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G5 Imac Rumors - A step backwards in design?

Thinksecret.com has the first concrete rumors including details of the forthcoming G5 iMac computer. I've been eager for the release of the G5 iMac, wanting to rejoin the world of Mac users that I left about 5 years ago. Unfortunately, the details are not encouraging. The Thinksecret report says the G5 iMac has the components built into the back of the screen rather than in the weighted base as on the current iMac. This can result in a clunky computer like the Sony Vaio W700G. With the electronics on the screen, you lose the elegance and versatility of the swingout arm of the current iMac. I'm sure it's cheaper to make, but it seems less distinctive and less useful.

I don't see how the Sony unit has any advantages (and has quite a few disadvantages) over a conventional laptop/notebook computer.

Think Secret - Exclusive specs: New 17 and 20-inch G5 iMacs to offer 1.6 and 1.8GHz speeds