misecia Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 (edited) I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned the new look iMac due to be unvealed at MacExpo at the end of Jan? http://www.pcpro.co.uk/?http://www.pcpro.c...ry.php?id=51235 Anyone's thoughts on this? Edited December 21, 2003 by misecia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted December 21, 2003 Veteran Share Posted December 21, 2003 Well, I think no one's mentioned it because it's a complete rumor. I'm more excited about new PowerMacs :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 Neowin isn't exactly known for discussing rumors. But.....I seriously doubt Apple would create a whole new iMac (20"), then two months later scrap it and make a new form factor. We may see some iMac speed bumps, but nothing more. Same goes with the PowerMac. The only thing I really expect to see get an overhaul are the lcd displays. They've been around for quite awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbalsh Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 I think the changes that article were talking about are actual inside changes to the iMac, I doubt we will see any major changes to the iMac until atleast Summer 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misecia Posted December 21, 2003 Author Share Posted December 21, 2003 I have read other articles, that mentioned a new compact Aluminium brushed case. Probably be rumours but they have been picked up by several big UK mac magazines :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonik Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 I strongly doubt Apple would do this....The 20" iMacs are already the best. Maybe a 1.5ghz iMac, not a new design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 Well, I think no one's mentioned it because it's a complete rumor. I'm more excited about new PowerMacs :D I second that :D I would also like to see where they're going to go with the PowerBooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbero Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 I read about this somewhere else, and it's the inside casing that's going to have a change of material, not the outside. The cover will still be the same, but they are going to use a new material for the inner casing because of price advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Patriot Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 FWIW, this WAS reported on the front page here at Neowin a couple weeks ago. And it IS simply a rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjmUK Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Just as roadwarrior says, this has already been discussed soooo many times here on neowin. We all had a discussion about the interior of the iMac aswell - we all concluded that since the 20" has just come out that it would be unlikely they would change the entire design (but we never know ;)). Also, that Aluminium is referring to the interior of the iMac - it'll be cheaper to produce than the current macs. P.S. Just so you know, the other BIG rumour is that a 30" LCD will also be unveiled with a 'possible' G5 theme to the look 'n' feel of it. This is all unconfirmed until January. Fingers Crossed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mipra Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Da.Da..Da...I will wait for the next one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Hmm, it'd go well with their new love of all things metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uiop Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 (edited) I strongly doubt Apple would do this....The 20" iMacs are already the best. Maybe a 1.5ghz iMac, not a new design. I am sure Apple is redesigning the iMac and I'll tell you how: I know someone inside ... he explained the current iMac's swivle screen silver neck has gone up in price significantly and they were in developmental stages of an entirely new design (mainly to cut costs). This was more than 5 months ago when I was told. Perfect timing to complete a design. I have posted this information on other forums but it didn't get any recognition. This is first hand information. Edited December 22, 2003 by uiop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjmUK Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 So what can you tell us that we don't know? As in, you say about the swivel screen costs - what are they going to replace it with...etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 I am sure Apple is redesigning the iMac and I'll tell you how:I know someone inside ... he explained the current iMac's swivle screen silver neck has gone up in price significantly and they were in developmental stages of an entirely new design (mainly to cut costs). This was more than 5 months ago when I was told. Perfect timing to complete a design. I have posted this information on other forums but it didn't get any recognition. This is first hand information. Rrriiiiight. :rolleyes: I think most Mac users know better than to believe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uiop Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 i don't know what they will replace it with or the way the new shell will look. But I can give the proof of why Apple is redesigning the iMac from an economic perspective, and about a relative time of when development started. Might not be the info you wanted, but for those who think the iMac is not going to change soon, they are wrong. Sadly, I was saying this 5 months ago too, but no one listened. Of course I don't mind, its not a big deal ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordHatrus Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 pshhh any product that starts with an 'i' is not designed from an economic perspectave.... they are designed for a 'ghee, let's take some incompatible comp. parts, shove them in a white plastic case that contains no 90 degree angles (wouldn't want those POWER USERS to hurt themselves now!) and offer them a whole line of products that will look soooo much more interesting in 15 years when all that thick white plastic turns YELLOW!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildeeze Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 1. Incompatible? I'm fairly sure that's not the word you intended to use, unless you are an idiot. 