I think something important to note is that Apple removed all the wires except the power cord. While I think that's kinda cool, it sucks too because there are 2 less USB ports.
Which I guess is why there are 4 on the back of the unit now.
iTunes is scrapping the bottom of the barrel as far as HD is concerned. I've sen better looking DVDs then some of that crap. Look at any Criterion DVD.
I'm still thinking that a video event is in the cards for early next year (jan/feb) announcing the tablet, 1080p Apple TV and iTunes store, with an outside chance of a 720p iPhone/iPod Touch dock and Blu-ray build to order options.
You have to wait a lot longer than that. This is a totally new facelift for the iMac, and they seem to keep them around for a couple of years before making changes.
What happened to the industrial look? The thinner? Couldn't they have made the whole face black at least with a silver Apple. COme on!!!
I'm still thinking that a video event is in the cards for early next year (jan/feb) announcing the tablet, 1080p Apple TV and iTunes store, with an outside chance of a 720p iPhone/iPod Touch dock and Blu-ray build to order options.
I think you are correct and therefore I will wait. Funny the iMac is begining to look like an actual TV itself.
And more importantly, what use is the great screen when it's blocked by an ultra-glossy sheet of glass? No matte option?
Rumors indicated that Blu-ray was coming but that it was pulled at the last second for some unknown reason, much like the iPod touch cameras. Most people prefer the glossy option and it sells better in stores, but I agree that matte should be an option for those that want it.
Rumors indicated that Blu-ray was coming but that it was pulled at the last second for some unknown reason, much like the iPod touch cameras. Most people prefer the glossy option and it sells better in stores, but I agree that matte should be an option for those that want it.
I thin you are correct and therefore I will wait. Funny the iMac is begining to look like an actual TV itself.
27" is the same size as my parents TV, and has a larger viewable area for movies due to the aspect ratio. If I were in a different situation, I would consider for a secondary TV/media center. Would be nice if they built in a tuner or at least video in.
Edit: As many people have pointed out, the 27" model does support video in!!
Re the magic mouse: If this new one is really as good as or better than a wired one for accuracy and sensitivity I am getting one for my 8 Core Mac Pro as I cannot use the current wireless mouse for high end graphics work. I look forward to some reviews in this area.
Re the magic mouse: If this new one is really as good as or better than a wired one for accuracy and sensitivity I am getting one for my 8 Core Mac Pro as I cannot use the current wireless mouse for high end graphics work. I look forward to some reviews in this area.
Don't you have a Wacom Intuos 3 or 4 for the graphics work?
27" is the same size as my parents TV, and has a larger viewable area for movies due to the aspect ratio. If I were in a different situation, I would consider for a secondary TV/media center. Would be nice if they built in a tuner or at least video in.
You got the quad core and the Nehelem (whatever) processor and the larger led backlit screen and a nice new magic mouse and all you do is complain about the blu ray. Can't you get a hang on external blu ray and use that?
I'm going to buy one this very minute. Even if it does have the glossy screen that I didn't want. If Jobs and Ive built it this way, it must be right for ME.
The PPI for the new displays are 202 and 208 for the 21.5” and 27” displays, respectively. In comparison the MacBook is 113 and the iPhone 163 ppi.
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The major upgrade here is the option for Core i5 and Core i7 processors. Looking at the speeds, they look like desktop class processors as well.
They all look to be desktop-grade chips. I understand the 27” getting desktop fairly easily with that extra room, but the 21.5” iMac getting them when the 24” already got hot with non-Extreme notebook-grade CPUs. I look forward to seeing what they are doing to keep it cool.
I thin you are correct and therefore I will wait. Funny the iMac is begining to look like an actual TV itself.
I'm glad you mentioned that....
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"Mini DisplayPort for video input and output (adapters sold separately);"
Is this (above) a new feature? Because for the longest time I though my wife's 24" iMac would have made a PERFECT 'TV' that I could watch while she wasn't using it. (or a college kid etc). The only thing I was always upset about was the fact that the flat panel iMacs only did 'video out' and their wasn't a simple way to have the iMac accept the signal from our HDMI cable boxes (yea with xtra hardware I could but I said simple (and cheap/free).
This is really great news cause I can get 1 HD cable box have it route to a HDMI switcher (remote operated) and have mine and my wife's (future) iMacs both connected to the HDMI switch.
This way whoever isn't using their system can do double duty as the computer room TV.
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I think something important to note is that Apple removed all the wires except the power cord. While I think that's kinda cool, it sucks too because there are 2 less USB ports.
