I have a problem, not with the story which could be true but with the concept. Having used G4 iMacs and Powermacs i must say how much I prefer the additional height of the iMac screen. I am looking straight ahead not down.
I cannot think of an elegant way to achieve this with a standalone screen, but there is no doubt that the iMac is better for ones posture.
I cannot think of an elegant way to achieve this with a standalone screen, but there is no doubt that the iMac is better for ones posture.
Correct, the iMac has by far the best ergomonics of any computer available today. I would love to work on such a machine just for this reason. I have difficulties to imagine another, more efficient, computer-display arrangement. However, it is not at all obvious how this design paradigm could propagate to standalone displays.
"Why would a LCD display need the mesh? i could see a little on the back, but there would be no need for it aesthetically."
I never said that an LCD would need the mesh. I was actuallty commenting that the mockup pic looked GOOD without it unlike a post a while back which also claimed to have the inside scoop on the new display design and that post has an image of a display with the chese grater design on the front. Personally I hope the new displays have a thin bezel than a thick one so placing two displays togeather allows for a better viewing when monitor spanning.
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"Also, a couple of points to emphasize... I did not make this story up, it actually happened. "
If you say so than it must be true.... frankly who cares... Im not calling you a liar... but question why do you believe that apple would release an update now ie end of the month instead of at WWDC when they have all the media attention...If thats what you are saying...
"let the stones fly"
...No need... there seems to be to many pigs flying....
Lighten up... its only FH ... realise i was complimenting the artwork...
Before they actually come out, I want to get on record here...
1. I think new Apple displays WILL a) be covered in aluminum and have less curvy edges, better matching the PowerBooks and G5.
And I've posted this before (but lost it, so doodled a quick new one here at work ), but I can't get a away from some sort of bisected "cradle" design. The below display could swivel side-to-side and it could tilt back and forth (like a laptop screen).
The display's sides are halved and it sits on a wide "U" base, tilting at the vertical half point (see side drawing). The base could (and should) be some sort of dense, heavy material (covered in nice G5 aluminum, of course) that is itself split: the base stays put while the top portion of itswivels on a secure, heavy-duty pinot rod.
I'm no engineer, so go with it.
The styling isn't there in my drawing (just showing the mechanics) and also keep in mind: Apple would do a clean, visually seamless take on the below, so don't let the lines fool you into thinking it's too "busy" or cluttered. In the below state (a line drawing, showing every part), it certainly is. But I would imagine Apple rolling and smoothing the parts to butt to each other nicely, resulting in a clean, tight look.
Again, just an idea that allows for simple tilt and swivel, which is what most people probably want.
In case something like this DOES come to be, I jus twant to be in the clear...
Masker, If your rendering has the scale right, that could be the 30" display Apple's rumored to have been working on. It figures a new model would get the updated look we've been expecting, and that the look would get spread down to the rest of the line. I hope it also comes with a price drop to, say, $1799 or so for the 23". I have quotes sitting on my desk for 8 G5s with 23s and I find myself now leaning towards waiting for the new round, instead of taking discounts now, largely on the strength of this idea of what the new displays might look like. (the 8 G5s are for 8 designers and they LOVE the look of that display.) Your post may end up costing us a bunch of money!
By the way, I remember being at an Apple Event a couple years ago and seeing a slide that showed an Xserve Raid, several weeks before that product was announced.
1. I think new Apple displays WILL a) be covered in aluminum and have less curvy edges, better matching the PowerBooks and G5.
And I've posted this before (but lost it, so doodled a quick new one here at work ), but I can't get a away from some sort of bisected "cradle" design. The below display could swivel side-to-side and it could tilt back and forth (like a laptop screen).certainly is. But I would imagine Apple rolling and smoothing the parts to butt to each other nicely, resulting in a clean, tight look.
Looks like it would tip over with the slightest bump.
Are there not materials out there that could be used for the base? I have a neat little lamp that I bought at IKEA about four years ago. It's a "dual mount" type of thing, in that I can clamp it to a desk or table OR insert it in to this small round base that came with it. This base is about a 6" circle and no more than 1.5" tall...IT IS THE HEAVIEST THING THAT SIZE I'VE EVER LIFTED.
I don't know what it is made of, but it's ridiculously heavy (I'm talking "hold it with both hands and grimace" heavy).
That's just a 6" circle. Couldn't a 12-18" long "bar", maybe 4" or so deep and an inch or two tall, made from something this dense, support the device? Also, I could imagine the "U" cradle being heavier than the bezel and the "top" part of the display, so all the weight and bulk would be at the bottom. Nothing should tip.
That IKEA lamp is a jointed architect type of lamp, about 4-feet long when fully extended. When I insert it in to its base and tilt it over as far as it reaches, it doesn't come close to tipping. Ever.
