Is Apple About to Make Sam Very Happy?? (1 Viewer)

[Todd H]

Originally Posted by Craig S

Anyway, I'm looking forward to the new iMacs. I have one of the original Intel iMacs and it's getting a little creaky, especially because it's capped at 2 GB RAM. I'm ready for an upgrade. Hoping for an upper-end quad-core model - that would have me pulling out the plastic on launch day.

Yep, my first gen core duo Intel iMac is starting feel a bit long in the tooth. The 2 GB RAM limit sucks, especially when I'm working in Logic Pro. Can't wait to see what Apple has in store for the iMac line.

 

[DaveF]

I bought an iMac three months ago. So I hope the new ones are hot pink and cost twice what the current ones do... So, uh, what's to be done with the iMac besides incrementalism? SD slot would be nice; watching my wife use her digital camera, I don't see that as a big deal either way. More RAM. Faster CPU. Best GPU. Moore's Law, blah blah. Hey, here's a crazy idea: add vertical adjustment to the "monitor" stand. I'm of the "who cares" camp for Blu-Ray in computers, but not having it seems to do nothing for Apple's salespitch. So add it already.

Keyboard: I wish Apple would break form and create a good ergo keyboard. I'd like to go Bluetooth for my keyboard and mouse on my laptop, but there's nothing to my taste in BT.

Mouse: I love multi-function mice, and Logitech's MX Revolution with 7-some buttons is my favorite. If Apple revolutionizes mice with a new control scheme that exceeds the Revolution, I'll buy it (budget allowing).

 

[Sam Posten]

OK, well I FINALLY got Win7 working with ALL the drivers so now everything looks perfect on my MBP, all my apps on both OSes are set right and configured perfectly the way I want them.... so I guarantee there will be new lappys next week with Blu just to torment me. =)

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Question...

Is the rumor that these new (I presume) iMacs with
Blu-ray drives will have RECORDING capability or
just READ?


If it is just READ ability then I could care less about
BD on a Mac.

 

[Richard Travale]

Originally Posted by Ronald Epstein

If it is just READ ability then I could care less about
BD on a Mac.

Agreed...the ability to write is definitely the way to go.

 

[Sam Posten]

Doesnt sound like EITHER at this point.

 

[KeithAP]

Originally Posted by Ronald Epstein

...

If it is just READ ability then I could care less about
BD on a Mac.

That begs the question, what would make you care less about BD on a Mac?

BD playing capability makes the most sense on machines that are the most likely to be attached to a TV. So hopefully when/if BD does come it will be available on the Mini and laptops as well as the iMacs.

One thing occurred to me the other day, the managed copy spec for BD is finally sorted out correct? If so, the idea of new AppleTV hardware that would include a BD drive would be very interesting. Wouldn't it be great if we could buy an updated AppleTV with a BD drive that would let you pop in a BD disk and have it ripped to the ATV or to iTunes on a linked Mac? I don't think it will happen but I would be first in line for such an ATV if it did.

-KeithP

 

[DaveF]

Originally Posted by Keith Plucker

Wouldn't it be great if we could buy an updated AppleTV with a BD drive that would let you pop in a BD disk and have it ripped to the ATV or to iTunes on a linked Mac? I don't think it will happen but I would be first in line for such an ATV if it did.

-KeithP

I'd be #2, after you. I don't see it happening; assuming DMCA issues are resolved it seems contrary to Apple's strategy.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

If you can't record on the format, then the addition of a BD
player to a Mac is not something I would jump through hoops
to buy.

It's not like a lot of people want to watch movies on their
desktop. As for their laptop, I am not certain that the smaller
screen will convey the improved playback quality the format
has to offer. I have seen a portable BD player (soon to be
reviewed on this forum) and I wasn't overly impressed with
the picture quality to the point that I felt I needed to replace
my portable DVD player.

Let's face it --- those of us who want BD on a Mac want it
for storage purposes and to be able to transfer our HD
camcorder content on a platform that will not degrade its
quality.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

October 13th has come and gone.

So....uhm.....(clearing throat).....nothing.

 

[Sam Posten]

The rumors are always right. Except when they arent!

 

[Ted Todorov]

I don't think anyone doubts the iMac/Mini refresh is coming before the holidays. The exact date (and the nature of the refresh) is the big question.

It may be timed to try and rain on the Windows 7 parade.

 

[Sam Posten]

KEEP HOPE ALIVE~~~

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/15/rumors_swirl_over_apples_imac_blu_ray_quad_core_plans.html
http://www.hardmac.com/news/2009/10/15/future-mac-pro-apple-to-enjoy-short-term-exclusive-use-of-future-xeon-cpu

 

[Ted Todorov]

Apple's earnings call is Monday. I predict they will release the new Macs the next day, Tuesday.

 

[Sam Posten]

I predict on win 7 launch day. Ya GOTTA believe! http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/15/tech.notably.absent.from.mac.lineup/

 

[Ted Todorov]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted Todorov

Apple's earnings call is Monday. I predict they will release the new Macs the next day, Tuesday.

Fake Steve is claiming tomorrow also. Or maybe he just read my post

 

[Ted Todorov]

Looks like we are getting some pretty interesting Minis plus Airport upgrades.

 

[Sam Posten]

NO BLU RAY.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/20/imac-line-updated-with-16-9-displays-quad-core-core-i5-model/

 

[Sam Posten]

If they had put Blu in it I'd have ordered a $2500 i7 version 27" today. Now, no sale.

 

[DaveF]

Must not be annoyed at having bought new iMac three months ago. Serenity now...serenity now...

Look forward to checking out Apple's site to learn about the new gear.