I want a round imac. It's ellipitcal in shape, rounded, but not like an emac. It has a built in keyboard. Maybe I'll sketch something out to show you what I mean. 
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What can Apple possibly do with the next iMac?
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dpaanlka said:
They are probably talking about the Core2Duo, which intel dubbed an "extreme edition." There are extreme P4s, but i doubt that those would ever go in a mac...
the next imac
the ultimate design change, in my opinion... dual screens!
for those of you who've never used dual screens, you don't know how cool it is until you try. i think it'd be awesome if there were two screens, either side by side or one on top.
dual dvd (or blu-ray) drives would be cool as well.
maybe media or shortcut buttons on the chin? an ipod-style wheel button in place of the apple logo, with functionality for programs like itunes, or final cut.
how about a cover for that built-in isight? i don't want to be the next numa-numa.
man, apple needs to hire me.
the ultimate design change, in my opinion... dual screens!
for those of you who've never used dual screens, you don't know how cool it is until you try. i think it'd be awesome if there were two screens, either side by side or one on top.
dual dvd (or blu-ray) drives would be cool as well.
maybe media or shortcut buttons on the chin? an ipod-style wheel button in place of the apple logo, with functionality for programs like itunes, or final cut.
how about a cover for that built-in isight? i don't want to be the next numa-numa.
man, apple needs to hire me.
ChrisA said:
How is it expensive when Apple computers routinely sell used for more than any other computer on the market? This may not always be true but it has been in the past. Who cares that you can't reuse a display that is worth less than $200. Buy a "modular" generic PC and see how much you get back from it when you sell it in a couple of years.
I wanted a new mac and a flat screen tv for my new bedroom.
Great I thought. I'll get an imac, stick an eyeTv in and hang it on the wall. Get a bluetooth keyboard and mouse and I'm sorted. Then I found that the intel macs have no Vesa mounting capability
So I'd like any new design to be Vesa mountable. (and include a TV tuner out of the box)
As it stands I'm having to buy an LCD tv for the wall and I've persuaded myself that I'd benefit from a macbook pro . A lot more expensive than a wall mounted imac.....
Great I thought. I'll get an imac, stick an eyeTv in and hang it on the wall. Get a bluetooth keyboard and mouse and I'm sorted. Then I found that the intel macs have no Vesa mounting capability
So I'd like any new design to be Vesa mountable. (and include a TV tuner out of the box)
As it stands I'm having to buy an LCD tv for the wall and I've persuaded myself that I'd benefit from a macbook pro
. A lot more expensive than a wall mounted imac.....
2 more ram slots.
Better access to internal components for upgrading.
23"
More USBs.
Full DVI not mini.
Better speakers.
HiRes Screen.
Comes in black.
Better access to internal components for upgrading.
23"
More USBs.
Full DVI not mini.
Better speakers.
HiRes Screen.
Comes in black.
NEED:
More RAM slots
a 16x optical drive
accessible/upgradable video card
USB 2.0 keyboard slots
WANT:
iWork included
TV tuner built-in
Windows preinstall option (boot camp or parallels) with 3rd party support
DONT CARE:
Color (i have enough black Dells. why do I want a black mac?)
Larger size (unless you want an iMac pro, dont bother)
More RAM slots
a 16x optical drive
accessible/upgradable video card
USB 2.0 keyboard slots
WANT:
iWork included
TV tuner built-in
Windows preinstall option (boot camp or parallels) with 3rd party support
DONT CARE:
Color (i have enough black Dells. why do I want a black mac?)
Larger size (unless you want an iMac pro, dont bother)
Design aspects I would like to see...
* Smaller Chin - I too, like the masses would like a smaller chin, as it is currently something difficult to get use to for me.
* Unique Mount - Something different, something really adjustable (height, 360, possibly wall)
* Bigger Screen - If they release any model bigger than a 20 inch, I would be first in line. I'm not sure if I'm ready to suit up for a G5/Mac Pro + Display, but I need something a little more "real estate" than a 17/20 inch for my work)
*?* Color - If they made one in black, it would make my decision that much harder, so color isn't a big deal to me.
* More USB 2.0 ports.
* Smaller Chin - I too, like the masses would like a smaller chin, as it is currently something difficult to get use to for me.
* Unique Mount - Something different, something really adjustable (height, 360, possibly wall)
* Bigger Screen - If they release any model bigger than a 20 inch, I would be first in line. I'm not sure if I'm ready to suit up for a G5/Mac Pro + Display, but I need something a little more "real estate" than a 17/20 inch for my work)
*?* Color - If they made one in black, it would make my decision that much harder, so color isn't a big deal to me.
