apple needs a low end mac "workstation"... Strictly a tower no screen for 999-1499..something you can expand that uses desktop class parts...they will not penetrate business with an imac and mac pro is overkill..this is an open gap imo
They can call it simply.... The Mac i guess
There is really no such thing as a low end workstation. It's just a desktop computer.
Apple is also craving tons of Intel's upcoming Yorkfield Extreme chips for its "mainstream boxes." Unfortunately, Apple's mainstream boxes are its iMacs, which are based on mobile chips, and Yorkfield is the successor to the Core 2 Quad (Kentsfield), which is based on a chip family Apple has never used.
Let's hope it all becomes true. If so, I'll take a brand new Quad-core Penryn iMac with a Blue-ray drive.
That would definitely bring back the WOW! factor in the iMac brand. Impress me, Apple!
Let's hope it becomes true. If so, I'll take a brand new Quad-core Penryn iMac with a Blue-ray drive.
That would definitely bring back the WOW! factor in the iMac brand. Impress me, Apple!
Go Intel, go!
that will be one HOT Machine, desktop CPU parts still rated 65W and more, unless some cooling innovation, it is impossible to put Desktop CPU in iMac, it more looks like xMac!
Macosrumours .. an even more unreliable source is reporting that the Mac Mini is to be replaced by the Mac Nano in the coming weeks. That would surely leave room in the desktop line up for an xMac.
</pure speculation>
Oh yes, please please please... now THAT would be a geek mental orgasm.
While Intel will launch Quad-core Extreme edition Penryn desktop processors on November 11, 2007, it will wait until January 2008 to launch mainstream Penryn Quad-core desktop processors destined for iMacs (with better pricing, lower GHz, and less heat). See Digitimes reproduced below:
Intel plans to release the first 45nm desktop CPU, the Core 2 Extreme QX9650, on November 11, according to sources at motherboard makers.
The quad-core CPU will offer a frequency of 3.0GHz with 1333MHz FSB and 12MB L2 cache. As is typical for products in the Extreme series, pricing for the CPU will be set at US$999 in 1000-unit tray quantities.
In an update to previous reports, three 45nm quad-core CPUs (Yorkfield) and another three 45nm dual-core CPUs (Wolfdale) for desktops will be launched in January next year, noted the sources.
The three quad-core CPUs will include the Core 2 Quad Q9550 (2.83GHz, 12MB L2 cache), Q9450 (2.66GHz, 12MB) and Q9300 (2.5GHz, 6MB), with pricing expected at US$530, US$316 and US$266 in 1000-unit tray quantities, respectively.
The three dual-core CPUs will include the Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16GHz, 6MB L2 cache), E8400 (3.0GHz) and E8200 (2.66GHz) priced at US$266, US$183 and US$163 in 1000-unit tray quantities, respectively. Plans also include a fourth dual-core CPU, the E8300 (2.83Ghz, 6MB), but pricing and availability have not yet been set.
All the 45nm desktop CPUs will support Intel Virtualization technology, Intel Trusted Execution technology, Intel Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Intel 64 technology and Execute Disable Bit.
Intel declined the opportunity to respond to this report saying it cannot comment on unannounced products.
While Intel will launch Quad-core Extreme edition Penryn desktop processors on November 11, 2007, it will wait until January 2008 to launch mainstream Penryn Quad-core desktop processors destined for iMacs (with better pricing, lower GHz, and less heat). See Digitimes reproduced below:
Who cares about quad-core processors, they are far too expensive anyway. Give me dual-core processors at close to 3 GHz for an xMac...
apple needs a low end mac "workstation"... Strictly a tower no screen for 999-1499..something you can expand that uses desktop class parts...they will not penetrate business with an imac and mac pro is overkill..this is an open gap imo
Sorry, to me Apple seems too focused on just upgrading the CPU and the motherboard while continuously overlooking the other important pieces like the graphics and sound cards....
I think we are at a crossroads here, in terms of the graphics. Apple may have segmented out a market where Mac Pros and XServes with 1600mhz FSB, 3GHZ 45nm Quads/Octos, and 16-32GB is important... where individual workstation graphics not so important. We really need more information on this market.
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When should we expect to see these in the iPhone? I guess I am going to wait to purchase...
As for a name, I think Apple should play off their name...maybe call it the Braeburn, or Golden Delicious.
Granny Smith of course.
/Adrian
Granny Smith of course.
/Adrian
Or paint it pink and call it the "Pink Lady" and donate the proceeds to the Breast Cancer association.
A pink Mac would satisfy all those "gaymers" out there...surely.
or
The aMac (Apple-Mac)
the had eMacs, they have iMacs, time for another vowel
apple needs a low end mac "workstation"... Strictly a tower no screen for 999-1499..something you can expand that uses desktop class parts...they will not penetrate business with an imac and mac pro is overkill..this is an open gap imo
They can call it simply.... The Mac i guess
There is really no such thing as a low end workstation. It's just a desktop computer.
