Apple Computer today announced the release of an iMac desktop computer specifically designed for educational clients, hoping that its compact, 2-inch-thick frame will appeal to students in space-constrained classrooms and dorms. The desktop computer, featuring a 17-inch screen, will retail for $899.
With the release of the iMac for education, Apple will discontinue production of the eMac desktop, the last Mac to come with a CRT monitor. The new iMac will be available only through the Apple Store for Education, which offers discounted products specifically for academic clients. Educational customers will be saving $400 off the $1,299 price for a standard 17-inch iMac, but the new machine comes with a weaker graphics card and half the hard drive space, making it potentially less attractive to digital media enthusiasts and "World of Warcraft"-addicted college students.
Many of us remember that the "e" in "eMac" originally stood for "education," because the machine initially was sold to the educational market only. Consumer demand for the inexpensive machines soon resulted in their being sold to the general public.
Might the same thing happen with the new "iMac Lite"?
Many of us remember that the "e" in "eMac" originally stood for "education," because the machine initially was sold to the educational market only. Consumer demand for the inexpensive machines soon resulted in their being sold to the general public.
Might the same thing happen with the new "iMac Lite"?
It is rare when I find that buying the cheapest of anything is the best idea. Cheapest is only best when all else is equal.
Macs are a good value. This particular iMac is inexpensive. But, no, Macs are not cheap! Apple simply does not go for the rock bottom segment of the market or advertise loss leaders as do Dell or HP.
It is rare when I find that buying the cheapest of anything is the best idea. Cheapest is only best when all else is equal.
Macs are a good value. This particular iMac is inexpensive. But, no, Macs are not cheap! Apple simply does not go for the rock bottom segment of the market or advertise loss leaders as do Dell or HP.
a Mac Mini without bluetooth, without Wi-Fi, without internal optical drive, and even without hard disk (just SATA, Firewire, USB, and Ethernet ports at the back), and an install DVD and license for Mac OS X.
Apple could sell that for $199 to enterprise customers and the geek market.
a Mac Mini without bluetooth, without Wi-Fi, without internal optical drive, and even without hard disk (just SATA, Firewire, USB, and Ethernet ports at the back), and an install DVD and license for Mac OS X.
Apple could sell that for $199 to enterprise customers and the geek market.
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Might the same thing happen with the new "iMac Lite"?
Might the same thing happen with the new "iMac Lite"?
Once I respond: It's not a direct comparison.
If price is your ONLY criteria, than Macs may not be for you.
Quality is the reason. It's a different user experience - out of the
box.
best idea. Cheapest is only best when all else is equal.
Macs are a good value. This particular iMac is inexpensive. But,
no, Macs are not cheap! Apple simply does not go for the rock
bottom segment of the market or advertise loss leaders as do Dell
or HP.
Once I respond: It's not a direct comparison.
If price is your ONLY criteria, than Macs may not be for you.
Quality is the reason. It's a different user experience - out of the
box.
best idea. Cheapest is only best when all else is equal.
Macs are a good value. This particular iMac is inexpensive. But,
no, Macs are not cheap! Apple simply does not go for the rock
bottom segment of the market or advertise loss leaders as do Dell
or HP.
Apple could sell that for $199 to enterprise customers and the geek market.
Get a dictionary!
Get a dictionary!
Apple could sell that for $199 to enterprise customers and the geek market.
Get a dictionary!
Get a dictionary!
The phrase "know how to use a Mac" is unimpressive on a resume.
Grow up.
The phrase "know how to use a Mac" is unimpressive on a resume.
Grow up.