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New 20" iMac and Dual 1.8GHz PowerMac G5
joekra writes "Today, Apple released a new 20" iMac and a Dual 1.8GHz PowerMac G5. Both were accurately rumored at the last minute by the usual suspects. In fact, the Dual 1.8GHz G5 configuration was rumored back in July to shift demand away from the popular 2.0GHz PowerPC G5s." I'm holding out for a couple rounds of price drops, but I think a G5 is definitely in my future.
With the 20" panel down near desk level it will still require less depth than a 20" CRT monitor.
Trolling is a art,
Words right out of my mouth. I've posted to usenet asking if anyone's tried a hack yet, and some of the iMac deconstruction sites seem to suggest the wires are relatively easy to get to.
But if you could find a way to hack it, you're essentially getting an awfully cool monitor stand plus a Superdrive equipped G4 for $900. That's *much* easier to stomach.
Take apart at xlr8yourmac.com (look at "rainbow colored" wires)
Service manual
There was also a great Japanese site that showed the thing taken apart until the wires were dangling, but I always have the dangest time Googling in Japanese.
It's all 0s and 1s. Or it's not.
Most disney games are shcokwave /flash now. However, if you a mac user with kids you really need to check out Pangea Software:
http://www.pangeasoft.net/index2.html
They make some great kid-friendly games. However, advise getting a new GameCube for $80-$100 bucks. Free up your computer with a game console and you won't have fight over who gets to use the pretty Mac.
"Things are more moderner than before- bigger, and yet smaller- it's computers-- San Dimas High School football RULES!"
OSHA says so. Even without OSHA, it's far more comfortable to sit up straight in a nice chair with my head tilted slightly down. Having it tilted slightly up hurts my shoulders after a few hours (fighting against gravity and all). When you read a book for hours on end, do you hold it up above eye level or down in your lap?
The emac will take quite a beating especially if your kids like to touch the screen as it is the only CRT based mac there is.
You can save your LRT screen from the kids by adhering a clear sheet of plexiglass using double-stick foam tape to the "frame." Well, that's what we did. It works great. Kids touch the plexiglass and you can just clean it off. The only disadvantage is that it renders the mic useless.