Apple reveals G5 iMac plans

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Apple surprised everyone today after confirming that they are developing a G5 iMac. This new iMac will feature a new enclosure and of course a sexy G5 processor. Good news is you don't have to wait long; Apple is expected to start shipping the new iMac this September.

Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer opened today's conference call with analysts with a recap of the points of Apple's Wednesday quarterly results press release: The company reported a US$61 million profit or $0.16 per diluted share for the quarter, compared to $19 million profit or $0.05 per diluted share for the same quarter a year ago. Revenue for the quarter was $2.014 billion, up 30 percent from the same quarter a year ago. Oppenheimer also confirmed that Apple's next-generation iMac, due in September, will be based around the G5 processor.

Oppenheimer also let it be known that the new iMac coming this September will be based on a G5 processor. The delay in the new model's release is supply problem involving the G5 processor itself -- it's manufactured by IBM in its East Fishkill, NY. Oppenheimer said that IBM's supply issues are the industry's supply issues -- the switch to 90 nanometer scale production has not been as smooth as anyone in the business expected. He did say that IBM has made progress in working out those issues, however. Turning to Apple's retail store results, Oppenheimer indicated that Apple saw $3.2 million in average quarterly revenue per store. That's up from $2.6 million per store year-over-year. The company estimates that 5.8 million people visited stores during the quarter.

News source: MacCentral

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#1 angrybrit on 15 Jul 2004 - 04:30

I want one bad.

(1 reply) #2 ev0| on 15 Jul 2004 - 04:31

that wasn't exactly a surprise now, was it ?

#2.1 Mav Phoenix on 15 Jul 2004 - 04:39

Not to me.

(8 replies) #3 Spamcan on 15 Jul 2004 - 04:36

The G4 design was a huge improvement over the G3 one. I'm hoping this time they've found a way to stuff all the components behind the LCD so the entire computer can be wall mounted.

#3.1 Dayon on 15 Jul 2004 - 04:39

am I the only one who thinks that the iMac design is terrible? It's a small white lump with a silver stick and a screen attached....it's....hideous....

#3.2 Spamcan on 15 Jul 2004 - 04:40

Your probably not the only one but I think most people would disagree with you. However I think the Power Mac G5 looks like a radiator...

#3.3 [moribundi] on 15 Jul 2004 - 05:03

Weren't they saying awhile back that the new iMac would have a different formfactor than the 'bike helmet with a billboard attached" design we all know? Something like a pizza box or something?

#3.4 macrosslover on 15 Jul 2004 - 05:07

i think they are perfect for kiosks stations at places like universities and businesses...for anything else they seem out of place.

#3.5 Dazzla on 15 Jul 2004 - 05:22

I think the design is phenomenal, simply because of the ergonomics of the screen. I had a pretty bad back and the ability to simly position the screen in any direction with the slightest of touches was quality. The closest thing to it is a VESA wall mounted monitor with a top quality arm, but it just isn't practical. I thought the G4 iMac design was amazing.

#3.6 Jstphish on 15 Jul 2004 - 05:22

I absolutely love the design. It's pure genius from an artistic perspective.

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#3.7 STV on 15 Jul 2004 - 07:39

QUOTE (#3.6)

I absolutely love the design. It's pure genius from an artistic perspective.

there are always gonna be people that dont like the design for some reason, but everyone has to admit that the design was a sign of "artistic genius".

STV

#3.8 Dayon on 15 Jul 2004 - 15:48

QUOTE (#3.7)

No we don't.

#4 andRUWeir on 15 Jul 2004 - 04:48

I hope they make G5 iPods soon

(5 replies) #5 pogz on 15 Jul 2004 - 05:00

G5 processors are 'sexy' ? wtf

#5.1 divertom15 on 15 Jul 2004 - 05:56

yeah i never found a p4 to be sexy but thats "appling" it up for you

and guess what that "sexy" is were most of your wallet goes on a mac

#5.2 STV on 15 Jul 2004 - 07:37

i dont understand how a computer's hardware or software be considered "sexy". where does that come from? i think you can call a computer' hardware or software beautiful. "sexy", in the sense of computers, just seems weird to me.

STV

#5.3 epple on 15 Jul 2004 - 10:23

You're not nerds enough.

#5.4 C_Guy on 15 Jul 2004 - 15:27

Computer hardware and peripherals don't exactly float my boat...in *that* way... but if they did I would say that Intel P4s are just way HOTTER, aren't they?

Oh baby!!

Now I wanna go play Leisure Suit Larry!

#5.5 ev0| on 15 Jul 2004 - 15:56

everything is hot at 90 nanometers buddy

#6 macster on 15 Jul 2004 - 05:38

Lets hope its real good

(1 reply) #7 DirtyLarry on 15 Jul 2004 - 05:49

Definitely very cool.

However I found it more interesting that the CFO of Apple shares the same name with the man that invented the H-Bomb - Oppenheimer

Bleh. I need some sleep.

#7.1 AMD60305 on 17 Jul 2004 - 02:49

QUOTE (#1.0)

actually Oppenheimer was opposed to the H-bomb, however he did create the atom bomb. They are different bombs.

