It's a scam, the iMac is really not thin!

WardC · Feb 1, 2013, 11:29 AM

It's only thin at the edges. It's actually as thick as the older model towards the center of the machine....the only thin parts are around the bezel edges where it tapers off.

I had the idea that Apple that pioneered this revolutionary new design which was a 5mm thick panel, using thin drives and flash memory to reduce size. It's all really a gimmick, the thing is not thin. The 2011 iMac is still a helluva machine, and the new "design" is not much to brag about.

dinggus · Feb 1, 2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WardC

It's only thin at the edges. It's actually as thick as the older model towards the center of the machine....the only thin parts are around the bezel edges where it tapers off.

I had the idea that Apple that pioneered this revolutionary new design which was a 5mm thick panel, using thin drives and flash memory to reduce size. It's all really a gimmick, the thing is not thin. The 2011 iMac is still a helluva machine, and the new "design" is not much to brag about.

Thank you Captain Obvious. It's the thinnest all-in-one computer out right now. It's not even that much thicker in the middle.

mrkramer · Feb 1, 2013, 11:31 AM

You're just now realizing that it's tapered? That said, I'm still not sure of the point of it being thin since it's a desktop...

WardC · Feb 1, 2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dinggus

Thank you Captain Obvious. It's the thinnest all-in-one computer out right now. It's not even that much thicker in the middle.

But the 5mm thickness is not uniform, it's an oblong taper that bulges in the middle. It's not 5mm thick in the middle, it's more like 25mm or 30mm thick.

boat · Feb 1, 2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WardC

But the 5mm thickness is not uniform, it's an oblong taper that bulges in the middle. It's not 5mm thick in the middle, it's more like 25mm or 30mm thick.

We all knew this already. The nice thing about it is actually that it's hard to see the bulge, from most angles it appears to be 5mm thin, it's a nice optical illusion.

noobinator · Feb 1, 2013, 11:36 AM

So what do you suggest?

Let's all boycott Apple!

They tell me it's 5mm and it's not!! You have eyes right??

FreemanW · Feb 1, 2013, 11:45 AM

Sheeze, I love these Dinosaur Theory threads

Outrigger · Feb 1, 2013, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WardC

It's only thin at the edges. It's actually as thick as the older model towards the center of the machine....the only thin parts are around the bezel edges where it tapers off.

I had the idea that Apple that pioneered this revolutionary new design which was a 5mm thick panel, using thin drives and flash memory to reduce size. It's all really a gimmick, the thing is not thin. The 2011 iMac is still a helluva machine, and the new "design" is not much to brag about.

oh snap! I bought the machine thinking the whole thing is thinner than the iphone 5. false advertising!!!

rdowns · Feb 1, 2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by WardC

But the 5mm thickness is not uniform, it's an oblong taper that bulges in the middle. It's not 5mm thick in the middle, it's more like 25mm or 30mm thick.

Really dude? A 5mm thin all-in-one computer? Really?

NT1440 · Feb 1, 2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WardC

But the 5mm thickness is not uniform, it's an oblong taper that bulges in the middle. It's not 5mm thick in the middle, it's more like 25mm or 30mm thick.

No one ever claimed it was 5mm thick. In fact the keynote specifically mentioned the taper, which has many useful ventilation benefits.

jimbo1mcm · Feb 1, 2013, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WardC

It's only thin at the edges. It's actually as thick as the older model towards the center of the machine....the only thin parts are around the bezel edges where it tapers off.

I had the idea that Apple that pioneered this revolutionary new design which was a 5mm thick panel, using thin drives and flash memory to reduce size. It's all really a gimmick, the thing is not thin. The 2011 iMac is still a helluva machine, and the new "design" is not much to brag about.

Can't fool you!!!!

dinggus · Feb 1, 2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by WardC

But the 5mm thickness is not uniform, it's an oblong taper that bulges in the middle. It's not 5mm thick in the middle, it's more like 25mm or 30mm thick.

So what? All the photo's I've seen from the Post Your Workstation, it "looks" thin all around. It's a look, that's it. As for me I'll keep my 2009 iMac until it dies.

tekno · Feb 1, 2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WardC

I had the idea that Apple that pioneered this revolutionary new design which was a 5mm thick panel, using thin drives and flash memory to reduce size.

Understandable. I can imagine some people could think that it's just a big iPad on a stand. Apple did make a big deal about removing the DVD drive, so I can see why some people would assume that it would be a lot thinner, rather than only thinner on its edge.

Out of interest, at its bulgiest point, is it just as thick as the old iMac?

And in fact, take a look at the photos on the iMac page - they're all taken at an angle that shows-off the edge but hides the true thickness. There is just one image - the smallest of them all - showing its true thickness.

http://www.apple.com/uk/imac/

dinggus · Feb 1, 2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tekno

Understandable. I can imagine some people could think that it's just a big iPad on a stand. Apple did make a big deal about removing the DVD drive, so I can see why some people would assume that it would be a lot thinner, rather than only thinner on its edge.

Out of interest, at its bulgiest point, is it just as thick as the old iMac?

They didn't scam anyone, he should have actually played with the iMac before buying it.

I'd say the bulgiest point is just a little bit thinner than the old iMac.

boat · Feb 1, 2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tekno

Understandable. I can imagine some people could think that it's just a big iPad on a stand. Apple did make a big deal about removing the DVD drive, so I can see why some people would assume that it would be a lot thinner, rather than only thinner on its edge.

