New (?) Mini mac pics

[HopperJF]

This has to be the best thing to happen to Apple since the iPod.
I can see this little baby selling quite well.
Obviously not enough to compete against the market as a whole (or at least yet), but it is a long strain up hill. But this certainly is beneficial to the Macintosh platform as a whole I think.

I for one am looking forward to its release, and I'm playing with the idea of getting one as a second-Mac, as I'm sure the millions of other Mac fans around the world are too. I agree with Wayne about it putting a nail in the Amiga's coffin, however it may encourage Amiga hardware manufacturers to start rethinking their strategies and make stricter price targets. If that is the price of hope for a more diverse computer industry then it is ok with me for I am sick of it being nearly 100% x86/Windows.

Heck, even if the Mac had 95% market share I would still like some level of serious competition (as it stands market share/popularity of other OS's against MS is laughable at best.. at least in the HOME market.)

[HopperJF]

Looks like this house is getting TWO of those in a few weeks.
I'll have a second Mac for portability (its smaller than a laptop for crying out loud) and my parents are sick of Wintel so I'll get them one too. :-)

/me can see these babies selling like hot cakes.

Looks like with the iPod, Apple are really opening up to the masses.

[HopperJF]

Granted,
and that is one of the main reasons why this little wonder has much mass appeal. Evidence of this? Well in the short time this machine has been heard of I know a hell of a lot of people who want one, and that includes even the most hardcore x86 fanatics. I think this is mostly down to the price although after a few months of using the machine I am sure they will realise why the Mac is such a great, under-rated machine (much like the Amiga was).

Today.. I have converted about 10 of my friends to the Mac, almost by accident. I never had to persuade, or push or anything. They just seen it, and the price, and decided they were going to GET one.

I think it will sell very well.

[HopperJF]

Excuse me sir, but what makes you think a button will make much difference?
I have had CD's stuck in a PC many times, and pressing the button was useless and of course with it being  a tray load there was no way to pull it out.

[HopperJF]

1337DOG wrote:

Yes you could build your own decent PC, and you will, but millions won't want to. On the software side there would be no comparison to the shear number of high quality applications you get with the Mac. Many Windows users are looking for greener pastures and Mac OS X is a delight. Many just want to hook thier relatives up with something that won't require so many tech support calls. I've been checking many PC Tech boards for reaction on this. The response is often "no more recommending Dell".

You Amigans should be happy about this for more reasons than one. Because by solidifying an alternative platform you not only have one more non MS choice but also platform dependencies in things like the Web and file formats will be kept to a minimum allowing the future entry of further alternative platforms.

And at last, someone manages to unleash the truth and some sense upon the ney-sayers.

[HopperJF]

Like I said, it's not my intention to piss people off here.  I'm just stating what I think of as facts, but IMHO if Hyperion hopes to survive, they'd better rethink the whole proprietary hardware thing and scuttle Eyetech.

Wayne

I have felt this way all along, and many people are coming to realise that, thanks to this machine.

[HopperJF]

MarkTime wrote:


Just as iTunes is relevant because it runs on Windows, and 98% of all quicktime downloads are done by windows users, according to apple.

Quicktime is shipped with OS X that could well be why..

[HopperJF]

Holley wrote:
It looks like the hardware is just about exactly what the new MicroA1s should be - if OS4 was made available for it it would be a dream come true.  I have my A3000 for messing around on, getting one of these would just be for serious work ... it's so tempting!

ps. I've always wanted a slot-loading CD drive, I still think my car CD player is neat :-D

The new iMac G5 also has a slot loading drive, and it is mounted on the side of the machine, much like the wedge Amigas had their disk drives :-)

[HopperJF]

What?
There IS TV out!!
 There will be a cable available separetly.

[HopperJF]

Hammer wrote:

Many Windows users are looking for greener pastures and Mac OS X is a delight. Many just want to hook thier relatives up with something that won't require so many tech support calls. I've been checking many PC Tech boards for reaction on this. The response is often "no more recommending Dell".

MacOS X has its fare share of *issues* i.e. refer to http://www.macfixitforums.com/

We never denied that Hammer, but why not approach the computer with an open mind rather than a "defend x86, destroy Mac" attitude?

[HopperJF]

Hammer wrote:

Bear in mind more and more PC magazines are recommending Apple displays for use on PCs.

Keep in mind that Apple doesn’t build their TFT displays e.g. Apple's Studio Display LM151X3 (B3AP) is powered by 'LG.Philips' LCD alliance.

Apple will still get revenue coming in from this.