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wellfleation wrote:

decker wrote:

Is it unusual that this is called a "Mac" event? 

Could August 7th be the death of the iMac?  -It does seem a little bit out of place in the current lineup:
MacBook Pro
MacBook
Mac Pro
Mac?

I think you are right - I didn't even think about that.

I think a new (i)Mac is a definite and the Mini could be axed or "slightly" improved to justify its "lower" price point.

Cosmetically , all Apple has to do with the iMac is cut away that extra plastic at the bottom of the screen, make it even thiner, throw it in aluminum, and maybe even include a wall mount. An included wall mount would be sick.

Sad indeed how low our expectations have sunk.
I remember a day, not so long ago, when speculating about coming new Macs was actually kinda fun and exciting.
Now it's like Oh, ohhh...the new iMac might be 27mm thiner!!.

Aqua OS X wrote:

The plenty of ways to use a VESA mount with a current iMac or most LCD displays. Yet, I don't really see a lot of people using them at home or in the office. They're really only used in public or commercial environments where walls and desks are not practical.

I think the reason they aren't used more is because they cost $300 bucks or more. I would like one to create more space on my desk, but mainly to adjust it to a hight where my two young kids can't get at it.

C. Ives wrote:

I really don't see the allure of a wall-mounted monitor.

Me neither.

However, A wall that IS a monitor is a different matter.

WhirlinGraphics wrote:

Surfungus wrote:

decker wrote:

Is it unusual that this is called a "Mac" event? 

Could August 7th be the death of the iMac?  -It does seem a little bit out of place in the current lineup:
MacBook Pro
MacBook
Mac Pro
Mac?

This is really interesting. I'll bet dollars to donuts you're on to something, my friend.

It still fits in with the consumer line of:
iPod
iPhone
iMac

The one that is really out of place is the:
Apple TV

The Apple Wallet. Holds only $20, your favorite credit card, and your iD.

Also consider that the naming scheme was even worse before the intel migration:
PowerMac
PowerBook
iBook
iMac
Mac Mini

maleko wrote:

FutureDreamz wrote:

C. Ives wrote:

I really don't see the allure of a wall-mounted monitor.

Me neither.

However, A wall that IS a monitor is a different matter.

  Yeah man, now those are cool.

And the best part, according to my calculations; by the time that I am out of collage/university, they will both be widely available AND getting cheaper.


Unless something goes terribly wrong before and the Earth blows up.

Gatchaman wrote:

G5 powerbooks!  Woot!

And a consumer tower!

And a new Newton!

Updated mini's!

Sorry for the long distance quoting, but... updated mini's are on the ridiculous list now?

maleko wrote:

Also consider that the naming scheme was even worse before the intel migration:
PowerMac
PowerBook
iBook
iMac
Mac Mini

I don't see how the old naming scheme is "worse", but instead, see it as better for the mere fact the names are cooler. Why would the names be confusing to the public? They are different computers made by Apple which anyone considering a purchase would know. Jeesh

wellfleation wrote:

maleko wrote:

Also consider that the naming scheme was even worse before the intel migration:
PowerMac
PowerBook
iBook
iMac
Mac Mini

I don't see how the old naming scheme is "worse", but instead, see it as better for the mere fact the names are cooler. Why would the names be confusing to the public? They are different computers made by Apple which anyone considering a purchase would know. Jeesh

Sorry, some people were arguing that since the new line has such similar names that iMac would be renamed.  I was just saying that the line of computers offered by apple has never had a completely united name scheme.  Considering the imac is such a trademark computer that has sold very well for apple, I'm doubting they change the name now.

Tetrachloride wrote:

New iMac ads leaked !! YouTuber  movie

I really think that this is right inline with what apple is planning of doing to the iMac.

MacAddict2000 wrote:

decker wrote:

Is it unusual that this is called a "Mac" event? 

Could August 7th be the death of the iMac?  -It does seem a little bit out of place in the current lineup:
MacBook Pro
MacBook
Mac Pro
Mac?

You bring up an interesting point, but I highly doubt it because MacBooks and Mac Pros and iMacs are all Macs. It would be stupid on Apple's part to have a computer just called "Mac." People wouldn't know which one you were talking about.

Well, they could always call it a Mac III.

Donkey Butter wrote:

Tetrachloride wrote:

New iMac ads leaked !! YouTuber  movie

I really think that this is right inline with what apple is planning of doing to the iMac.

YES! YES! YES! WANT! WANT! WANT!

I don't care it's fake. I want it. Apple please!

(The Doors music helped make want it too)

Last edited by ukimalefu (2007-08-03 9:57 pm)