Apple Announces Redesigned iMac With M1 Chip and Seven Color Options

[coolerkid]

So I guess an option for the 27" users who got screwed today is to buy an M1 iMac Mini and attach it to your 27 inch iMac in target mode. Likely what I'll do. Dammit Apple!

 

[dazzer21-2]

And the base model only has TWO ports!

 

[JPack]

Can't believe Apple is cheaping out on the ports.

You get 2 additional USB 3 ports, only if you buy the 8-core GPU version.

 

[FranzMarc]

I started out with "I like it".

But Face-ID would have been nice, we at least get touch-id. A redesigned Magic Mouse would've been great too. That port limitation on the less powerful one seems odd. 2 ports on a desktop? Guess I only kinda like it.

Now I‘m curious what they'll do with the bigger iMac.

 

[brofkand]

The G4 Cube from back in 2000 had a (much larger) external brick. Likewise some of the early minis.

And the Apple IIc if we're really going back.

 

[STOCK411]

iMac - iMac Technical Specifications

See all the technical specifications for iMac with the M4 chip and 24-inch display.

www.apple.com

spec sheet

 

[serious.person]

The Chin is necessary for the ports and the speakers. The entire computer is in that chin. The top is a screen.

The chin is also helpful for adjusting the display without putting pressure on the screen and getting fingerprints on it.

But couldnt they just make the Chin smaller? Just make the Mac thicker, Chin smaller like usual monitor will do.

 

[dbwie]

I'm guessing we will see a 32 inch iMac Pro in white, silver, space gray, with M1X or M2, to be announced at WWDC. Get ready for multicolored USB-C docks for this one. This will appeal to many Mac users, but I want to upgrade my 27" iMac, and don't want to go down in screen size. So I wait..... I'm not sure why people care about the chin, you need to grab it somewhere to adjust the tilt. A MagSafe charger on this is peculiar. Good idea regarding the ethernet port.

 

[hooptyuber]

They won't be able to sell them in yellow, orange, and red. It's a classic case of insulated self-congratulating corporate people pushing options no one wants.

 

[opeter]

only the start 24" imac has 2 usb4 and headphone jack, the 1499 and up will have

• Two USB 3 ports extra

Yeah, you are right. The low-tier (started iMac) has only 2 ports + ethernet port inside the power cord.

 

[lazyrighteye]

I'd have welcomed a thicker device if it meant chin-less.
And the colors... The pastel chins... The white(?) frame... The no space grey... Holy smokes, not my favorite iteration.
But it does have M1 (as expected), so these babies should perform well. And I guess that's what matters. Oh well....

Personally, I'm just glad there is an ATV update.

 

[avalon68]

This is awesome. Glad they finally got this thing down to the thickness of a iPad.

Why? It’s not like you pick it up and move it around the house with you. A bit thicker and no chin would look much better

 

[Otamin]

I'm not a fan of the design personally.

It's as if Apple forgot to put their logo on the front of it.

 

[mvsr]

The silly things people keep complaining about all the time. This is an entry level computer targeted at millennials. Once the next generation of M SoC is available we will likely see the bigger version, but probably with only the standard colors. I believe this new entry level iMac will be a commercial success. Well done Apple! Hopefully we will see a new MacBook Pro with M1X or M2 or whoever by.the end of this year.

The first millennials are 40 years old. They're not a 'young wacky' demographic, they're parents of tweens.

 

[swm]

It’s not an imac, it’s a mbp with bigger display

 

[iLilana]

"we want to make it disappear" ..except the bezel and the chin. A little disappointed but that had to put the speakers and the internals somewhere. I'm glad I got the Mac mini.

 

[Spectrum]

It may well sell but I think this will be a moment in Apple's history when they wonder why it went so wrong.

That white chin... Really, once you see it you can't un-see it.

Like it or not we all want the look to be at least a certain way that it does not detract from what you are doing on screen. I can't see how that white chin will not cause an issue that you just won't get used to.

Is it white? Or the same colour as the case?

 

[sheldondent]

Anyone notice the recipe for "Ted Lasso's Secret Shortbread" at the very end of the stream? Lol.. Wonder if the guy who messed this up was the same guy who thought it would be a good idea to keep the iMac chin and have white bezels....

 

[alexandr]

And we're back to a desktop dragging a power brick behind it. Agreed, it doesn't appear to be a winner in my book either.

yea, i would expect a strong focus on a 'pro' desktop after something like this, but i doubt that's happening.

 

[Allyance]

Typical, the nay sayers are out in full force. Nothing is ever any good for them. Good. Less people ordering the new iMac so I can get mine sooner. I have had a used 2013 iMac for 7 years, can't wait to get me a new one, get out of the way losers.

 

[MN7119]

Another great reason to keep my MacBook and use with a nice monitor. Gives me way more flexibility and I don’t need to see that chin. Apple designers are probably working from home.

 

[saturn88]

View attachment 1760466
Do they hate the apple logo?

Yes, apple logo is missing. Would be a great focal point

 

[paulypants]

And I can't adjust height hahahaha

Yea, that was the biggest need. Ergonomics have been awful on the iMac. Have to stack a bunch of books under it to get mid-screen at eye level. Not great.

 

[Steve121178]

So I guess an option for the 27" users who got screwed today is to buy an M1 iMac Mini and attach it to your 27 inch iMac in target mode. Likely what I'll do. Dammit Apple!

No one got screwed. If you want a larger iMac you won't want this entry level 24" model will you? You'll have to wait for the iMac Pro announcement. Whenever that is.

 

[idktbh]

bring back Jony Ive! (and Scott Forstall too)