UBB.Developers Forums General Discussion Chit Chat The New iMac

I like it im not sure what I would use it for (besides pluging an iPod), but it would look really good in my desk.

The base price they're asking is a little expensive, in my opinion, but I think that this should turn out to be an excellent machine.

I love it. Since OS X was released I've really wanted to get hold of it. I really want a better OS experience than I get with Win2K & XP, but I don't need a power computer like the G4 towers. The iMac was just about perfect for what I wanted except for the 15" CRT was just too small. However, the 15" LCD (roughly 17" CRT equiv.) is just the right size for me.

The only thing I use Windows for anymore is Quicken, and hey, there's Quicken for the Mac. I'll probably convert my Linux box (what I'm typing on now) to a file server and use it to serve MP3's to the iMac. My plans also possibly include getting the 14.1" iBook later on and using it on a wireless network.

I've got the iMac in my capital budget for this year, and I hope to be able to purchase one before the summer. Then I can completely dump my MS and live carefree.

The new iMac looks great to me. Too bad I can't afford it, and by the time I could, there'll be at least a G6

I don't think I've seen it.
Any links to a pic of it?

apple.com

Its a nice machine, saw it at Macworld. I've always been a PC buff, but i never had anything against macs. Especially since its using BSD and the hardware is nice too. Its good on my list!

Thats a very interesting design...

I love the look and the small size of it, but it is expensive, and I've got a huge desk for my PC right now and it would look a little bare. I've never used a mac before either so I'm not sure what it would be like. Cool design though.

Not too bad really. I *HAVE* to use an IMac on one of desktops at work. I prefer a PC though. This doesn't look all that bad, and they have finally put some fairly decent hardware in a Mac.

It's still a worthless propritary POS to me, but obviously some people like 'em.

I've never owned an Apple computer, but I've been untrigued with them for a while.

I did think about getting a "cube" just because it was cool looking, but this one is pretty cool in its own right.

I was already planning on getting an lcd for my desktop, but maybe I'll just pick one these instead for the heck of it. I especially like the idea of the DVD burner, and the design is really elegant.

Am I the only one who think macs suck?
most mac users also seem to have there head up their ass(type of donkey)
why not just spend the money on a specced up laptop?

My opinion on Macs..

I really don't like them personally. But from what I've heard they're good for graphic design and such. But, i can't do graphics, so thats no an upside to me. They also have very few games available for them, compared to a PC. I'd miss out on too much.

Matt, you disappoint me.

Well, I ordered my iMac today, though delivery won't be for 3 to 5 weeks.