Return of the E-Mac?

Bernie · **Return of the E-Mac? -** 05-28-2006, 07:33 PM

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And why not a new E-Mac? True the CRT will not be back, as Steve has declared the end of the CRT, but an Mac built for the Education market by this fall is more than plausible. The real question is could you and I buy it or will it be restricted to educational sales only. The E-Mac was so popular that it made it to the retail mainstream. My Mother and Brother still have theirs. It was a great step up from the iMac because it had a larger CRT.

I do not believe the E-Mac will have a larger screen than the iMac this time. It will be interesting to see what Apple has in mind for the educational market.

javester · 05-30-2006, 02:32 PM

Hmmm... isn't the product line getting a bit tight already at the low end? Minis should do just fine for the education market in my book.

Wouldn't it make more sense if Apple created something between the iMacs and the upcoming Intel PowerMacs, one targeted to the gamer market.

Something with the guts of an iMac without the built-in LCD screen and the option to swap out video cards.

Bernie · 05-30-2006, 05:59 PM

Educational sales are in volume. Educational sales are volume exposure to a captive audience. Educational sales are bragging rights and free media exposure.

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"Something with the guts of an iMac without the built-in LCD screen and the option to swap out video cards."

Okay but an off the shelf video card will not fit in a Mini. The school may not want Bluetooth and AirPort. The school may not want DVD burners in every machine. The Educational sales are budget driven. Laptop desires with a Leap Frog budget. This should be interesting.