Comments on: The Verge hands on Apple’s new iMac: Extremely thin, stunning http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/ Apple and Mac News Fri, 24 May 2013 21:16:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: MacFreek http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1092751 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:16:14 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1092751 If I am not mistaken one can use an Ethernet cable to perform the same task.

]]> By: botvinnik http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1092420 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:10:19 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1092420 a noble comparison.

]]> By: Mike http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1092366 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:37:06 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1092366 …or preferably Peter Steven’s unparalleled McLaren F1.

]]> By: dave http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1092140 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:27:36 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1092140 no user upgradable memory on the 21″ iMac so get ready to pony up for memory upgrades. If you use aperture you’re going to need lots of it. I guess this is a way to push you to higher end models. Oh wait for your $1200 you get no optical, no firewire, no way to upgrade your memory and a 5400rpm drive, all that for a premium price. What the heck is Apple thinking. This has to be the WORST value ever in a computer offering from Apple.

]]> By: dave http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1092135 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:14:51 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1092135 Well let’s see there is no DVD burner for $10, Now I have more desk clutter and more wires. I have clients that have to have DVD’s of what they paid for. Yes programs are still on DVD and CD go to the apple store the shelves are full of them as is best buy. Many cars still don’t have iPod integration and people still us CDs in the car. Stop making excuses for Apple. Hey here is your new ALL IN ONE computer, but now start adding on peripherals so you can get full function out of it. Who’s the idiot who put the SD card slot on the back?

]]> By: Jeff http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1092011 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:20:47 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1092011 The SD card slot is the worst design decision that Apple has made in years, have to get up and look around the back every time you want to use it. If I get this version of the iMac I will have to get an external reader :-( to sit beside my external DVD Burner :-(
Also Apple not taking orders yet is very strange.

]]> By: darknite http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1092009 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:20:35 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1092009 Dunno, don’t have a Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter. Xan’t say either way

It makes sense that is SHOULD work. Has anyone tried this?

]]> By: darknite http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1092005 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:19:07 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1092005 Target mode works with Thunderbolt. When you boot and hold the T key, the Thunderbolt symbol appears instead of Firewire. On the Macs equiped with both Firewire and Thunderbolt, holding the T key at startup will show both symbols, until a connection is detected, and then the unused interface symbol will disappear

]]> By: MikeK http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091882 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:36:57 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091882 Physical media and DVD/CD players have been EOL’d. Get used to it and move on or keep your old Mac.

]]> By: 3l3c7ro http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091857 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:16:09 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091857 I was wondering how long it would take to get another voice lamenting the loss of a physical media drive. The world is moving to wireless data transfer and as always, Apple is the mover and shaker while the rest of the industry just follows.

]]> By: steve516 http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091830 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:37:55 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091830 How about a reasonable price for the 27″ LED display?

]]> By: payshunz http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091816 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091816 Another case of ‘I’ don’t need/use something therefore NO ONE needs/uses something. DVDs are still far from ‘useless’.

]]> By: payshunz http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091812 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:04:38 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091812 Yet another peripheral requiring multiple cables and taking up space. Kind of detracts from the aesthetics of it all. On the other hand, the Apple superdrive looks incredibly thin.

]]> By: kayan http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091798 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:45:26 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091798 Actually, it can still use floppies, if you connect a USB drive for it. Same thing with CDs. Same thing with DVDs. You can also use Firewire through the Thunderbolt port. What were these complaints about again?

]]> By: Dave H http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091765 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:04:23 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091765 I can see where Apple are going with the iMac, and although it is indeed a great design aesthetically I don’t think the machine now fits my needs. I’ll stick with my 2010 iMac for now, but eventually I’ll drop the two-machine approach and just have an external screen for a new MBP….if the full-featured MBP is still around at that point.

]]> By: Michael http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091751 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:59:17 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091751 Burn a DVD!? A “new” program on CD!? I can’t remember the last time I had to install an application from a CD? LOL The ONLY thing I use my DVD drive for is ripping movies off DVDs, otherwise, it’s useless.

Buy a $10 DVD drive and STFU.

]]> By: curtieuk http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091740 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:21:51 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091740 Did you know you can scan a DVD using the iSsight camera?

]]> By: peterblood71 http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091727 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:08:40 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091727 Apple and others have external DVD burner units to plug in. Not a biggie.

