[stwain2003]

While I was browsing around Apples new website building my iMac dream machine, I found that the Estimated ship time was at 5-7 business days. So, I decided to browse on over to the eMac, since I knew they were in the same "family." Same thing. Updates soon???

[discotronic]

The rumor mill has been saying that the updates are to come any day now. The PowerMac got an update today. The iMac, eMac and iBook are due for updates right now also.

The low end PowerMac is still at 1.8GHz and the iMac usually doesn't surpass the pro line in terms of processor speed and etc. That's not to say that it won't happen. It would be unusual for it to happen though.

[nickw311]

I want a widescreen iBook!

[trip]

Originally Posted by discotronic

The rumor mill has been saying that the updates are to come any day now. The PowerMac got an update today. The iMac, eMac and iBook are due for updates right now also.

The low end PowerMac is still at 1.8GHz and the iMac usually doesn't surpass the pro line in terms of processor speed and etc. That's not to say that it won't happen. It would be unusual for it to happen though.

From www.thinksecret.com

As first reported over a month ago, the updated iMac G5, code-named Q45 C/D, will reach 2GHz, while video memory is doubled to 128MB and the card itself upgraded to ATI's Radeon 9600. All models will also feature Bluetooth 2.0 and will ship pre-installed with Tiger and iLife '05.

Two 17-inch and one 20-inch model will continue to be offered in the following configurations:

"Good" 17-inch, 1.8GHz
512K L2 cache
512MB DDR SDRAM
160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive
Combo Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

"Better" 17-inch, 2GHz
512K L2 cache
512MB DDR SDRAM
160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive
SuperDrive (supporting dual-layer as well as DVD±RW/CD-RW burning)

"Best" 20-inch, 2GHz
512K L2 cache
512MB DDR SDRAM
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive

SuperDrive (supporting dual-layer as well as DVD±RW/CD-RW burning)
Other specifications will remain unchanged; pricing is expected to remain in line with current models.

Two eMac models, code-named Q86J, will continue to be available and will have their G4 processors bumped from 1.25GHz to 1.42GHz. The eMacs will also see their 32MB ATI Radeon 9200 video card upgraded to a 64MB ATI Radeon 9600 card, to take full advantage of new graphics capabilities found in Tiger's Core Image technology.

The low-end, Combo Drive eMac will feature 256MB of DDR SDRAM and an 80GB hard drive, while the SuperDrive eMac will pack 512MB of DDR SDRAM and a 160GB hard drive. Like the Power Mac G5 and iMac G5, the SuperDrive eMac will be capable of burning to dual-layer DVD+R media, as well as DVD±RW and CD-RW. It's unclear whether prices will be shaved slightly or remain the same

[trip]

PLEASE let there be an option to upgrade the video card to 256 ram on the 20 incher !

[zerock]

i want a 20" so they better hurry and release this updates!

[asb819]

As it is right now, you can get the low end Power Mac and the high end 17" iMac both for $1499, and the specs are nearly identical. However, the Power Mac lacks a 17" wide screen LCD. Something doesn't sound right... Looks like the low-end PM is (hopefully) going to be passed in terms of specs by the iMacs. Is it possible to see a a price drop for the single processor Power Mac soon after the updates?

[trip]

Originally Posted by asb819

As it is right now, you can get the low end Power Mac and the high end 17" iMac both for $1499, and the specs are nearly identical. However, the Power Mac lacks a 17" wide screen LCD. Something doesn't sound right... Looks like the low-end PM is (hopefully) going to be passed in terms of specs by the iMacs. Is it possible to see a a price drop for the single processor Power Mac soon after the updates?

good point. you'd think they would have to.

[Simon]

TS claims here new iMac G5s and eMac G4s are around the corner. They even mention the possibility of Friday alongside Tiger. I'd rather expect next Tuesday however.