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Evan_11 · Aug 5, 2004, 10:53 PM

Evan_11 · Aug 5, 2004, 11:03 PM

Actually before anyone jumps on me I think that this was a missed opportunity for Apple. With Jobs' clout and Pixar being so financially successful it wouldn't of hurt to put a Mac behind those blue ears. It would never of happened though with Steve-o burning bridges the way he does.

echosphere · Aug 7, 2004, 02:13 PM

I think it's cute. I especially like the speakers in the ears. Maybe Ives copied this idea for the g4 iMac.

sniffer · Aug 7, 2004, 03:04 PM

That's one ugly mac.. eh.. smurf?

echosphere · Aug 7, 2004, 05:06 PM

....It's Mickey Mouse you idiot.

ryju · Aug 8, 2004, 10:02 AM

Awfully small mouse.

Sneeper · Aug 9, 2004, 11:52 AM

Disney is marketing this computer for children, complete with parent controls. The mouse is meant for really small hands.

Too bad Disney chose Windows instead of Mac though. :/

mitchell_pgh · Aug 9, 2004, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by Sneeper:
Disney is marketing this computer for children, complete with parent controls. The mouse is meant for really small hands.

Too bad Disney chose Windows instead of Mac though. :/

I wonder how Apple would handle a company like Disney approaching them and saying "We would like you to build a Mac with a Disney theme"?

Skypat · Aug 10, 2004, 05:49 AM

Apple would have refused, I am almost sure

Skypat · Aug 10, 2004, 05:52 AM

Image is way too important for Apple ...

mitchell_pgh · Aug 10, 2004, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by Skypat:
Image is way too important for Apple ...

I think that's one of the reasons that our market-share is eroding. Apple should be going out and striking deals with companies like Disney to build a line of computers with OS X on it. I'm not talking about licensing like back in the old day, I'm talking about taking the guts of an eMac or iMac and making different looking computers. The only people that would know any different are those of us that are Apple fanatics.

I could even see theme computers... like the Hulk, Spiderman, Star Wars...

I'll even go one step further and say girly computers, tough guy, etc. etc.

All of which are the same computer but with different looks to them.

Anything to keep Apple strong and expand the user base.

Graymalkin · Aug 10, 2004, 08:36 PM

I've thought similarly to Mitchell with regards to Apple finding partners for Macs. I started thinking about it in the days of the Dalmation and Flower Power iMacs. I thought it might be cool for them to partner up with a media group like Time Warner or Disney to produce themed consumer Macs aimed at children. Where the Dalmation iMac had the funky spots on the CRT shell a themed system might have some cartoon or comic book characters. The systems could come pre-loaded with themed games instead of the standard Cro-Mag Rally or whatever they're shipping now (Diemos Rising?).

The eMacs would make pretty sweet machines for such a scheme since they'd be fairly easy to apply a theme to. A decorated shell and a slightly different hard drive image would be the only real differences between the normal eMac and the themed one. They could simply just partner with MacSkinz (if they every start selling their damn products again!!!) to make a shell wrapper with a particular design on it. They could also probably get some universities to hop on the bandwagon if they could offer them eMacs skinned with the school's mascot. Some buyers are suckers for that sort of gimmicky crap. If they're just external wraps the school could remove them in twenty years when they sell them at auction.

mitchell_pgh · Aug 11, 2004, 08:22 AM

I'm sure Apple wouldn't go for it because the computers might not look as good.

I just see it as a simple way to expand the market (until everyone else jumps on board)

Randman · Aug 11, 2004, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by mitchell_pgh:
I could even see theme computers... like the Hulk, Spiderman, Star Wars...

I'll even go one step further and say girly computers, tough guy, etc. etc.

All of which are the same computer but with different looks to them.

Anything to keep Apple strong and expand the user base.

Yeah, the flower power iMacs were such a big hit.

pman68 · Aug 11, 2004, 04:47 PM

Just saw this cool artist rendering of an iMac G5.

I like it!

iMac G5

Powaqqatsi · Aug 12, 2004, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by pman68:
Just saw this cool artist rendering of an iMac G5.

