I love it!!!
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julguribye
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Ever seen the Pixar animation at the start of Pixar Movies (like ToyStory)?
With the little cute lamp jumping around.
It looks like the iMac
Maybe that's where Steve & Co got their inspiration?
With the little cute lamp jumping around.
It looks like the iMac
Maybe that's where Steve & Co got their inspiration?
kilowatt
mach-o mach-o man
Ok, but think about computers from the new-user's prospective, or the average pc user:
Apple's new imac costs $1299, right?
You can get a pretty nice pc for $1299. apple had it made selling imacs at $799. Totally more bang for the buck than any $799 pc.
Now $1299 gets you a 14" screen (ug) and the ugliest thing ever.
Ok, its not that ugly.. ;-)
But from the dual-athalon-made-it-my-self-for-$500 pc user's prospective, its too expensive.
Apple's new imac costs $1299, right?
You can get a pretty nice pc for $1299. apple had it made selling imacs at $799. Totally more bang for the buck than any $799 pc.
Now $1299 gets you a 14" screen (ug) and the ugliest thing ever.
Ok, its not that ugly.. ;-)
But from the dual-athalon-made-it-my-self-for-$500 pc user's prospective, its too expensive.
AppleWatcher
Tigerrr
Except for the ugly thing: The new iMac is GREAT
But average PC's are cheaper...
AppleWatcher
But average PC's are cheaper...
AppleWatcher
The $800 iMac was cheap, I agree, but I have trouble recommending a 15" CRT to anyone ony more. What's shipping is a far more convenient "living room computer." I have been a big fan of the computer in the living room for some time now, it makes using a computer an acceptable and social activity. It complements watching TV as you ask "where do I know that actor from?" and pull up IMDB. Had an Apple student rep as a roommate in college, and had a cube and phat panel around for a couple of weeks through that. It was a sweet living room computer, but this is ideal. Swivelly head and all.
I have two 15" monitors side by side, and that's decent screen space. I agree that the monitor is still a bit on the small side for heavy users, but that's not really the iMac's market. What $900 PC comes with a phat panel display? Apple is no longer bringing up the rear. They don't like doing that anyway. If you want a cheap computer, you don't want a mac. End of story. If you want a good computer, that's different. The iBook just became a lot cooler too.
I have two 15" monitors side by side, and that's decent screen space. I agree that the monitor is still a bit on the small side for heavy users, but that's not really the iMac's market. What $900 PC comes with a phat panel display? Apple is no longer bringing up the rear. They don't like doing that anyway. If you want a cheap computer, you don't want a mac. End of story. If you want a good computer, that's different. The iBook just became a lot cooler too.
Ralph J.
enjoys cheese
now that the dust has settled, and i've had time to gather my thoughts, i really like it..
in fact, i LOVE it! this is one bad-ass piece of kit here, people. an 800mhz G4, superdrive equipped machine with a flat panel monitor for $1,800? that's the bomb! yesterday, that would cost you at least 3 grand.
and i think it is going to be a HUGE hit with the general public. it looks cool, and there is NOTHING like it on the market.
in fact, i LOVE it! this is one bad-ass piece of kit here, people. an 800mhz G4, superdrive equipped machine with a flat panel monitor for $1,800? that's the bomb! yesterday, that would cost you at least 3 grand.
and i think it is going to be a HUGE hit with the general public. it looks cool, and there is NOTHING like it on the market.
I bet some company will rip off the design within a few months from now, and it will suck so bad...
I also bet that MicroShaft will rip off iPhoto(pretty damn cool), in a few months too, and it will also suck bigtime compared to iPhoto(just like their other pathetic attempts at ripping off Apple ideas).
I also bet that MicroShaft will rip off iPhoto(pretty damn cool), in a few months too, and it will also suck bigtime compared to iPhoto(just like their other pathetic attempts at ripping off Apple ideas).
after all this talk, i checked out apple's site, and i have to say it looks pretty cool. besides, have the macs/apples EVER been marketed for toward "$500 build -it-yourself" buyers? i don't think so, imho, and i think it's a good thing. sure keeps the innovations and quality up.
kafene.
simX
Unofficial Mac Genius
In January, a system like the high-end iMac would've cost upwards of 5 grand. Wow, how far Apple has come in a year.
Also, did anyone notice that the Pro Speakers/Mouse/Keyboard are all slightly redesigned? All are white instead of black. For the mouse and speakers, that's a pretty minor change, but for the keyboard it's quite nice because it's much easier to see in the dark.