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Waiting for 27" Quad to SHIP thread

My first post...

I just called fishing to get 2 day shipping. Didn't get it, but I was told there was no date or estimated date for my iMac.

I ordered the 3.33 with 8GB ram and upgraded graphics card...Nothing big
 
Two iMac questions....kinda

I've got two questions while we wait.

First, does anyone know the actual dimensions of the 27" iMac v. the 24" iMac? Clearly, I'm not after the diagonal; what I really need to know the vertical dimension.

Second, the new iMacs have firewire 800. Handily, I have a FW800 external drive. This drive has both a FW800 and a FW400 drive. Can I daisy chain a second drive using the FW400 connection?

Thanks in advance.
 
peteyD said:
I've got two questions while we wait.

First, does anyone know the actual dimensions of the 27" iMac v. the 24" iMac? Clearly, I'm not after the diagonal; what I really need to know the vertical dimension.

Second, the new iMacs have firewire 800. Handily, I have a FW800 external drive. This drive has both a FW800 and a FW400 drive. Can I daisy chain a second drive using the FW400 connection?

Thanks in advance.
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Yes, but it will slow down the chain to the performance of Firewire 400.

Usually all devices that have a Firewire 800 port have two of them so you can daisy chain without losing performance.
 
jamesryanbell said:
Is that really a huge issue though? You get 'em to use them, not to brag about them. That's a really, really, really small issue IMHO.
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No, obviously it isn't a huge issue. Just trying to while away the time.

I s'pose, though, it is an issue to some - that's partly why the buyer's (buyers'?) guide exists: to help people time their purchases and get the best product.
 
peteyD said:
I've got two questions while we wait.

First, does anyone know the actual dimensions of the 27" iMac v. the 24" iMac? Clearly, I'm not after the diagonal; what I really need to know the vertical dimension.

Second, the new iMacs have firewire 800. Handily, I have a FW800 external drive. This drive has both a FW800 and a FW400 drive. Can I daisy chain a second drive using the FW400 connection?

Thanks in advance.
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for the 27 it's
Height:
20.4 inches (51.7 cm)
Width:
25.6 inches (65.0 cm)
Depth:
8.15 inches (20.7 cm)
Weight:
30.5 pounds (13.8 kg)

24 it's
Height: 20.5 inches (52.0 cm)
Width: 22.4 inches (56.9 cm)
Depth: 8.1 inches (20.7 cm)
Weight: 25.4 pounds (11.5 kg)

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB325LL/A?mco=MTExOTk2MTY#overview

http://www.apple.com/imac/specs.html
 
zedsdead said:
Yes, but it will slow down the chain to the performance of Firewire 400.

Usually all devices that have a Firewire 800 port have two of them so you can daisy chain without losing performance.
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Thanks for the super-quick answer.

You're right, my FW800 drive does have two FW800 ports. Is there any benefit , though, in connecting through this port to my FW400-only drive using a FW800-FW400 adapter? I wish the iMac had both firewire connections, but at least it has one!
 
peteyD said:
Thanks for the super-quick answer.

You're right, my FW800 drive does have two FW800 ports. Is there any benefit , though, in connecting through this port to my FW400-only drive using a FW800-FW400 adapter? I wish the iMac had both firewire connections, but at least it has one!
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No. Once you put a 400 device on the chain any other device on it slows down to Firewire 400 speed.
 
Juliet1186 said:
for the 27 it's
Height:
20.4 inches (51.7 cm)
Width:
25.6 inches (65.0 cm)
Depth:
8.15 inches (20.7 cm)
Weight:
30.5 pounds (13.8 kg)

24 it's
Height: 20.5 inches (52.0 cm)
Width: 22.4 inches (56.9 cm)
Depth: 8.1 inches (20.7 cm)
Weight: 25.4 pounds (11.5 kg)

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB325LL/A?mco=MTExOTk2MTY#overview

http://www.apple.com/imac/specs.html
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Thanks, but these are the dimensions of the whole iMac. I was after the screen dimensions. Sorry if I wasn't clear.
 
peteyD said:
I've got two questions while we wait.

First, does anyone know the actual dimensions of the 27" iMac v. the 24" iMac? Clearly, I'm not after the diagonal; what I really need to know the vertical dimension.

Second, the new iMacs have firewire 800. Handily, I have a FW800 external drive. This drive has both a FW800 and a FW400 drive. Can I daisy chain a second drive using the FW400 connection?

Thanks in advance.
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There is a video on youtube where a guy had a 27 side by side to a 24. The 27 is actually just a tad smaller in height and about 3 inches wider. Hope this helps.
 
Apple!Fre@k said:
Do you want a cookie?

Jack, you're supposed to have a friend post this about how you were right, then it's not bragging. ;)
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No cookie... just my 27" Quad 17 is all I ask. After as many posts and views on this thread... if I called it you are damn right I will brag...:p Out thinking Steve Jobs ought to get me a gift certificate...:D
 
woke up this morning to see prepared for shipment, call credit card ,, full amount has been charged, called apple, delivery on the 12th
coming from shanghai

hellllllllllllllllll yeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaa

when it comes i dont know what im gonna do this has been so much fun waiting but torturous at the same time
 
rottinapple said:
woke up this morning to see prepared for shipment, call credit card ,, full amount has been charged, called apple, delivery on the 12th
coming from shanghai

hellllllllllllllllll yeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaa

when it comes i dont know what im gonna do this has been so much fun waiting but torturous at the same time
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omg you lucky bastard! this is for an i5 i take it!?!?

post everything once you get it! benchies, pictures, unboxings!! dooo iitt!! ;) :eek: :D
 
rottinapple said:
woke up this morning to see prepared for shipment, call credit card ,, full amount has been charged, called apple, delivery on the 12th
coming from shanghai

hellllllllllllllllll yeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaa

when it comes i dont know what im gonna do this has been so much fun waiting but torturous at the same time
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yes please post everything!!!! xD
 
Horay - Shazam

I am among you epic folk of iMac waiters!!!

"How would you like your Mac cooked?

How about a little 27 inch Core i7 - medium well, with a side of 1tb hd and some fresh gigs of home grown ram - 4 of those.. I would also like a magic mouse on the side as well as a mouth watering wireless keyboard. For desert please bring me your famous Ati Radion 4850 cake

Delicious!
Sexy!
Yes!
 
Kuski said:
My first post...

I just called fishing to get 2 day shipping. Didn't get it, but I was told there was no date or estimated date for my iMac.

I ordered the 3.33 with 8GB ram and upgraded graphics card...Nothing big
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Call again. You will get it .....:cool:
 
DoFoT9 said:
omg you lucky bastard! this is for an i5 i take it!?!?

post everything once you get it! benchies, pictures, unboxings!! dooo iitt!! ;) :eek: :D
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i will definately,,, did anyone else get theirs shipped,, i ordered mine on the 27th so there has to b others
 
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