When Apple introduced the latest incarnation of its iMac G5 product line, the reactions were almost exclusively those of praise. They had managed to make the iMac G5 even thinner, while at the same time upgrading its specifications. Apple also introduced Front Row, a remote control, and a built-in iSight camera. MacSupport was so kind as to provide OSNews with this new iMac G5; here are our findings.
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Member since:2005-10-06
Member since:2005-07-06
I've got a Silverstone LC03 case and it's definately stylish. It has a black aluminum front with doors to cover the disk/CD drives and usb/firewire input as well as a piano black cover for the rest of the case. It basically looks like a super hi-end piece of home theater equipment which is exactly what I want out of it.
Don't get me wrong, I think the iMac case is quite stylish but don't assume that you can't get a stylish pc case. You just need to know where to look (hint: not Dell or HP).
Member since:2005-07-22
Member since:2005-07-30
This is a gross overgeneralization. Are you trying to say, that only Apple is capable of making stylish cases? I think this sort of attitude is demonstartion of the effectiveness of Apple marketing and how then can make people see value where there is none. Just because a case has an Apple logo, that does not make it stylish.
And you graphic designer arguement is pretty simplistic. How you considered that maybe all these graphical designers were simply lured by Apple's niche position or their elitist marketing? Or maybe these designers were just being pragmatic, and chose make because of the software?
However you look at it, a PC builder can beat a Mac on all qualities, from performance/style/price. The only good thing about the Mac is that it comes pre built, but thats about it.
Member since:2006-01-04
Why do Graphic Designers still prefer Macs?
PCs - Quality cases - yes.
Stylish cases - I've yet to see one.
Better color pickers for one have always been on Mac OS built right in the OS. Software from the OS, to the apps are seamless, it makes workflow more effect.
Some real Mac strengths, Apple, Mac OS X, Final Cut, Motion,Garageband Studio Artist,Safari and one of the best HD editng apps under 500 bucks, iMovie HD, also engergy savings under X for laptops.
My pc strengths, Intel/AMD(faster developement), that's why I own a few new ones, Adobe/macromedia.
I'm about 70/30 or more on the mac side when i develope.
Member since:2006-01-10
Macs have multiple advantages over PC's for graphic designers some of which have already been mentioned. The one PC only users always miss is the ability to smoothy multi-task between multiple apps due to the multi-threaded nature of OS X/Unix. Dual core PC's with Windows aren't even close. They will get better as the OS is optimized for dual core and apps too but thats going to be awhile. Also the general high quality of software on the Mac is a real advantage. Interesting how PC only people rant about Macs when they have no idea what they are talking about. Use one for a week and you will see the difference and maybe not be so insecure about your PC.
Edited 2006-01-10 13:01
Member since:2005-12-18
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2005-12-18
"..there exists nothing in the PC market that comes even close to the quality of a G5 case, or the overall build quality of an iMac".
See your point, but there are quality cases for pcs too, and since there are countless pc-makers thats kind of an overstatement, dont you think?