6 Million Sold In 3.5 Years. 10 Million Sold In 2 Years.

ghost_user_name · January 9, 2002 7:31PM

I really think the new Apple iMac will far out-sell the original simply because I think it is even more revolutionary than the first. The original iMac had a design that people were at first apprehensive about but then gave way to the cute nicely featured all in one loveable machine. I think the new iMac will do even BETTER because the new iMac is the digital hub on steroids. Once ads start rolling and magazines start getting stuffed with cardboard thick promos the new iMac will be a design icon in the industry. I would say it is already catching on and is instantly noticable.

I bought a Superdrive model for $1,851 just to give myself the ability to BURN and contribute to the economy.

So there it is, 10 million in 2 years. Flame away.

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imacfp · January 9, 2002 7:34PM

[quote]Originally posted by Macintosh:



I bought a Superdrive model for $1,851 just to give myself the ability to BURN and contribute to the economy.

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Well I got one too so I guess that's two sold and 10 million to go.

thegelding · January 9, 2002 7:39PM

3 sold.....almost to that 10 million mark

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kidred · January 9, 2002 8:11PM

I'm 4, and someone over at macnn got one (sure there's more but I only caught him) so that's 5.

berbercarpet · January 9, 2002 8:12PM

I have an iBook, my wife wants an iBook and we have a 500 Snow iMac.

I don't need a new iMac at all.

I will probably get one soon.

It simply is that great.

sizzle chest · January 9, 2002 8:14PM

I'm in the same boat. If you'd asked me a week ago, I would have said there was ZERO chance I'd buy an iMac. But I keep looking at that thing and trying to figure out whether maybe I oughtta just do it!

ghost_user_name · January 9, 2002 8:15PM

****ing get it, simply the coolest thing ever.

sizzle chest · January 9, 2002 8:19PM

You know, my girlfriend is always bugging me to look stuff up for her on my iBook when I'm busy doing really important things like.... posting on the AI Forums.

So if I bought the new iMac and stuck it on the counter in the kitchen nook, not only would I have a machine with a Superdrive, but also my girlfriend could use the iMac and leave me alone with my iBook!

leonis · January 9, 2002 8:20PM

Not me, but my dad is going to get one next month.

Is it counted as 6th?

bill m · January 9, 2002 8:33PM

I am getting 2:

1 for my wife (superdrive)

1 for me at work (replacing a TiBook on my desk)

:cool:

jeffyboy · January 9, 2002 8:41PM

If my tax refund is in the range I hope it is, I'll get one, for nothing other than coolness.

iHope it hits as big as the original-if it does iThink

the iApps will have almost as much to do with it as the computer itself.

Jeff

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super · January 9, 2002 8:55PM

Im getting one. Absolutely the most amazing little machine ever. G4 makes it great.

thentro · January 9, 2002 9:08PM

now I don't know.

ibook or imac for college?

hmmmmm... <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />

ghost_user_name · January 9, 2002 9:10PM

[quote]Originally posted by jeffyboy:

If my tax refund is in the range I hope it is, I'll get one, for nothing other than coolness.

iHope it hits as big as the original-if it does iThink

the iApps will have almost as much to do with it as the computer itself.

Jeff

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The iApps make selling the new imac so much easier to sell. I would say that the iApps make the imac 100 times better of a value than a 100 mhz upgrade does anyday.

I can not wait a day longer for my superdrive iMac!

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ghost_user_name · January 9, 2002 9:30PM

[quote]Originally posted by Macintosh:

So there it is, 10 million in 2 years. Flame away.

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<a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/020109/tp53274_1.html"; target="_blank">600,000 iMacs</a>

I would like to agree with your rather optomistic number; however, [quote] The shipments of the newly-launched computers are estimated to reach 600,000 units this year, the paper added. <hr></blockquote> Unless Apple can sell 9.4 million in 1 year, your number of 10 million is high.

kidred · January 9, 2002 9:35PM

[quote]Originally posted by sjpsu:

 Unless Apple can sell 9.4 million in 1 year, your number of 10 million is high.<hr></blockquote>

Never underestimate the power of a sweet machine beautifully priced

applenut · January 9, 2002 10:19PM

I really want one. but I'm definitely waiting for one thing.. an update to the PowerMacs to see what Apple does to them.

I also have a very good feeling that Apple will introduce a 17 inch version this summer for 1999 or something

macgregor · January 9, 2002 10:29PM

Man if only you could get an AGP card that supports multiple displays on it, then I could honestly say I have no need of a tower.

You are right about the iApps adding so much resale value to these machines. I still wonder though, whether Apple wins by setting the default so high.

There is still no $500 iMac! Then you could sell 10 million of them (not lcd, I know).

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joe o · January 9, 2002 10:48PM

Oh man, I'd love to have one! I really want one. I currently have a PM G4 running at 400 MHz with an Apple 17" studio display. It's a really nice system with DVD player and I added on some RAM and a CD-burner (before Apple seen the light)and Soundsticks. I love my Mac... And then the iMac debuted. In it's most basic form, it has everything my machine has except half the memory and a no DVD drive. In the highest form, it is twice the speed, the same RAM and capable of burning CDs, and playing and burning DVDs! And the price is only a couple hundred dollars more than I paid for the tower. Not to mention that the monitor at that time was 500 bucks! This is a bargain by any means, even at $1299.

Anybody want a slightly used G4 tower and monitor? Will trade for new iMac!

Joe

paul · January 9, 2002 10:49PM

[quote]Originally posted by thentro:

now I don't know.

ibook or imac for college?

hmmmmm... <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" /> <hr></blockquote>

GOOD POINT!

I'm goona wait until then tho... I'm sure well see @ least one update by then, and might even see a good deal on a DVD iBook in the meantime so i can have both!!

I think that is the only solution!

discstickers · January 10, 2002 1:04AM

[quote]Originally posted by thentro:

now I don't know.

ibook or imac for college?

hmmmmm... <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" /> <hr></blockquote>

If you have the money, TiBook.

Why? More power than the iBook (esp. with the G4-enhanced iApps) and a bigger screen. And more portable than the iMac.

Otherwise, I'd go iMac. More power for the future.

6 Million Sold In 3.5 Years. 10 Million Sold In 2 Years.

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