New Power Macs, New Monitors and PRICE DROPS at DVinfo.net

Jeff Donald · January 28th, 2003, 08:14 AM

Info on Apple's site.

John Locke · January 28th, 2003, 08:59 AM

Thanks, Jeff (especially since you're pecking away with one hand).

Brian Pink · January 28th, 2003, 10:31 AM

damn $4k for a new dual-1.25 and a 23" cinema display. *almost* makes me rethink my new PD150 sitting over there. ;) almost. must work now to raise $4k...

Jaime Valles · January 28th, 2003, 01:21 PM

Looks like Apple is finally getting their act together in terms of price. That 20" Monitor looks reeeeally nice...

I'm a bit miffed that the low end PowerMac is not a DUAL 1Ghz. Still, great prices. Let's hope the next few months bring about Final Cut Pro 4.

Jeff Donald · January 28th, 2003, 11:51 PM

I expect it no later than NAB. OS 10.2.4 needs to be first and that should be this week.

Rhett Allen · January 29th, 2003, 11:23 AM

I think the new prices and gear are quite nice. I don't know why everybody insist's that:
1. Mac's are so darn expensive. (an equally configured PC is at least as much and usually cost's more)
2. Mac prices are getting cheaper. (they aren't, it just SEEMS like they are because they are stripping some of them down)
When I bought my Dual500 a couple of years ago it was fully loaded (and TOP of the line) and still cost just about what a new "custom configured" Mac cost's now. The only difference is the newer one's are faster. And as for LCD prices, if you thought the Apple one's were expensive, I've seen these puny Sony LCD monitors that cost over $1000 for a 15"! WHAT A CROCK!
I just don't understand the reputation from the completely uninformed public. Mac's have always been a good value investment. Can you even name a PC maker that has Firewire 800 installed on the board? Can you name a PC maker that invented ANYTHING? (nope sorry Intel did USB2 and they don't make computers just chips)

Curtis T. Stoeber · January 29th, 2003, 01:17 PM

I am a Mac fan, but I see Apple is still bent on that "mirrored drive doors" design, which I hate. I don't hate how it looks, I hate how it functions. There is NO WAY you can open the DVD tray unless you press the button on the keyboard. I have removed the "mirrored" part of my G4 so I can open it any damn time I please and use the MUCH better (and easier to see in low light) Apple ADB keyboard I've had for years, but doesn't have a drive open button. I am also curious why they got rid of the power button on the keyboard.

Also if you want to put an internal Zip drive in the lower slot on this same computer, you're out of luck. You'd have to pry open the door with your fingernails everytime you wanted to insert a disc.

Apple = Style over functionality.

Rhett Allen · January 29th, 2003, 06:01 PM

How would you open JUST ONE of the drives if you had dual optical drives? I haven't played with the new "mirror" Mac's yet.

Steve Nunez · January 29th, 2003, 06:02 PM

Just picked up the Cinema 23" HD display- FCP heaven- highly recommended.
$1999

Curtis T. Stoeber · January 29th, 2003, 06:27 PM

Very good question, Rhett. All the more reason to use the conventional eject buttons on the drives themselves that PC users enjoy. I wish I knew why Apple tries so hard to hide them.

Ivan Hedley Enger · January 30th, 2003, 01:19 AM

This is good news! Fine products from Apple, and now they have even got great prices.

Ivan

January 28th, 2003, 08:14 AM	#1
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January 28th, 2003, 08:59 AM	#2
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January 28th, 2003, 10:31 AM	#3
Brian Pink Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 94	damn $4k for a new dual-1.25 and a 23" cinema display. almost makes me rethink my new PD150 sitting over there. ;) almost. must work now to raise $4k... __________________ This is the way the world ends.

January 28th, 2003, 11:51 PM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I expect it no later than NAB. OS 10.2.4 needs to be first and that should be this week. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 29th, 2003, 06:02 PM	#9
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Just picked up the Cinema 23" HD display- FCP heaven- highly recommended. $1999 __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

January 28th, 2003, 01:21 PM	#4
Jaime Valles Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 316	Looks like Apple is finally getting their act together in terms of price. That 20" Monitor looks reeeeally nice... I'm a bit miffed that the low end PowerMac is not a DUAL 1Ghz. Still, great prices. Let's hope the next few months bring about Final Cut Pro 4.

January 29th, 2003, 11:23 AM	#6
Rhett Allen Major Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 607	I think the new prices and gear are quite nice. I don't know why everybody insist's that: 1. Mac's are so darn expensive. (an equally configured PC is at least as much and usually cost's more) 2. Mac prices are getting cheaper. (they aren't, it just SEEMS like they are because they are stripping some of them down) When I bought my Dual500 a couple of years ago it was fully loaded (and TOP of the line) and still cost just about what a new "custom configured" Mac cost's now. The only difference is the newer one's are faster. And as for LCD prices, if you thought the Apple one's were expensive, I've seen these puny Sony LCD monitors that cost over $1000 for a 15"! WHAT A CROCK! I just don't understand the reputation from the completely uninformed public. Mac's have always been a good value investment. Can you even name a PC maker that has Firewire 800 installed on the board? Can you name a PC maker that invented ANYTHING? (nope sorry Intel did USB2 and they don't make computers just chips)

January 29th, 2003, 01:17 PM	#7
Curtis T. Stoeber Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lakewood Colorado USA Posts: 150	I am a Mac fan, but I see Apple is still bent on that "mirrored drive doors" design, which I hate. I don't hate how it looks, I hate how it functions. There is NO WAY you can open the DVD tray unless you press the button on the keyboard. I have removed the "mirrored" part of my G4 so I can open it any damn time I please and use the MUCH better (and easier to see in low light) Apple ADB keyboard I've had for years, but doesn't have a drive open button. I am also curious why they got rid of the power button on the keyboard. Also if you want to put an internal Zip drive in the lower slot on this same computer, you're out of luck. You'd have to pry open the door with your fingernails everytime you wanted to insert a disc. Apple = Style over functionality.

January 29th, 2003, 06:01 PM	#8
Rhett Allen Major Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 607	How would you open JUST ONE of the drives if you had dual optical drives? I haven't played with the new "mirror" Mac's yet.

January 29th, 2003, 06:27 PM	#10
Curtis T. Stoeber Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lakewood Colorado USA Posts: 150	Very good question, Rhett. All the more reason to use the conventional eject buttons on the drives themselves that PC users enjoy. I wish I knew why Apple tries so hard to hide them.

January 30th, 2003, 01:19 AM	#11
Ivan Hedley Enger Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vestfold in Norway Posts: 103	This is good news! Fine products from Apple, and now they have even got great prices. Ivan