Why are they sticking a 14" CRT in the low-end model? I doubt they would downgrade the current iMac's screen size, especially after all the pressure they have gotten to increase it.
<strong>Why are they sticking a 14" CRT in the low-end model? I doubt they would downgrade the current iMac's screen size, especially after all the pressure they have gotten to increase it.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I didn't even notice that. What's the deal with a smaller CRT than they have now?
[quote] Think about it, if the iMac was going to have a G3 and a 14.1" LCD screen, would they be posting all these messages creating hype on their website? I think not. <hr></blockquote>
It's possible that the hyped up messages on Apple's website refer to something else (like another consumer product), or, perhaps, your expectations are too high...
<strong>Why are they sticking a 14" CRT in the low-end model? I doubt they would downgrade the current iMac's screen size, especially after all the pressure they have gotten to increase it.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Maybe, they are affected by new regulations in some countries that say CRT sizes must give visible dimensions. That would make 14 inches bigger than the current 12.5 inches (approx. visible)
I got confused earlier.. I thought 'MouseMac' was some new feature which we hadn't heard of - This made the story seem more plausable. Turns out it was a Typo (should be Mouse / Mac OS X) silly me
I still think those aren't bad specs...
And what on earth is wrong with an LCD 14.1 - It's bigger than the CRT in current iMacs. iMac is designed for home users and i think that would be a fine size.
My understanding was also that 1GHz G3's weren't coming until later in the year -- like July. and that's a very good point about the CRT. This could very well mean that suckfuldotcom was given inaccurate info. Still, you better be ready for specs like these. We go through this letdown from over-inflated every time. Perhaps we should prepare a little better for these things and the letdown won't be so great.
Maybe, they are affected by new regulations in some countries that say CRT sizes must give visible dimensions. That would make 14 inches bigger than the current 12.5 inches (approx. visible)
Whatever dude. Like some CompUSA idiot would either know or care. Anyone at CompUSA hat knows anything about Macs anyway is usually an Apple employee so I doubt he would break NDA if he even had anything to disclose.
I wish the iMac to have a widescreen display, G4 and SuperDrive, but I doubt it would have all three, so I guess I will get a desktop, hopefully G5
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I was wondering what the "Classic" color is in the entry level iMac. Is it like Bondi or what?
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<strong>Why are they sticking a 14" CRT in the low-end model? I doubt they would downgrade the current iMac's screen size, especially after all the pressure they have gotten to increase it.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I didn't even notice that. What's the deal with a smaller CRT than they have now?
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But... but... There are part numbers!!!!
Actually, I find these configurations plausible. We'll see in five days.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Who can't make up part numbers?
Press releases from IBM (the only people making fast G3s) say 1GHz G3 not before middle of this year, they are sampling them in Q1 2002.
Michael
It's possible that the hyped up messages on Apple's website refer to something else (like another consumer product), or, perhaps, your expectations are too high...
We'll see for sure in five days.
Anyway, in this case, I'm just reporting, not speculating, so I'll shut up now.
SdC
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<strong>Why are they sticking a 14" CRT in the low-end model? I doubt they would downgrade the current iMac's screen size, especially after all the pressure they have gotten to increase it.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Maybe, they are affected by new regulations in some countries that say CRT sizes must give visible dimensions. That would make 14 inches bigger than the current 12.5 inches (approx. visible)
Michael
14" sounds suspicious.
I still think those aren't bad specs...
And what on earth is wrong with an LCD 14.1 - It's bigger than the CRT in current iMacs. iMac is designed for home users and i think that would be a fine size.
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14? CRT
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Options: Graphite, Indigo and Classic
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NO-14" crt? not goona happen
NO COLOR CHOICES ON LOW END--> too costly
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1 GHz PPC G3
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1 GHz PPC G3
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1 GHz PPC G3
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G3 sahara will not be ready at 1 ghz I thought someone said?
Are there color choices for higher models?
everything else looks like its possible...
maybe he got G3 and G4 mixed up?--I hope so!!
-Paul
<strong>smells like shit.
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Yes it does.
I very much doubt anybody at CompUSA knows what's coming from Apple. Plus I'm hardly "Blown away" by these specs.
Colours?
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Maybe, they are affected by new regulations in some countries that say CRT sizes must give visible dimensions. That would make 14 inches bigger than the current 12.5 inches (approx. visible)
Michael</strong><hr></blockquote>
its 13.8 visibility, I know all too well
-Paul
<strong>why are there 2 parts exactly the same for the same price?
Colours?</strong><hr></blockquote>
One is the DVDROM, the other is the CDRW. As for colors, I asked him about that and he said no colors were listed for the LCDs.
SdC
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I wish the iMac to have a widescreen display, G4 and SuperDrive, but I doubt it would have all three, so I guess I will get a desktop, hopefully G5