TA-DA!! The new iMacs!!

[Jodi]

The new iMacs have been announced!!!!
First, the bad news for you Blu-geeks: NONE of the new iMacs are Blu-Ray capable. Still the same CD/DVD SuperDrives.
Now the good news (especially for me.....well, almost): You can choose the Intel Core 2 Duos that run even faster than the 1st generation Intel-based iMacs. Or you can go with the Intel Core 2 Extreme (a first for Apple).
Only caveat about the Core 2 Extreme -- it is the dual-core version and NOT the quad-core version. Dammit!! SOOOOO close!!!!
But I will gladly opt for the Core 2 Extreme in my new iMac next spring.
The new iMacs will be available in 20 and 24 inch versions (no more 17 inch versions, kids), and they will start out at $1199 and $1799, respectively.
Lastly, these most basic forms of the new iMac have awesome amounts of internal memory and pretty big hard drives (you, of course, can always opt for more memory and even more insanely HUGE hard drives).

Jodi

[McBain]

Press release:

Apple Unveils New iMac

All New Line Features Sleek Aluminum 20- and 24-inch Designs

CUPERTINO, California—August 7, 2007—Apple® today unveiled an all new all-in-one iMac® line featuring gorgeous 20- and 24-inch widescreen displays encased in elegant and professional aluminum and glass enclosures. The entire new iMac line features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and a new, ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard, built-in iSight® video camera for video conferencing and iLife® ’08, making it the ultimate digital lifestyle desktop computer for both consumers and professionals. The 20-inch iMac now starts at just $1,199, $300 less than the previous 20-inch model, and the 24-inch iMac starts at just $1,799, $200 less than the previous 24-inch model.

“This new iMac is the most incredible desktop computer we’ve ever made,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Our new design features the innovative use of materials, including professional-grade aluminum and glass, that are highly recyclable."

Redefining Apple’s signature all-in-one design, the new iMac integrates the entire computer system into a sleek, professional aluminum enclosure for a striking, clutter-free desktop. An elegant glass cover joins precisely to the aluminum enclosure creating a virtually seamless front surface. The new iMac’s 20- and 24-inch glossy widescreen displays provide incredibly crisp images, ideal for photos and movies using the all new iLife ’08 suite of digital lifestyle applications that are included. The new ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard is just 0.33 inches thin at its front edge. A new optional Apple Wireless Keyboard is a compact design that, with Apple’s wireless Mighty Mouse, offers a cable-free desktop.

Packing professional performance into the convenience of an all-in-one design, the new iMac includes the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors running up to 2.8 GHz with 4MB of shared L2 cache and up to 4GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory. The iMac line features ATI’s next generation of graphics with the ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB of GDDR3 memory and the ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB of GDDR3 memory. The new iMac now offers up to 1TB of internal storage to accommodate a user’s growing library of digital photos, movies and music.

Providing the latest in high-performance connectivity options to quickly and conveniently transfer digital photos, music and video, the iMac includes built-in AirPort Extreme® 802.11n Wi-Fi networking, delivering up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g;* Gigabit Ethernet; a total of five USB 2.0 ports (including two on the new Apple Keyboard); and one FireWire® 400 and one FireWire 800 port.

The new iMac, with its stunning design, features highly recyclable and durable materials including scratch-resistant glass and professional grade aluminum. The power-efficient iMac also meets the stringent new Energy Star 4.0 requirements.

Every iMac also includes iLife ’08, the most significant update ever to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring a major new version of iPhoto® and a completely reinvented iMovie®, both seamlessly integrated with the new .Mac Web Gallery for online photo and video sharing. The new iMac also comes with the world’s most advanced operating system, Mac OS® X version 10.4.10 Tiger, including Safari™, Mail, iCal®, iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth.

Pricing & Availability
The new iMac line is available immediately through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The new Apple Wireless Keyboard will ship by the end of August and will be available as a build-to-order option with the new iMac through the Apple Store (www.apple.com) for a suggested retail price of $30 (US), or $50 (US) when purchased along with the wireless Mighty Mouse, and as a standalone purchase for a suggested retail price of $79 (US) through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

The new 20-inch 2.0 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,199 (US), includes:

* 20-inch widescreen LCD display;
* 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
* 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 4GB;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive® with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
* ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB GDDR3 memory;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* the new Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse and infrared Apple Remote.

