Post by: bil207 on September 06, 2006, 07:45:32 AM
Post by: pendragon on September 06, 2006, 07:55:00 AM
Bill!I just tried going to the Buy Now site to check the specs, but the new 24" is not listed. No doubt the data will be posted soon.
Post by: bil207 on September 06, 2006, 07:59:15 AM
You can get the new specs. here.
Post by: pendragon on September 06, 2006, 08:40:33 AM
Post by: bil207 on September 06, 2006, 09:20:06 AM
Post by: antony on September 06, 2006, 10:29:12 AM
Apple has released new iMac line now features the new 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processor, delivering up to 50% faster performance than the previous iMac. A new 24-inch iMac with a brilliant 24-inch widescreen display joins the 17- and 20-inch models. iMac prices now start at just US$999. All of the new iMacs include a built-in iSight camera, Front Row and Apple Remote, iLife '06, an Apple keyboard and Mighty Mouse, Airport Extreme and Bluetooth, a Serial ATA hard drive, mini-DV out, built-in stereo speakers and microphone, Gigabit Ethernet, five USB 2.0 ports, and two FireWire ports.
Tech Specs:
17-inch iMac 1.83GHz (MA710LL)
1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
512MB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 2GB
a 24x Combo drive
Intel GMA 950 graphics
160GB SATA hard drive
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and the Apple Remote are build-to-order options on this model.
Price: US$999.
17-inch iMac 2.0GHz (MA590LL)
2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
1GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 3GB
8x SuperDrive with double-layer support
PCI Express ATI Radeon X1600 video card with 128MB RAM
160GB SATA hard drive.
Price: US$1,199.
20-inch iMac 2.16GHz (MA589LL)
2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
1GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 3GB
8x SuperDrive with double-layer support
PCI Express ATI Radeon X1600 video card with 128MB RAM
250GB SATA hard drive
Price: US$1,499.
24-inch iMac 2.16GHz (MA456LL)
2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
1GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 3GB
8x SuperDrive with double-layer support
PCI Express NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video card with 128MB RAM
250GB SATA hard drive
FireWire 800 port
Priced: US$1,999.
Configure-to-Order (CTO) Options
Configure-to-Order options for the new iMacs include a 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, an NVIDIA GeFore 7600 GT video card with 256MB RAM and a 500GB SATA hard drive for the 20 and 24-inch models. A 2.16GHz processor and 500GB hard drive are also available for the 2.0GHz 17-inch iMac.
Post by: Gregg on September 06, 2006, 12:13:34 PM
Not "Cheaper"
Post by: jcarter on September 06, 2006, 12:50:54 PM
I wonder if they can keep up the pricing and not have to cheapen down the components?
I would rather pay a bit more, and not have troubles and problems like I am having with my G5 iMac with its cooking power supply and sickly logic board.
So I will put off any purchase for a bit to see how these stand up. My G4 20" igloo is fine, my G5 is in the ER again.
Lets wait a while,
Jane
Post by: kimmer on September 06, 2006, 02:51:00 PM
I'd love a new *mac*, but I need a sewing cabinet first.
Post by: Gregg on September 06, 2006, 08:39:49 PM
Came home today to find everything has gone fuzzy on my Dell monitor. No amount of playing with the settings seems to cure it.
A couple of weeks ago, my "commercial" e-mail address site switched over to new software. It's leaving me behind. There is a "classic" link for older browsers, but when I entered my username and password, it said they were invalid. Now it won't let me back to the orginal login page to try again. At work, on Windows, it lets me login.
Ugh!
Post by: antony on September 06, 2006, 10:48:01 PM
QUOTE(Gregg @ Sep 7 2006, 03:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Notice it says "Faster, Bigger, Brighter"
Not "Cheaper"
Not "Cheaper"
In fact, they are cheaper.
January models:
1.83GHz (Intel Core Duo) 17-inch iMac (MA199LL) was priced at US$1299
2.0GHz (Intel Core Duo) 20-inch iMac (MA200LL) was priced at US$1699.
The updates:
2.0GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo) 17-inch (MA590LL) is priced at US$1199.
2.16GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo) 20-inch (MA589LL) is priced at US$1499.
And, there's a new entry model 17-inch iMac 1.83GHz (Core 2 Duo) (MA710LL) for less than US$1000.
Post by: krissel on September 06, 2006, 11:42:08 PM
The not so crippled (faster processor, SuperDrive, better L2 cache, RAM and Video card) 17" is $1099. Also a good deal.
Post by: () on September 07, 2006, 07:17:43 AM
I just don't understand Apple when it comes to adding a TV tuner card to their products. Everyone else seems to be doing it, Dell, Gateway, Sony, HP/Compaq, even Emachine's have them pre installed or you can order a computer with an upgrade to a TV tuner.
Oh well, I'll wait next time on the iMac and see if Apple is catching on to how people would like an all-in-one system so they can save space and work on a computer and watch the news at the same time.
However, the 24" is certainly tempting, but I'm passing on this one.
Post by: jcarter on September 07, 2006, 08:01:23 AM
Our TV is in the opposite end of the house than my computer room.
But I do agree that it should be an option if wanted.
I think that perhaps these new Macs are going to be somewhat customizable.
Jane
Post by: Xairbusdriver on September 08, 2006, 09:37:00 AM
I like 'cool' TV's and clean keyboards! 
And what about a floppy drive?!
Post by: D76 on September 08, 2006, 10:15:33 AM
QUOTE(airbusdriver @ Sep 8 2006, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Drats! The new machines don't have either a washer or a dryer built in!
But if you buy a laptop, you'll have a stove.
Post by: Steve_J on September 08, 2006, 11:47:41 AM
QUOTE(D76 @ Sep 8 2006, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But if you buy a laptop, you'll have a stove.
or, maybe a fireplace!?!
Post by: () on September 09, 2006, 11:26:40 PM
Post by: jcarter on September 14, 2006, 08:28:35 PM
But perhaps, now that our lovely old yellow lab is no longer with us, I can take a Mac laptop, stuff it into our bed? And my grandsons dog is getting a bit old for that long drive,,,,,,,,
Nah, wont be the same.
Jane