<strong>Alright, basically all the product lines have received updates since the last thread.
So, it's time again
As in the past, no clockspeed or even 970 for the powermacs. we all want that.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Anything that boosts 2D-graphics by a factor of at least 5-10!
Explanation: After 2 months with OS X only I had to boot into OS 9. This reminded my of how fast scrolling can be! Switched back to OS 9 for browsing and office-work
- 1 USB and 1 FireWire port located a bit more conveniently (since it IS a "digital hub" type of machine)
PowerMac
- I simply don't care about the towers.
- Overpriced and underspec-ed
- They can go to hell
PowerBook G4
- AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth on ALL models (12", 15" and 17")
- Illuminated keyboard on ALL models
- DVI and spanning on ALL models
(in other words, the PowerBooks - regardless of size - should all share the same core of nice, high-end "pro" features...in some ways, the 12" PowerBook - as cool as it is - seems "crippled" to me. I'd rather it have all the cool bells and whistles of the 17" model, even if it means it costs $2100 or so...the G4 iBook would come in and fill that $1000-1800 laptop gap)
iPod
- complete redesign with color video/photo display
- voice note recording
- larger hard drive capacity (to allow for above features)
Apple Displays
- Tilt capability
- Swivel capability
- Less plastic/"wasted space" around display area
Overall - applying to all of Apple's products - I'd like to see more customization and user-decided "tweaks" or upgrades when purchasing. In other words, every model can be custom configured with optical drive, video card, RAM and hard drive choices (within reason, of course). In other words, if you want a 17" widescreen iMac but don't care anything about the SuperDrive, you can simply order a 17" widescreen iMac with a Combo Drive.
That sort of thing: give the customer true choice and flexibility and don't tie features and cool things to certain products/tiers only (they used to be REALLY bad about this during the color era: to get a graphite iMac, had to buy the top-end model, even if your needs/budget only required a model that was $400 cheaper).
If people could truly custom build the system of their dreams (that truly met what they needed) like all these PC companies seem to offer in many cases, I think that would be a good thing.
Power Mac: RAID 0+1, better audio i/o, front usb/fw/audio ports
iMac: better audio, front usb/fw/audio ports, and the end all be all... removable AGP video card (same goes for eMac).
I think this would make the iMac darn near perfect. You can upgrade RAM and HDD already, and the 17" WSLCD is good for most people, but if you could upgrade the video card in it, damn... <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" /> <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" /> <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" />
Powerbook 15"....make it the same as the 17" with just the smaller screen.
PowerBook 17"...duals?
PowerMac...If we can't say 970, then all I could say is lower the price a tad.
iPod...larger HDD, a few more apps, voice recoreder, AM/FM tuner...fix the battery drain thing where it drains after several days of non-use. I don't care about color right now.
I think the MiniBook is the only machine in need of a major overhaul. ALREADY! :eek:
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wireless keyboard and TWO button, SCROLL wheel pro mouse
A silent, no-compromise ProMac (a la no-compromise Cube)
<strong>Alright, basically all the product lines have received updates since the last thread.
So, it's time again
As in the past, no clockspeed or even 970 for the powermacs. we all want that.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Anything that boosts 2D-graphics by a factor of at least 5-10!
Explanation: After 2 months with OS X only I had to boot into OS 9. This reminded my of how fast scrolling can be! Switched back to OS 9 for browsing and office-work
g4
FW800
Light up Keyboard
iMac:
FW 800
$999 Pricepoint
eMac:
Same specs as iMac
$799 pricepoint
4x superdrive
airport extreme and bluetooth
PowerMac:
Front access to USB
Faster system bus
real DDR
TiBook:
same features as 17" Al
iPod:
cheaper!
remote with a small LCD
thast all i can think of for now
<strong>Easy, one thing for the whole product line: MacOS 9 booting
Oh yeah, how about bringing back a floppy drive too!!
I'd like to see pro workstation graphics cards as an option.
iBook
(1) DVI-out
(2) 1GB max RAM
(3) L3 cache
(4) 1Ghz clock speed
(5) More money in my wallet so that I can buy one immediately
That's what I want Apple to add to the 12-inch PowerBook, in that order.
Escher
(1) remove the LCD and chrome arm
(2) make it square
(3) sell it as the headless iMac for $1000
Escher
iBook
- G4 processor
- AirPort Extreme
- Special Edition widescreen model?
iMac
- 17" widescreen on all models
- AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth on all models
- 1 USB and 1 FireWire port located a bit more conveniently (since it IS a "digital hub" type of machine)
PowerMac
- I simply don't care about the towers.
