Apple Announces New T-Bolt, Quad-core iMacs

[rooseveltdon]

**IPS not "IPAS"

 

[molo9000]

[citation][nom]pkadair[/nom]I had to do is buy a new mobo, ram, and CPU. DONE![/citation]
(+graphics card?)
Upgrading a computer usually means throwing out everything except case, PSU and optical drive.
Upgrading individual components only makes sense for hardcore gamers or if the system was badly designed in the first place.
"Futureproofing" only means spending way too much on an overpowered component (CPU or graphics card) so that u can replace an underpowered component (CPU or graphics card) a few months before u replace the entire system anyway. It's much smarter to build a properly balanced machine, keep it running as long as possible and then replace the entire system all at once.

A regular user uses a desktop for way more than 3 years, by which time every single component will be horribly outdated, ready to be replaced and only worth chickenfeed on eBay.
An iMac still is a great office machine after 5years, can be used as an external display and sells for shitloads on eBay.

[citation][nom]Vladislaus[/nom]So why does Apple sell the Mac Pro?[/citation]
Because u can't fit workstation hardware inside anything smaller....
Only hardcore gamers, professionals and "prosumers" need hardware that doesn't fit inside an all-in-one.
The other 94% of the market will never need anything more powerful than an iMac.

[citation][nom]rooseveltdon[/nom]LG 21.5 inch IPS monitor = $ 199[/citation]
LOL. are u serious?
First: IPS panel=/= IPS panel. There are considerable quality differences.
Second: the right panel isn't everything. There are some more electronics inside a display, too!.
You'll have to spend a bit more than $200 if you want a display that's just as good as the iMac's.

 

[omenowl]

You should not compare an Apple to a home built system as in the end Apple is competing against the like of Dell and HP rather than OSX vs. Windows. The real question is if you bought a computer for someone who not upgrade anything more than memory or peripherals and who will use the computer for 3-7 years which manufacturer would you select? Which has the best tech support and who has the most functions out of the box?

The best time to buy a mac is early in the refresh cycle as that is when the hardware is most up to date rather than the middle or end of the life cycle as that is when the mac is most expensive. Also anyone who owns a mac can easily install windows to dual boot the system.

My hope is competition continues and Apple and the other companies continue to improve their products for functionality and appearance. We are all in winners where they compete on value, price and looks because it keeps the price lower and the advancements at a fast pace.

 

[rooseveltdon]

[citation][nom]molo9000[/nom](+graphics card?)Upgrading a computer usually means throwing out everything except case, PSU and optical drive.Upgrading individual components only makes sense for hardcore gamers or if the system was badly designed in the first place."Futureproofing" only means spending way too much on an overpowered component (CPU or graphics card) so that u can replace an underpowered component (CPU or graphics card) a few months before u replace the entire system anyway. It's much smarter to build a properly balanced machine, keep it running as long as possible and then replace the entire system all at once.A regular user uses a desktop for way more than 3 years, by which time every single component will be horribly outdated, ready to be replaced and only worth chickenfeed on eBay.An iMac still is a great office machine after 5years, can be used as an external display and sells for shitloads on eBay.Because u can't fit workstation hardware inside anything smaller....Only hardcore gamers, professionals and "prosumers" need hardware that doesn't fit inside an all-in-one.The other 94% of the market will never need anything more powerful than an iMac.LOL. are u serious?First: IPS panel=/= IPS panel. There are considerable quality differences. Second: the right panel isn't everything. There are some more electronics inside a display, too!.You'll have to spend a bit more than $200 if you want a display that's just as good as the iMac's.[/citation]


Lol the display is actually pretty good by the way guess which company apple gets its IPS displays from? oh yeah i forgot, a certain company called LG (they have worked with others as well but LG and samsung worked apple a lot on their displays)


It's called knowledge, try it sometime

 

[del35]

iCrapple proves again that it is intended for morons.

 

[del35]

"Apple makes a very nice product. These prices seem reasonable to me for the brand/quality you'll be getting. People that own Macs love them for a reason."

Apple makes a mediocre product packaged for dumb people who dont know what quality hardware is about. I love the way the above moron talks about brand quality, as if Apple made any of the hardware they use in their trashy and overpriced nicely packaged drm infested products.