Just because YOU don't like something doesn't mean it's an "automatic miss". You hope sales are terrible? What absolutely ridiculous and horrible thing to say. 🙄. The comical part is you will be disappointed because the new iMac will be a big hit. I hope it sells well just because you hope it doesn't. 😁
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M1 iMac Reviews: Impressively Fast With Long-Awaited Redesign
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Sadly the front color don’t look the same as the back and I personally prefer to have all the front with the same color as the back too… also not having Touch ID with the lower price, just suck!
Well then you don't understand the point of why the color on the front isn't bold like the back. It serves an important purpose.
LMAO you want your cake with all the trimmings but aren't willing to pay for it. Oh glory be. 🙄
You need to pay up for the $5k Pro Display XDR to get that wild exotic height adjustment option.
Can you provide a link to the info about this supposed problem? I’ve seen a bunch of hypothetical imagined problems from some people freaking out that the base config is only 8GB of RAM, but no actual evidence of problems with SSD failures.
It will either be the M1 Mac Mini or the M1 16” MBP + external monitor. Does that satisfy your curiosity?
Looks very nice indeed. But impractical and a waste in my eyes.
Apple didn't engineer for the internal computer module to be replaced with an updated one which it could release in the future. It was a good opportunity for Apple to go 'green' to engineer and design for this upgradable path while still looking almost the same. But I guess that's bad for the shareholders.
No height adjustment, monitor is just too high.
Apple didn't engineer for the internal computer module to be replaced with an updated one which it could release in the future. It was a good opportunity for Apple to go 'green' to engineer and design for this upgradable path while still looking almost the same. But I guess that's bad for the shareholders.
No height adjustment, monitor is just too high.
I was thinking that too but my OCD-ness scares me that I might put it on crooked and then what do I do?
Apple makes content creation machines. The reason they use a 4:3 aspect ratio is so when you are editing your 16:9 there is room at the bottom for controls. Final Cut is a good example. If you’re in love with watching 16:9 TV just purchase a Mac Mini and hook it up to any TV you like.
Because you've tried this one and it's not quick enough for you?
The M1 iMac screen is 4480x2520, which is 16:9...
Take a look at Apple.com again and let me know if you're able to find the 4K 21.5” iMac for purchase. Hmmm….🤔
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Ijustine just sold 3 million of these today with her epic unboxing!
And isn’t it funny how the white bezel just disappears!
And this is why it just makes me laugh when I read from tech nerds here claiming that black bezels helps focus in on the screen. It's such a ridiculous claim. Those videos from MKB and iJustine prove exactly the opposite. Because lo and behold, just about every home has lightly colored walls! Nothing makes me focus more on the screen more than this shot from MKB's video:
Apple knocked this one out of the park!
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I get the feeling some are looking for ways, anything, to dislike the new iMac. To the point their rationalizing their dislike by ascribing baseless motives to Apple for their design choices.
The overriding criticism is, “It’s okay for the mainstream, but it’s not a serious computer for those needing to do real work. Apple designed it for those wowed by looks rather than form follows function.”
B.S.
The iMac has always been a premium computer with models for most every need, excluding gaming because thats never been its purpose.
- the 4.5K display is 20 percent bigger than the one it replaces.
- the M1 processor is superior to the upper tier of the computer it replaces, and some of the 27’s tiers as well.
- the thinner and lighter toned bezels along with the softer tones on the front of the chassis are designed to be less distracting for most people than the previous thick and stark black bezels. It also lessens the contrast with whatever the background environment might be to help focus on the display.
- the device is lighter thus making it easier to move if necessary or to turn to access the ports in the rear. Never mind the weight of the previous iMac, but I recall how heavy my eMac and original G3 were.
- the audio jack is on the side rather than the back making it easier to access.
- the smaller chin houses the computer’s main components as well as improved speakers. Additionally the chin enhances the overall design in terms of making the new iMac readily recognizable, not only distinguishing it from the previous generation design but also from all other AIOs on the market.
