That's a ridiculous criticism considering we don't know what that money gets you. Raedon? Superdrive? DDR? Like the iBook, it could end up being 'cheap'. The superdrive isn't cheap anywhere.
[quote]So damn the recession! Build it, and they will come. "Victory in our industry is spelled survival," says Jobs. "The way we're going to survive is to innovate our way out of this."<hr></blockquote>
I know this sounds odd but I feel that Jobs can actually afford to let this 'leak' slip out and not be too worried about having his thunder stolen....'cos there's gonna a temptous & thunderous Macworld later on today any way....
there is something strange about this article and I can't quite put my finger on it. Seems to be too much missing in some of the detials that one usually expects in an article about the release of a new computer. Some of the specs are vague. Guess we will see tomorrow.
Go to dell.com or sony.com and try to price out a machine with DVD-R and 15" flat panel. $1799 is not overpriced. And right now you pay over $3000 for a flat panel Mac with SuperDrive.
prices might be in canadian. apple store canada's current price for the lowend imac is $1199 which at the us apple store is $799. So about $900 us dollars for an lcd imac aint bad. if indeed the prices are in can$. if not im sure apple will still offer a crt imac for a cheaper than current price. and $1200 for an lcd and a G4 processor still isnt bad. although it "should" be lower
<strong>but on the other hand, will the majority of potential consumers want to burn dvds? and pay loads of moolah with talk of recession?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Talk of a recession? We're past "talk of a recession"; we talked and speculated about it for 9 months until the economists officially announced that it started in March. According to the latest blips on the economic radar, we may already be either: a) at the bottom or b) actually beginning the uptake.
Of course, it will take economists 9 months of data gathering after the fact before they will say for sure when the recession ended.
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<strong>You mean the iSunflower. Read the article you'll know what I mean (I dare you).
:cool: ....yeah, I see what you mean
Same specs, perhaps less RAM, smaller drive.
The SuperDrive adds 500 bucks.
<strong>You mean the iSunflower. Read the article you'll know what I mean (I dare you).
Acutally there is an allusion to Luxo (the pixar lamp) in the article as well..
[quote]So damn the recession! Build it, and they will come. "Victory in our industry is spelled survival," says Jobs. "The way we're going to survive is to innovate our way out of this."<hr></blockquote>
I know I came.
SdC
<strong>As long as there is a superdirveless model with eactly the same spec (proc speed, video, HDD, RAM) for 600 USD less.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I doubt it. You'll see $1299 for a CDRW/667 MHz, $1599 Combo drive/733, $1799 for SuperDrive/733.
That's my guess, anyway.
$1299 for a CDRW/ G3 800,
$1499 Combo drive/ G3 800,
$1799 for SuperDrive/ G4 867.
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Now if it came with an iPod....well then!!
100 MHz bus (they always hold something back
16 MB RADEON video (good, not great)
about 1/2 the RAM you want (another annoying Apple habit)
G4 700, Combo, 128 MB - $1299
G4 800, Combo, 128 MB - $1499
G4 800, Super, 256 MB - $1799
SdC
just kidding....I think it looks alright but the price is what's bothering me....
but on the other hand, will the majority of potential consumers want to burn dvds? and pay loads of moolah with talk of recession?
<strong>but on the other hand, will the majority of potential consumers want to burn dvds? and pay loads of moolah with talk of recession?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Talk of a recession? We're past "talk of a recession"; we talked and speculated about it for 9 months until the economists officially announced that it started in March. According to the latest blips on the economic radar, we may already be either: a) at the bottom or b) actually beginning the uptake.
Of course, it will take economists 9 months of data gathering after the fact before they will say for sure when the recession ended.