2. If I'm still using an iMac 15 years after I bought it, I'll be too impressed with it's longevity to give a damn what color it is. 3. Curves are sexay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordHatrus Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 1. Incompatible? I'm fairly sure that's not the word you intended to use, unless you are an idiot.So does it work with my windows software? My linux software? My UNIX software? My DOS software? My open-BSD software?On most Macs, exception of powerpc, can I plug in my Radeon 9700 AIW Pro? Even if I COULD, could I use all of it's features? Can I plug in my Serial ATA hard disk? Can I switch out the CPU for something A LITTLE MORE POWERFUL?? Does Apple offer a 64-bit computer? Could I plug in my pocket pc? and transfer MOVIES like the matrix reloaded to it? (Still transfering just mp3s to the ol' IPOD, eh?) 2. If I'm still using an iMac 15 years after I bought it, I'd be to impressed with it's longevity to give a damn what color it is. :unsure: Time to upgrade, dude.... 3. Curves are sexay. Point conceded. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildeeze Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 does it work with my windows software? Yes - VitualPC. Does your Wintel box work with my OS X software? My Linux software Yes, without ever leaving OS X. "Fink install KDE" in a terminal window. Fink.sourceforge.net for more info. My Unix software If it's been ported to Linux. I doubt you are using any true Unix software on your Wintel box. My DOS software Get real. Also, yes. My Open-BSD software I think you should look into just what OS X is. Darwin ring any bells? On most Macs, exception of powerpc, can I plug in my Radeon 9700 AIW Pro? All new Macs are PowerPC-based. Can I plug in my Serial ATA hard disk? Yes Can I switch out the CPU for something A LITTLE MORE POWERFUL? Yes Does Apple offer a 64-bit computer? Do you live under a rock? Ever heard of the PowerMac G5? Could I plug in my pocket pc? and transfer MOVIES like the matrix reloaded to it Yes and Yes Still transfering just mp3s to the ol' IPOD, eh? Well, that is what it's for Also, you completely missed the point of #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling3k12 Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 pshhh any product that starts with an 'i' is not designed from an economic perspectave.... they are designed for a 'ghee, let's take some incompatible comp. parts, shove them in a white plastic case that contains no 90 degree angles (wouldn't want those POWER USERS to hurt themselves now!) and offer them a whole line of products that will look soooo much more interesting in 15 years when all that thick white plastic turns YELLOW!!!!!! pshhh any product that starts with an 'i' is not designed from an economic perspectave.... they are designed for a 'ghee, let's take some incompatible comp. parts, shove them in a white plastic case that contains no 90 degree angles (wouldn't want those POWER USERS to hurt themselves now!) and offer them a whole line of products that will look soooo much more interesting in 15 years when all that thick white plastic turns YELLOW!!!!!!What beige PC from 15 years ago hasn't had any type of discoloration?Incompatible parts? Um, what does Apple use that isn't a industry standard? All you have to do is get companies to release drivers and it'll be compatible. Apple uses ATA and SerialATA for hard drives (you can use any kind off the shelf), ATAPI for optical drives, we have USB and FireWire, they use 802.11b/g for networking, AGP for graphics cards, I mean... what's incompatible? If you mean on the drivers perspective, get companies to release drivers and they'll be compatible. So does it work with my windows software? My linux software? My UNIX software? My DOS software? My open-BSD software? VirtualPC for Windows and DOS software, and possibly X11 for your Linux, UNIX, and OpenBSD software. Can I plug in my Serial ATA hard disk?Can I switch out the CPU for something A LITTLE MORE POWERFUL?? Like I said, yes you can... and for the CPU, there are a lot of CPU Upgrades for Macs. Just go search for G3 or G4 Upgrades.Does Apple offer a 64-bit computer? Did you even look at the G5? Could I plug in my pocket pc? and transfer MOVIES like the matrix reloaded to it? (Still transfering just mp3s to the ol' IPOD, eh?) There are utilities to sync data to PocketPC computers, along with Palms too... And if I was using a computer after 15 years, I'd be more than amazed at it's longevity than the color of the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordHatrus Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 wow, gotta start paying attention to apple! :blink: and, no, I don't have a wintel box. Liiinnuuuxxx... But IS THERE ANY SUPER COMPUTER IN THE WORLD THATS A MAC?!?!?! nooooooooo How many servers are on Macs? Not many. The apple.com site is probably not run on macs. (however, until recently, microsoft.com was running linux, so, whatever....) It's not cost effective. Which of our computers, realistically, is better? My 3 Ghz of P4? My nice video card? Which I probably paid less for??? btw, thank you for schooling me on the ways of the mac. I have not been owned in a long time. :blush: I'm sorry for being so wrong.... :blink: :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildeeze Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 But IS THERE ANY SUPER COMPUTER IN THE WORLD THATS A MAC?!?!?!Just the third fastest one in the world.http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,128...w=wn_story_top5 How many servers are on Macs? http://apple.com/xserve btw, thank you for schooling me on the ways of the mac. I have not been owned in a long time. You're welcome :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordHatrus Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 but really, is their ANY WAY that Mac hardware is superior???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildeeze Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 but really, is their ANY WAY that Mac hardware is superior???? You mean besides reliabilty, build quality, and downright sexiness? Here's a test. Go to CompUSA and pick up a Toshiba or HP notebook. Hold it by one corner. Then go pick up a $900 iBook. You'll see. If you're really into Linux, you really should check out Apple. OS X is beautiful and easy to use and you can run all the Linux apps you want from right inside it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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