>> I'm not holding my >> breath over these new Imacs, I guess I would have >> liked to see a "kewler" version of the intel chip, >> rather than an off the shelf version. > >I would have thought getting TWO processors for the price of one was >"kewl," but evidently you have different criteria.
Not only did I also think that two procs would be "kewl", but I guess the original poster doesn't realize that the iMac and MacBook are the first computers shipping with the dual core Pentium M (the Yonah chip). So wouldn't it then classify as a "'kewler' version of the intel chip"?!? >As for the new >iMacs, I hate to say this because I generally love what Apple do, but >if you want to talk about "Rev. 1 hardware" rules this new machine is >probably the archetype. I will be watching closely (but as a consumer >and as a tech) to see what, if any, bugs shake loose. This was my fear as well, Apple and rev 1 hardware doesn't seem to have a fantastic record. But then the more I thought about it, the more I realized that Apple is betting the farm on this switch. So they are going to do everything possible to be sure the rev 1 hardware works as it should. To have their rev 1 track record crop up in these machines would send some serious doubts thru the computing world about Apple's decision to make this switch. So I went ahead and ordered the Intel iMac. I'm typing this email on it right now. I have to say, so far I'm not the least bit disappointed in it (from the Intel vs PPC side of things that is, I don't like the remote mounting system as it keeps spitting my remote off the side of the iMac, but I presume the same issue exists on the G5 version of this iMac). I've only been using it for two days now, so it is too early to give any real evaluation. Also, I'm stepping up from a 400 MHz G3 iMac, so potential speed or other flaws may not appear to me simply because of my base of comparison. Now here's hoping I'm right on my assumption that Apple will strive to be sure all bugs are squashed fast on this rev 1 product! -- -chris <www.mythtech.net> -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
