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Dennis S has it! - RAMd®d - 08-07-2007
That is, I hope it has a VESA mount. Being able to put in on an ergo-arm is VERY handy.
Other than that, I don't know how the iMacs basic form can be improved. Stevie usually strives for a graceful blend of form and function. Some people will like the balance, others will always dislike or hate it.
I like this one!
Re: I'm sick of the iMac's form factor! - pinkoos - 08-07-2007
Yes, VESA mount compatibility would, indeed, make it great. I guess what I really don't like about it is the stand. I much prefered the iLamp with the "floating" screen and a VESA mount would probably be the closest I could get to recreating the nostalgia of the iLamp.
:-)
Re: I'm sick of the iMac's form factor! - OWC Jamie - 08-07-2007
I'd like to see the 'dead' space at the bottom go too, but then there'd be no place for a big honkin' apple logo so nicely visible on a TV show near you.
You no like giant Apple billboard ?
Re: Dennis S has it! - BigGuynRusty - 08-07-2007
[quote RAMd®d]That is, I hope it has a VESA mount. Being able to put in on an ergo-arm is VERY handy.
Completely agree RAMmie!
That damn stand has always been CrapTacular!
Making the human adjust to the monitor is really bad.
Only the top end iMac was left with the VESA mount on the last generation.
Hopefully the VESA mount is back for all!
Until you have an ErgoArm, you don't know what your missing!
BGnR
**EDIT** **EDIT** **EDIT**
The 24 Inch iMac has a VESA Mount Option!!
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/StoreReentry.wo?productLearnMore=MB060G/A
Re: I'm sick of the iMac's form factor! - Lew Zealand - 08-07-2007
[quote billb]I'd like to see the 'dead' space at the bottom go too, but then there'd be no place for a big honkin' apple logo so nicely visible on a TV show near you.
You no like giant Apple billboard ? Alright Mr. Engineer, here's your task: Take an Apple LCD monitor and tack a Mini a 3.5" hard drive, and stereo speakers (which sound halfway decent) onto it, keep it thin, and not put the "dead" space on the bottom.
Re: I'm sick of the iMac's form factor! - Lew Zealand - 08-07-2007
And no cheating! This design's already been taken:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/popups/seeBigger.jsp?image_path=/shopping/images/products/rn635aa_400.jpg&prod_name=HP+TouchSmart+IQ770+PC
Re: I'm sick of the iMac's form factor! - Jack D. - 08-07-2007
[quote Lew Zealand]And no cheating! This design's already been taken:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/popups/seeBigger.jsp?image_path=/shopping/images/products/rn635aa_400.jpg&prod_name=HP+TouchSmart+IQ770+PC
Damn, that's a good one too.... Too bad it's already took.
Re: I'm sick of the iMac's form factor! - silvarios - 08-07-2007
[quote Lew Zealand]And no cheating! This design's already been taken:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/popups/seeBigger.jsp?image_path=/shopping/images/products/rn635aa_400.jpg&prod_name=HP+TouchSmart+IQ770+PC
I get visibly ill every time I see one of those monstrosities in person. Such as every time I visit a big box office or electronics store. I've never even seen anyone stop to look at the demo unit. Run hurriedly away in fear perhaps, but otherwise it seems to sit forever neglected and alone.
Nathan
Re: I'm sick of the iMac's form factor! - sscutchen - 08-08-2007
[quote edgarbc1]the smallest violin in the world is playing just for you right now.....
But it still LOOKS like a violin! :-)
I want a new vio-form factor!
Re: I'm sick of the iMac's form factor! - chas_m - 08-08-2007
Frankly, pinkoos, I think you're nuts.
The reason Apple hasn't changed the basic form factor is because ITS PERFECTED.
This is it. The ultimate format for a desktop computer until some underlying technology is RADICALLY altered.
As for the "arm" motif everyone was so fond of on the G4 iMac -- yeah it was nice until it WORE OUT. The tilt used in the newer machines will never wear out.