These new iMacs is likely a sign of of the design language for the next MacBooks.
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Apple's Bright New iMacs Come With Color-Matched Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, Power Cord and USB-C Cable
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So a design change but nothing with hardware upgrades? Are they running out ideas or am I just missing something here. Plus this are some bright ass colors I love my space gray/Black iMac.
You know what would be really nice? Apple actually having a portable optical drive a lot of us still use it especially if you got CDs that you wanna rip on Apple Music.
You know what would be really nice? Apple actually having a portable optical drive a lot of us still use it especially if you got CDs that you wanna rip on Apple Music.
It's passing Ethernet, as well, with that goofy integrated port on the power brick.That was my exact thought. Who needs a magnetic cord on a desktop? No batteries makes that a big issue.
in addition the cord is now a proprietary connector. Why? They have changed a industry standard for no additional convenience.
Yes, the white bezel is pretty ugly but I wonder whether Apple had no choice in this matter since the bezel could be part of the display panel and maybe they couldn't get an exact color match between the display panel and the colored, aluminum casing on the iMac. So, they had to go with some "neutral" color and perhaps white was the only thing that didn't clash unacceptably with the new colors (so the options were either "ugly" or "very ugly").
As for the ethernet port on the now-external power adapter that kind of makes sense as it means you'd only need one cable coming up from behind the computer/desk. Plus, although the least expensive model does't come with ethernet you can apparently configure an option ($$$?) to add the higher-end power/ethernet adapter to the least expensive model. Maybe it will come in at $100 which would definitely be a profit for Apple and fit right between the base price of $1299 and the next upgrade to $1499 (the latter adding ethernet, two USB-C ports, and one more GPU core).
Who knows, maybe this will allow them to upgrade to 10Gb at a later time (if the ethernet controller is actually in the power supply).
As for the remainder of the design, it's okay but definitely not what I'd describe as a system for a "power" user (too little memory and not enough performance). But, it offers more than enough functionality for the average user who is mainly into content consumption rather than heavy data crunching. Well, other than for games which continues to be a sore spot on the Macintosh.
What I'm waiting for is an M1+ system in the Mac mini format, must have at least 32GB of DRAM, preferably 64GB, with at least twice the number of CPU cores. I guess that would be the M2, maybe end of this year, perhaps sooner for the higher-end MacBooks and iMacs with a trickle down to the Mac mini some months after.
As for the ethernet port on the now-external power adapter that kind of makes sense as it means you'd only need one cable coming up from behind the computer/desk. Plus, although the least expensive model does't come with ethernet you can apparently configure an option ($$$?) to add the higher-end power/ethernet adapter to the least expensive model. Maybe it will come in at $100 which would definitely be a profit for Apple and fit right between the base price of $1299 and the next upgrade to $1499 (the latter adding ethernet, two USB-C ports, and one more GPU core).
Who knows, maybe this will allow them to upgrade to 10Gb at a later time (if the ethernet controller is actually in the power supply).
As for the remainder of the design, it's okay but definitely not what I'd describe as a system for a "power" user (too little memory and not enough performance). But, it offers more than enough functionality for the average user who is mainly into content consumption rather than heavy data crunching. Well, other than for games which continues to be a sore spot on the Macintosh.
What I'm waiting for is an M1+ system in the Mac mini format, must have at least 32GB of DRAM, preferably 64GB, with at least twice the number of CPU cores. I guess that would be the M2, maybe end of this year, perhaps sooner for the higher-end MacBooks and iMacs with a trickle down to the Mac mini some months after.
Swing and a miss as far as I'm concerned. I've been really looking forward to the new iMac but this one misses the mark in far too many places.
If the upgraded 27" looks like this I'll be running my 5K for a looooooong time...
If the upgraded 27" looks like this I'll be running my 5K for a looooooong time...
It’s a health feature to force you to take time off. At least that’s what they’d like you to think.
Exactly, the colors Apple chose wouldn't work with black bezels. They were going for a lighter airy feel. You don’t think they tried black? Somebody photoshop it and see for yourselves. And i am someone who hated the white bezels on iPhones. The loud mouths are tech nerds who don’t have a clue about design or color
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They are saving an all black for the iMac Pro
Can we connect external displays to this? I have 2 4K lg ultra fine but can only use one at the moment with m1
Horrific. Those colors are egregious. Not even a space gray option? No ethernet? A MagSafe power cord on a desktop? Why, so it can fall out and shut me down in the middle of a document? No 10 key? I guess I keep waiting for a real M1 Mac. Not to neat a dead horse, but white bezels? Jesus!
Amazing iMacs. Beautiful design. Simply outstanding. Bravo. Haters are such moaners who choose depression over happiness. Anyway..
Apple Computers are becoming a fashion accessory. iPhone/iPad chips, bubble colors. Nice for home users who don't want/need a computer.
Just get the silver one or wait for second gen as many do !
M1 unified SOC means RAM upgrades are a thing of the past ! As for SSD well its external thunder bolt from now on
External bricks have advantages in heat management and can be hidden rather more easily than a a protrusions on the chassis
Back in 1998 the colorful iMacs were great for families, and as a family computer but in 2021, families no longer buy "family" PCs, they give iPads to the kids, even for school, laptops are more common.
So who is this colorful iMac for in 2021?
So who is this colorful iMac for in 2021?
There's standard silver if you hate colours. And this is the base model, replacing the 21". If you weren't in the market for one of them previously, you're not in the market for this. They are saving the matte black / space depression for the "pro" 32" models coming later.
To charge trackpad, keyboard, and mouse ! Regrettably the mouse can’t be used with a tail; poor design !
There are third part plates available to charge the mouse without belly flipping or hanging off the table through.