- the impressive finish of the new iMac and its accessories further distinguishes it as a premium device over the other mostly lacklustre AIOs on the market. Hell, a lot of current AIOs look cheap compared to the older iMac. The new iMac makes the other AIOs look even worse.
- given the lighter weight the breakaway Magsafe power cord makes sense in the event someone accidentally trips on the cord or you forget to disconnect the cord when you go to move the iMac somewhere else.
Given the above points there are still some questionable issues.
- they should have learned with the MacBook’s mistakes eliminating too many ports. A little extra chassis thickness could have allowed retaining an SD card slot and one or two USB-A ports.
- with greatly decreased weight couldn’t they have made the iMac‘s pedestal height adjustable to accommodate those who need it?
- all Silver is nice, but what could it have looked like with Silver on the front and Space Gray on the back? Then again all Silver could be for those wanting a more “serious and professional“ look.
- I’m not certain, but the included stickers look too big for the chin for those who really prefer to have the Apple logo there.
Well, those are the points that come immediately to mind.
The overriding criticism is, “It’s okay for the mainstream, but it’s not a serious computer for those needing to do real work. Apple designed it for those wowed by looks rather than form follows function.”
B.S.
The iMac has always been a premium computer with models for most every need, excluding gaming because thats never been its purpose.
- the 4.5K display is 20 percent bigger than the one it replaces.
- the M1 processor is superior to the upper tier of the computer it replaces, and some of the 27’s tiers as well.
- the thinner and lighter toned bezels along with the softer tones on the front of the chassis are designed to be less distracting for most people than the previous thick and stark black bezels. It also lessens the contrast with whatever the background environment might be to help focus on the display.
- the device is lighter thus making it easier to move if necessary or to turn to access the ports in the rear. Never mind the weight of the previous iMac, but I recall how heavy my eMac and original G3 were.
- the audio jack is on the side rather than the back making it easier to access.
- the smaller chin houses the computer’s main components as well as improved speakers. Additionally the chin enhances the overall design in terms of making the new iMac readily recognizable, not only distinguishing it from the previous generation design but also from all other AIOs on the market.
- the impressive finish of the new iMac and its accessories further distinguishes it as a premium device over the other mostly lacklustre AIOs on the market. Hell, a lot of current AIOs look cheap compared to the older iMac. The new iMac makes the other AIOs look even worse.
- given the lighter weight the breakaway Magsafe power cord makes sense in the event someone accidentally trips on the cord or you forget to disconnect the cord when you go to move the iMac somewhere else.
Given the above points there are still some questionable issues.
- they should have learned with the MacBook’s mistakes eliminating too many ports. A little extra chassis thickness could have allowed retaining an SD card slot and one or two USB-A ports.
- with greatly decreased weight couldn’t they have made the iMac‘s pedestal height adjustable to accommodate those who need it?
- all Silver is nice, but what could it have looked like with Silver on the front and Space Gray on the back? Then again all Silver could be for those wanting a more “serious and professional“ look.
- I’m not certain, but the included stickers look too big for the chin for those who really prefer to have the Apple logo there.
Well, those are the points that come immediately to mind.
Fully agree with you on that... after watching this YouTube video here, I actually agree that the white bezel is less eye straining when placed in a bright room against a white wall. This is exactly the situation I am facing. I have 2.7m floor to ceiling windows next to my work desk and the iMac is right in front of a white wall. Right now I am staring against the black bezels of my 2012 iMac 21.5" and yeah, it is not really pleasing for the eyes.
In the beginning I was like "what, why white bezels?" but I am slowly warming up to them. Will take a walk down my local Apple Store this weekend to have a look at the demo units there.
That was my first choice too but I feel like it's a bit too salmon in the right light (sorry that was the Miranda Priestly in me ) so I will probably go with the yellow. It's hard to choose though. All of them are great.
current macrumor members (omg so many colors to choose from). True apple die og members have moved on from here. I think 99% of the current members have tmz bookmarked.
That is a correct assessment. We run minis now due to this. The big let down here is that Apple was due to redesign the iMac, and hopes were high that the screen would finally be height adjustable since Apple now has invented that for the Pro Display.