17" iMac coming?

RobbertV · RobbertV #1 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 05:13 AM

I don't talk or read Italian, but the little bit of english in the top is mentioning a 17" imac.
You can check the website here.
Who knows more?
It will start at $ 899

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 08:16 AM

Translated page:

Translated version of http://www.theapplelounge.com/news/imac-17-pollici-2009/

Interesting.

an4rew · an4rew #3 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 08:18 AM

That would be a step in the wrong direction.

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by an4rew

That would be a step in the wrong direction.

How so? The wider the price range, the broader the appeal, especially in the current economic conditions.

bikalpapaudel · bikalpapaudel #5 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 08:43 AM

^ Exactly. If Mac Mini can exist, the low end white macbook can exist, why not 17" iMac?
Though killing a product and bringing it back is not something that Apple does, generally.

One thing. The price of 899$ will kill the high-end Mac Mini. It might be priced higher.. Or it might be a false call altogether.

bikalpapaudel · bikalpapaudel #6 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 08:44 AM

Added: The website say its could be for education purposes. Isnt Apple already providing discounts for the education sector? Or is this the new eMac?

Or maybe this decision has been fueled by recession? But introducing a new product alltogether during recession. That could be stupid.

vansmith · vansmith #7 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cwa107

How so? The wider the price range, the broader the appeal, especially in the current economic conditions.

Absolutely. If Apple is ever going to start producing cheaper machines, this would be the perfect time.

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Originally Posted by bikalpapaudel

Added: The website say its could be for education purposes. Isnt Apple already providing discounts for the education sector? Or is this the new eMac?

They do offer educational discounts but they are nothing spectacular (trust me). From what I can glean from the article, my guess is that the 17" iMac (if it actually happens) would be sold directly to educational institutions for use in classrooms and not necessarily for the general public. I draw this conclusion primarily from this statement: "17-inch iMac designed specifically for the educational sector."

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #8 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 09:37 AM

I think it would be a great idea to have a lower cost iMac even with a 17" screen, but I have a feeling Van is correct and it will be for the education market only.

the8thark · the8thark #9 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 12:09 PM

It'll be the new replacement to the e-mac. Sure people outside the education sector could get their hands on them but what van said I agree with.

an4rew · an4rew #10 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cwa107

How so? The wider the price range, the broader the appeal, especially in the current economic conditions.

Since big screens are cheaper now i feel these savings should be passed onto the consumer.

cwa107 · cwa107 #11 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by an4rew

Since big screens are cheaper now i feel these savings should be passed onto the consumer.

Well, I absolutely agree with you - but this IS Apple we're talking about

akonem · akonem #12 (**permalink**)

03-22-2009, 05:55 AM

great news..but how it is noted first in a italian website.. :O

RobbertV · RobbertV #13 (**permalink**)

03-22-2009, 06:27 AM

I think it's especially to get schools buy Macs instead of Dells and HP's.
Ofcourse 1100 euros (dunno the dollarprice) is a lot if you need 20.
Every 200 euros less, is usable for a schooltrip

My statement is: The bigger the better
So even IF it will become a costumer-mac, I would not even think of buying it

msharp · msharp #14 (**permalink**)

03-23-2009, 03:59 PM

Sounds like a step in the right direction. Personally, I don't like not being able to get the faster chips, bigger drives, more memory with a smaller screen and being forced to buy the huge 24" iMac just to get the speed.

Hope they include that option in the future.

gixxersean · gixxersean #15 (**permalink**)

03-23-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by msharp

Sounds like a step in the right direction. Personally, I don't like not being able to get the faster chips, bigger drives, more memory with a smaller screen and being forced to buy the huge 24" iMac just to get the speed.

Hope they include that option in the future.

Sometimes I feel my 24" screen is too small

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Member Since: Feb 24, 2009 Location: Dharan, Nepal Posts: 95 Mac Specs: Aluminium MacBook \| iPod Touch	03-21-2009, 08:44 AM Added: The website say its could be for education purposes. Isnt Apple already providing discounts for the education sector? Or is this the new eMac? Or maybe this decision has been fueled by recession? But introducing a new product alltogether during recession. That could be stupid. Aluminum MacBook Pro 13", AOC 22" Full HD. iPod Touch, HTC Gene. Windows 7 on a dumpster. Everest, Buddha, Gorkha.
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RobbertV #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 10, 2009 Posts: 60	03-21-2009, 05:13 AM I don't talk or read Italian, but the little bit of english in the top is mentioning a 17" imac. You can check the website here. Who knows more? It will start at $ 899
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Member Since: Jan 27, 2007 Location: Brisvegas Posts: 5,658 Mac Specs: 17 inch 2 GHz C2D imac (5,1) with 3GB DDR2 RAM, X1600 (128MB memory) GPU - OSX 10.6.3	03-21-2009, 12:09 PM It'll be the new replacement to the e-mac. Sure people outside the education sector could get their hands on them but what van said I agree with.
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RobbertV #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 10, 2009 Posts: 60	03-22-2009, 06:27 AM I think it's especially to get schools buy Macs instead of Dells and HP's. Ofcourse 1100 euros (dunno the dollarprice) is a lot if you need 20. Every 200 euros less, is usable for a schooltrip My statement is: The bigger the better So even IF it will become a costumer-mac, I would not even think of buying it
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msharp #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 40 Mac Specs: 13" aluminum MacBook 2GHz 4GB RAM 320 GB 7200 RPM HD OSX10.8	03-23-2009, 03:59 PM Sounds like a step in the right direction. Personally, I don't like not being able to get the faster chips, bigger drives, more memory with a smaller screen and being forced to buy the huge 24" iMac just to get the speed. Hope they include that option in the future.
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