Any reviews or suggestions regarding the different video cards options for the 27" models?
Can the RAM be upgraded for the 27"?
Can the RAM be upgraded for the 27"?
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2015 iMac Reviews: 'Best All-in-One' Desktop, But Lacks USB-C and Fusion Drive Isn't Standard
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Anyone know about this Intel Iris Pro 6200? Is it a decent GPU for the 21.5" iMac? I wonder how the Iris compares to the nVidia GPUs that were typical options in the prior iMac BTOs.
I really think they are trying to produce a wider range of computers that at the base entry end will satisfy the poorer 3rd world markets (middle class of india, china, etc) and with the upgrades scale to the upper class in the 1st world markets. It is challenging to offer such a wide range I think and still be considered a company focused on quality. I am going to assume they don't really expect people in the 1st world markets to buy many of the entry level models anymore. They will be easier to budget though for schools, govt, and business use etc.
Please provide example of competitor all-in-one with equally good 21" screen that is selling for less. Then you can complain about the price.
How does lack of competition stifle the ability of anyone to think that the price is too much?
Was really looking forward to finally upgrading my Mid-2010 21.5". Except my 5 year old computer has a 7200 rpm hard drive, and this has a 5400 rpm one? Factor in the 12 GB of RAM, and my computer is faster than the base 4K model in 2015? This is absurd.
While I have not fully researched the new iMac, I find some of his statements are compelling. Based on the same quality of displays seem to competitively priced to even some monitors. Some of the lower spec'ed models could be aimed more for institutions rather then regular consumers. Consumers may have to choose higher specs to match more what they are wanting. Will have to look more into this to see if its feasible.
Because some people cannot afford it themselves, does not mean its not competitively priced.
So Skylake but no Usb-c or Thunderbolt 3? I think i'll skip for the next one.I hope for the Macbok pro.
"...the lack of USB-C..."
Is a good thing.
USB-C is not needed and should just die. All it does is add fragmentation and reduce capability. Thunderbolt, Lighting, and legacy USB are the only interfaces needed. The only 'new' thing that is needed is a Thunderbolt compatible Lighting style plug to connect iOS devices directly to Thunderbolt when the new 3D Flash chips take iOS device storage to levels too large for legacy USB to handle effectively. USB-C is just a backwards step that will bring necessary costs and USB should end with 3.0.
Is a good thing.
USB-C is not needed and should just die. All it does is add fragmentation and reduce capability. Thunderbolt, Lighting, and legacy USB are the only interfaces needed. The only 'new' thing that is needed is a Thunderbolt compatible Lighting style plug to connect iOS devices directly to Thunderbolt when the new 3D Flash chips take iOS device storage to levels too large for legacy USB to handle effectively. USB-C is just a backwards step that will bring necessary costs and USB should end with 3.0.
Not only that, but 1tb fusion HD is now equiped with measly 24gb of flash storage - 1/5th of what it was a year ago... Wtf..!
Thank you apple for allowing me to save my money, looks I'll be waiting yet another year.
Not spending my hard earned cash on retro design, that current range of iMacs represent.
What a disappointment
All i can see,despite Schiller and Ive words,is a certain lack in innovation.Ipad Pro and Microsoft the Surface Book are showing this to me.No round watches.Protuding cameras,Mac Pro left in the cold and no Thunderbolt 3 at all despite the Skylake on the new Imacs.I love Apple but i think they can do more for what they ask in term of prices.I know its just me and i'm wrong but i won't open my wallet for the next Macbook pro without Thunderbolt 3 in it even if Ive and Schiller will start saying that "i" should .Maybe its time for just an Ipad mini 4 or a Surface book,dont know,i'll see.
So is anyone still defending the 5400rpm spin drive on the 21.5" iMac model and no USB-C?
I think it's pretty clear that Apple views their desktop PCs as almost a "hobby" compared to iThings and Macbooks.
I think it's pretty clear that Apple views their desktop PCs as almost a "hobby" compared to iThings and Macbooks.
Well, until usb-c flash drives become common, there's not a whole lot of point to having a usb-c port on a desktop. It's not as if you plug in other sorts of things into the back of an imac on a frequent basis. The higher current isn't all that interesting, either-- the imac has a proper power cord. Likewise, a the embedded Display Port doesn't add much-- the imac already has two minidisplay ports and thunderbolt 2.
What would be meaningful is thunderbolt 3 and the faster 10 Gb/s version of USB 3.1. Quite honestly, I thought those would be arriving with DDR4 and the rest of Skylake. But nope-- new cpus (at least in the 27 inches) and few of the ancillary benefits.
Well, it is if form of Thunderbolt 3. Apple is just not on cutting edge of tech anymore...
http://appleinsider.com/articles/15...b-c-connector-transfer-speeds-of-up-to-40gbps
It was just months ago when people were complaining an Apple device did had one.
Buy the 27" one then. It's £250 more than the 21", and you already have an iMac to sell on eBay. So you could buy a 27" at half price in effect.
That would solve all your problems.
For some tasks multiple smaller screens is better than a single larger.
Best Desktop? You can build something yourself that's better, upgradable and a third of the price.