Apple is also craving tons of Intel's upcoming Yorkfield Extreme chips for its "mainstream boxes." Unfortunately, Apple's mainstream boxes are its iMacs, which are based on mobile chips, and Yorkfield is the successor to the Core 2 Quad (Kentsfield), which is based on a chip family Apple has never used.
Let's hope it all becomes true. If so, I'll take a brand new Quad-core Penryn iMac with a Blue-ray drive.
That would definitely bring back the WOW! factor in the iMac brand. Impress me, Apple!
Go Intel, go!
The oMac...
or
The aMac (Apple-Mac)
the had eMacs, they have iMacs, time for another vowel
how about uMac urMac?
hail hail xMac!
Let's hope it becomes true. If so, I'll take a brand new Quad-core Penryn iMac with a Blue-ray drive.
That would definitely bring back the WOW! factor in the iMac brand. Impress me, Apple!
Go Intel, go!
that will be one HOT Machine, desktop CPU parts still rated 65W and more, unless some cooling innovation, it is impossible to put Desktop CPU in iMac, it more looks like xMac!
Let's hope it all becomes true. If so, I'll take a brand new Quad-core Penryn iMac with a Blue-ray drive.
That would definitely bring back the WOW! factor in the iMac brand. Impress me, Apple!
Go Intel, go!
Obviously you didn't read that correctly. The iMac uses laptop processors. This is not a laptop processor.
Macosrumours .. an even more unreliable source is reporting that the Mac Mini is to be replaced by the Mac Nano in the coming weeks. That would surely leave room in the desktop line up for an xMac.
</pure speculation>
Oh yes, please please please... now THAT would be a geek mental orgasm.
Macosrumours .. an even more unreliable source
Man, every time somebody mention MacOSRumors as a source I want to vomit.
They are good for entertainment if you are bored.
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Intel 45nm desktop processors coming in November
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20070928PD207.html
Monica Chen, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES
Friday 28 September 2007
Intel plans to release the first 45nm desktop CPU, the Core 2 Extreme QX9650, on November 11, according to sources at motherboard makers.
The quad-core CPU will offer a frequency of 3.0GHz with 1333MHz FSB and 12MB L2 cache. As is typical for products in the Extreme series, pricing for the CPU will be set at US$999 in 1000-unit tray quantities.
In an update to previous reports, three 45nm quad-core CPUs (Yorkfield) and another three 45nm dual-core CPUs (Wolfdale) for desktops will be launched in January next year, noted the sources.
The three quad-core CPUs will include the Core 2 Quad Q9550 (2.83GHz, 12MB L2 cache), Q9450 (2.66GHz, 12MB) and Q9300 (2.5GHz, 6MB), with pricing expected at US$530, US$316 and US$266 in 1000-unit tray quantities, respectively.
The three dual-core CPUs will include the Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16GHz, 6MB L2 cache), E8400 (3.0GHz) and E8200 (2.66GHz) priced at US$266, US$183 and US$163 in 1000-unit tray quantities, respectively. Plans also include a fourth dual-core CPU, the E8300 (2.83Ghz, 6MB), but pricing and availability have not yet been set.
All the 45nm desktop CPUs will support Intel Virtualization technology, Intel Trusted Execution technology, Intel Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Intel 64 technology and Execute Disable Bit.
Intel declined the opportunity to respond to this report saying it cannot comment on unannounced products.
The oMac...
or
The aMac (Apple-Mac)
the had eMacs, they have iMacs, time for another vowel
Apple sMac, smacintosh!
While Intel will launch Quad-core Extreme edition Penryn desktop processors on November 11, 2007, it will wait until January 2008 to launch mainstream Penryn Quad-core desktop processors destined for iMacs (with better pricing, lower GHz, and less heat). See Digitimes reproduced below:
Who cares about quad-core processors, they are far too expensive anyway. Give me dual-core processors at close to 3 GHz for an xMac...
apple needs a low end mac "workstation"... Strictly a tower no screen for 999-1499..something you can expand that uses desktop class parts...they will not penetrate business with an imac and mac pro is overkill..this is an open gap imo
They can call it simply.... The Mac i guess
Gee, you really ARE new here.
*slap*
Be careful, you're becoming slap happy.
Finally, a powerful CPU in the AppleTV.
When should we expect to see these in the iPhone? I guess I am going to wait to purchase...
Double Slap!
Be careful, you're becoming slap happy.
Quiet, you. *Slaps Melgross*
Heh.
BTW in between all the slapping and S&M did anybody notice
SPELLING:
"custom-configuded 8-Core Mac Pro"
should be
"custom-configured".
Though I would love to play with a custom-configurdedebooitylicchious 16-CoreMacPro BABY!
Just In: It will *still* ship with a 7300GT standard.
Gee, you really ARE new here.
At least he hasn't started any "Apple fanboy-this... etc."
Sorry, to me Apple seems too focused on just upgrading the CPU and the motherboard while continuously overlooking the other important pieces like the graphics and sound cards....
I think we are at a crossroads here, in terms of the graphics. Apple may have segmented out a market where Mac Pros and XServes with 1600mhz FSB, 3GHZ 45nm Quads/Octos, and 16-32GB is important... where individual workstation graphics not so important. We really need more information on this market.