Apple shows off new iMac in Paris - GoFuckYourself.com

DVTimes · 08-31-2004, 09:56 AM

Apple has unveiled its next generation of desktop computers, the iMac G5, at the Apple Expo 2004 in Paris.
It is the first iMac to be powered by the high-speed G5 processors, used in its Power Macs, and is touted as the world's thinnest desktop computer.

Apple's first iMac was introduced in 1998 and quickly became popular because it was simply designed and easy to use.

More than 70,000 people are expected at the 2004 Expo, the main annual showcase for Apple products in Europe.

"Just like the iPod redefined portable digital music players, the new iMac G5 redefines what users expect from a consumer desktop," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing in his keynote speech.

"With the entire system, including a gorgeous 17 or 20-inch display, just two inches thin, a lot of people will be wondering 'where did the computer go?'"

The two-inch thick new member of the Apple family is small, white, and has both a 1.8GHz G5 chip and a 17-inch or 20-inch screen.

It also supports a wireless keyboard and mouse, and the whole computer, including the power supply and slot-load optical drive, is built right into the display which sits on an aluminium foot.

A wi-fi Airport Extreme card and Bluetooth module are available as an optional extra.

The iMac G5 is expected to be available worldwide from mid-September, with prices starting from $1,299 (£919).

Instant hit

The first iMac model was introduced to the world at the 1998 Expo, and quickly became a hit.

Since its launch, Apple has sold about 2.38 iMacs per minute, said Mr Schiller.

It was a translucent, all-in-one cathode-ray-tube design in multiple colours. Apple sold six million of them which helped it recover from three years of losses.

Apple has recently had massive success with its portable digital music device, the iPod, and its music download website, iTunes.

About 60% of its profits are still made through the sale of computers, however.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3613790.stm

Bruno · 08-31-2004, 11:18 AM

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mammy · 08-31-2004, 11:32 AM

great info
i just love the new imac look
i just bought 20 inch lcd display
and this new imac has the same size and weight as my display but have way nicer design and great pc system inside this small box

apple designers are crazy and great people

Steen2 · 08-31-2004, 11:40 AM

BigWebRev · 08-31-2004, 11:42 AM

iMac G5.......sounds like a plane

Manowar · 08-31-2004, 11:44 AM

looks fucking amazing

inabon · 08-31-2004, 11:44 AM

Like i said at the other place this was posted. looks nice but mac sucks (my personal opinion not to put down your tastes for computers)

dunefield · 08-31-2004, 11:59 AM

looks good but it doesn't look easy to upgrade...

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DVTimes xxx Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 31,544	Apple shows off new iMac in Paris Apple has unveiled its next generation of desktop computers, the iMac G5, at the Apple Expo 2004 in Paris. It is the first iMac to be powered by the high-speed G5 processors, used in its Power Macs, and is touted as the world's thinnest desktop computer. Apple's first iMac was introduced in 1998 and quickly became popular because it was simply designed and easy to use. More than 70,000 people are expected at the 2004 Expo, the main annual showcase for Apple products in Europe. "Just like the iPod redefined portable digital music players, the new iMac G5 redefines what users expect from a consumer desktop," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing in his keynote speech. "With the entire system, including a gorgeous 17 or 20-inch display, just two inches thin, a lot of people will be wondering 'where did the computer go?'" The two-inch thick new member of the Apple family is small, white, and has both a 1.8GHz G5 chip and a 17-inch or 20-inch screen. It also supports a wireless keyboard and mouse, and the whole computer, including the power supply and slot-load optical drive, is built right into the display which sits on an aluminium foot. A wi-fi Airport Extreme card and Bluetooth module are available as an optional extra. The iMac G5 is expected to be available worldwide from mid-September, with prices starting from $1,299 (£919). Instant hit The first iMac model was introduced to the world at the 1998 Expo, and quickly became a hit. Since its launch, Apple has sold about 2.38 iMacs per minute, said Mr Schiller. It was a translucent, all-in-one cathode-ray-tube design in multiple colours. Apple sold six million of them which helped it recover from three years of losses. Apple has recently had massive success with its portable digital music device, the iPod, and its music download website, iTunes. About 60% of its profits are still made through the sale of computers, however. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3613790.stm __________________ The Affiliate Program

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