Which I guess is why there are 4 on the back of the unit now.
With an HD display, why no Blu Ray?
And more importantly, what use is the great screen when it's blocked by an ultra-glossy sheet of glass? No matte option?
It's like HD-lite on cable. They have to keep the bandwidth down to be able to stream it better.
Not only that, current video compression technology isn't all that good. 1080P equivalent movies would take up way too much space.
iTunes is scrapping the bottom of the barrel as far as HD is concerned. I've sen better looking DVDs then some of that crap. Look at any Criterion DVD.
I'm still thinking that a video event is in the cards for early next year (jan/feb) announcing the tablet, 1080p Apple TV and iTunes store, with an outside chance of a 720p iPhone/iPod Touch dock and Blu-ray build to order options.
You have to wait a lot longer than that. This is a totally new facelift for the iMac, and they seem to keep them around for a couple of years before making changes.
What happened to the industrial look? The thinner? Couldn't they have made the whole face black at least with a silver Apple. COme on!!!
I'm still thinking that a video event is in the cards for early next year (jan/feb) announcing the tablet, 1080p Apple TV and iTunes store, with an outside chance of a 720p iPhone/iPod Touch dock and Blu-ray build to order options.
I think you are correct and therefore I will wait. Funny the iMac is begining to look like an actual TV itself.
Well, that's great, but...
With an HD display, why no Blu Ray?
And more importantly, what use is the great screen when it's blocked by an ultra-glossy sheet of glass? No matte option?
Rumors indicated that Blu-ray was coming but that it was pulled at the last second for some unknown reason, much like the iPod touch cameras. Most people prefer the glossy option and it sells better in stores, but I agree that matte should be an option for those that want it.
Well, the aspect ratio anyway. Ooh, image 1280x720 iTunes HD movies on that 2560x1440 screen.
It's really is a video nightmare. You know it will eventually get there but what a waste of time to actually get there!!
Rumors indicated that Blu-ray was coming but that it was pulled at the last second for some unknown reason, much like the iPod touch cameras. Most people prefer the glossy option and it sells better in stores, but I agree that matte should be an option for those that want it.
NO matte- no purchase.
I thin you are correct and therefore I will wait. Funny the iMac is begining to look like an actual TV itself.
27" is the same size as my parents TV, and has a larger viewable area for movies due to the aspect ratio. If I were in a different situation, I would consider for a secondary TV/media center. Would be nice if they built in a tuner or at least video in.
Edit: As many people have pointed out, the 27" model does support video in!!
Re the magic mouse: If this new one is really as good as or better than a wired one for accuracy and sensitivity I am getting one for my 8 Core Mac Pro as I cannot use the current wireless mouse for high end graphics work. I look forward to some reviews in this area.
Don't you have a Wacom Intuos 3 or 4 for the graphics work?
27" is the same size as my parents TV, and has a larger viewable area for movies due to the aspect ratio. If I were in a different situation, I would consider for a secondary TV/media center. Would be nice if they built in a tuner or at least video in.
Yah, the only thing missing is HDMI in.
You got the quad core and the Nehelem (whatever) processor and the larger led backlit screen and a nice new magic mouse and all you do is complain about the blu ray. Can't you get a hang on external blu ray and use that?
I'm going to buy one this very minute. Even if it does have the glossy screen that I didn't want. If Jobs and Ive built it this way, it must be right for ME.
The major upgrade here is the option for Core i5 and Core i7 processors. Looking at the speeds, they look like desktop class processors as well.
They all look to be desktop-grade chips. I understand the 27” getting desktop fairly easily with that extra room, but the 21.5” iMac getting them when the 24” already got hot with non-Extreme notebook-grade CPUs. I look forward to seeing what they are doing to keep it cool.
I thin you are correct and therefore I will wait. Funny the iMac is begining to look like an actual TV itself.
I'm glad you mentioned that....
"Mini DisplayPort for video input and output (adapters sold separately);"
Is this (above) a new feature? Because for the longest time I though my wife's 24" iMac would have made a PERFECT 'TV' that I could watch while she wasn't using it. (or a college kid etc). The only thing I was always upset about was the fact that the flat panel iMacs only did 'video out' and their wasn't a simple way to have the iMac accept the signal from our HDMI cable boxes (yea with xtra hardware I could but I said simple (and cheap/free).
This is really great news cause I can get 1 HD cable box have it route to a HDMI switcher (remote operated) and have mine and my wife's (future) iMacs both connected to the HDMI switch.
This way whoever isn't using their system can do double duty as the computer room TV.
Dave