* More USB 2.0 ports.
who knows what apple has planned but i can see them continuing the flat panel tradition. who knows it may get thinner or not.
joshwest said:
Ha I'm quoting you but whatever, you make a point about that though. Remember the 20th anniversary mac didn't come out for almost a year after the anniversary. It would be awesome if a 30 inch iMac came out, with the ultimate specs for a ridiculously expensive price.
A 30" iMac is absurd.
In the Intel age, with the rapid advances in technology over the next few years (Core Duo to 64-bit Core 2 Duo to quad-core chips to octa-core, etc.), the same won't be true. People aren't going to pay top dollar for a used iMac that's two or three technology generations behind. (Now, will the iMac be usable? Absolutely, probably even good. But the marketing that comes along with new processors and new designs isn't going to aid in public perception.)
This was true when Apple progressions were slow and steady - a two-year old machine wasn't necessarily that far off the pace of the latest and greatest. That artificially enhances value.
In the Intel age, with the rapid advances in technology over the next few years (Core Duo to 64-bit Core 2 Duo to quad-core chips to octa-core, etc.), the same won't be true. People aren't going to pay top dollar for a used iMac that's two or three technology generations behind. (Now, will the iMac be usable? Absolutely, probably even good. But the marketing that comes along with new processors and new designs isn't going to aid in public perception.)
Too bad the past has little bearing on the future here.
Uh, the 20" ACD costs more than $200 last I checked.
That's the idea. Your iMac will now begin to depreciate in the same way that "generic PCs" depreciate.
shaolindave said:
Are you serious? The purpose of having dual screens is to have a bigger screen withought having to pay for a super expensive widescreen huge display. Why put two SEPERATE screens built in to ONE computer?!?! Why not just make...a Bigger screen. It's the exact same thing as dual screens...without a bar in the middle.
Thank god you dont work for apple.
ddrueckhammer said:
If you want to compare it that way....
a Core Duo Mini costs (at least here) $1100, and that is priced with huge generosity on Apple's part on account that I am a student. Apple doesn't make a cent off me, I swear!
Likewise I just put together a PC for a friend with a Pentium Dual Core 2.66Ghz CPU, 1GB of memory, 160GB hard drive, and a real 7600GT mainboard, with Windows XP Pro OEM license, for a yay over what Apple charged me.
Hey, for what it is worth maybe the Core Duo will win the P4D 2.66Ghz in some areas, but overall which computer is better? I certainly won't be playing even a 7 year old Warcraft III on my Mini, that's for sure...
celebrian23 said:I want a round imac. It's ellipitcal in shape, rounded, but not like an emac. It has a built in keyboard. Maybe I'll sketch something out to show you what I mean.
oh please do!!!!!!!!!!
shaolindave said:
Wait i thought The Numa Numa guy filmed himself...you mean he had a webcam and he was hacked...please tell me all about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why don't they just make the iMac with a removable faceframe, that way you could change the color to anything you like, kinda like the Xbox 360 with the removable faceplates? When you're tired of white, go black, or whatever color you want.
My only other request would be that it could be more easily upgradable. I'd love to be able to upgrade the CPU, video graphics, etc without having to pull it apart like I did with my Bondi Blue iMac.
My only other request would be that it could be more easily upgradable. I'd love to be able to upgrade the CPU, video graphics, etc without having to pull it apart like I did with my Bondi Blue iMac.
milozauckerman said:
The reason why Macs sell for more than PCs is that people have good experiences with older Macs working and people are willing to pay a premium for their timeless designs (see prices for the iBook G3 and iMac G4 on Ebay if you need proof). Sure, everytime there is a major bump Macs will depreciate but I don't see the major bumps coming that much faster now that we are with Intel. When was the last major iMac update? Six months ago? Sure there was a minor processor bump on the Macbook Pros, but minor processor updates won't do too much to the value of its predecessor on Ebay. Apple is still only doing major revisions every 6-9 months at this point...Intel may be doing more major upgrades for the next couple of years but they can't keep it up forever. They will hit another wall.
Comparing the cost of the iMac display to an ACD is kinda silly since you can get the same display for much less if you shop around. If you unbundle the display from an iMac then you lose the value of the sleek all in one design so the display is worth no more than a 20" Dell.