Out of interest, at its bulgiest point, is it just as thick as the old iMac?

And in fact, take a look at the photos on the iMac page - they're all taken at an angle that shows-off the edge but hides the true thickness.

http://www.apple.com/uk/imac/

Yeah but that's how it actually looks on your desk. You have to basically be looking at it straight on sideways (not sure the best way to phrase that) to see the bulge, it tapers off real fast. Plus they do have some shots on the site that show the bulge.

SandboxGeneral · Feb 1, 2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WardC

It's only thin at the edges. It's actually as thick as the older model towards the center of the machine....the only thin parts are around the bezel edges where it tapers off.

I had the idea that Apple that pioneered this revolutionary new design which was a 5mm thick panel, using thin drives and flash memory to reduce size. It's all really a gimmick, the thing is not thin. The 2011 iMac is still a helluva machine, and the new "design" is not much to brag about.

If I recall the Keynote address, Phil Schiller even showed how it was thin at the edges and then tapered wider toward the middle. So this was known from day one of introduction.

tom vilsack · Feb 1, 2013, 12:13 PM

Ward: it really is only 5mm thin...what your seeing is the Imac baby fat,which disappears over time...it's a apple only innovation!

Slow Programmer · Feb 1, 2013, 12:16 PM

I bet the 2012 iMac looks great mounted on the wall being as thin as it is... Whoops sorry

BSoares · Feb 1, 2013, 12:25 PM

I think you need to return yours. It's obviously a defect, everybody else's is only 5mm thin.

I guess someone did not look at 2012 iMac news until today. I bet if I ask my grandma she'll know only the edges are 5mm.

OllyW · Feb 1, 2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tekno

And in fact, take a look at the photos on the iMac page - they're all taken at an angle that shows-off the edge but hides the true thickness. There is just one image - the smallest of them all - showing its true thickness.

http://www.apple.com/uk/imac/

This one in the gallery clearly shows the side view...

Click image for full size

AppleWarMachine · Feb 1, 2013, 12:38 PM

it's not a scam, just effective marketing/advertising

Acorn · Feb 1, 2013, 01:12 PM

apples bulge is nothing. you should see my bulge.

drambuie · Feb 1, 2013, 01:44 PM

I was at Bestbuy yesterday and they had a 2012 27" iMac and a 27" Thunderbolt display almost next to each other, and the ATD sure looked chunky compared to the iMac.

Kadath · Feb 1, 2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FreemanW

Sheeze, I love these Dinosaur Theory threads

Pure awesome

oililymad · Feb 1, 2013, 01:50 PM

So you just spent thousands of dollars on something to didnt even bother to check out either at the apple special event, their website. The photos everywhere?

You just pressed click without looking at what you are buying?

I don't recommend you ever shop on eBay

Don't suppose you were the person that paid ~$300 for an iMac box recently?

Feb 1, 2013, 11:29 AM	#1
WardC macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX	It's a scam, the iMac is really not thin! It's only thin at the edges. It's actually as thick as the older model towards the center of the machine....the only thin parts are around the bezel edges where it tapers off. I had the idea that Apple that pioneered this revolutionary new design which was a 5mm thick panel, using thin drives and flash memory to reduce size. It's all really a gimmick, the thing is not thin. The 2011 iMac is still a helluva machine, and the new "design" is not much to brag about. __________________ iMac 27" 3.4GHz i7 SSD 16GB RAM Retina MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.6GHz/512GB Flash PowerMac G5 2.5GHz Quad-Core / 16GB RAM / 7800GT Thinking about Apple...
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mrkramer macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere	You're just now realizing that it's tapered? That said, I'm still not sure of the point of it being thin since it's a desktop... __________________ "Jesus was the first socialist, the first to seek a better life for mankind." -Mikhail Gorbachev
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FreemanW macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: The Real Northern California	Sheeze, I love these Dinosaur Theory threads __________________ iMac, iPad, iPhone, TimeCapsule x 2
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AppleWarMachine macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan, US	it's not a scam, just effective marketing/advertising __________________ -Mike iMac; iPad; iPhone; Apple TV...and whatever's next
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oililymad macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK	So you just spent thousands of dollars on something to didnt even bother to check out either at the apple special event, their website. The photos everywhere? You just pressed click without looking at what you are buying? I don't recommend you ever shop on eBay Don't suppose you were the person that paid ~$300 for an iMac box recently? __________________ Some Apple stuff
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noobinator macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasadena, CA	So what do you suggest? Let's all boycott Apple! They tell me it's 5mm and it's not!! You have eyes right??
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Feb 1, 2013, 12:13 PM	#17
tom vilsack macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ladner cdn	Ward: it really is only 5mm thin...what your seeing is the Imac baby fat,which disappears over time...it's a apple only innovation!
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Slow Programmer macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2011	I bet the 2012 iMac looks great mounted on the wall being as thin as it is... Whoops sorry
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Feb 1, 2013, 12:25 PM	#19
BSoares macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA	I think you need to return yours. It's obviously a defect, everybody else's is only 5mm thin. I guess someone did not look at 2012 iMac news until today. I bet if I ask my grandma she'll know only the edges are 5mm.
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Acorn macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2009	apples bulge is nothing. you should see my bulge.
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Feb 1, 2013, 01:44 PM	#23
drambuie macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2010	I was at Bestbuy yesterday and they had a 2012 27" iMac and a 27" Thunderbolt display almost next to each other, and the ATD sure looked chunky compared to the iMac.
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