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As previously anticipated, Apple has unveiled a fresh batch of iMacs with the latest chips from Intel and AMD. The all-in-one systems are available in the familiar 21.5 and 27-inch form factors and each size comes in two base configurations. The former starts at $1,199 and jumps to $1,499 with a hardier spec sheet while the latter kicks off at $1,699 and second configuration is $1,999.
The least expensive version is outfitted with a 1080p LED-backlit display, a 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, an AMD Radeon HJD 6750M discrete graphics chip, and a 500GB 7200RPM HDD. Another $300 bags you a 2.7GHz Core i5, a Radeon HD 6770M, and 1TB of storage. The $1,499 21.5-incher also gains options for a 2.8GHz Core i7, 2TB of storage and a 256GB SSD.
The base 27-inch iMac invites a 2560x1440 display to the party, but it has the same default CPU, GPU, and HDD configuration as the premium 21.5-inch model. The two 27-inch tiers are also separated by $300, with the pricier model gaining a 3.1GHz quad-core Core i5 and a 1GB 6970M. The max manual configuration has a 3.4GHz Core i7, 16GB of RAM, and a 2GB 6970M.
All of the machines are equipped with a built-in "FaceTime HD" camera, integrated speakers, a slot-loading DVD burner, an IR receiver, an SDXC card slot, four USB 2.0 ports, audio in/out jacks, one FireWire 800 port, Gigabit Ethernet, as well as 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. The 21.5-inch iterations receive a single Thunderbolt port, while the 27-inchers have two.
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As with most stores, newegg sticks an "original" price to make consumers think they are getting an awesome deal. I don't disagree that Apples pricing is "better" for what you get than in previous years. The thunderbolt port I don't see being a huge selling point at this time. I mean, IF thunderbolt becomes main stream, we are still years away from it doing so. By that time this generation of iMacs will be replaced with something else.
I just think that Apple has always taken advantage of it's pc customer base. The low end imac isn't suited for power computing, it's suited for light gaming ( and very limited selection of games at that ) and web surfing...day to day tasks. Certainly, you would agree, you could do the same tasks on a 600 dollar laptop couldn't you? Apple people are Apple people though, I have several relatives that don't touch windows pcs. Itunes is for music, safari is for web surfing, ichat is for video conferencing, they don't know anything else. Is it good or bad? I dunno, but it sorta sounds like communism to me. :P
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what part of IPS LED panel don't you people get. a 24" Dell equivalent IPS panel U2410 costs like what $600? a 27" IPS panel Dell U27 is well over $1000 dollars, more than the included 27" cinemadisplay.
sure, build yourself a cheap *** computer for $600 less. but if you match the products exactly by their spec, panel type. you're not gonna beat that price.
find me a PC monitor that's IPS LED panel in either 24", or 27" for less than $600/$999. you can't. oh wait, the Dell U2410, or the U27, but they're NOT LED.
You are right, they are expensive, that's probably why the 27" model starts out at $500 dollars more.
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CamaroMullet said:
As with most stores, newegg sticks an "original" price to make consumers think they are getting an awesome deal. I don't disagree that Apples pricing is "better" for what you get than in previous years. The thunderbolt port I don't see being a huge selling point at this time. I mean, IF thunderbolt becomes main stream, we are still years away from it doing so. By that time this generation of iMacs will be replaced with something else.
I just think that Apple has always taken advantage of it's pc customer base. The low end imac isn't suited for power computing, it's suited for light gaming ( and very limited selection of games at that ) and web surfing...day to day tasks. Certainly, you would agree, you could do the same tasks on a 600 dollar laptop couldn't you? Apple people are Apple people though, I have several relatives that don't touch windows pcs. Itunes is for music, safari is for web surfing, ichat is for video conferencing, they don't know anything else. Is it good or bad? I dunno, but it sorta sounds like communism to me. :P
while i do agree with you on the snobby culture apple has somehow managed to create. you have to admit, when you hold that Macbook Pro in your hand, or that Iphone in your hand, it's hard to not tell yourself, man.. i wish PC had something equivalent with this kind of build quality.
i personally am sick of the lack luster gazillion PCs out there plastered with plastic and looking like butt holes or cases that look like Godzilla on fire. this is why more and more people started buying Macs. it's hard to admit, but the truth is... when you walk into a coffee shop, 19 out of 20 laptops you see are all Macbook Pros. it's because people are sick of the typical lack luster PC build quality. they want something better. Maybe Apple's latest movement with their iMac will finally stir up some innovation and design for the PC manufacturers. if i didn't know how to build PCs myself, i would wish that i could buy a computer that's as well built as the Macs, but comes with Windows.
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@howzz1854, I love your " i would wish that i could buy a computer that's as well built as the Macs, but comes with Windows " comment...lol too funny. As I have said before, I'm not a mac guy. I do however own a macbook pro, I rarely use it myself. It's primarily my kids machine, for internet/homework. The OS itself is great for kids, they can't do too much harm with it. They do fill the gap for the not so technically savvie types.
I also agree that there isn't much innovation between windows based machines. But hey, that's one of the reasons we can build our own. That kind of innovation and freedom Apple can't touch with a 100 foot pole.
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