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"middle of next year" the story says ... but the story's from November 2000.
"Middle of next year -- that is to say, 2001 -- came and went some time ago.
actually the Quark website has been saying 5.0 "to be released in the next few weeks" since mid-Nov 2001.

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Hmm...I don't know. I think Apple is making a huge mistake by killing off the low-end consumer iMac. A $499 CRT based iMac would have acted as a bridge to reach "experimental" users willing to play around with new products (like myself) and first time buyers. But pushing the iMac all the way up into the $1299 category is just going to relegate Macintosh further into the niche market. BIG MISTAKE.

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There's an interview over on MacCentral with Phil Schiller that says they're keeping the CRT iMac, but making it the sub $1000 line. Seems Apple's being a bit smarter than we're giving them credit for.

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There's an interview over on MacCentral with Phil Schiller that says they're keeping the CRT iMac, but making it the sub $1000 line. Seems Apple's being a bit smarter than we're giving them credit for.

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Quote from Phil Schiller:
Starting today we've kept the $799 price point of the existing iMac

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But they have also shot themselves in the foot by completely eliminating their low to mid-range price structure. It's gone!!! Last year's iMac line ranged from $799-$1699. Now the entry level has nearly double in price, in the middle of a recession no less. I don't see this a flawless strategy.

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Hmm..the design kind of grows on you after a while. I still don't think the design is as stunning as the original iMac, but I'm starting to like it.

What really burns me is that 5 months ago I was thinking of switching to a Mac...a PowerMac G4 with a flat panel. This system would have been a PERFECT choice! G4 processor, 15" LCD, good video chipset, decent hard drive...it would have made a perfect web design workstation. Damn Apple and its poor timing!

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I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but I think that this new iMac is just plain ugly. Believe it or not, I like the old design better. This doesn't even look like a computer any more. Maybe that's good, maybe not, but I would feel foolish sitting in front of that. It looks like the lamp from the Pixar logo.

I don't see how this is an "advance" for Apple. I'm not being flippant but realistic. Most consumers are only comfortable with what they know. As this doesn't "look like a computer", will consumers give it the heave-ho when looking to purchase? WIll this actually turn off potential new customers? I know the price sure would.

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I think the looks of it will draw customers in, not scare them. People who don't care to know much about computers let looks guide them tremendously. Also, those who don't like computers because they're typically so clunky, will like the new look because it doesn't clash as much with their decor perhaps.

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I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but I think that this new iMac is just plain ugly.

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[...]I would probably agree, but, to be fair, I'll probably have a change of heart once I see it in person. [...]

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This CERTAINLY does not live up to the hype Apple was spewing

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Yeah, but doesn't Jobs keep all of the good announcements for the Frisco conference?

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Since Jobs came back, he *has* usually had a "one more thing" to announce at the end of the keynote. While I wouldn't say his speech was cut short (scheduled for two hours, ran for two hours, I don't call that "short"; the one last July ran OVER by an hour) and didn't this time. which would lend credence to the idea that the "big thing" isn't the new design of the iMac. On the other hand, how stupid would they have to be to hype something - not traditionally what Apple does -- then not deliver?
The trouble with hype, unfortuneately, is it creates unrealistic expectations and speculation. Perhaps if they'd kept their mouths shut ...
On the other hand, no matter how nice something new is, there will always be people who think it's junk anyway. Human nature, expecially in these cynical times.
It's only been a few days. I would like to see what sales are like in four weeks.

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It's only been a few days. I would like to see what sales are like in four weeks.

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Originally posted by sowens
Hmm, I thought the top model wasn't going to be available until the end of the month with the others following in February and March?

This is true, I'd neglected to remember that detail. doop.

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didja get one?

so ... anyone get a new iMac? whatcha think?

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