The new 20-inch 2.4 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,499 (US), includes:

* 20-inch widescreen LCD display;
* 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
* 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 4GB;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
* ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* 320GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* the new Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse and infrared Apple Remote.

The new 24-inch 2.4 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,799 (US), includes:

* 24-inch widescreen LCD display;
* 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
* 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 4GB;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
* ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* 320GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* the new Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse and infrared Apple Remote.

Build-to-order options and accessories include: a 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme processor, up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM and up to a 1TB Serial ATA hard drive on the 24-inch iMac; up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM and up to 750GB Serial ATA hard drive on the 2.4 GHz 20-inch iMac; and up to 4GB of DDR2 SDRAM and up to 500GB Serial ATA hard drive on the 2.0 GHz 20-inch iMac. Additional options include: new Apple Wireless Keyboard and wireless Mighty Mouse; AirPort Express® and AirPort Extreme Base Station (now with Gigabit Ethernet); the AppleCare Protection Plan; and pre-installed copies of iWork™ ’08, Logic® Express 7, Final Cut® Express HD 3.5 and Aperture 1.5.

*AirPort Extreme is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors. iChat AV and video-conferencing require broadband Internet connection; fees may apply.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market this year with its revolutionary iPhone.

[Jodi]

Originally Posted by McBain

Press release:

Thanks Mr. McBain for all the juicy iMac details. Yummers!! (lips smacking)

Jodi

[marzetta7]

Now there's the sweetness!...

http://www.apple.com/imac/



Too bad that there is no Blu-ray SuperDrive, but oh well, they'll be coming considering the HD graphics card that are on board. Maybe in '08. And speaking of '08, it looks like Apple also released iWork '08 with their "Numbers" application (spreadsheet app). Now, maybe we can make some really pretty tables, graphs, pie charts, etc, displaying how Blu-ray is pwning HD DVD in the "Numbers" category.

[JTK]

"Starts at $1199"

VERY impressive opening price point!

[marzetta7]

Here's some more looks...







Comparison shot...

[Deciazulado]

Are the ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO and Radeon HD 2400 XT HDCP compatible?

[Spankey]

If I didn't just put down money for a new TV and buy a house in the last week, this puppy would be mine. Now the wife wants a bedroom set! ARGG!

[Jodi]

Originally Posted by marzetta7

Here's some more looks...

<screenshots snipped!>

Yummers!!!!

Jodi

[UltimateFighter]

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

Are the ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO and Radeon HD 2400 XT HDCP compatible?

yes...they even have a hardware chip to decode the movies on blu-ray and hd-dud

[Shin-Ra]

Disappointed with the lack of 'full' Mac mini upgrade, but the iMac looks very hot indeed and I've already ordered myself a new keyboard.

[Josh]

What did the Mac Mini get?

[Spankey]

From what I have read, the performance on the ATI card is rather weak. Anyone hear of graphics card upgrades? That might be the only drawback for me.

[Shin-Ra]

Apple.com > Keyboard

Wired USB 2.0 Keyboard




Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard




The most delicious keyboards I ever did see. No doubt some will be annnoyed at the lack of fullsize bluetooth keyboard.

[Spankey]

I really don't like the fact that there is no numeric keypad. Oh well. I'll get by.

[Shin-Ra]

Originally Posted by Josh

What did the Mac Mini get?

Just an internal spec upgrade, Core 2 Duo's, 1GB of RAM standard etc. No HDMI!

[Jodi]

uhh...it's the wired keyboard for me. I would go nanners without my number keys on the right.

Jodi

[Shin-Ra]

Until my keyboard arrives I'm going to be staring at the high res press images.. once Apple get round to fixing the downloads on their PR site.

Yup, I've been waiting a long time for this keyboard update.

[Jodi]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Just an internal spec upgrade, Core 2 Duo's, 1GB of RAM standard etc. No HDMI!

COOL!!!!
I'd love to get my Mom a Mac Mini for Christmas.

Jodi

[Deciazulado]

Originally Posted by UltimateFighter

yes...they even have a hardware chip to decode the movies on blu-ray and hd-dud

So if you added an external drive...


and W re boots