wayfarer]

The title of this thread is misleading. It should read:

"New iMac Pictures Leaked?" instead of "New iMac Pictures Leaked"

No one here knows any of the "mock-ups" posted here are authentic, and none of these have even been confirmed.

Still great iCandy, though.

 

[jeffzoom91]

First of all:
Where do these ppl get the "camera phone" filter for CS2?
Second:
DOODZ ITS TEH NEW ACD, SUM DOOSHBAGJUST PUT A IMAC STICKER ON IT!1ONEone0|\|3!!!!G5ACD NEXT TWOZDAI!

In all seriousness? Yeah, probably the laziest shopper' ever....

 

[kuebby]

It's now in the power cable.

Actually the included keyboard has all the parts built into it. So when you want to change your DVD you don't even have to get up since it's in the keyboard.

 

[Sean Dempsey]

I find it impossible to believe that no pictures or data about a new imac have been leaked just a few hours before the unveil.

 

[aswitcher]

I find it impossible to believe that no pictures or data about a new imac have been leaked just a few hours before the unveil.

Yeah, I was hoping for some stats and pics. Still time to go.

 

[Lesser Evets]

Why is that computer urinating?

That's the LEAK.

It was leaking on these photos. Thus the blur.

 

[The Macster]

We don't want.

Why do we like this piece of garbage?? I mean apple has had enough fun with the iPhone already haven't they?? Aren't y'all a little tierd of hearing: iPhone...iPhone...iPhone...

Yeah it's an excelent product, but hey its time to look ahead, move on, make the next step (Steve already made the NeXT Step)... You Guys, don't you agree?? I don't want an iPhone looking iMac, an iPhone looking MacBook, an iPhone looking Mac Pro...

 

[yoyo5280]

Why do we like this piece of garbage?? I mean apple has had enough fun with the iPhone already haven't they?? Aren't y'all a little tierd of hearing: iPhone...iPhone...iPhone...

Yeah it's an excelent product, but hey its time to look ahead, move on, make the next step (Steve already made the NeXT Step)... You Guys, don't you agree?? I don't want an iPhone looking iMac, an iPhone looking MacBook, an iPhone looking Mac Pro...

THANKYOU!

 

[The Macster]

Actually the included keyboard has all the parts built into it. So when you want to change your DVD you don't even have to get up since it's in the keyboard.

Thats a great idea! except for those wanting a third party keyboard!

 

[yoyo5280]

Just for the sake of argument, just because it's Photoshopped doesn't mean it is fake. Apple also uses Photoshop.

I thought the information-y thingy said it was CS2 for Windows. I know there is boot camp and all that but apple using windows for these kind off things, unlikely. Steve probably gets sick looking at the vista desktop.

 

[Markleshark]

The new iMac is bound to take on a new form factor, the same as it did the twice before. Apple wont 'base' it on the same design.

 

[knelto]

I think the iMac is going to be replaced by something groundbreaking. Jonathan Ive probably labored night and day over it. I think the successor will be:

the iBeige

FEATURES:
-3.5" floppy drive (1.4 mb is enough for ANYTHING)
-CRT extra flicker monitor (who cares about the environment?)
-Tray loading CD-ROM (doubles as cup holder)
-56k modem for downloading from Napster at lightning speeds!
-Unnecessarily large tower to take up as much desk space as possible
-Beautiful beige enclosure

Oh and one more thing... I know you've been waiting for this for a long time, but I think you'll agree it was truly worth the wait...

Leopard has secretly been leading a double life. Come October we're going to drop the Leopard code name and officially release our new operating system... Copland!

 

[devilot]

If discussing the newly released iMacs today, please read and post HERE. Thanks.