Size matters with the redesigned iMac
The long-overdue redesigned iMac is here. I like the design, based on what I’ve seen in pictures. Once again Jonathan Ive has come up with the goods.
I’ll be out to buy a new Mac when Mac OS X Leopard is released in October, so I was curious to see what these would be like. Now that I know, I’m a little surprised (disappointed, even) by what I see:
(It’s too big)
I’d like to know how sales of the previous iMac split between the 17, 20 and 24 inch models. I like my 17 inch iMac G5 – it feels exactly the right size for my desk. I don’t want anything bigger in my bedroom, and it isn’t for want of space…
When I first got the iMac, my only complaint about it was that since I’d upgraded to it from an iBook, the loss of freedom hurt. I’d gotten used to using my computer where ever I wanted. A desktop felt like a ball and chain.
I occasionally take the MacBook Pro I use at work home, and I’ve re-discovered surfing the web while lying on my bed. Working at my dining room table while my sound system plays music far better than an iMac’s puny little speakers could.
I’m not sure a new iMac is the answer for me. I’ll have to check one out in the flesh.
Oh yes, there is one more thing… Glossy?!?
[Update] I’ve seen one now at the local Apple Store. It doesn’t look as big as I expected. The black border around the screen helps it to feel smaller.
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August 9th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
I would definately get a 24″ one I have a 24″ monitor at work and the 1900 x 1200 resolution makes a world of difference. I’m surprised apple didn’t include either hd-dvd or blu-ray writable drives at least as an option, especially with them having iMovie and final cut HD. I’m also surprised that they didn’t release it at the same time as Leopard.
The mac mini range has also had an overhall, both models have more memory, a bigger harddrive and 64bit intel core 2 duo processors.
I would like to have both the 24″ iMac and a laptop so I’ll have to get saving!
August 10th, 2007 at 11:22 am
I have been thinking about going the iMac + MacBook route. It would still cost less than my iBook G3 cost me!
I guess that’s progress for you
August 10th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
I think as soon as the house is sorted I’m going to do that and get Adobe Creative suite, then maybe I can finally do some freelance stuff. I’m hoping to have redesigned my website soon (soon meaning when I actually have some time - probably next year!) and I have a logo that is getting there.