I can't stand integrated media readers in computers
They look bad and there's like 20 different types of cards so ya need all this extra space for them. Blech.
Just get a third party USB reader if ya really need it.

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How to really make an iMac PERFECT!
I admit it, the iMac is one impressive piece of hardware!
Why the heck HP, Dell, Compac, Leveno, Matel, Sony.... can't make a computer this sleek, beautiful and powerful is beyond me.
HOWEVER, as nice as this computer seems to be it has one huuugggeee flaw, THE SOFTWARE! These things come with some lame Vista rip-off OS installed! This is simply unacceptable.
MY ANSWER!
Wipe the harddrive and install Vista Ultimate, this thing should really purr with a bonafied MS OS installed! Imagine how well this thing would run Publisher, Paint, Access, the clock, Fax Viewer or Command Prompt! I felt so strongly about this that I called Jobs (the real one) himself and told him that Apple should abandon all of this "X" and "i" stuff and just make hardware like the other regular computer companies, let Microsoft worry about software, the developement savings would be tremendous!
My answer was about 30 seconds of silence (bad iPhone connection), then he said, "uh, well, ummm thanks for the suggestion Mr Ballmer, I'll take it under advisement and give it all due consideration".

You know, Jobs may not be as dumb as I thought.

http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

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Integrated card readers are disgusting wastes of space. If I want to get pictures off of a card, I plug in the camera. If plugging in the camera isnt for you, then get a small card reader, they cost 10 bucks, and just plug it into the usb. But different people have different cards and generally a card reader is a useless accessory for people that you don't really want to have on your computer all the time.

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I find it offensive that they would picture the iMac with Windows Vista installed. Although it's great for some customers that they can run Windows on the iMac, it is not the default, official operating system for the Mac. To me, it is totally irrelevant how well the Mac runs Windows. I use a Mac because Windows is crap. I have no desire to compare a Mac running Windows to the hoards or crapware PCs on the market.

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Hmm, +1 for the integrated media reader. Just make it high-speed, with CF and SD support. That way only pro Olympus cameras will work, and Sony cams won't work at all. Typical Apple, and it saves space.

Though in all seriousness I only use SD-based and CF-based stuff and having those two readers (or at the very least an SD card reader) in a computer is a big boon for me.

As to the iMacs, I'm lusting after the 3.06 8800 24" model. Mostly about the better graphics...put a terabyte HDD in that thing, add 4GB of memory (currently ~$80) and rock & roll. I have the 20" 2.4GHz...but this one looks to be about one-third faster, and the graphics are probably 2x as good, at least.

Thanks, Apple. Now I don't have to think about the choice between performance (Mac pro) and power\size constraints. Though octo-core is still awesome. And on my 4GB memory iMac I still can't run Vista, XP and S X simultaneously. Get to work on that, VMWare, woncha?

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It's just too bad that Apple's Windows support is terrible, and that Apple hides that information. I own a MBP, and in widows, the Drivers suck, the battery life is horrible, and for some reason, my system stays too damn hot.

OSX is great and all, but iPaid $2000 for a great laptop. One that can run both OSX AND Win XP for games and other things I need.. like Zune, and Outlook for my WinMo phone... and the other things that Apple doesn't support. This is supposed to be the best, all in one computer.

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I agree the wired Mighty Mouse is a piece of mighty rodent dung, but the Wireless Mighty Mouse is much better. It seems to differentiate between right/left clicks much better, though the side buttons are still weird. Another thing is that the weight of the batteries really makes it a stable mouse; strange though it may seem, having that much more weight really changes the way the Mighty Mouse works.

And no, no integrated card reader. Sure gluts of pro photographers use them, but it would totally take away from the look and feel of the iMac (*awed silence*). USB is better for the card readers, and a peripheral can most likely accept more types than a built-in one.

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guys, if you're so scared of a media card reader screwing up the looks, it would probably be a good idea for them to put it in the bottom of the imac (remember, you saw it here first!!)

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In the course of continuing my role as "switcher", I've fallen into the habit of using keyboard shortcuts with my left hand whilst mousing with the right.

Used to do it a bit in days of yore [Windoze]; but, the ease of this while cranking through OS X and Apple-std software has really increased the habit.

Saying all that because when I got my Al iMac, I figured I'd try to Mty Mouse [corded]. Nice and light - light touch - and though the right-click occasionally sucketh, I've added the ancient ctrl-click regimen to my life and the problems disappeared.

Now, I like the wee critter.

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Agreed - Mighty Mouse is pure awful.

Apple = Good Keyboards (my full-size Al keyboard is the best I've ever used), Terrible Mice (original iMac, anyone?)

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I can tell you *where* Apple can place the media reader. At the base of the aluminum stand make it bulge with a sliding lid so it is covered when not in use. A bit like the reverse MBA flap for the ports. Cool eh ?. Yes, it will cost a few bucks but will make the iMac much much more desirable!.

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The only thing I don't like about the mighty mouse is when the scroll ball gets stuck, which is happening more frequently now.

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just saying if your looking to get rid of that mighty mouse, my imac g4 would love and upgrade from the one button pro. =). Though I do have a wireless one for my macbook, so I shouldnt complain.

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