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jar_what · Jul 12, 2002, 07:14 PM

ThinkSecret is saying that Apple will be bring new power macs at the end of the pomo, August 13... they will also be discontinuing thier G3 imacs that day. The new PM will be at up to speeds of 1.2 Ghz.

<a href="http://www.thinksecret.com/news/g3imacg4towers.html" target="_blank">News from ThinkSecret</a>

Scott edit: Fixed the topic date so it's next month, not tomorrow

[ 07-12-2002, 07:29 PM: Message edited by: Scotttheking ]

Justin W. Williams · Jul 12, 2002, 07:25 PM

BOOO!

I want to order next Wednesday. Not a month from tomorrow!

eep! · Jul 12, 2002, 07:39 PM

In the July issue of Macworld (US Edition) Rick Lepage (LePage?) states:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />The first generation {refering to the CRT} iMac is still available for $800, and Apple plans to keep the product in it's lineup for the near future.<hr /></blockquote>personally, I'm more inclined to believe something i read in macworld than something i read at thinksecret, but you never know�

olePigeon · Jul 12, 2002, 08:42 PM

There might not be new Macs AT Macworld, but who's to say they won't announce new Macs to ship in August?

JaredS · Jul 12, 2002, 08:54 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by olePigeon:
There might not be new Macs AT Macworld, but who's to say they won't announce new Macs to ship in August?<hr /></blockquote>This is what I am aiming to believe too. Apple need to show off PowerMacs. I think the reason the 1GHz models did not and are not selling real well is because Steve was not able to use his RDF.

Another thing to think about is it would be a prime place for nVidia to let their cat out of the bag. Just think of how much Apple has given them pretty much FREE PR at expo's in the past.

Unless Steve has something huge under his sleeve that needs to take two hours then what would stop Apple from announcing? I do not think we need an hour and a half discussing Jaguar...

JaredS · Jul 12, 2002, 08:55 PM

(double post, sorry)

[ 07-12-2002, 08:57 PM: Message edited by: JaredS ]

Peder Rice · Jul 12, 2002, 09:14 PM

Well, don't forget the rumors of the iMac. If it is receiving some of the componenents that are rumored, the updated iMac announcement could fill the entire keynote.

Just a refresher, here is what is rumored for the iMac (no matter how unlikely the update may be):
- up to 1GHz G4
- 133MHz system bus
- 2MB L3 Cache
- 17" LCD

So, Apple could stage a press conference for a release of updated PowerMacs in August.

JaredS · Jul 12, 2002, 09:43 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Peder Rice:
Well, don't forget the rumors of the iMac. If it is receiving some of the componenents that are rumored, the updated iMac announcement could fill the entire keynote.

Just a refresher, here is what is rumored for the iMac (no matter how unlikely the update may be):
- up to 1GHz G4
- 133MHz system bus
- 2MB L3 Cache
- 17" LCD

So, Apple could stage a press conference for a release of updated PowerMacs in August.<hr /></blockquote>There would be no reason for an UPDATE to fill a whole keynote. If all Steve shows off is the flat screen iMac in two keynotes six months (well okay seven months) than everyone, including investors and analysts will be disappointed, I think even Apple's board of directors would be too as you should focus on new product. While a PowerMac would not be really new persay it would fill the gap in what is going in our heads... I guess we will see... five and a half days and counting...

jcadam · Jul 13, 2002, 07:50 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Peder Rice:
Well, don't forget the rumors of the iMac. If it is receiving some of the componenents that are rumored, the updated iMac announcement could fill the entire keynote.

Just a refresher, here is what is rumored for the iMac (no matter how unlikely the update may be):
- up to 1GHz G4
- 133MHz system bus
- 2MB L3 Cache
- 17" LCD

So, Apple could stage a press conference for a release of updated PowerMacs in August.<hr /></blockquote>I think it's also supposed to get Geforce 4mx to replace the 2mx in current models.

X_RuLeZ · Jul 13, 2002, 07:53 AM

I can see the iMac updated as above but not with a 17" LCD. If it has 1Ghz, 133FSB, 2Mb L3 and the bigger screen no one would buy the PMG4.

jcadam · Jul 13, 2002, 08:34 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by X_RuLeZ:
I can see the iMac updated as above but not with a 17" LCD. If it has 1Ghz, 133FSB, 2Mb L3 and the bigger screen no one would buy the PMG4.<hr /></blockquote>I think it could happen. This 17" iMac would be the missing mid-range machine between iMacs and PowerMacs. It would be a little bit more expensive than the mid-range powermac (w/o display), probably.

[ 07-13-2002, 08:36 AM: Message edited by: jcadam ]

Peder Rice · Jul 13, 2002, 04:12 PM

But you see, updated PowerMacs are on there way shortly, so a short intrusion into PowerMac sales would represent very little. In fact, it may actually boost iMac sales significantly, as consumers believe they are getting a great deal with the iMac.

driven · Jul 13, 2002, 04:44 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by X_RuLeZ:
I can see the iMac updated as above but not with a 17" LCD. If it has 1Ghz, 133FSB, 2Mb L3 and the bigger screen no one would buy the PMG4.<hr /></blockquote>What about all the folks that barfed on the Cube when it had all those specs but "wasn't upgradable" ?

I imagine that the same barf would head in the direction of the 17' iMac.

Peder Rice · Jul 13, 2002, 04:48 PM

People would still buy it, because it's a consumer product. They'd obviously drop the iMac 15" edition (there is no space for two nearly identical iMacs)