The Next-Gen iMac With Brushed Aluminum In August?

Alfaresy writes "As previously reported by Degadget back on June 19th, the iMac update due this summer and is expected to be available in 20- and 24-inch versions, while the 17-inch version set to be discontinued. Apple's next iMac revision is currently tracking for release in August, and will have a brushed aluminum enclosure with measure just 2-inch thick, according to ThinkSecret's sources. Furthermore, ThinkSecret's sources say, "The elegant new enclosure will somewhat resemble the current white iMac but is said to feature a shorter space below the actual display, where most of the internals are housed." The upcoming iMacs are expected to be based on Intel's Santa Rosa platform with speeds to reach the highest point at 2.4GHz."

Brushed alu is so 2002

[Anonymous Coward]

I want mine finished in faux-leopardskin.

White was looking dated

[John Jamieson]

The brushed Aluminum should be a good look for Apple. The old white is looking so dated, I cringe whenever I see it. It was a nice look five or so years ago, but I think it has been worn out by overuse.

(And yes, I am almost embarrased to be seen in public with my white Ipod now, so I stuck on better aftermarket headphones and keep it covered)

Sleep Light?

[Anonymous Coward]

The current white iMacs have that elegant embedded sleep light that glows through the casing when on but otherwise is invisible.

Switching to aluminum can only mean one thing - Apple has invented transparent aluminum!

Reduced space below screen?

[RealGrouchy]

"The elegant new enclosure will somewhat resemble the current white iMac but is said to feature a shorter space below the actual display, where most of the internals are housed."

But... where will I post my stickies?

- RG>

Re:No Viral Apple Marketing On Slashdot, PLEASE!!!

[gb506]

Hey, pandrijeczko, we're developing a new line of ultra-low priced computers that, due to the use of low cost case material, have the shape and color of a pile of Great Dane dog shit. It appears that you fit our primary buyer profile perfectly. Can we contact you to do some in-depth consumer research? In exchange for your time we will generously compensate you with a bag of cheetos, a two liter bottle of mountain dew, and a slightly used AARP tip calculator.

But seriously, if there was a "massively moronic" mod identifier, I'd certainly use it on you.

Re:Hear, hear. Build a regular damned computer

[ben0207]

Fortunately, you're not alone in this, and that's why the G4 Cube sold so well. Oh, wait.

Re:Cool

[Poltras]

Wait... or wmii ... crap too much choices :(

Did you mean "too much crap choices"? /funny.

Re:typical mac ad

[Anonymous Coward]

Well take that dildo out of your ass and tell us if is a 20 or 24".