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Originally posted by sorhed
aluminum is so 2003.
we need a new metal.
Not a metal but... dilithium!
Or there is always mithril...
Originally posted by kikaida
Not a metal but... dilithium!
Or there is always mithril...
...or Plutonium!
"Mommy, why does the computer glow green? ..and why do I have chest pains so much?"
I cannot think of an elegant way to achieve this with a standalone screen, but there is no doubt that the iMac is better for ones posture.
Originally posted by Addison
I cannot think of an elegant way to achieve this with a standalone screen, but there is no doubt that the iMac is better for ones posture.
Correct, the iMac has by far the best ergomonics of any computer available today. I would love to work on such a machine just for this reason. I have difficulties to imagine another, more efficient, computer-display arrangement. However, it is not at all obvious how this design paradigm could propagate to standalone displays.
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...U=SDMP232W%2fB
PLEASE don't let Apple's new display have two feet.....
Originally posted by jasonfj
Sony have had an adjustable display like this out for over a year now, and I reckon it's a pretty good match for the G5.
Looks like it would tip over with the slighest bump.
Originally posted by iDave
Looks like it would tip over with the slighest bump.
With a sneeze I would say.
EDIT: OK, already replied.
"Why would a LCD display need the mesh? i could see a little on the back, but there would be no need for it aesthetically."
I never said that an LCD would need the mesh. I was actuallty commenting that the mockup pic looked GOOD without it unlike a post a while back which also claimed to have the inside scoop on the new display design and that post has an image of a display with the chese grater design on the front. Personally I hope the new displays have a thin bezel than a thick one so placing two displays togeather allows for a better viewing when monitor spanning.
Quote:
"Also, a couple of points to emphasize... I did not make this story up, it actually happened. "
If you say so than it must be true.... frankly who cares... Im not calling you a liar... but question why do you believe that apple would release an update now ie end of the month instead of at WWDC when they have all the media attention...If thats what you are saying...
"let the stones fly"
...No need... there seems to be to many pigs flying....
1. I think new Apple displays WILL a) be covered in aluminum and have less curvy edges, better matching the PowerBooks and G5.
And I've posted this before (but lost it, so doodled a quick new one here at work
The display's sides are halved and it sits on a wide "U" base, tilting at the vertical half point (see side drawing). The base could (and should) be some sort of dense, heavy material (covered in nice G5 aluminum, of course) that is itself split: the base stays put while the top portion of itswivels on a secure, heavy-duty pinot rod.
I'm no engineer, so go with it.
The styling isn't there in my drawing (just showing the mechanics) and also keep in mind: Apple would do a clean, visually seamless take on the below, so don't let the lines fool you into thinking it's too "busy" or cluttered. In the below state (a line drawing, showing every part), it certainly is. But I would imagine Apple rolling and smoothing the parts to butt to each other nicely, resulting in a clean, tight look.
Again, just an idea that allows for simple tilt and swivel, which is what most people probably want.
In case something like this DOES come to be, I jus twant to be in the clear...
By the way, I remember being at an Apple Event a couple years ago and seeing a slide that showed an Xserve Raid, several weeks before that product was announced.
Originally posted by pscates
1. I think new Apple displays WILL a) be covered in aluminum and have less curvy edges, better matching the PowerBooks and G5.
And I've posted this before (but lost it, so doodled a quick new one here at work
Looks like it would tip over with the slightest bump.
Originally posted by pscates
Something like a... mirror
EDIT: now I am thinking about it, is there any manufacturer having already displays with this design? Or it is something completely new?
I don't know what it is made of, but it's ridiculously heavy (I'm talking "hold it with both hands and grimace" heavy).
That's just a 6" circle. Couldn't a 12-18" long "bar", maybe 4" or so deep and an inch or two tall, made from something this dense, support the device? Also, I could imagine the "U" cradle being heavier than the bezel and the "top" part of the display, so all the weight and bulk would be at the bottom. Nothing should tip.
That IKEA lamp is a jointed architect type of lamp, about 4-feet long when fully extended. When I insert it in to its base and tilt it over as far as it reaches, it doesn't come close to tipping. Ever.
Originally posted by sorhed
aluminum is so 2003.
we need a new metal.
My vote is for half copper, half zinc...if the batter goes just squeeze a lemon on the keyboard and you get 5 more minutes of power.
Originally posted by MacGregor
My vote is for half copper, half zinc...if the batter goes just squeeze a lemon on the keyboard and you get 5 more minutes of power.
Batter? Lemon?? What are you talking about, fish & chips?
Originally posted by jasonfj
Batter? Lemon?? What are you talking about, fish & chips?
Batter-y.....sorry.