I like it!

iMac G5

A return of the Cube would totally rock, I would even consider buying one if the specs are good. (+2 Ghz single G5)

storer · Aug 12, 2004, 07:42 AM

Nice but I think the iMac needs to stay an all in one or have its own monitor that is removable (headless)

mitchell_pgh · Aug 12, 2004, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by storer:
Nice but I think the iMac needs to stay an all in one or have its own monitor that is removable (headless)

I would love to see one that is headless, with a monitor option that is perfectly built for it or possibly able to be connected.

It really doesn't matter, Apple could give me exactly what I wanted and 70%+ would complain.

I just don't see having dual monitor support and space for a second HD as being such a "pro" feature.

ryju · Aug 13, 2004, 07:24 AM

If it includes one of those screens I can't imagine it being very cheap.

Looks good though.

DasDaSein+ · Aug 16, 2004, 06:04 PM

Here is another one:
iMac G5 AIO

storer · Aug 16, 2004, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by DasDaSein+:
Here is another one:
iMac G5 AIO

nice!!! how did you find that one! i would be pleased if it was something like that!

mitchell_pgh · Aug 17, 2004, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by storer:
nice!!! how did you find that one! i would be pleased if it was something like that!

The only issue I have with it is... the LCD is locked in place. At least the old LCD was movable. Perhaps something like that, but where the head "slides" up and down to adjust.

BenRoethig · Aug 17, 2004, 11:32 AM

Wow! I think Ives just got out-Ivesed by that design. Add an optional stand like the eMac and we have a winner. By the way, I'm talking about that MacKompass AIO. not the mickey mouse piece of...well you get the idea.

mitchell_pgh · Aug 17, 2004, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by BenRoethig:
Wow! I think Ives just got out-Ivesed by that design. Add an optional stand like the eMac and we have a winner. By the way, I'm talking about that MacKompass AIO. not the mickey mouse piece of...well you get the idea.

I find the white plastic and brushed aluminum jarring to my eyes.

Perhaps if I saw it in person.

DasDaSein+ · Aug 17, 2004, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by storer:
nice!!! how did you find that one! i would be pleased if it was something like that!

That's been pretty easy, because i made them up

storer · Aug 17, 2004, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by DasDaSein+:
That's been pretty easy, because i made them up

what so you did them?

DasDaSein+ · Aug 17, 2004, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by storer:
what so you did them?

Yes, i did. In fact I had been looking for a way to generate some traffic on my new site. This ended up in about 97% international visitors. Pretty useless for a german site.

storer · Aug 18, 2004, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by DasDaSein+:
Yes, i did. In fact I had been looking for a way to generate some traffic on my new site. This ended up in about 97% international visitors. Pretty useless for a german site.

lol, they are awesome. congrats!

Crusoe · 08:20 AM

Originally posted by pman68:
Just saw this cool artist rendering of an iMac G5.

I like it!

iMac G5

Very nice. I wonder if 250,000 people pre-purchased them for say $1499 (hey it's a semi-pro system), if Apple would make em

. Surely we could tie up $1500 for say 6 months. Heck we do that already with most new Apple products anyway.

All most folks need to change is the vid card nowadays, the rest can be external. Give me a full size vid card slot and I'm happy.

One can only hope that this designer takes over as President, CEO and VP of Design for Apple.

lngtones · Aug 19, 2004, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by Sneeper:
Disney is marketing this computer for children, complete with parent controls. The mouse is meant for really small hands.

Too bad Disney chose Windows instead of Mac though. :/

Dang, I as planning on getting one for myself, I wouldn't want to be called a child though...

Hey, maybe it's good that they chose Windows. Many people have the impression that Macs are "toy computers" already, this certainly wouldn't help that.

demograph68 · Aug 19, 2004, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by lngtones:
Hey, maybe it's good that they chose Windows. Many people have the impression that Macs are "toy computers" already, this certainly wouldn't help that.

The OS X GUI can give that impression unfortunately.

boardsurfer · Aug 19, 2004, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by pman68:
Just saw this cool artist rendering of an iMac G5.

I like it!

iMac G5

dude that is wicked cool.

MrForgetable · Aug 21, 2004, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by boardsurfer:
dude that is wicked cool.

that would be awesome if it was like that, with a 17 inch colored Al. cinema display optional. that would be the only thing I would accept other than an AIO iMac.

eddiecatflap · Aug 24, 2004, 08:10 AM

i dunno what's wrong with the current design

just stick a G5 in and a bigger fan ?

