I really wish they had released the iMac Pro models at the same time as the new iMac, just so we can see what the alternative is, i don't like the front of the new iMac, but i get some do, but i would be happier if i knew what the Pro looked like. If i had got a new desktop i would likely get the Mac Mini + Monitor as at least that does not look horrific from the front.
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M1 iMac Reviews: Impressively Fast With Long-Awaited Redesign
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Perhaps the most interesting choice Apple has made is to put M1 in everything. Performance wise, the Apple Silicon Macs (and now iPad Pro) are all the about the same. Yes, the lower-end Air and iMac have lower graphics (and the Air doesn’t have a fan) but this doesn’t seem to hurt them that much. In the end, it really comes down to what form factor you want. For instance, I wanted the Mini after seeing iMac. It just meets my needs and wants more than the iMac. But someone else will dig the iMac. This means the tech inside the machine has been somewhat commodified. I really dig it as it will be much easier to decide what to buy since the tech doesn’t matter as much. And I expect that to be true for the next gen M2 or M1X or whatever. Also, it will much easier to write software since everybody will be on something similar. No need to worry about what graphics technology a user might have in their machine because everyone has the same. If it runs well on any M1 machine, it will run well on any other M1 machine and any future chips. I really like this direction (even though I still dislike the new iMac. But if its your thing, enjoy!)
yea, personally i think they missed the mark with this long-awaited redesign. i expected soo much better. oh well.
i really want one of these but 24 inch is just too small. i'll wait for a 27+ inch model. seriously, everything else is "perfect". i don't even mind you can't adjust height. i don't mind the white bezel! i love the colours. i just can't go down to a 24 inch screen.
I wish (or at least 16:10). Must be just an "illusion" resulting from the design - 4480x2520 = 16:9.
16:9 has only one thing going for it: no black bars on HD/UHD video content - except more and more TV productions are now using wider ratios than 16:9 so you get black bars anyway...
Y'see:
- Beige computers pretty much died out in the late 90s
- Silver/grey/black white computers blend in with anything. Which is practical.
- Translucent blue computers have to have USB-A 1.0 ports: it's the law!
- Dalmatian spots/flower power iMacs clash with everything. Which makes a statement.
- Tasteful two-tone colours, however, invite some people (you know, the ones who worry about whether their shoes match their trousers) to worry about co-ordinating it with their walls and soft furnishings.
However, there's a silver option, which looks fine, and I bet you an internet that when the replacements for the 5k iMac and 16" MBP come out there will be some exclusive "businesslike" colour schemes to replace the old Space Grey.
Personally I like the new colors but they missed the mark on the form factor.
One of the reviews I watched, even camera one was like didn't like it. - i think its a mix bag with the colors..the back of these imacs look good, but front..not so much. I guess apple is saving dark tones for the pro versions! When i saw the unboxing, I was not blown away...i felt the colors look comical esp with the matchy matchy of mouse and keyboard..There should be some deeper mixed tones and that white bezel! 
Just like iphones, im sure next few years, all we would see is spec bumps and " new spring color" purple! added to the line up...
Just waiting for ipad pro reviews..where are they!
Just like iphones, im sure next few years, all we would see is spec bumps and " new spring color" purple! added to the line up...
Just waiting for ipad pro reviews..where are they!
Apple really knocked it out of the park with this entire iMac update. I have zero need for one but I want it so bad. Haven't felt that way since the original models. Its a hell of a machine from a spec standpoint too for 1299.
I DO NOT GET IT.
are they downsizing the iMac until it becomes an ipad or laptop?
smaller screen size. I was hoping for larger. certainly not smaller
colors? why? may appeal to a home decorator
speed. fine
are they downsizing the iMac until it becomes an ipad or laptop?
smaller screen size. I was hoping for larger. certainly not smaller
colors? why? may appeal to a home decorator
speed. fine
I love colors, but what adult is going to get some of these? They seem destined for kid bedrooms.
Quite a lot longer it seems, considering there are no concrete rumors at all.
No they didn't. They're fine.
I think this is the upsize of the 21.5" which will ultimately be discontinued. The replacement for the 27" hasn't been announced yet.
4480x2520 is 16:9
4480/2520=1.7777777778
16/9= 1.7777777778
Huzzah!
Ps. 4/3= 1.333333
This is the iMac for everybody. The colorful design and accessible price will attract a large demographic. Business wise, it's a smart product. However, the design and performance leaves much to be desired. The Pro models will fill in the gap for the users that need it. I actually wouldn't mind this design on the Pro models, as long as we get ports and a black bezel.
Well these machines are my people think they are and if that's all you're looking for is performance understand this that these tests are done and so much in real world use such as moving things around the screen copying files etc. but that they share all the same internal ram. Did you know that if the machines SSD drive internally fails you cannot both machine with a external device. No thank you I'll stick with my old machine for now. These machines are designed to be thrown away after a few years can you imagine how many people purchase a machine thinking they're going to get an ethernet connector to find out later that is an additional cost.
Oh dear, No USB-A
I suppose you’d like a CD drive and a Floppy drive in there as well???🙄
I suppose you’d like a CD drive and a Floppy drive in there as well???🙄