Here is a photo of the new M8 by Meizu. Now, is it just me or does it look a little bit like the phone Apple just released?
Well, this is nothing we didn’t expect I guess, but come on. They could at least do something original. I mean, the hardware part will inevitably be more or less copied by someone but look at the GUI. It’s a complete replica, isn’t it?
We don’t know if the final product and software will look exactly like this. But if it will, it further proves that the world is driven by greed; not the ambition to create something new. At least the world outside of Apple.
MacWorld has done a very thorough review of the two new iMac’s that were released last Tuesday. Since the article is rather long, we thought we’d sum it up for you. But if you prefer the long version instead, I suggest you head on over to MacWorld and read their excellent review.
Looks: MacWorld likes the color scheme of the new iMac and describes it as “pleasantly monochromatic”. They also write that it somewhat resembles an LCD TV. That the two look alike may be one more step towards TV/computer integration, don’t you think?
The thin design is pretty much an optical illusion though. The new iMac has about the same depth but it looks thinner because the back bulges more than it’s previous design. MacWorld writes that it’s an optical illusion, but a very effective such.
Glossy Screen: The new iMac features a glossy screen which means that a piece of glass covers the display. MacWorld reports that this makes the screen “bright and chrisp” and that “colors pop, the blacks look rich and images are very pleasing.”
There are some down-sides though. Color shifts occur when you look at the screen from extreme angles. The 20 inch iMac has a 10 percent smaller viewing angle than it’s big brother. For normal usage, however, this shouldn’t be a problem.
Keyboard: Finally, the new keyboard. MacWorld says it’s “perhaps the most radically redesigned element” and we have to agree. It features the same type of keys that are on the MacBook, but on an aluminum board.
The MacWorld author writes that “the keys feel soft and comfortable” and that he, as a MacBook owner, has quickly come to enjoy them. The keyboard also gives a sleek look that accompanies that of the new iMac.
A new feature of the keyboard is something that I’ve been waiting on: integrated USB 2.0 ports. The previous keyboard only featured USB 1.1. but now, finally, we’ll be able to charge our iPods and other devices through the keyboard.
Other news include multimedia (iTunes) controls on the functions keys as well as different positions for Exposé Dashboard and other hot keys. And, of course, the removal of the Apple logo from the command key.
MacWorld states that “the keyboard the design is more of a triumph than the Mac itself.”
Technology: All models come with 1 GB of RAM in a single slot. Putting it in a single slot makes it easy to add more. Perhaps the only thing about the MacBook that annoyed me was the two 256 MB sticks that came with it. No such problem with the iMac.
The new iMacs is available in 2.0 GHz and 2.4 Ghz configurations, both with Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Apple has also chosen to ship the new Macs with more storage space, 250 GB instead of 160 GB for the low-end version and 320 GB instead of 250 GB on the high-end.
MacWorld also reports that the built-in speakers sound “very good”, that all models come with SuperDrive and that dual-layer burning speed has increased.
Performance: The performance changes from the previous Intel iMacs are minimal but there were still inprovements. The new Macs did 11 seconds better on the Photoshop test and 16 seconds of the zip archive test. The new graphics cards also has some new features.
We've already seen the iPhone's influence on the new iMac, but the Audi? A British ConceptCar site claims the aluminum and glass casing of the new iMac reminded them of another chrome, aluminum and glass design-- that of an Audi. As you can see in the picture above, the comparison kind of works. Kind of. I especially like the coloring on the windshield.
I really doubt the iMac's design was directly inspired by the car-- I don't see Apple designers sitting around a table while one of them looks out the window and is suddenly inspired by something he sees driving past. Rather, my guess is, as ConceptCar says, that they're both headed towards the same things: form mixed with function, and grace mixed with power.
But then again, who knows what inspired Apple to make that logo black? The iMac certainly costs about as much as my first car did.
A new book about Apple's iPhone is set to be released August 13. "The iPhone Book," written by Scott Kelby and Terry White, is the first iPhone book in print. The book's layout features each page covering just one single topic, finding the information you need is quick and easy, including full-color photos so you can see exactly how it works from setting-up wireless Internet to watching videos. Amazon.com is selling the book for $16.49.
A slideshow of the Apple Event that took place yesterday in Cupertino, California. Steve Jobs is presenting the new iMac as well as a number of other updates, iLife ‘08 in particular.
This week on MacMost, Eve Park delivered a special report on the August 7th Apple announcements. Sateve Jobs invited the press the Apple's Cupertino headquarters for an Apple Event, where they announced a new line of aluminum and glass iMacs and Mini upgrades in hardware. For software they showed off iLife '08, the overhaul of .Mac, iWork '08, and hosted a Q&A. We also have a new audio podcast, MacMost Review, which you can subscribe to using iTunes. Be sure to go to MacMost.com for tips and tutorials throughout the week.
You always know Apple will come up with something nice but still you stand breathless when they show it to you. It truly looks amazing.
Steve Jobs answered that question during an interview some time ago, I don’t remember when. The legendary answer to how he manages for innovation was:
“I hire people who want to make the best things in the world.”
There’s a quote that has stuck to my mind. Just like the iMac, iPod and all other Apple product: simple, yet brilliant. Everything from looks to technical design is crafted to perfection, constantly overseen by a CEO with extremely high standards and expectations.
Now, they say a picture says more than a thousand words, which is great because words can’t describe this machine (work of art?). Behold the new and improved iMac.
Apple's chief executive officer Steve Jobs on Tuesday morning unveiled a new iMac constructed from high quality plastic, aluminum, and glass at the company's special event in Cupertino, CA. "We are going to make iMac better," Jobs said from the event stage, explaining that the new system was thought through from a recycling perspective. Apple's newest Macs come in two sizes with 20-inch and 24-inch glossy displays. Both systems make use of Intel Core 2 Duo processors, with the 24-inch model running at up to 2.4GHz. The Macs support up to 4GB of memory and include a faster ATI Radeon graphics card. The new iMacs also support up to 1TB of storage (1,000GB) and feature 802.11n wireless networking capability. Each iMac includes FireWire 800, 400, and USB 2.0 connectivity. The new Mac features a SuperDrive DVD/CD burner, and allows users to add memory by removing just one screw. The latest iMac also ships with a new, thinner keyboard that looks and feels like the company's MacBook keyboard. The new keyboard works via Bluetooth 2.0 and offers dedicated keys to utilize various Mac OS X features like Expose, Dashboard, Dimmer, and media keys. Apple's new iMac begins shipping today, with a 2GHz model offering 250GB of storage for $1,199.
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