I'm sorry that you feel my opinion on the matter is not valid without scientific sources.
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New iMac Is Bizarre
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Oh, your opinion is just as valid as mine or any other, of course. Scientific studies would be more valid and less subjective, though.
This is a totally bemusing and funny set of arguments. Keep it up, it's better than watching TV.
Not that I have noticed. I use a G4 iMac - which has a rather broad white bezel - routinely in the work I do, and personally I don't find it distracting in the slightest. No colored bezel does, because that isn't where my eyes are focused.
Not that I have noticed. I use a G4 iMac - which has a rather broad white bezel - routinely in the work I do, and personally I don't find it distracting in the slightest. No colored bezel does, because that isn't where my eyes are focused.
Agreed. I'm also pointing out real world scenarios and connecting dots. If that isn't sufficient for you, not sure what else I can tell you.
If this discussion was about bright colored bezels affecting the perception of colors on the screen I could agree, and I suspect that's why Apple decided on muted pastel colors for the "chin" area. But I'm not convinced that black is better than white or light gray. If anyone can quote an ocular expert who says that black is better, I'd like to read it.
I don't understand why you seem to think that everyone views things the way you do? Where you're getting this logic is beyond crazy.
The majority here disagrees with you. Just because you view things a certain way doesn't mean it makes sense to everyone else.
That is actually incorrect. I sold many of my old computers that I built and I always received the question "Does is support wireless" I always said no. I lost a few potential sales due to it. Not everyone has ethernet running all over their house. And with WiFi 6, its not really that worth it anymore. I am even playing online video games, you know where latency is an issue, and its not a problem as it was 10+ years ago. People still are stuck in 2004 thinking wifi just sucks.
I'm telling you my opinion. Mine. I don't expect everyone to agree with me. And a vocal few in this thread is not the majority. If white bezels work for you or anyone else, that's fine. I'm simply stating I fundamentally disagree with the notion that video and dark materials are not negatively affected by a white bezel versus black or a darker color.
I have been down this road before. I used 8GB of RAM in my 2010 Mac Pro. When I wanted to get the 2019 i9 iMac to replace it, I asked how much RAM would be good for 1080p video editing (Lets Plays and programming tutorials do not need to be in 4K). I was advised to get the "most I could afford". So I put in 128GB of RAM. It really doesn't make a big difference. And I took some online courses on video editing and they all stated 8GB if good for 1080p, 16GB is good for 4K.
No, you're not. You are simply repeating the same opinions over and over again in response to almost anything anyone else posts where you don't agree. Repeating a set of personal opinions over and over doesn't make them any more of a fact. They are just opinions. You offered yours, others agree or don't. Done.
It's incorrect because people requested computers that worked wirelessly from you?
I'm simply pushing back on this notion that ethernet only matters to a niche audience.
You honestly think Apple is that clueless of a company that doesn't know what will sell and what wont? Is there a study somewhere that states "devices with white or light grey bezels never sells"?
Televisions. Monitors. Machines used for video and photo work. You will find virtually no white bezels. If that doesn't matter to you, so be it.
Yes, I offered my opinion. And people are freely disagreeing with me. I see no issue on that front.
I never said devices with white bezels won't sell. I said in my OP I think they are making a big mistake not offering one 24" iMac with something other than a white bezel.
It technically does only matter to niche audience - really only those wanting 10Gbe these days. With most of the country having only 20 or 50 Mbps internet, 10Gbe does not make sense in homes. I ONLY have ethernet running through the walls to my Eero wireless routers. Everything else is wireless. I even have a 30TB NAS and I experience no issues compared to ethernet connection.
In optimal settings. Ethernet is more reliable and not affected by the numbers of users on the same network.
Did you take the time to verify your claim before posting? Samsung's new 65" QLED has a very thick white bezel frame. Why did they do this? Because it mimics the common color of the wall behind it so the user can focus on the screen content.
How about Acer's white monitor? Stop crapping on Apple. You're making incorrect statements.
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I haven't counted up but have the impression that the white bezels are pretty unpopular here and many other places on the net.
I would not claim any scientific benefit for black (though there might be), I just know that I prefer black. Particularly as the border for images.
I wouldn't try and persuade anyone to like black if they currently like white, I just think it a pity there is no choice. (Sticky tape is not an option IMHO).
I am not in the market for an iMac at present but when I am, this would be perfect for me in every respect except the bezels. I won't want a larger more powerful more expensive pro machine. One of these with black bezels would be great. I'm sure I am not alone.
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Many docks have a headphone jack so assuming you have one, it won't be a problem if you have speakers connected.
That is also not true. Even with ethernet, I am able to completely saturate my network downloading a game on steam at 52 MB/s. Other devices start to experience slowness on the network, even if they are also ethernet. There eventually is only one pipe, so things do impact others.
Notice I said 'virtually'. I'm fully aware of the rare white TV or monitor. I think it's clear why these type of products are extremely rare.
I'm not crapping on Apple. I'm simply stating that not releasing a 24" iMac in a non-white bezel is a mistake IMO.
Realistically, ethernet only matters to some. For example, in my home, there are around 8 computers in regular use, and not a single one of them uses ethernet. This is simply because wifi is now ubiquitous, but wires embedded in walls or trailing across floors are not.
Sadly, yes you really do, otherwise having offered your opinion, you wouldn't feel it so necessary that you counter everything said in reply that disagrees by repeating your same points, over and over again. Unsubstantiated points in most instances, because that is what opinions usually are.