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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 19, 2017 10:14:15 GMT -6
"Apple will begin production of its new iMac PCs in May, Digitimes learned from Taiwan-based supply chain makers familiar with the plans.
Quanta Computers is expected to manufacture both iMac versions this year, including the regular and the high-end model. The latter will probably be the most exciting version of the 2017 iMac line, a “server-grade” iMac targeting high-end buyers.
Apple is expected to launch 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs in the third quarter of the year, the report notes, to catch up with the holiday shopping season. The iMac Pro will feature Intel’s Xeon E3-1285 v6 processor, 16GB to 64GB of ECC RAM, and up to 2TB of NVMe SSD storage. On top of that, the desktop will pack the latest discrete graphics card, although it’s unclear what that means.
Intel’s chip is not released yet, MacRumors explains. As for that “ECC RAM,” that’s error correcting memory, the kind that can detect and correct data corruption.
A recent report from Pike’s Universum said a few days ago that the 2017 iMac is set for a late October launch and mentioned the same set of specs for the high-end model. The report also said the iMac might feature AMD graphics to support VR and pro apps, as well as Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connectivity. Finally, a new keyboard is also in the works, according to the source. Recent patent discoveries indicated Apple is working on Touch Bar enabled standalone keyboards for the iMac.
Apple is also reportedly working on a new 8K display for the next-gen Mac Pro, and a next-gen Mac mini."
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Post by Ward on Apr 19, 2017 10:45:22 GMT -6
Good news... now what about PCI slots, Firewire and thunderbolt?
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Post by mrholmes on Apr 19, 2017 11:29:44 GMT -6
"Apple will begin production of its new iMac PCs in May, Digitimes learned from Taiwan-based supply chain makers familiar with the plans. Quanta Computers is expected to manufacture both iMac versions this year, including the regular and the high-end model. The latter will probably be the most exciting version of the 2017 iMac line, a “server-grade” iMac targeting high-end buyers. Apple is expected to launch 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs in the third quarter of the year, the report notes, to catch up with the holiday shopping season. The iMac Pro will feature Intel’s Xeon E3-1285 v6 processor, 16GB to 64GB of ECC RAM, and up to 2TB of NVMe SSD storage. On top of that, the desktop will pack the latest discrete graphics card, although it’s unclear what that means. Intel’s chip is not released yet, MacRumors explains. As for that “ECC RAM,” that’s error correcting memory, the kind that can detect and correct data corruption. A recent report from Pike’s Universum said a few days ago that the 2017 iMac is set for a late October launch and mentioned the same set of specs for the high-end model. The report also said the iMac might feature AMD graphics to support VR and pro apps, as well as Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connectivity. Finally, a new keyboard is also in the works, according to the source. Recent patent discoveries indicated Apple is working on Touch Bar enabled standalone keyboards for the iMac. Apple is also reportedly working on a new 8K display for the next-gen Mac Pro, and a next-gen Mac mini." Free included forcing you to do a major OS upgrade and having trouble for at least 12 months to get your Studio OS working like with the old OS. I wont do it again I am happy with my current system it works.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 19, 2017 11:50:47 GMT -6
I'm wondering how long my 2012 Mac Mini is going to last.
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 19, 2017 12:10:07 GMT -6
I'm wondering how long my 2012 Mac Mini is going to last. I'm gonna run mine into the ground. It's bought and paid for, and still going strong.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 19, 2017 12:15:10 GMT -6
Good news... now what about PCI slots, Firewire and thunderbolt? Firewire is dead bud.
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Post by svart on Apr 19, 2017 12:24:41 GMT -6
I've been using ECC memory in my PCs for like 10 years..
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Apr 19, 2017 12:25:42 GMT -6
all we care about is Is that RAM user replaceable? what about the Harddrives??
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Post by mrholmes on Apr 19, 2017 13:39:22 GMT -6
I've been using ECC memory in my PCs for like 10 years.. Some people say innovation is no longer happening @ Apple Computers. If I see the last 5 years I have so say - its true - Steve Jobs left a big gap.
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Post by ChaseUTB on Apr 19, 2017 15:06:15 GMT -6
Has there been any concrete info released regarding 2017-2018 Mac Pro? I had read some rumors I believe regarding the new Mac Pro however that was from a link in a GS thread....
Some of my questions would be: Actual release date? New Ground Up Design? Traditional Cheese Grater Design? Components? Options/ Choices for configurations? USB-C/ TB3? User Replaceable/ Upgradeable RAM/ Drives/ Graphics Cards Projected Cost? Extreme Production Delays like Trashcan MP had?
I'm sure there are more if I thought about it longer 😀
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Post by Ward on Apr 19, 2017 16:04:16 GMT -6
Good news... now what about PCI slots, Firewire and thunderbolt? Firewire is dead bud. You're just determined to kill my dreams, aren't you?
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Post by hadaja on Apr 19, 2017 17:47:33 GMT -6
Firewire - thunderbolt 2 adaptor cable works flawlessly. My Digi 003r still going strong on my latest 27" imac..
