What this really underlines is the fragile nature of Apple's product cycle.
Most PC makers have a bunch of models, differentiated mainly by their components. They upgrade and reprice the models constantly, essentially in real-time with changes in component availability and pricing.
Apple, however, is still (mostly) operating on a tradeshow-dependent product cycle. That means that the models don't change much between shows, prices are relatively low at release, but then stay the same even as component prices fall, and we all have to wait for the next show for things to go to equilibrium again.
Now and then Apple does a non-show change, but still on a much less frequent basis than most OEMs.
I know that the show hype is part of the branding of Apple, but I think they'd do well to just release great products when they're ready, raise and lower prices when they need to, and get on with selling computers and raising marketshare...
Thought it would help. It cleared up a few things for me. $100 increase across the line, honoring existing orders' pricing, and they've shipped 125,000 iMacs, as opposed to having orders for 125,000.
<strong>I haven't noticed price increased on the other computers that use LCD's (Powerbook and iBook).
Whats up with just the increase on the iMac???</strong><hr></blockquote>
The press release says memory and LCD cost increases. However, I'm going to say that these are B.S. reasons and it's primarily a move to stem the tide of demand and unfilled backorders -- which is probably a bigger black eye for Apple than a $100 price increase.
The press release says memory and LCD cost increases. However, I'm going to say that these are B.S. reasons and it's primarily a move to stem the tide of demand and unfilled backorders -- which is probably a bigger black eye for Apple than a $100 price increase.
The press release says memory and LCD cost increases. However, I'm going to say that these are B.S. reasons and it's primarily a move to stem the tide of demand and unfilled backorders -- which is probably a bigger black eye for Apple than a $100 price increase.
-jlb</strong><hr></blockquote>
I think the price increase is pure and simple greed on Apple's part.
Does anybody know if the new cinema display has smaller pixel size?
I noticed on the Apple store that the rebates on the monitors are still in effect. Better order your computer fast in case this is a typo...
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Also:
<a href="http://www.apple.com/ipod/"; target="_blank">http://www.apple.com/ipod/</a>;
<a href="http://www.apple.com/displays/acd23/"; target="_blank">http://www.apple.com/displays/acd23/</a>;
<a href="http://www.apple.com/bluetooth/"; target="_blank">http://www.apple.com/bluetooth/</a>;
-jlb
[ 03-20-2002: Message edited by: jlb ]</p>
[ 03-20-2002: Message edited by: EmAn ]</p>
Most PC makers have a bunch of models, differentiated mainly by their components. They upgrade and reprice the models constantly, essentially in real-time with changes in component availability and pricing.
Apple, however, is still (mostly) operating on a tradeshow-dependent product cycle. That means that the models don't change much between shows, prices are relatively low at release, but then stay the same even as component prices fall, and we all have to wait for the next show for things to go to equilibrium again.
Now and then Apple does a non-show change, but still on a much less frequent basis than most OEMs.
I know that the show hype is part of the branding of Apple, but I think they'd do well to just release great products when they're ready, raise and lower prices when they need to, and get on with selling computers and raising marketshare...
1399, 1599, and 1899 imacs.
ipod is 400 still. (now can I pick up my 5gig ipad for $200 ???)
apple.com/ipod as all the goods and pics too
<strong>apple.com is all new.
1399, 1599, and 1899 imacs.
ipod is 400 still. (now can I pick up my 5gig ipad for $200 ???)
apple.com/ipod as all the goods and pics too</strong><hr></blockquote>
Good... they only went up by $100, unlike the $100-200 reported before.
Read me / Release notes:
[quote]Changes since 1.0.4:
iPod Software 1.1 adds significant enhancements and new features to iPod.
* Audio playback and user interface improvements
* More than 20 equalization presets
* Individual song equalization settings from iTunes
* Shuffle by album
* Track scrubbing from the Now Playing screen
* Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese
* Contacts -- display up to 1000 industry-standard vCards<hr></blockquote>
-jlb
<a href="http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2002/mar/20imac.html"; target="_blank">http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2002/mar/20imac.html</a>;
Thought it would help. It cleared up a few things for me. $100 increase across the line, honoring existing orders' pricing, and they've shipped 125,000 iMacs, as opposed to having orders for 125,000.
Whats up with just the increase on the iMac???
[ 03-20-2002: Message edited by: sc_markt ]</p>
<strong>I haven't noticed price increased on the other computers that use LCD's (Powerbook and iBook).
Whats up with just the increase on the iMac???</strong><hr></blockquote>
The press release says memory and LCD cost increases. However, I'm going to say that these are B.S. reasons and it's primarily a move to stem the tide of demand and unfilled backorders -- which is probably a bigger black eye for Apple than a $100 price increase.
-jlb
<strong>itunes 2.0.4 is out. Is that new or did I just miss it... <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
I think that's new. What's new in it?
<strong>I haven't noticed price increased on the other computers that use LCD's (Powerbook and iBook).
Whats up with just the increase on the iMac???</strong><hr></blockquote>
Very good question.
-jlb
[ 03-20-2002: Message edited by: jlb ]</p>
<strong>
The press release says memory and LCD cost increases. However, I'm going to say that these are B.S. reasons and it's primarily a move to stem the tide of demand and unfilled backorders -- which is probably a bigger black eye for Apple than a $100 price increase.
-jlb</strong><hr></blockquote>
You are so Smart
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The press release says memory and LCD cost increases. However, I'm going to say that these are B.S. reasons and it's primarily a move to stem the tide of demand and unfilled backorders -- which is probably a bigger black eye for Apple than a $100 price increase.
-jlb</strong><hr></blockquote>
I think the price increase is pure and simple greed on Apple's part.
Does anybody know if the new cinema display has smaller pixel size?
I noticed on the Apple store that the rebates on the monitors are still in effect. Better order your computer fast in case this is a typo...