- Overpriced and underspec-ed
- They can go to hell
PowerBook G4
- AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth on ALL models (12", 15" and 17")
- Illuminated keyboard on ALL models
- DVI and spanning on ALL models
(in other words, the PowerBooks - regardless of size - should all share the same core of nice, high-end "pro" features...in some ways, the 12" PowerBook - as cool as it is - seems "crippled" to me. I'd rather it have all the cool bells and whistles of the 17" model, even if it means it costs $2100 or so...the G4 iBook would come in and fill that $1000-1800 laptop gap)
iPod
- complete redesign with color video/photo display
- voice note recording
- larger hard drive capacity (to allow for above features)
Apple Displays
- Tilt capability
- Swivel capability
- Less plastic/"wasted space" around display area
Overall - applying to all of Apple's products - I'd like to see more customization and user-decided "tweaks" or upgrades when purchasing. In other words, every model can be custom configured with optical drive, video card, RAM and hard drive choices (within reason, of course). In other words, if you want a 17" widescreen iMac but don't care anything about the SuperDrive, you can simply order a 17" widescreen iMac with a Combo Drive.
That sort of thing: give the customer true choice and flexibility and don't tie features and cool things to certain products/tiers only (they used to be REALLY bad about this during the color era: to get a graphite iMac, had to buy the top-end model, even if your needs/budget only required a model that was $400 cheaper).
If people could truly custom build the system of their dreams (that truly met what they needed) like all these PC companies seem to offer in many cases, I think that would be a good thing.
iCube
Workstation Graphics card
10% discount across the board. Then we're in business.
Lemon Bon Bon
2. USB2
3. Faster Harddrives
AirPort Extreme, FW 800, Bluetooth,
These three things signifiy the new set of computers coming out that are Mac OS X Boot-only
For the laptops:
Light sensing keyboards baby!
Maybe put that featuer into the desktop ones as well.....
Maybe a solar powered wireless mouse..... <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" /> <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" /> <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" />
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(5) More money in my wallet so that I can buy one immediately
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Escher just became the next greatest thing from Apple. And I like the known specs so far.
But back on topic:
Moblie:
- Bluetooth and Airport included on all modells
- DVI-out with included VGA-adapter
- S-Video-out
Desktop:- (bto) Bluetooth keyboard and mouse
- digital audio output
- new line: small, silent office Mac or small, silent, easy to configure av-serving-enhanced Airport base station
eMac:- better tube
Displays:- keep competitive price points
- include DVI-to-ADC adapter
iPod:- cut prices
[ 02-07-2003: Message edited by: RolandG ]</p>speed
speed
PowerBook: Dual G4
Power Mac: RAID 0+1, better audio i/o, front usb/fw/audio ports
iMac: better audio, front usb/fw/audio ports, and the end all be all... removable AGP video card (same goes for eMac).
I think this would make the iMac darn near perfect. You can upgrade RAM and HDD already, and the 17" WSLCD is good for most people, but if you could upgrade the video card in it, damn... <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" /> <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" /> <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" />
More speed - Need I say more?
Lower prices - Nuff Said.
<strong>
PowerBook: Dual G4
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I have to admit, that WOULD be awesome.
iMac...easily upgradeable components (i.e. video card), larger screen, colors, lower the price a tad...
eMac...drop it...CRTs suck IMHO.
iBook...Widescreen display...higher rez...colors
MiniBook...higher screen Rez...L3 cache...backlit keyboard...PC Card slot...DVI adapter...better battery tech
Powerbook 15"....make it the same as the 17" with just the smaller screen.
PowerBook 17"...duals?
PowerMac...If we can't say 970, then all I could say is lower the price a tad.
iPod...larger HDD, a few more apps, voice recoreder, AM/FM tuner...fix the battery drain thing where it drains after several days of non-use. I don't care about color right now.
I think the MiniBook is the only machine in need of a major overhaul. ALREADY! :eek:
1) a new 64bit Risc CPU on all models (kill G3-G4)
2) USB2 (they are late already) (also increse the number of ports)
3) Serial ATA hard drives
These specs are for ALL Macs... laptops and desktops!
Ohhh, I forgot the fourth one... cheaper prices!