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 19, 2017 17:52:27 GMT -6
Firewire - thunderbolt 2 adaptor cable works flawlessly. My Digi 003r still going strong on my latest 27" imac.. Thunderbolt 2 is gone too. I'm curious if Firewire to Thunderbolt 3 will work out, but I haven't upgraded my machine yet.
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Post by hadaja on Apr 19, 2017 17:56:37 GMT -6
Have not had to worry as the new imacs dont have T3 yet.
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Post by ChaseUTB on Apr 19, 2017 22:30:45 GMT -6
Still run FW800, and it's been very stable and solid for me 😀
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Post by wiz on Apr 20, 2017 0:45:22 GMT -6
Still run FW800, and it's been very stable and solid for me 😀 Ditto hard drive wise cheers wiz
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 20, 2017 3:38:37 GMT -6
Still run FW800, and it's been very stable and solid for me 😀 Yeah. I'm running 800 too, but that doesn't make it any less dead. If/when you get a new Mac, it won't have Firewire and likely won't have Thunderbolt 2 even. Midas doesn't seem to have a Win 10 driver and are completely unresponsive to email, so I don't have much faith in being able to upgrade the Firewire card in my unit to some modern protocol, so I'll need to change interface. I just picked up a MOTU 24AI to use with the new machine I'll order this summwr. There is a chance I'll switch to a Dell instead of the MacBook Pro and with the MOTU running USB, I'll be good either way.
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Post by donr on Apr 20, 2017 6:27:28 GMT -6
No reason I can think of T3 wouldn't work with firewire devices. Thunderbolt is compatible with HDMI, Ethernet, Firewire, eSATA etc.
I just had an issue with T2 and firewire, Apple T2 to FW adapter. Didn't work, but it turned out the problem was a bad brand new Belkin FW 800 to 400 cable. Replaced it with a Tripp-Lite cable. Works. Go figure.
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 20, 2017 6:43:25 GMT -6
In terms of new macs, the senior apple design execs were interviewed a few weeks ago about this, they indicated using the fastest chips, a modular build that could be updated by the user etc.. So, that would be very different than the current soldered in place approach.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 20, 2017 6:45:55 GMT -6
No reason I can think of T3 wouldn't work with firewire devices. Thunderbolt is compatible with HDMI, Ethernet, Firewire, eSATA etc. I just had an issue with T2 and firewire, Apple T2 to FW adapter. Didn't work, but it turned out the problem was a bad brand new Belkin FW 800 to 400 cable. Replaced it with a Tripp-Lite cable. Works. Go figure. No adapters yet for starters. It looks like I could use a Firewire 400 to 800 cable, into an 800 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, into a TB2 to TB3 adapter, but I don't have much faith. Then, I'm sure we'll end up running into driver issues. New machine will probably be running OS 10.13 or something. Most companies aren't rolling out new drivers for Firewire devices and it's a crap shoot if a Sierra driver will work on the next OS.
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Post by javamad on Apr 20, 2017 6:55:31 GMT -6
In terms of new macs, the senior apple design execs were interviewed a few weeks ago about this, they indicated using the fastest chips, a modular build that could be updated by the user etc.. So, that would be very different than the current soldered in place approach. I read that interview with optimisim ... and relief - I like the OSX environment and I want to keep using it in my studio but things have ben getting worrying lately. I have a feeling, though, that the "modular" and "upgradable" bit might just involve proprietary swap-able pieces, not just buying some memory off ebay. This is Apple after all and they have a certain approach, which not everyone agrees with... but I don't see them changing that all of a sudden. Key though to the iMac specs quoted in this thread is that we are finally moving past the absurd 16 Gb Ram limit. That certainly took too long
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 20, 2017 6:58:07 GMT -6
ya sounds like they are heading in the right direction.
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Post by pope on Apr 20, 2017 15:36:56 GMT -6
And as always… This will be the best iMac ever made!
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Post by ChaseUTB on Apr 22, 2017 1:53:12 GMT -6
And as always… This will be the best iMac ever made! Until the next fiscal year 😫
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Post by matt on Apr 24, 2017 23:47:13 GMT -6
I'm wondering how long my 2012 Mac Mini is going to last. I just crossed a threshold of some sort on mine, a maxed-out late 2012 with two SSDs and 16 gig of ram. It will no longer play back sessions in Pro Tools without overloading cpu and throwing the dreaded AAE-9173 error. After two weeks of deep troubleshooting, after trying EVERYTHING, I gave up and ordered a refurbed Mac Pro from Apple: 8 cores, 32 gigs of ram, D500 GPUs. I added two 1TB SSD external drives, and 8TB of backup space on two 4TB spinning raid arrays. I hated to do it but there it is - buy or die, my studio was dead in the water. But now I have a resilient system that is fully backed up - locally - and it just laughs at all of my session data. I hope to get 5 years out of this build, at least. Expensive but the only option was to leave PT, leave Apogee (which I might do anyway, they piss me off by no longer truly supporting the "legacy" Symphony MK1), and start from scratch with Cubase on Windows. But I just upped my PT license, and I've gotten to know PT pretty well, so I felt stuck. Spent some retirement fund. Sometimes you just gotta say WTF.
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