(10 replies) #8 SkaterAustin on 15 Jul 2004 - 05:53

imac with g5 processor 2000 dollar starting price lol high end 3500 dollars... umm forget bout it.. amd 64 all the way... lol i like mac i luv there os i just cant afford there hardware it blows my mind how peeps could pay for something that expensive..

and next year or so amd and intel are expected to release there dual core processors running 2xlike 4 gig at intel and 4000+ greater on amd.. i dont kno it just dont seem like u get much with g5 but it works good in the os so hey hehe..

ps.. i dont hate mac i use em for video editing heh just dont own one at home

#8.1 tapo on 15 Jul 2004 - 06:07

Uh, iMacs start at around $1200.

#8.2 [moribundi] on 15 Jul 2004 - 06:27

QUOTE

it blows my mind how peeps could pay for something that expensive..

They have jobs, perhaps?

#8.3 STV on 15 Jul 2004 - 07:02

QUOTE (#8.1)

tapo, he was talking about the possible price for the new ones, not the current ones.

on subject, this would be very good for someone that wants a regular because maybe (just maybe) the prices on the other models will decrease. it never hurts to be good with 2 or more platforms (am i right?).

STV

#8.4 anthonysimilion on 15 Jul 2004 - 07:21

I think Macintoshes could be thought of as the equivalent of a BMW or Mercedes - not necessarily better, but some people feel good buying them, and they're more expensive.

#8.5 fsckwin on 15 Jul 2004 - 07:31

There's no way Apple would stop producing computers at $1200 to replace them with others at $2000.
And it doesn't make sense for an iMac to cost the same as a PowerMac.

#8.6 STV on 15 Jul 2004 - 07:34

QUOTE (#8.5)

that makes sense as well. i guess we'll have to see what they end up doing.

STV

#8.7 sadatkarim on 15 Jul 2004 - 14:17

Maybe theyll be using lower end G5s..maybe 1.4-1.6 Ghz?

#8.8 [moribundi] on 15 Jul 2004 - 15:24

QUOTE (#8.4)

I hate that analogy. More expensive just simply doesn't equate to better. It might make some people think that way, so they can justify their expendature, but it's simply not true. Especially when you consider that with few exceptions, such as the case and the processor, the components of a Mac are the same as most off-the-shelf PCs. If you want to pay an extra few grand for a name and a little icon, more power to you.

#8.9 SkaterAustin on 15 Jul 2004 - 17:38

i dont kno guys im just sayin that the g5 towers start at 1800 or i think anywayz im not sure anymore but im thinkin the new imacs arnt gonna be cheap i dont kno

#8.10 Spamcan on 15 Jul 2004 - 18:22

The Power Mac desktop line is always more expensive then the iMacs. iMacs are targeted at the average consumer while the Power Macs are targeted at so called “power users” and the hardware tends to reflect that. I can almost guarantee you that the G5 iMacs will not contain dual processors and have integrated audio and video. They will most likely ship with smaller hard drives, less RAM and a slower superdrive then their Power Mac equivalents as well. My guess is that the new iMacs wont cost any more then the previous models did at launch.

#9 fsckwin on 15 Jul 2004 - 07:33

Many people is hoping for a model without attached screen and with replaceable graphics card.

#10 mihir on 15 Jul 2004 - 09:00

can't wait, i kind of hope it stays the same in terms of it's design.

#11 Hurmoth on 15 Jul 2004 - 10:58

Yay! Finally, bring 'em on, bring 'em on!

#12 Gary_Player on 15 Jul 2004 - 13:53

Sweet

Bringing the G5 to the masses

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#13.1 sadatkarim on 15 Jul 2004 - 15:22

wtf?

#14 Ivand on 15 Jul 2004 - 14:55

I want to see the desing, with what are the coming now? they arent screenies or something?

#15 Hurmoth on 15 Jul 2004 - 15:22

Is September here yet?

(2 replies) #16 STV on 15 Jul 2004 - 18:19

im a microsoft fanboy who is "praising" the design of apple's current iMac. what are you?

STV

#16.1 Dayon on 15 Jul 2004 - 18:47

I use PCs. (Linux and Windows)

I just think that it's an ugly design. I'd rather have my nice computer case.

#16.2 [moribundi] on 15 Jul 2004 - 23:34

but everyone has to admit that the design was a sign of "artistic genius".

You were speaking for "everyone", which would include both Dayon, as well as myself. Didn't realize you were established as the spokesperson for humanity.

I personally agree with Dayon. If I want artistic, I'll buy *art*. I do not think my life would ever reach such a low that the "artistic" focal point of my home or workplace would be how gosh-darn neato my computer looks. Not everything that is curvy and translucent is "artistic", nor is being abnormal. A platypus looks like nothing else on this planet, but I wouldn't call it "artistic genius".

(1 reply) #17 jami_welch on 15 Jul 2004 - 19:04

where are the pics of this?

#17.1 Bling3k12 on 15 Jul 2004 - 20:34

No pics yet, it hasn't been shown yet. Just confirmed that new ones were coming.

#18 rogerlb on 15 Jul 2004 - 19:37

what a suprise this is

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