]]> By: The Other Steve http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091724 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:47:11 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091724 At least with the adaptor I’m able to use the Thunderbolt for something. ;-)

]]> By: The Other Steve http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091723 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:45:51 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091723 The Thunderbolt to Firewire adaptor doesn’t work for Target Disk Mode?

]]> By: dave http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091718 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:23:50 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091718 No dvd slot? Never going to buy one. What are they thinking? Hey here’s Final cut pro/iMovie how the heck are you going to burn a DVD? Wait I got a new program on CD, how am I going to load it? Talk about dumb. Trying to turn it into an ipad.

]]> By: Tabular http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091702 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:37:37 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091702 True. A perfect comparison of the difference between Apple and the new Microsoft (trying and failing to be like Apple).

]]> By: mrreeee http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091690 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:39:33 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091690 +1,000,000
Target Disk Mode is a fantastic and invaluable feature!

]]> By: mrreeee http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091689 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:38:43 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091689 And a processor hog, to boot!

The Thunderbolt to FireWire 800 adaptor works great with my MacBook Pro Retina!

]]> By: MacFreek http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091688 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:35:54 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091688 Apple has made my dreams come true. Thanks.e

]]> By: alexkhan2000 http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091677 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:15:02 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091677 Beautiful indeed. Jonathan Ive is on a roll and just may be the most indispensable guy at Apple right now.

]]> By: payshunz http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091673 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:08:09 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091673 Sure, no floppy drive is funny, but no DVD drive? I think its a little early to cut them out of the picture.

]]> By: payshunz http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091670 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:07:00 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091670 I agree. I love the placement on my mid-2010 iMac, on the side, below the DVD slot. Speaking of DVD slots….these new ones do not seem to have one. Hmmm.

]]> By: jcd http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091666 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:53:32 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091666 Target Disk Mode is one of the best inventions ever and it requires FireWire. If you’re in the business of managing Macs, Target Disk Mode is invaluable.

]]> By: botvinnik http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091665 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:53:12 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091665 ..right up there with Sir William Lyons’s 1967 Jaguar E-Type roadster.

]]> By: botvinnik http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091663 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:51:07 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091663 I think the new iMac 27″ is the most beautiful and elegant example of industrial design I have ever seen in my life. It is just gorgeous.

]]> By: Maddog http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091656 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:39:47 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091656 It has no floppy drive either! Unbelievable!

Oh…wait…which iMac are we talking about?

]]> By: HTML5 Gordon http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091625 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:46:44 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091625 As long as I have all these RAID enclosures on my desk it isn’t.

]]> By: BMWTwisty http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091624 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:45:51 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091624 It’s an elegant piece of design. Nearly as nice as the new Retina MBP. I was drooling heavily for an hour and a half today…

]]> By: DMac http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091608 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:09:14 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091608 I also loved how the word “seamless” was used to describe both the iPad mini and the iMac. The MS Surface keynote kept using that word too, except they said that all the lines were “seamless”, while Apple’s “seamless” actually means no lines. In other words, Apple actually knows the meaning of the word.

]]> By: althegeo http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091589 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:37:26 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091589 Put the stand on a turntable.

]]> By: althegeo http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091586 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:35:30 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091586 So are CDs and DVDs.

]]> By: kirkgray http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091554 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:41:24 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091554 I really dislike moving the sd slot to the back. Completely unusable.

]]> By: MikeK http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091549 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:33:46 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091549 Get a firewire to Thunderbolt adapter… No biggie.

That thing is stunning!

]]> By: Grwisher http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091543 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:28:11 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091543 Get over it, Fire Wire is dead!

]]> By: HTML5 Gordon http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091536 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:12:23 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091536 We’ll need to buy adapters. http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD464ZM/A

]]> By: Slamm http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091522 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:53:32 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091522 And USB 3 is less stable and slower durring continuous Read/Writes… Now where is the new MACPRO?!?!?

]]> By: M. http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091510 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:40:03 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091510 USB3 is faster than FireWire. And cheaper.

]]> By: Chas http://macdailynews.com/2012/10/23/the-verge-hands-on-apples-new-imac/comment-page-1/#comment-1091504 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:29:27 +0000 http://macdailynews.com/?p=92677#comment-1091504 It is a stunning piece of hardware, except for the fact that it drops FireWire. WTF??

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