I highly doubt it. The next iMac design isn't slated to be announced at this show, and I would be very surprised to learn the iMac would gain a (more expensive, larger) 17" display.
No, it won't be a 17" display, but it is supposed to have a larger display than it does now. Something like 16". I also hear the price may be coming down to $1099 or $999. --
I agree. Apple wants QT to be THE standard for delivering video web. They know they won't put a dent on the server market anytime soon. So why hurt QT by strapping the streaming server to OS X Server? Besides, I think Apple needs the support of the Linux community in order to suceed with any open source plans. This might be one way of getting favor.
Actually, I think the first automobile was invented (somewhere, I'm not sure where) in Europe. We did invent mass production and had that industrial revolution thing goin' on.
Humans use their brains to control the food chain. Thet are not necessarily on top of it though. I guy with a gun is on top of the food chain. Take that gun away and stick him in a cage with a tiger and we'll see whose on top.
Humans are actually pretty weak creatures. It's only through our intellgence that we dominate the animal world. --
Another thing, You ever notice how normal, intelligent human beings writing style turns to mush when they get angry? Lots of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors can really ruin your credibility and make you look like a dope.
I admit that computer companies steal ideas from each other all the time. But Win95 just seems too much like a Mac. The jump between Win 3.1 and 95 was just too huge. They just ripped off funtionality. But anyway... --
They are taking cues on those very issues. Their just going to do them right with MacOS X. Server already has them. Don't forget about Y2K issues. Hope you're not relying on Windows to take you into the next millineum. --
Here's a clip of an article from MacOS Rumors (a great Mac news site).
"Later in the year, the "C2" iMac will ship (release dates have fluctuated, but what is known is that "it will ship before the school year begins." This will start at either 350 or 366MHz, depending on Apple's RAM specification plans. Speculation with a strong basis in fact points to Apple plans to spec' this machine with a standard 64MB of SDRAM. There will reportedly be at least one DVD configuration, graphics will be provided by a version of the RAGE 128 graphics chip with 8MB of SGRAM, and Firewire will be on-board. Rumors of PCI slots capable of accepting 5" cards continue to be unconfirmed and considered unreliable. The C2 is expected to retail for $999."
There's your $999 price point and with FireWire. I want one. Even if you don't like the MacOS, I think this would make an awesome Linux machine. Anyone working on FireWire drivers for Linux? --
The new monitors for those G3's are have a cool over looked feature. The keyboard fits under the monitor. A keyboard garage! I haven't seen one of those since the Amiga 1000. --
Although the consumer Beta format failed miserably, the professional line of Beta continue to dominate the professional industry. Digital Betacam SP has a picture that just can't be beat. Sony is known for it's huge failures and huge successes. Hopefully this Memory Stick thing won't hamper PlayStation 2 development. --
Isn't HTML open source whether you like or not. Maybe we should take all of the HTML pages on the site and make some changes. Some code changes here, some ideas we like better there, maybe some new graphics smattered about the site. Then submit (via e-mail) all of open source changes to the web master. I wonder how long it would be before they decided it was a bad idea. Probably about the same time their mail server kicked the bucket. --
LD was great and it does have a lot of titles, but it won't be long before DVD titles exsist in mass. It seems like Best Buy is adding another row to their DVD section every month.
Handling those giant LDs is something I won't miss.
Exactly. There are much better recording formats than S VHS. DV format comes to mind. DV offers a picture nearly as good as Betacam SP and it's much cheaper.
Super VHS came into the picture too late. By the time it came out, nobody wanted to spend extra money on a tape format. Discs are the only way to go. You can talk about how they should have made DVDs work with HDTV, but HDTV isn't really here. At least not on a consumer level. So if you want to wait for something better, then wait. But something even better will always be around the corner whenever you decide to upgrade. The same is true of computers. You may wait for that 800Mhz processor, but a 1.2Ghz will be waiting when the 800Mhz is available. Today's technology best serves today's needs.
Until then, I enjoy watching my movies on the best looking consumer format available. Dolby 5.1 rocks too.
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Sounds like a Slashdot Poll to me.
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No, it won't be a 17" display, but it is supposed to have a larger display than it does now. Something like 16". I also hear the price may be coming down to $1099 or $999.
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What I was saying was sort of a generalization. Most humans couldn't take on tiger.
"In a world of scientific wonders, the human body is still the most dangerous weapon."
--Fatal Fury
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I agree. Apple wants QT to be THE standard for delivering video web. They know they won't put a dent on the server market anytime soon. So why hurt QT by strapping the streaming server to OS X Server? Besides, I think Apple needs the support of the Linux community in order to suceed with any open source plans. This might be one way of getting favor.