Minch_Yoda · Aug 26, 2004, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by eddiecatflap:
i dunno what's wrong with the current design

just stick a G5 in and a bigger fan ?

even if cooling wasnt an issue the old enclosure is to small for a g5

sbc · Aug 26, 2004, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by MrForgetable:
that would be awesome if it was like that, with a 17 inch colored Al. cinema display optional. that would be the only thing I would accept other than an AIO iMac.

A colored Al-Cube is the way to go! I would much prefer if the monitor was independent of the machine. Apple make that wish come true

DasDaSein+ · Aug 27, 2004, 01:43 AM

Once again another iMac G5 concept.

storer · Aug 27, 2004, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by DasDaSein+:
Once again another iMac G5 concept.

very nice! thats very TAM like, isnt it? But, yeh, nice curves. I didn't think about anything like that!

Big Fat Octopus · Aug 27, 2004, 02:22 AM

I thought Apple hit a home run with the G4 iMac design. Current Design is excellent and suits my needs perfectly.

However that isn't to say that a revamped model along similar design principles would not be an improvement.

I think a radical departure might actually hurt the iMac image. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised by what they introduce (i usualy am).

Changes I'd make:

1. Make the enclosure annodised aluminium like the Powerbooks with a glowing Apple logo. Make the enclosure slightly bigger and put more holes in it for cooling (sort of Powermac mesh look) if necessary.

2. Add a G5 1.8 and 2Ghz.

3. Make the monitor detachable (and therefore user selectable/upgradable) but retain the absolutely fabulous arm mechanism in the current G4 iMac! That thing ROCKS!

4. 512Mb standard RAM (with 2 spare slots)

5. Make the Hard Drive bay accessible from the rear so you can easily change/replace HD.

What do you think?

jeanlouis · Aug 27, 2004, 04:59 AM

http://homepage.mac.com/jlkoppelle/PhotoAlbum25.html The pictures are up again.

villalobos · Aug 27, 2004, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by jeanlouis:
http://homepage.mac.com/jlkoppelle/PhotoAlbum25.html The pictures are up again.

Supposedly these pictures were taken in an elevator at the Roissy airport.... Seems kinda weird. Anybody can say if the box looks like the box for the new screens?

Nacente · Aug 27, 2004, 07:48 AM

Too thin foor me

atlcane · Aug 27, 2004, 10:41 AM

That does not look real to me.

RonnieoftheRose · Aug 27, 2004, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by villalobos:
Supposedly these pictures were taken in an elevator at the Roissy airport.... Seems kinda weird. Anybody can say if the box looks like the box for the new screens?

Styrofoam packaging doesn't fit that model. No keyboard, no manuals, no cables.

eddiecatflap · Aug 27, 2004, 11:10 AM

i don't see much wrong with the current design

just change the white for metal , the round base for a cube and bobs yer uncle

im_noahselby · Aug 27, 2004, 12:06 PM

The images aren't revealing enough. If I were to take pictures, I'd take something a little more convincing than that! These are definitely fakes!

Noah

Jim Paradise · Aug 27, 2004, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by im_noahselby:
The images aren't revealing enough. If I were to take pictures, I'd take something a little more convincing than that! These are definitely fakes!

Noah

There's a long thread over at Appleinsider dicussing these pictures, and there is now a third picture available. They don't appear to be fakes at this moment (especially the third photo) but who knows? I'm not saying it's the new iMac, but the third photo is exceedingly convincing compared to the first two.

(Hopefully mentioning an AI thread won't get me banished for life!

)

*edit* The third picture.

eddiecatflap · Aug 27, 2004, 02:08 PM

if that is fer real , i hope apple legal sue him off the face of the planet

balls · Aug 27, 2004, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by Jim Paradise:
There's a long thread over at Appleinsider dicussing these pictures, and there is now a third picture available. They don't appear to be fakes at this moment (especially the third photo) but who knows? I'm not saying it's the new iMac, but the third photo is exceedingly convincing compared to the first two.

(Hopefully mentioning an AI thread won't get me banished for life! )

*edit* The third picture.

The third picture is obviously fake. Look at the reflections in the display. The angle doesn't match.

Don Pickett · Aug 27, 2004, 03:32 PM

For what it's worth, Jobs made a big deal at the G4 iMac intro the difficulties of mounting an optical drive vertically. Argues against a radically new form factor.