Aluminum iMac Disassembled and First Impressions
Kodawarisan posted a set of disassembly photos of the new aluminum iMac released yesterday:
Meanwhile, Gizmodo has posted some first impressions about the new iMac. Some highlights are provided:
- The keyboard cable is just high enough that it won't bump into the metal base of the iMac if you push them together on your desk.
- The iMac's aluminum chassis is stamped from a single piece of aluminum.
- The speakers are on the bottom, pointing down at the desk, where the sound bounces off nicely. (They're loud.)
- Can't wall mount the 20". The 24" has an optional VESA mount.
- Screen is extremely glossy
MacRumors readers are discussing the iMac in our iMac forum.
Meanwhile, Gizmodo has posted some first impressions about the new iMac. Some highlights are provided:
- The keyboard cable is just high enough that it won't bump into the metal base of the iMac if you push them together on your desk.
- The iMac's aluminum chassis is stamped from a single piece of aluminum.
- The speakers are on the bottom, pointing down at the desk, where the sound bounces off nicely. (They're loud.)
- Can't wall mount the 20". The 24" has an optional VESA mount.
- Screen is extremely glossy
MacRumors readers are discussing the iMac in our iMac forum.
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59 months ago
Let the science BEGIN!!!!
I love the design of the new imac, the black trim is good for movie viewing. Also seems you can paint the black area.
I love the design of the new imac, the black trim is good for movie viewing. Also seems you can paint the black area.
59 months ago
At least now we know which panel is hidden there:
Model Name LM201WE3(TN)
Active Area [mm] 433.4 x 270.9
Outline Dimension [mm] 459.4 x 296.4
Thickness [mm] 16.5
Resolution 1680 x 1050
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Pixel Pitch [mm] 0.258
Number of Colors 16.7 M, 8bit(FRC)
Luminance [cd/?] 300
Color Saturation (%) 72%
Weight [g] 2500
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Interface LVDS
Viewing Angle [?,U/D/L/R] 160/160
Color Temperature [K] 6500
Response Time [ms] 5
I wonder if that means that 24'' is using LM240WU3?
Specs
Model Name LM201WE3(TN)
Active Area [mm] 433.4 x 270.9
Outline Dimension [mm] 459.4 x 296.4
Thickness [mm] 16.5
Resolution 1680 x 1050
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Pixel Pitch [mm] 0.258
Number of Colors 16.7 M, 8bit(FRC)
Luminance [cd/?] 300
Color Saturation (%) 72%
Weight [g] 2500
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Interface LVDS
Viewing Angle [?,U/D/L/R] 160/160
Color Temperature [K] 6500
Response Time [ms] 5
I wonder if that means that 24'' is using LM240WU3?
Specs
59 months ago
Does the back panel come off like the last gen imac to gain access to the hard drive?
59 months ago
So if people can disassemble them, how long will it be until people run external eSata and PCIe cables to attach RAIDS and external PCI boxes?
"Hack your iMac" :)
Rocketman
"Hack your iMac" :)
Rocketman
59 months ago
^^ How is that any different than the previous iMac?
Mmm, I still won't be able to see one till Tuesday at least, but I dunno. As more photos, the back continues to look ugly to me. The front, on the other hand, is slowly growing on me. :)
Mmm, I still won't be able to see one till Tuesday at least, but I dunno. As more photos, the back continues to look ugly to me. The front, on the other hand, is slowly growing on me. :)
59 months ago
^^ How is that any different than the previous iMac?
Mmm, I still won't be able to see one till Tuesday at least, but I dunno. As more photos, the back continues to look ugly to me. The front, on the other hand, is slowly growing on me. :)
59 months ago
Does the back panel come off like the last gen imac to gain access to the hard drive?
The last gen iMacs didn't have the feature either. You're thinking of the first gen iMac G5 where the entire back came off to get to the RAM, AirPort Card, Hard Drive, etc. The last gen iMacs you could only take a couple of screws off and get access to the RAM slots under the display, similar to the this new iMac.
I'm wondering how they got that glass out. Does it just pull out with the proper tools? If so I see a potential issue with the glass falling out of the enclosure without any warning.
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