New iMac design. Improvement or setback?

[tafkas]

The ultimate vote.

Here are the contestants again:

 

[knightlie]

IMO the new one just wins it. My white iMac really looks dated in my eyes, probably as I use the MacBook almost exclusively. What I've found is that under certain lighting conditions the white looks off-white - my room is usually daylight-lit and the iMac looks bad. Using daylight bulbs restores it's looks, but I still prefer the new one - it's smarter and sharper.

I think the pictures you've posted are both irrelevant - we sit in front of it, not behind it.

 

[MinaMACMan]

Both iMac are Masterpieces BUT in my opinion I think the new wins hands down. Love the new design it simply is Gorgeous.

 

[unlokia]

Please tell me, how can a:

1/ Cheaper
2/ More powerful
3/ Slimmer
4/ Better aesthetically designed

...iMac, be anything *BUT* an improvement?.

I did *love* my older 20" Intel iMac, but WOW - this is an amazing machine.

The new design is like a new haircut or a new pair of shoes; you have reservations at first, but they will grow on you (no pun intended with reference to a haircut! )

My previous iMac (20" Core 2 Duo) was £999 - the new, entry level 20" is £799. Not exactly a hard sum to do (AND the new entry level has DVD-RW superdrive, whereas the previous, 17" had COMBO drive!)

 

[RiDE]

I really like the fact that it has a glass screen... wouldn't have to worry about kids scratching it.

 

[chrisgrieve]

i really like the new iMacs, the older ones look alot more plasticy (sp) compared to the last model, dont get me wrong the other iMac is really nice, just something about this one that i love,

hopefully going to get one around october time, this gives me time to save up, so that i can get more ram aswell.

 

[Levi]

They both have their appeal; but the new one is dangerously close to replacing the G4 as my favorite iMac design

I'm just glad I've already ordered a MBP otherwise I would be very tempted...

 

[Sproit]

I really like the fact that it has a glass screen... wouldn't have to worry about kids scratching it.

Easy cleaning I would say ;-)

I LOVE the new one,

but I wonder why they kicked out the old white totally, should have been a nice idea to just have a select button Black or White,

but well, I don't care, because I think this black one looks way more professional

 

[ste6168]

Easy cleaning I would say ;-)

I LOVE the new one,

but I wonder why they kicked out the old white totally, should have been a nice idea to just have a select button Black or White,

but well, I don't care, because I think this black one looks way more professional

I really wouldnt say the new one is black, just the back and screen bezel is black. The pictures provided dont really do any justice for either computer. Anyway I voted for the new imac because its more powerful, slimmer, and overall more beautiful to me, but beauty is in the eyes of the beholder as the saying goes...

anyway, here is a little better picture...

 

[technologist]

The new iMac. Now in two-tone black and silver, to match the hideous HP you replaced.

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

I think the pictures you've posted are both irrelevant - we sit in front of it, not behind it.

Speaking of which, who cares if it's thinner considering it's a desktop, not a laptop? What's the advantage to it being thinner, which Steve Jobs made a big deal out of yesterday? Compare the dimensions of the old vs. new iMacs:

20 inch:
Old 18.6" (H) x 19.4" (W) x 7.4" (D)
New 18.5" (H) x 19.1" (W) x 7.4" (D)

24 inch:

Old 20.6" (H) x 22.6" (W) x 8.1" (D)
New 20.5" (H) x 22.4" (W) x 8.1" (D)

The new ones are only a tiny bit smaller sitting in front of you, but takes up exactly the same amount of space depthwise from the front of the screen to the rear of the base. So much for being thinner. Why not reduce the chin instead, which many people clearly wanted, and the monitor wouldn't sit so high up especially on the 24"? Putting a black border to make the chin less pronounced isn't going to do it.

I would've liked to see a new form factor. Other than what's inside, I found the "redesigned" iMac disappointing.

 

[unlokia]

Well, you obviously don't, but I am sure Apple know their stuff, when it comes to industrial design. So what would you have said, if they had made it TWICE as thick, huh?!.

Each and every one of us could design our "perfect Mac", but they look at the bigger picture, not the opinion of one individual - that WOULD be expensive! lol!.
Come ON!

 

[RiDE]

Well, you obviously don't, but I am sure Apple know their stuff, when it comes to industrial design. So what would you have said, if they had made it TWICE as thick, huh?!.

Come ON!

Unfortunately I was unable to give you Negative Rep... rest assured.. you deserve it (in multiple posts). Relax buddy!

 

[schweb]

The new iMac. Now in two-tone black and silver, to match the hideous HP you replaced.

I agree. I'm not at all a big fan of the new design.

 

[ibookmobile007]

Well if i would have waited a month i could have paid the same price for a 20" with a bigger HDD than the current 17" that i purchased.I am still going to purchase this new one.I like the way it shows the apple in black on the back!Too bad it does not light up like my iBook G3.I do like the fact that the eye sight is really not as noticeable as the model i currently have.Well looks like the wife will get this one and ill purchase the new model!!!whoot!

 

[MacDad77]

I really like the fact that it has a glass screen... wouldn't have to worry about kids scratching it.

+1 here. I have a VERY curious 2 y/o and having a protective layer to prevent him pushing on the display is most welcomed!!

 

[Netty4mac]

I have to say I really liked the all white iMac but it's not enough to stop me from buying the new iMac. Personally, I am going to wait til after leopard comes out to buy one. That way I get leopard and iLife 08 all together.

 

[Kash]

We got one yesterday and this thing is just plain sexy. The metal/glass combination is just so much sleeker looking than the white plastic of the previous model. I didn't like the "plasticky" look of the previous model, so the use of aluminum really appeals to me. Overall, the new model is definitely an improvement over the previous one.

 

[MacDad77]

Though, I have to say after looking at a bunch of pictures somone took

http://www.engadget.com/gallery/apples-new-imac-and-keyboard-first-hands-on/343530/

I wonder if the surface is TOO reflective and glossy. Looks to me like glare would be a problem, especially in natural light. Can't wait to go by the local store and see for myself

 

[PunkRockTuba]

I cant stand the new iMac, yea it is thinner but the white iMac wasnt exactly thick. Plus look at how small the footprint is, it being thinner didn't really achieve anything. The black ring is a terrible waste of space I know a lot of people dont like the chin, but I would rather have a chin than a useless distracting black ring. Lastly, I hate the glossy screen, never have liked them.

For me to like this new design, it needs to have the choice of a matte screen and they should take out the black ring. They could make the entire front aluminum and there would be no need for the black, I dont understand why it's there.

If anybody knows, how much thinner is this design from the one it just replaced?