The New iMac.... - Page 2

Torgo81 · Dec 5, 2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonkeySee....

So, I'm guessing that everyone who has been criticising the new iMac design has seen it in person right and not just on the cusp of every word written on the blogs?

The amount of drivel I've read about the back being huge is laughable.

Photo's from the Apple Store, Bluewater, yesterday.

I love the new design, it looks great. I had no problem with my old one in terms of looks either but it definitely is a great new look. My old one is the 2007 model. I just got mine since yesterday

lexar · Dec 5, 2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aidancbrady

Why are you arguing? You already have said you have a perfectly good 2011 iMac, why does this man's appreciation for a new computer's screen bother you?

- A forum newbie

I am not arguing.. Just as he is stating that this a revolutionary screen technology, I am pointing out that I believe its not that "revolutionary" and more marketing hype. That is why this is a forum.

If I were to buy an iMac now I would likely by the 2012 model so I don't hate it and not negative about it.
Joint pointing out that, in my opinion, its ok but nothing "revolutionary" and in fact you are losing 2 big features (DVD, side SD slot) to have the thin sides.

iMcLovin · Dec 5, 2012, 05:16 PM

Ur not loosing the sd slot, though for me it's useless. Yes u are loosing the DVD drive, which 99% of people don't care about. But in addition you get new design, better screen (evolutionary not revolutionary), faster everything else... So it's a big step up IMO.

dranakin · Dec 5, 2012, 05:25 PM

Wish it came with the full keyboard like that guy's 2007 iMac.

MeFromHere · Dec 5, 2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dranakin

Wish it came with the full keyboard like that guy's 2007 iMac.

You can order it with a full-size keyboard if you want.

Snoosedaddy · Dec 5, 2012, 05:52 PM

Sir Mix Alot parody, "iMacs Got Back".

Swordylove · Dec 5, 2012, 10:21 PM

Yeap after I've got mine, I see the bulge at the back isn't that huge. And the Mac still looks slim from most angles, even from some angles from the back. It keeps reminding me of the "cancerous wart" remark in one of the threads here - oh how wrong was he!

Given that, I would still prefer a thicker iMac with flat back.

JayJayAbels · Dec 5, 2012, 10:47 PM

Saw it in person at an Apple store yesterday.

Whoever describes the rear of this unit as having a "bulge" must have a rudimentary grasp of the English language.

If THAT is a "bulge"... what do you call the rear panels of all the other AIO's on the market?

It's not even close. It's amazingly thin. Absolutely gorgeous.

* Bonus I happened to stroll by the iPad Mini's and... I'll keep it real... I fell in love. They are ADORABLE! Those things are going to sail off of the shelves this holiday season! Guaranteed.

JonnyIreland · Dec 5, 2012, 10:53 PM

I agree, having viewed it from all angles at the Apple Store now, 'bulge' is an exaggerated use of language to describe the back of the new iMac... The rear side has a graduated curve at worst, and it still looks very slim from every angle.
*However*, I will agree that the official Apple product shots (& descriptions of how 'thin' it is) have set the company up for some criticism as they border on misleading.

Omne666 · Dec 5, 2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmarts

I have no complaints about the design I just want a retina display oh has apple changed its boot up chime on the new iMac as I was watching some guy on YouTube do a boot up test on the new iMac and the chime sounded different completely different to all gen of iMacs.

Chime? There's a chime? Crap. It's been so long since I need to restartmy machine I'd forgotten!

bobright · Dec 6, 2012, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeFromHere

You can order it with a full-size keyboard if you want.

I'm new to macs, what is the difference? Are the Apple keyboards placement of keys different than windows?

majkom · Dec 6, 2012, 02:56 AM

Seen it yesterday - its realy thin - feeling of that thing is so thin... but display is no revolution, it is quite less reflective (but still there are somre reflections) and... and thats all, no other difference observed

mihai.ile · Dec 6, 2012, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobright

I'm new to macs, what is the difference? Are the Apple keyboards placement of keys different than windows?

Wireless keyboard:

Full size keyboard:

Dec 5, 2012, 05:16 PM	#28
iMcLovin macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2009	Ur not loosing the sd slot, though for me it's useless. Yes u are loosing the DVD drive, which 99% of people don't care about. But in addition you get new design, better screen (evolutionary not revolutionary), faster everything else... So it's a big step up IMO. __________________ 27" iMac i7 2012 \| 13" MacBook Air - 2011 \| Mac Mini - 2010 \| Iphone 5 64gb \| Ipad (gen.3) \| ipad mini
	2

Dec 5, 2012, 10:21 PM	#32
Swordylove macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2012	Yeap after I've got mine, I see the bulge at the back isn't that huge. And the Mac still looks slim from most angles, even from some angles from the back. It keeps reminding me of the "cancerous wart" remark in one of the threads here - oh how wrong was he! Given that, I would still prefer a thicker iMac with flat back. __________________ ~
	1

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Dec 5, 2012, 05:25 PM	#29
dranakin macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2005	Wish it came with the full keyboard like that guy's 2007 iMac.
	0

Dec 5, 2012, 05:52 PM	#31
Snoosedaddy macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Colorado Springs	Sir Mix Alot parody, "iMacs Got Back".
	2

Dec 5, 2012, 10:47 PM	#33
JayJayAbels macrumors regular Join Date: May 2012	Saw it in person at an Apple store yesterday. Whoever describes the rear of this unit as having a "bulge" must have a rudimentary grasp of the English language. If THAT is a "bulge"... what do you call the rear panels of all the other AIO's on the market? It's not even close. It's amazingly thin. Absolutely gorgeous. * Bonus I happened to stroll by the iPad Mini's and... I'll keep it real... I fell in love. They are ADORABLE! Those things are going to sail off of the shelves this holiday season! Guaranteed.
	0

Dec 5, 2012, 10:53 PM	#34
JonnyIreland macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010	I agree, having viewed it from all angles at the Apple Store now, 'bulge' is an exaggerated use of language to describe the back of the new iMac... The rear side has a graduated curve at worst, and it still looks very slim from every angle. However, I will agree that the official Apple product shots (& descriptions of how 'thin' it is) have set the company up for some criticism as they border on misleading.
	0

Dec 6, 2012, 02:56 AM	#37
majkom macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2011	Seen it yesterday - its realy thin - feeling of that thing is so thin... but display is no revolution, it is quite less reflective (but still there are somre reflections) and... and thats all, no other difference observed
	0