With these closeup shots, it looks like the perforations are quite large. Almost to the point where the box itself is semi-transparent enough to see the insides.
The issue with the front ports is a tough design decision. It needs to be there, but aesthetically, it does stick out a bit. But lowering to the bottom portion creates problems for those who leave their towers on the ground.
One thing for sure, Apple designs are always controversial.
Yea, I know it's my first post, bu i've been reading those boards for *a few* months.
Do you remember the transparent aluminium alloy posted somewhere in the future hardware forum a while back? I'd want my G5 to have the exact same case built of it.
UPDATE: Here's the thread amd here's the link. Note that it's not aluminium, it't Al2O3.
The mesh isn't so bad unto itself, it is the graceless rectangular cutout for the Superdrive and the prospect of having FW and USB cords dangling from half way up the machine.
The Superdrive door should have had a little curve to it like the original Quicksilver, and the front ports should be droped to the base of the machine. Both of these are relatively easy to do without obstructing airflow.
The blank mid-section could then be dressed up with an internal speaker or the Apple logo, etc.
The tower does not need a speaker in the middle of all that cramped space that should be devoted to useful things like drive bays. External speakers (even cheap ones) are better anyway and free up the case (oops! it is now an "enclosure") for more important things. At least the firewire and USB plugs made it to the front of the case, even if they are poorly placed. Apple still has much work to be done before they get a fully functional case with space for drives and all the good things that belong on the inside. If the bottom "handles" disappeared the overall height of the case could be maintained and the height incorporated into the case for drive bays and more expansion slots of whatever type.
To be honest, I'm surprised at how many people dislike this new design (vocal minority?).
IMHO, hands down, this is the coolest tower Apple has ever made. I love the one-tone, muted metallic, functional sexy machine. And the (sand-blasted?) apple logo on the side is perfect.
I think you need to recalibrate your settings as to what you consider a "rant". I said, jokingly, "knock it off it's beautiful..." and added a great big laughing smiley to show that I'm being playful.
Then I PRAISE Apple for putting ports on the front and for the overall design.
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The issue with the front ports is a tough design decision. It needs to be there, but aesthetically, it does stick out a bit. But lowering to the bottom portion creates problems for those who leave their towers on the ground.
One thing for sure, Apple designs are always controversial.
Originally posted by murbot
*pic1* *pic2*
Wow. I mean WOW!!! This is like aluminum lingerie! Yummy!
Do you remember the transparent aluminium alloy posted somewhere in the future hardware forum a while back? I'd want my G5 to have the exact same case built of it.
UPDATE: Here's the thread amd here's the link. Note that it's not aluminium, it't Al2O3.
Originally posted by joesph mother
The mesh isn't so bad unto itself, it is the graceless rectangular cutout for the Superdrive and the prospect of having FW and USB cords dangling from half way up the machine.
The Superdrive door should have had a little curve to it like the original Quicksilver, and the front ports should be droped to the base of the machine. Both of these are relatively easy to do without obstructing airflow.
The blank mid-section could then be dressed up with an internal speaker or the Apple logo, etc.
The tower does not need a speaker in the middle of all that cramped space that should be devoted to useful things like drive bays. External speakers (even cheap ones) are better anyway and free up the case (oops! it is now an "enclosure") for more important things. At least the firewire and USB plugs made it to the front of the case, even if they are poorly placed. Apple still has much work to be done before they get a fully functional case with space for drives and all the good things that belong on the inside. If the bottom "handles" disappeared the overall height of the case could be maintained and the height incorporated into the case for drive bays and more expansion slots of whatever type.
IMHO, hands down, this is the coolest tower Apple has ever made. I love the one-tone, muted metallic, functional sexy machine. And the (sand-blasted?) apple logo on the side is perfect.
Well done, Ives. I want one!!!
I dig it. Very!
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Originally posted by BrunoBruin
The one good thing about the G5 design is that my Cube's position as the most beautiful desktop computer ever produced is still unassailed.
No Bruno, MY Cubes are the ones that remain most beautiful~!
Originally posted by pscates
I think you need to recalibrate your settings as to what you consider a "rant". I said, jokingly, "knock it off it's beautiful..." and added a great big laughing smiley to show that I'm being playful.
Then I PRAISE Apple for putting ports on the front and for the overall design.
Rant? Hardly.
I must have interpreted it wrong?
my apologies.
Originally posted by badtz
I must have interpreted it wrong?
my apologies.
No problem
Originally posted by Cake
Are those antenna inputs or simple led indicators next to the Airport and Bluetooth logos?
Antenna inputs.
My G5 site:
http://www.homepage.mac.com/dstranathan
Originally posted by Defiant
Antenna inputs.
Schweet!
Originally posted by BrunoBruin
The one good thing about the G5 design is that my Cube's position as the most beautiful desktop computer ever produced is still unassailed.
I have a cube, and new imac(17"), and I would say the Imac is nicer.