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Actually, I think the first automobile was invented (somewhere, I'm not sure where) in Europe. We did invent mass production and had that industrial revolution thing goin' on.
Not flaming, just talking.
Arrorgant American and proud of it!
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Humans use their brains to control the food chain. Thet are not necessarily on top of it though. I guy with a gun is on top of the food chain. Take that gun away and stick him in a cage with a tiger and we'll see whose on top.
Humans are actually pretty weak creatures. It's only through our intellgence that we dominate the animal world.
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Another thing,
You ever notice how normal, intelligent human beings writing style turns to mush when they get angry? Lots of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors can really ruin your credibility and make you look like a dope.
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I've seen this image elsewhere too. I think it was supposed to be the next 3do or something. It's a concept drawing. Not the real thing.
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Their new web site is awful. Their older ones had some much more style.
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I meant I wouldn't give up my Mac for Linux unless they had Photoshop for it. Maybe not even then.
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I admit that computer companies steal ideas from each other all the time. But Win95 just seems too much like a Mac. The jump between Win 3.1 and 95 was just too huge. They just ripped off funtionality. But anyway...
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Until it can run Photoshop, I wouldn't give it second look. Artsy nerds like me live in Photoshop. In fact, Adobe should make PhotoOS.
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Design cues from NeXT, yes, but the way the GUI works is extremely Mac like.
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They are taking cues on those very issues. Their just going to do them right with MacOS X. Server already has them. Don't forget about Y2K issues. Hope you're not relying on Windows to take you into the next millineum.
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I can guarantee that monitor isn't a tenth as good as the iMac's 15" multisync monitor. That right there is enough to throw off your price point.
And who makes that box? I trust Apple's hardware over some no-name computer company.
Don't forget about that cool case. Sure beats beige.
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Here's a clip of an article from MacOS Rumors (a great Mac news site).
"Later in the year, the "C2" iMac will ship (release dates have fluctuated, but what is known is that "it will ship before the school year begins." This will start at either 350 or 366MHz, depending on Apple's RAM specification plans. Speculation with a strong basis in fact points to Apple plans to spec' this machine with a standard 64MB of SDRAM. There will reportedly be at least one DVD configuration, graphics will be provided by a version of the RAGE 128 graphics chip with 8MB of SGRAM, and Firewire will be on-board. Rumors of PCI slots capable of accepting 5" cards continue to be unconfirmed and considered unreliable. The C2 is expected to retail for $999."
There's your $999 price point and with FireWire. I want one. Even if you don't like the MacOS, I think this would make an awesome Linux machine. Anyone working on FireWire drivers for Linux?
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The new monitors for those G3's are have a cool over looked feature. The keyboard fits under the monitor. A keyboard garage! I haven't seen one of those since the Amiga 1000.
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I think you underestimate the power of a G3.
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I think Clear one piece computer has been an idea for awhile.
Yes, but, they are admitting that they are taking design cues from the iMac. Sounds like Microsoft taking cues from the MacOS for Win95.
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Once again, the wintel market steals another great idea pioneered by Apple.
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Anyone still have a BETA VCR? Didn't think so.
Although the consumer Beta format failed miserably, the professional line of Beta continue to dominate the professional industry. Digital Betacam SP has a picture that just can't be beat. Sony is known for it's huge failures and huge successes. Hopefully this Memory Stick thing won't hamper PlayStation 2 development.
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Isn't HTML open source whether you like or not. Maybe we should take all of the HTML pages on the site and make some changes. Some code changes here, some ideas we like better there, maybe some new graphics smattered about the site. Then submit (via e-mail) all of open source changes to the web master. I wonder how long it would be before they decided it was a bad idea. Probably about the same time their mail server kicked the bucket.
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LD was great and it does have a lot of titles, but it won't be long before DVD titles exsist in mass. It seems like Best Buy is adding another row to their DVD section every month.
Handling those giant LDs is something I won't miss.
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Exactly. There are much better recording formats than S VHS. DV format comes to mind. DV offers a picture nearly as good as Betacam SP and it's much cheaper.
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Super VHS came into the picture too late. By the time it came out, nobody wanted to spend extra money on a tape format. Discs are the only way to go. You can talk about how they should have made DVDs work with HDTV, but HDTV isn't really here. At least not on a consumer level. So if you want to wait for something better, then wait. But something even better will always be around the corner whenever you decide to upgrade. The same is true of computers. You may wait for that 800Mhz processor, but a 1.2Ghz will be waiting when the 800Mhz is available. Today's technology best serves today's needs.
Until then, I enjoy watching my movies on the best looking consumer format available. Dolby 5.1 rocks too.
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