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2012 iMac a sober and detailed dissection with a nice comparison chart
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Great summary, and good to hear about the GPU. I didn't see any mention of the ODD. I can see where that will be an issue for some, but I use my drive perhaps once or twice a year and wouldn't mind getting an external if I absolutely need to. My greatest concern is how well heat will be managed in the thinner form factor, but we won't know that for awhile.
Looking at the pics on Apple's website, it looks like the openings at the bottom of the case may be better for airflow than the current perforations, but we'll see.
Looking at the pics on Apple's website, it looks like the openings at the bottom of the case may be better for airflow than the current perforations, but we'll see.
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Well is that your official opinion on the matter? You gave a very nice write up for sure, but it all seemed one-sided, especially for someone that was previously skeptical.
The 5400rpm is insulting if you ask me. I think the machines are amazing sounding, just as you. But come on, there is no reason for it (other than apple picking up a warehouse full of 5400s for extremely cheap and now they're passing them on to us for pure profit, or course).
They removed options, lowered some specs and raised the price. Again, I'm excited about them, but I don't think I'm quite convinced just yet.
If the BTO 21.5" Had the 675MX card and an 256 or 512GB SSD, it would have been a great option. Really seems Apple is forcing people up to the 27" and while a lot of people here love them, they are huge and more expensive than already pricey equipment. Would have been nice to middle ground where the smaller screen could still push some pixels.
The way the 27" drive situation looks to me is that the 768 is 2 SSD's in the two bays. 512+256. Just a guess.
The way the 27" drive situation looks to me is that the 768 is 2 SSD's in the two bays. 512+256. Just a guess.
Agree. I already have enough stuff on my desk, so I'd keep it somewhere else, just like I do with my backup drives.
I'm not entirely sure on this, but if the 5400 RPM was partially due to a shift from a 3.5" to a 2.5", wouldn't the speed drop be not as bad?
Awesome write up by the way, thanks for adding a bit of sensibility to these forums. Turns out putting the best mobile GPU into an iMac isn't enough for some people... perhaps they envision an all-in-one that's as thick and heavy as a Mac Pro.
Only real decrease, other than the 5400 (personally I've realised that if you care about that stuff, you'd be better suited to a 27" - I'm selling my 21.5" and would only replace it with a 27"), is the loss of the optical drive. I'm very surprised that people care that much. I suppose people will never be satisfied.
Awesome write up by the way, thanks for adding a bit of sensibility to these forums. Turns out putting the best mobile GPU into an iMac isn't enough for some people... perhaps they envision an all-in-one that's as thick and heavy as a Mac Pro.
Only real decrease, other than the 5400 (personally I've realised that if you care about that stuff, you'd be better suited to a 27" - I'm selling my 21.5" and would only replace it with a 27"), is the loss of the optical drive. I'm very surprised that people care that much. I suppose people will never be satisfied.
People need to be careful, Its all good rushing to have the latest but Apple are playing with their customers.
In a year or 2 the base iMac will probably be able to swap out ram and have a higher HD speed, they know they have a base of people that MUST have latest so will give you little and add each year.
If you can't wait then you need to order a higher spec which means more ££ to Apple.
Personally going to wait was going to buy but lower specs on some parts/ non upgradeable ram compared to 2011 model I just bought in feb, Means i'll hold out for a year or two to get more bang for my money.
PS Don't be fooled by thin edges either. this thing has a bigger bulge at the back than previous iMacs. This to might be rectified in a few years
In a year or 2 the base iMac will probably be able to swap out ram and have a higher HD speed, they know they have a base of people that MUST have latest so will give you little and add each year.
If you can't wait then you need to order a higher spec which means more ££ to Apple.
Personally going to wait was going to buy but lower specs on some parts/ non upgradeable ram compared to 2011 model I just bought in feb, Means i'll hold out for a year or two to get more bang for my money.
PS Don't be fooled by thin edges either. this thing has a bigger bulge at the back than previous iMacs. This to might be rectified in a few years
If the new iMacs have shifted to 2.5" drives, that's a HUGE performance drop, regardless of platter speed.