Comments on: Apple fans abuzz over new iMac

Company stays mum as faithful mull designs, including one with the guts behind a screen similar to Apple's current flat-panel displays.

Apple will not follow others

"Both Gateway and IBM have released all-in-one flat panel computers with the computing guts behind the screen."

- That is good enough reason for me to doubt that Apple will release such a model!

Editorial help!

Did this ?article? pass through the hands of an editor for
it was published? Apparently not. Why this repetition
in the 12th and 15th paragraph respectively?

?...passed on the idea, wanting to have the display and
system elements separate for the sake of design. But
the company has downplayed technologies before,
only to launch products based on them when it felt the
timing was right.?

?..passed on the idea, wanting to have the display and
system elements separate for the sake of design. But
the company has been known to downplay ideas
before, only to revisit them when it felt the timing was
right.?

Remember, the most important thing any writer or
publication has is credibility. Once it is gone, you might
as well up shop and go home. Needless to say, I won?t
be reading any more articles authored by Richard Shim
. . . and if this keeps up on News.com I won?t come back
to CNET either.

[GGGlen]

Copy Cats!

"Both Gateway and IBM have released all-in-one flat-panel
computers with the computing guts in the back of the screen."

Yes, both IBM and Gateway copied Apple (as the PC industry is
utterly devoid of original thought) once again, only, and as
usual, without the elegance of Apples design. Twentieth
Anniversery Mac? Anyone? It predated IBM and Gateway efforts
by years, and was an "all-in-one flat-panel computers with the
computing guts in the back of the screen."

[pixiesrock]

Disgraceful

$2200 for an unupgradeable computer with a 1.8 ghz
processor? Seriously, Apple? You expect people who aren't
obsessed with all things Steve to actually buy one of these
things when they could get a Dell that's twice as powerful for
half the money?
Stick to iPods, cause your computers plain suck.

Really?

"$2200 for an unupgradeable computer with a 1.8 ghz
processor? Seriously, Apple? You expect people who aren'tobsessed with all things Steve to actually buy one of thesethings when they could get a Dell that's twice as powerful for half the money?"

I can get a Dell with a 20" LCD and a 3.6GHz 64-bit processor for $1100? Excellent! Sign me up!

[vanox]

All-in-one Users

What you're forgetting a majority of the consumer computer owners never upgrade their PC (except for RAM). Therefore, why not make a machine that meets the needs of the many?

If you're looking to upgrade a system, an all-in-one isn't for you anyway. This is why manufacturers also make desktop units that can be upgradable. They cater towards their target audience. If everyone upgraded their machines every 6-12 months, I'm sure we'd see a different version.

[JuggerNaut]

iMac G5 will be another "GREAT" design from Apple!

The iMac G5 will follow suit to its predecessors with the great
design and innovation that Apple is well known for. I'll have to
admit when the iMac G4 (aka iLamp) came out, I was skeptical at
first and even thought Steve Jobs really lost (beyond the Blue
Dalmatian and Flower Power iMac episode), but after seeing
what Apple was trying to deliver, it just made sense.

Though Apple seems to be living in their own little world, they
make the most sensible, yet reliable computers this planet has
even seen, no doubt!

[JuggerNaut]

Note to self; should use spell and grammar checker whenever possible!

The iMac G5 will follow suit to its predecessors with the great
design and innovation that Apple is well known for. I'll have to
admit when the iMac G4 (aka iLamp) came out, I was skeptical at
first and even thought Steve Jobs really lost it(beyond the Blue
Dalmatian and Flower Power iMac episode), but after seeing
what Apple was trying to deliver, it just made sense.

Though Apple seems to be living in their own little world, they
make the most sensible, yet reliable computers this planet has
ever seen, no doubt!

[rpms]

It all depends on price

Except when selling to the relatively small group of faithful Macintosh users, or to institutions that favor the Macintosh (certain schools, universities, and government agencies), Apple has got to be able to compete on the basis of price.

Computer prices have dropped sharply over the life of the iMac. Basic Windows-compatible systems are available for as little as $500. These are adequate for the average consumer, who wants to surf the Web, send e-mail, manage digital photos, and download MP3s. (Note the word "adequate". I do not wish to get into a discussion about the pros and cons of specific operating systems, CPUs, industrial design philosophies, brands, etc.)

A successfull iMac would be one that was priced between $500 and $750 in today's dollars.

Note: I use Windows, Mac OS, and Linux in my own home. Also, I realize that the eMac, an older low-cost design featuring a traditional CRT monitor (cf. the original iMac), is available for as little as $800.

[Not Bugged]

It's a HOAX

Thanks, CNET, for this completely phony news story.