Document reveals iMac G5 internal component layout
A new Apple document reveals the guts of new iMac G5.
An Apple Computer document recently obtained by AppleInsider includes an image (below) of the internal layout of the new iMac G5, which may be of interest to some viewers.
Sources also indicate that Apple plans a live chat option for users who wish to take the do-it-yourself approach when upgrading or repairing their iMac G5. The live chat service is suggested to be phone or iChat-based, but tipsters are unclear of Apple's precise plans at the moment.
An Apple Computer document recently obtained by AppleInsider includes an image (below) of the internal layout of the new iMac G5, which may be of interest to some viewers.
Sources also indicate that Apple plans a live chat option for users who wish to take the do-it-yourself approach when upgrading or repairing their iMac G5. The live chat service is suggested to be phone or iChat-based, but tipsters are unclear of Apple's precise plans at the moment.
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Originally posted by Robrippin
Okay smartie, what's the products model number?
Based on factors of elimination it was the only answer I could find. A search on the web does not reveal any such combo cards, so there is maybe another possibility?
As tightly engineered as the iMac is I can understand why there are some restrictions on the ability to add very much after delivery. The AirPort card is the most logical for an internal upgrade - especially with AirPort Express - and I think that it, and memory, will be the two things that will be installed in the home by new users after a few months with the iMac.
Originally posted by kenaustus
The BT dongle will be sticking out the back and you'll never notice it.
Unless of course you want to hang the iMac up on your wall.
Originally posted by Jared
Unless of course you want to hang the iMac up on your wall.
Even if you do want to hang the unit on a wall you wont have a problem since you have to allow room for the power cord anyway.... so if you have to leave room for that then you'll have room for the tiny BT usb dongle too.
Dave
Originally posted by stingerman
Where is the GPU???
They decided that the CrapForce 5200 FX was so bad, that it would'nt do any harm to just remove it all together.
On the location of the GPU, I think it is underneath the G5 heatsink. It shouldn't be that far away from the processor and memory, so it looks like that is the only place for it to be.
Originally posted by ~ufo~
well then thank god I ordered mine w/ the wireless keyboard and bluetooth module !
heejheej, let's see who gets it first.
20" also, or 17"?
Originally posted by gar
heejheej, let's see who gets it first.
20" also, or 17"?
17" will do me fine.
It's just for administrative, entertainment and minor creative purposes.
I'm still on 1 15" CRT Imac now for that, so this will be a giant leap as it is.
cheers,
~ufo~
for all you haters, I think this iMac G5 design is waaaaaaaaaaay better than the iMac G4, though the latter had a couple of great things going for it, this new design is just more wholesome. Me likey a lot, good product.
Frankly I don't know what this graphic card bitching is.... I'm still on a crt iMac w/ an 8mb card and it looks just fine to me.
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