#3 The loss of line-in really hurts. Like all Macs released in the last decade, it was a dual-purpose analog and digital port (mini-TOSLink set 1mm deeper than your analog jack can reach). I use the line-in every day to play music from my iPhone on the
iMac speakers (using LineIn.app, great free utility) without creating a data connection between my personally owned iPhone and my GFE iMac, which from my research doesn't let me run afoul of our information security policies. I am not sure I will be able to
do that with the new iMac. Also, audio professionals use both ports in either analog or digital modes while mixing tracks. I suppose this will have to be accomplished by some USB or Thunderbolt dongle now.
From: <Link>, "Peter R." < email@hidden>
Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 7:45 AM
To: "Rubin, Bruce Civ USAF AFMC AFRL/RIEBA" < email@hidden>
Cc: Fed Talk < email@hidden>
Subject: Re: [Fed-Talk] Thoughts on Apple announcement
It's interesting Apple doesn't include the depth of the iMac on their specs page. They only list the stand depth at 6.9 or 8 inches. I know there's a bulge back there and Phil was very careful to not turn it sideways enough for the camera to show it. The amazing
thing is how Apple fit everything into that bulge. I imagine the screen is attached by magnets but pulling it off could be fun since there aren't really sides to grab.
I checked the Apple Store and it appears there's only one wired keyboard left. What is everyone doing about this? Are wireless keyboards and mice/trackpads allowed in all facilities? How is everyone dealing with built-in cameras and microphones? Hardware
disablement of the new iMac will probably destroy it (same with virtually every other Apple product). You can't hardware disable these on an iOS product without destroying them or rendering them unusable.
#2 I was interested in Apple's 8" tablet and just need to remind those who think it's overpriced that going without your daily cup of Starbuck's drip for 5 months or cappuccino for 3 months will pay for it and make you healthier. :-)
#3 I've had an iMic for several years, using it as an input device for a turntable. It works great and since this type of audio input doesn't require a lot of bandwidth, the original USB 1(?) connection is fine.
On Oct 24, 2012, at 7:15 AM, "Rubin, Bruce Civ USAF AFMC AFRL/RIEBA" < email@hidden> wrote:
Chuck,
1. Agree
with both assumptions.
2. Not
converts perhaps but for those who wanted an iPad but it was just a bit too pricy or bulky and the iPod Touch isn’t large enough.
3. I
also like the new iMacs and miss the FireWire port too (fortunately for me, since this seems to be Apple’s direction, my largest collection of EHDDs are 2 TB Seagate GoFlex drives (I have more than 6 of them I’m sure) with swappable interfaces, including USB
3 and Thunderbolt).
a. BTW,
the old iMacs did not have a microphone port. It was a Line In port. I have a couple of iMacs, among my many Macs, and when I needed to connect a viola microphone to the home iMac last month I discovered that it was a Line In port and I needed to purchase
a Griffin iMic which connects to the iMac via the USB port.
i. iMic
is not a microphone, but rather an Input/Output device using a 3.5mm jack, that lets you connect standard audio products such as microphones, headphones, home stereo equipment, VCRs, musical instruments and virtually any other line-level or mic-level audio
device. It's basically a "sound card on a cable" that allows you to record and play digital audio using your USB-equipped computer. Some computers (like the Macintosh iBook, G4 Cube, Titanium PowerBook, and numerous PC laptops) rely on USB for complete audio
support; others have limited or no audio hardware. For these computers, iMic can be used for audio input and output.
--Bruce
1. While individual employees with stock options care about Apple's stock price, I pretty sure that what Apple as a company cares about is the billions it banks, quarter in, quarter out, regardless of the stock price.
2. I don't think the $330 iPad is going to win over many considering a $200 alternative. If you followed the D&P show, you could see Apple all but blatantly reach out to its intended target: institutions, specifically educational ones - the bulk buyers.
3. What really got my attention was the new iMac. The new form factor (5mm at the edges) is really something. Nice to see Apple get a little serious about some other aspects: 8GB of RAM as a base config and USB 3. No optical was no surprise but was a little
bit at the lose of Firewire and the mic port.
On Oct 23, 2012, at 2:27 PM, Link, Peter R. wrote:
Then shot back up 10 and dropped back down 8, typical stock market playground activity. Of course, the "experts" on Wall Street thought the mini's price was too high so the stock tumbled. Is it too high? Only time will tell and after the first several million
are sold, we'll know the answer.
As far as a 1984 Trans Am, http://www.cars-on-line.com/52569.html, they cost more now than when they first came out. As for people wanting them, you need
to watch the restored/custom automobile auctions before making a comment like that.
On Oct 23, 2012, at 11:59 AM, Mike Pike < email@hidden> wrote:
It dropped over 20 bucks a share at the moment the mini was announced. That's about 30 billion if my calculations are correct. But not just stock. It's a repainted used car (a nice car, but the 1984 trans-am was a marvel at the time too... Don't think anyone
wants one now).
Mike
Sent from my iPhone 5
On Oct 23, 2012, at 12:51 PM, Paul Nelson <email@hidden> wrote:
Can you really say the stock price is related to this? The price over the last month or two more likely reflects the iPhone 5 anticipation than anything to do with an iPad mini...
On Oct 23, 2012, at 1:45 PM, Mike Pike < email@hidden> wrote:
Apple stock plummeted at the announcement...
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