For those marveling at what a great deal the new iMacs are, I actually worked it out. I built systems on Newegg with identical specs for three of the models, except WITH a blu-ray combo drive:
That includes Windows 7 64bit. You can knock off another $109 for Ubuntu.
Sure, iMacs are pretty. But are they really $300-$700 worth of pretty? If you think it's worth it, then more power to you. But don't claim you're getting some great deal, because you're not.
You are marginally correct, but (somehow) find a 21.5" or especially a 27" LED IPS screen and you're looking at a large price increase on those NewEgg configs. You also forgot an 802.11n wireless card and a Bluetooth adapter.
Then you also have the fact that all of those include a lot of wire clutter,
For those marveling at what a great deal the new iMacs are, I actually worked it out. I built systems on Newegg with identical specs for three of the models, except WITH a blu-ray combo drive:
@CHIP I have Built a hackint0sh Running Snow Leopard 10.6.1 with Dual Xeon 5520 CPUs with a Supermicro X8DTG-QF motherboard and 12GB DDR3 1066 Kingston 2GB CL7 ECC RAM, EVGA GTX 295 Co-op Edition, Seagate 1.5TB HDD, Cooler Master 1000w PSU & HAF 932 Case
all for the low price of 2,363$ USD compare that to a MacPro that will cost you 3,700$ USD i even come under the Quad-Core MacPro Price.
i don't think anyone will tell you that they got a MacPro for how it LOOKS come on its just a Tower. i can see that argument being made for a iMac it does LOOK very Nice but in the end its still to much oh well.
Forgive me but no you didn't. This is the equivalent of someone building a much cheaper desktop PC with the specifications of a laptop and then declaring that the laptop is a rip-off. Configure your own all-in-one PC and then we'll talk.
And, yes, try adding an IPS panel display next time.
LOL at all the iZombies. There is no functional difference between a desktop and an all-in-one. The other differences are minimal bordering on non-existent. Performance-wise, the systems I put together are IDENTICAL. If you jackasses really think saving a few square inches of desk space is really worth an extra $700, then you deserve to get ripped off.
AS everyone has already pointed out, this is a rediculouse comparison. The screen alone would likely sell for at least $800, if an alternative were available.
I have been critical of Apple's pricing for a long time, but I have to say, the new product line, especially with the i7 option actually seems reasonable (given that at least a 20% premium is expected for smaller components and Apple systems.).
Now that we've thrown 'em off the trail, use the form below to get in touch with the people at Engadget. Please fill in all of the required fields because they're required.
For those marveling at what a great deal the new iMacs are, I actually worked it out. I built systems on Newegg with identical specs for three of the models, except WITH a blu-ray combo drive:
iMac: $1200
DIY equivalent: $864 ( http://yfrog.com/151200imacp )
Mac tax: $336 (38.8%)
iMac: $1700
DIY equivalent: $1136 ( http://yfrog.com/0z1700imacp )
Mac tax: $564 (49.6%)
iMac: $2000
DIY equivalent: $1275 ( http://yfrog.com/0u2000imacp )
Mac tax: $725 (56.8%)
That includes Windows 7 64bit. You can knock off another $109 for Ubuntu.
Sure, iMacs are pretty. But are they really $300-$700 worth of pretty? If you think it's worth it, then more power to you. But don't claim you're getting some great deal, because you're not.
You are marginally correct, but (somehow) find a 21.5" or especially a 27" LED IPS screen and you're looking at a large price increase on those NewEgg configs. You also forgot an 802.11n wireless card and a Bluetooth adapter.
Then you also have the fact that all of those include a lot of wire clutter,
Chip @ Oct 22nd 2009 10:14AM
For those marveling at what a great deal the new iMacs are, I actually worked it out. I built systems on Newegg with identical specs for three of the models, except WITH a blu-ray combo drive:
___________________________________________________
You miss the point entirely and you have too much time on your hands.
Get a life and a clue! Like the above post you are building custom systems not all in one's with IPS screens.
@CHIP I have Built a hackint0sh Running Snow Leopard 10.6.1 with Dual Xeon 5520 CPUs with a Supermicro X8DTG-QF motherboard and 12GB DDR3 1066 Kingston 2GB CL7 ECC RAM, EVGA GTX 295 Co-op Edition, Seagate 1.5TB HDD, Cooler Master 1000w PSU & HAF 932 Case
all for the low price of 2,363$ USD compare that to a MacPro that will cost you 3,700$ USD i even come under the Quad-Core MacPro Price.
i don't think anyone will tell you that they got a MacPro for how it LOOKS come on its just a Tower. i can see that argument being made for a iMac it does LOOK very Nice but in the end its still to much oh well.
"I built systems on Newegg with identical specs"
Forgive me but no you didn't. This is the equivalent of someone building a much cheaper desktop PC with the specifications of a laptop and then declaring that the laptop is a rip-off. Configure your own all-in-one PC and then we'll talk.
And, yes, try adding an IPS panel display next time.
Good grief...
Don't forget about ddr3 also, which then jacks up the cost of the mobo.
Dude, if you want to make a point like that, you'd better know what you're talking about. And clearly you don't.
LOL at all the iZombies. There is no functional difference between a desktop and an all-in-one. The other differences are minimal bordering on non-existent. Performance-wise, the systems I put together are IDENTICAL. If you jackasses really think saving a few square inches of desk space is really worth an extra $700, then you deserve to get ripped off.
Chip, I dislike Apple as much as the next Thinkpad user, but honestly, look for a 27" IPS LCD and get back to us.
This isn't some Apple hand-waving BS for once. 27" 109 dpi H-IPS is worth more than a Acer TN screen.
Wow...
First off, Price of mobility components > price of desktop components.
Secondly, Price of LED backlit IPS panel Display >>> Crappy TN panel
Way to make an uninformed comparison chip.
AS everyone has already pointed out, this is a rediculouse comparison. The screen alone would likely sell for at least $800, if an alternative were available.
I have been critical of Apple's pricing for a long time, but I have to say, the new product line, especially with the i7 option actually seems reasonable (given that at least a 20% premium is expected for smaller components and Apple systems.).