Apple to launch barebones priced at $499

Posted on Wednesday, December 29 2004 @ 18:24 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Think Secret reports that reliable sources have told them that Apple is planning to announce a G4-based iMac bare bone at Macworld Expo on January 11. The price of this device will be $499, without display.

The new Mac, code-named Q88, will be part of the iMac family and is expected to sport a PowerPC G4 processor at a speed around 1.25GHz. The new Mac is said to be incredibly small and will be housed in a flat enclosure with a height similar to the 1.73 inches of Apple's Xserve. Its size benefits will include the ability to stand the Mac on its side or put it below a display or monitor.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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