Don't mess with the chin it's too important where else do you put post its and reminders. If anything put some front facing ports for quick connection of things, getting behind the iMac can be a PIA.
Technicians in China have developed an arduous modification to eliminate the 24-inch iMac's "chin," achieving an all-screen design.
Io Technology, a group that makes hardware and chip-related modification and repair videos, posted a video that reveals some of the engineering behind the striking iMac modification on Chinese video sharing website Bilibili. It garnered attention on Twitter after being reposted by users like "DuanRui."
2002's iMac G4, which had equal bezels around the display, was cited as an inspiration for the modification. While moving most of the iMac's internal components to the stand like the G4 was initially considered, placing them directly behind the bottom edge of the display was the method eventually chosen to reduce the device's front profile, while retaining most of its thin design.
First, the iMac was disassembled and the display's "chin" area was cut off, with the edges being ground into the same shape as the top. A new rear casing with an enlarged area for the logic board and ports was created digitally and 3D printed for testing, before being machined out of aluminum and anodized. The iMac's components were then placed into the new housing, with some added measures to mitigate increased thermal constraints.
Along with the new casing, a backlit Apple logo made out of laser cut acrylic was added, reminiscent of older MacBook models. Io Technology also created a Space Gray version of the modified 24-inch iMac with black bezels around the display.
An all-screen iMac design was widely rumored in the run-up to the announcement of the 24-inch iMac in April last year. When the device was finally announced with white bezels and a prominent "chin," some users criticized the design. Nevertheless, it seems likely that the consistent thickness of the iMac and placement of its processor below the screen prevents heat from the chip being directly transferred to the display, which could shorten its life, as well as provides a more suitable place for the power cord.
Article Link: Radical iMac Mod Shows How Apple Could Have Removed the Chin for an All-Screen Design
I don't - as a non portable device, thinness isn't really that important. By making it just a little thicker they could've eliminated the chin.
Not really, they have some ultrawides, but the pixel density on those isnt great compared to what Apple prefers. There are only a couple equivalents or similar displays to Apple’s 32” pro display and they’re all pretty damn expensive right now.
The part you’re missing is how Apple handles scaling. There’s a lot of threads kicking around on MR about it but basically the tl;dr is Apple wants native to functionally be double the res of what they expect you to be running at
correct - yes, it look better without chin, but then the display is too low, forcing you too look down. I have a 32” inch 4K TV display with a low stand for my MacStudio, sitting atop an old Inside Mac manual (1.5in) so it has the right height. The chin looks way better, and hides the cables.
This analogy did not work for the Macbook Air which lost its tapered design in the most recent redesign.
Baby got back(chin)But now the iMac has a back chin
As has been stated before, as this is a milled aluminum body, the shape and thickness of the device affects total material use and waste.
I don’t see a problem with the chin. It’s the screen I’m looking at. It’s not in the way. In essence, it’s what makes an iMac an iMac. I’ve got a 27” but if I had an M1, I’d even be tempted to put one of my Apple stickers on it.
Technicians in China have developed an arduous modification to eliminate the 24-inch iMac's "chin," achieving an all-screen design.
Io Technology, a group that makes hardware and chip-related modification and repair videos, posted a video that reveals some of the engineering behind the striking iMac modification on Chinese video sharing website Bilibili. It garnered attention on Twitter after being reposted by users like "DuanRui."
2002's iMac G4, which had equal bezels around the display, was cited as an inspiration for the modification. While moving most of the iMac's internal components to the stand like the G4 was initially considered, placing them directly behind the bottom edge of the display was the method eventually chosen to reduce the device's front profile, while retaining most of its thin design.
First, the iMac was disassembled and the display's "chin" area was cut off, with the edges being ground into the same shape as the top. A new rear casing with an enlarged area for the logic board and ports was created digitally and 3D printed for testing, before being machined out of aluminum and anodized. The iMac's components were then placed into the new housing, with some added measures to mitigate increased thermal constraints.
Along with the new casing, a backlit Apple logo made out of laser cut acrylic was added, reminiscent of older MacBook models. Io Technology also created a Space Gray version of the modified 24-inch iMac with black bezels around the display.
An all-screen iMac design was widely rumored in the run-up to the announcement of the 24-inch iMac in April last year. When the device was finally announced with white bezels and a prominent "chin," some users criticized the design. Nevertheless, it seems likely that the consistent thickness of the iMac and placement of its processor below the screen prevents heat from the chip being directly transferred to the display, which could shorten its life, as well as provides a more suitable place for the power cord.
Article Link: Radical iMac Mod Shows How Apple Could Have Removed the Chin for an All-Screen Design
I could imagine a base model iMac Pro M1 Pro 32GB 512GB 27" selling for $2,799.So... on the iMac the chin is "iconic" and it would look "generic" without it..
The $1600 Studio Display has no chin.
Have I missed the comments about it looking "generic"?
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It might be quite a bit more than 1 cm thicker. Displays generate heat, which could make thermals more problematic.
