The Return of an Apple Cube... as an iMac? [Updated]

Murlyn · Murlyn #1 (**permalink**)

11-12-2003, 03:39 PM

Source: MacRumors.com

The Return of an Apple Cube... as an iMac? [Updated]
Wednesday November 12, 2003 03:23 AM

On November 7th, Kodawarisan posted a curious rumor about a redesigned iMac case... in the form of a Cube. Translation by yamabushi:

A completely new case for the iMac is said to be due to be announced at Macworld SF 2004. According to information from a resin mold manufacturer in Taiwan the completely new case is curiously different and a cube shaped iMac case is currently in production.

By itself, Kodawarisan has had a variable accuracy rate, but combined with some other recent rumors, this new rumor raises an interesting possibility.

Last month, AppleInsider independently claimed that Apple was working on an "entirely new form-factor" for the iMac due in early spring of 2004. No actual details of the case redesign were offered at that time.

Meanwhile, a recent Page 2 rumor predicted the return of the Cube form-factor, with similar claims made earlier this year..

The Apple PowerMac Cube was first introduced in July 2000 and discontinued only one year later. While the likelihood of a iMac Cube remains uncertain, more details may arise as MacWorld approaches.

Update: Appleinsider is now reporting that the upcoming iMac will sport a G5.

MacAddikt · MacAddikt #2 (**permalink**)

11-12-2003, 03:48 PM

i dont think its gonna be an iMac if it coms out, but most likely since its going to be the 20th anniversary of the Macintosh line, my guess is that itll be the 20th anniversary mac. limited number sold.

rman · rman #3 (**permalink**)

11-12-2003, 03:49 PM

Interesting

Graphite · Graphite #4 (**permalink**)

11-12-2003, 04:06 PM

I was thinking the same Mac Addikt, but.. remember the other aniversary macs..

MacAddikt · MacAddikt #5 (**permalink**)

11-12-2003, 04:19 PM

ya, the 20th anniversary apple (sparticus) was cool. my dad has one. i hope they put the radio/tv tuner card in these if it turns out to be a 20th anniversary mac

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #6 (**permalink**)

11-12-2003, 05:16 PM

wow thatts pretty cool i would love to see a return of the cube

Murlyn · Murlyn #7 (**permalink**)

11-12-2003, 05:46 PM

I wouldnt mind having one of the anniversary macs!

Graphite · Graphite #8 (**permalink**)

11-12-2003, 10:34 PM

they will probly be really expensive. yeah a cube would be nice, and by now they ahve all the bugs out.

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #9 (**permalink**)

11-12-2003, 10:43 PM

at least i have close to 4 more full years of student discounts

MacAddikt · MacAddikt #10 (**permalink**)

11-12-2003, 11:44 PM

i dont know if it was a rumor, but i heard that there was a package for the 20th anniversary mac, where a man in a limousine would deliver your computer to your door in a tuxedo, and come set it up for you. apparently it was like $6000-7000 or so

Graphite · Graphite #11 (**permalink**)

11-13-2003, 10:50 AM

LOL, im not so sure about that. Whats to set up? Take mac out of box, plug into wall. press power. Done and Done.

Those anniversary macs are always expensive... anyone see the color changing case patent comming into place?

Murlyn #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 11, 2003 Location: Mount Vernon, WA Posts: 4,905 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM OS 10.5.2	11-12-2003, 03:39 PM Source: MacRumors.com The Return of an Apple Cube... as an iMac? [Updated] Wednesday November 12, 2003 03:23 AM On November 7th, Kodawarisan posted a curious rumor about a redesigned iMac case... in the form of a Cube. Translation by yamabushi: A completely new case for the iMac is said to be due to be announced at Macworld SF 2004. According to information from a resin mold manufacturer in Taiwan the completely new case is curiously different and a cube shaped iMac case is currently in production. By itself, Kodawarisan has had a variable accuracy rate, but combined with some other recent rumors, this new rumor raises an interesting possibility. Last month, AppleInsider independently claimed that Apple was working on an "entirely new form-factor" for the iMac due in early spring of 2004. No actual details of the case redesign were offered at that time. Meanwhile, a recent Page 2 rumor predicted the return of the Cube form-factor, with similar claims made earlier this year.. The Apple PowerMac Cube was first introduced in July 2000 and discontinued only one year later. While the likelihood of a iMac Cube remains uncertain, more details may arise as MacWorld approaches. Update: Appleinsider is now reporting that the upcoming iMac will sport a G5. ---> Join the Mac-Forums Folding team: use 37954 as your team number. View Mac-Forums Folding team statistics (More Info) Don't forget to use the User Reputation System
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Member Since: Jun 11, 2003 Location: Mount Vernon, WA Posts: 4,905 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM OS 10.5.2	11-12-2003, 05:46 PM I wouldnt mind having one of the anniversary macs! ---> Join the Mac-Forums Folding team: use 37954 as your team number. View Mac-Forums Folding team statistics (More Info) Don't forget to use the User Reputation System
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MacAddikt #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 30, 2002 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 2,118 Mac Specs: G5•2x1.8•1.5•320•8x+/-	11-12-2003, 03:48 PM i dont think its gonna be an iMac if it coms out, but most likely since its going to be the 20th anniversary of the Macintosh line, my guess is that itll be the 20th anniversary mac. limited number sold.
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Member Since: Feb 25, 2003 Location: Tropical Island, Jealous? Posts: 5,279 Mac Specs: MacPro 3.0Ghz 16GB RAM, 4x256 Vid, 30''cinema display	11-12-2003, 04:06 PM I was thinking the same Mac Addikt, but.. remember the other aniversary macs..
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MacAddikt #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 30, 2002 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 2,118 Mac Specs: G5•2x1.8•1.5•320•8x+/-	11-12-2003, 04:19 PM ya, the 20th anniversary apple (sparticus) was cool. my dad has one. i hope they put the radio/tv tuner card in these if it turns out to be a 20th anniversary mac
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trpnmonkey41 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Hamilton College Posts: 7,003 Mac Specs: 20" iMac C2D 2.16ghz, 13" MacBook 2.0ghz, 60gb iPod vid, 1gb nano	11-12-2003, 05:16 PM wow thatts pretty cool i would love to see a return of the cube
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Member Since: Feb 25, 2003 Location: Tropical Island, Jealous? Posts: 5,279 Mac Specs: MacPro 3.0Ghz 16GB RAM, 4x256 Vid, 30''cinema display	11-12-2003, 10:34 PM they will probly be really expensive. yeah a cube would be nice, and by now they ahve all the bugs out.
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trpnmonkey41 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Hamilton College Posts: 7,003 Mac Specs: 20" iMac C2D 2.16ghz, 13" MacBook 2.0ghz, 60gb iPod vid, 1gb nano	11-12-2003, 10:43 PM at least i have close to 4 more full years of student discounts
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MacAddikt #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 30, 2002 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 2,118 Mac Specs: G5•2x1.8•1.5•320•8x+/-	11-12-2003, 11:44 PM i dont know if it was a rumor, but i heard that there was a package for the 20th anniversary mac, where a man in a limousine would deliver your computer to your door in a tuxedo, and come set it up for you. apparently it was like $6000-7000 or so
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Graphite #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2003 Location: Tropical Island, Jealous? Posts: 5,279 Mac Specs: MacPro 3.0Ghz 16GB RAM, 4x256 Vid, 30''cinema display	11-13-2003, 10:50 AM LOL, im not so sure about that. Whats to set up? Take mac out of box, plug into wall. press power. Done and Done. Those anniversary macs are always expensive... anyone see the color changing case patent comming into place?
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