It does look crisp, but how do I know that it's not tv upscaled?
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I actually like a mouse that has sides that slope inward toward the bottom (so it's bigger at the top than at the bottom) because the overhang lets me pick up the mouse with less effort (to reposition on the desk/pad which I often do) than just picking up the mouse by gripping it tighter. What I don't like about the MM though is the convex curve of the side of the mouse as slopes inward. This causes the mouse to want to lift up above my fingers when I grip the mouse tighter. The curve should be the opposite (concave) to prevent this.
I initially thought USB A would be a challenge for me but I bought a Anker 4 port USB 3 hub like the below on Amazon and it has worked absolutely flawlessly
In some ways it actually works out better than having direct ports as I can now switch my various USB A bits between my Mac Mini and PC just by attaching the hub to whichever one I want to use at the time with a single cable rather than individually unplugging and plugging in USB cables all over the place!
In some ways it actually works out better than having direct ports as I can now switch my various USB A bits between my Mac Mini and PC just by attaching the hub to whichever one I want to use at the time with a single cable rather than individually unplugging and plugging in USB cables all over the place!
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That is true.
I just don't see the new iMac more useful than an iPad with a 24" screen, specially the basic iMac. It does look "pretty" to a lot of people.
My comment was about the 24" display size in general. Some people choose 24" because that's what they want, whether it's an iMac or another product.
You're going into a different conversation with just the iMac. Yes, it's available in only one size that doesn't suit everyone, especially the people who grew accustomed to the previous 27" size. But then the people who had the previous 21" size may really like the 24" size. So I don't know, can't please everyone. Of course it stinks when the option you preferred is removed. I think we've all been there.
Haha for some people I'm sure they'd be interchangeable, but then there are loads of people who say an iPad can't replace a Mac. I wonder how those people would respond to your comment--they'd probably have some opinions 😆I just don't see the new iMac more useful than an iPad with a 24" screen, specially the basic iMac. It does look "pretty" to a lot of people.
I suppose an iPad could replace a Mac for some things if it had a real operating system
I've never actually found a use for one
anything I can think of to do on a tablet I do on my phone
anything I do on my computer I either can't do or would be a pain on a tablet
Indeed, adding a substantial bottom bezel can create the illusion that the 24" display is larger than it actually is. While the overall dimensions of the display may appear more imposing, the actual screen real estate remains unchanged. It’s a bit of a clever trick, really, as the effective viewing area is significantly reduced despite the larger appearance.
Yes, it does have a rather dated aesthetic, doesn’t it? In an age where sleek, minimalistic designs are all the rage, a bulky bezel can seem quite out of place. It harkens back to earlier models that prioritised size over style. Many users now prefer a more modern look with thinner bezels that maximise the screen area and provide a more contemporary feel. It’s certainly something to consider if one is after a more up-to-date appearance!
I mean, anyone who edits 4K video benefits from a 5k or above screen. It allows you to view the full frame of video at its real resolution and have controls and palettes around the image. That’s been the case since the beginning of video editing. It’s not really a marginal case
Yep, I’m happy some folks find the mouse tolerable. I’m not one of them.
Tell your Pops to pick up an LG Ultrawide 4K 32". It's a steal at the $239 I got it for at Costco, but even for $300 it's a great deal. You don't have to break the bank for a decent monitor
The Magic Mouse for me was ok, even if I was not using gestures too much, quite the opposite to be honest, there were many times I activated a gesture without willing to.
I had to buy a new mouse because I needed the middle mouse button, to use CAD or Linux inside a remote desktop session. I now use a Logitech MX Anywhere and I am quite happy with it. I only miss the horizontal scrolling, once in a while.
It doesn't have to be as expensive as you think. I've basically achieved a pro level machine, with a retina-like display, for a similar price to an iMac (24GB RAM / 512GB HD).
This is what I bought:
- M4 Mini Pro (Black Friday Sale) - £1,259.10
- Used LG 24 Inch 4K Ultrafine Monitor- £150
- Magic Keyboard with touch ID - £126
- Logitech G203 Lightsync Mouse - £16.99
- Used Magic Trackpad 2 - £50
The star purchase, that really helped me achieve this, was the LG 24 Ultrafine 4K monitor - that thing is Incredible value for a retina-like display.
Ok, but try to use a CAD (Catia, for the records) where the 3D rotation is done pressing middle mouse button + left mouse button and moving the mouse at the same time…
I think you misunderstood me
I don't believe you can do much of anything well with an apple mouse
I was pointing out that shift+scroll give you horizontal scrolling since you said you sometimes miss it and your mx anywhere lacks a thumbwheel
personally I can't recommend mx master 3s enough
once I bought one I quickly got another because I was bringing it back and forth from home to work
YMMV. Some of us find iPad OS much less useful than Mac OS. Much less useful.That is true.
I just don't see the new iMac more useful than an iPad with a 24" screen, specially the basic iMac. It does look "pretty" to a lot of people.
That is true.
I just don't see the new iMac more useful than an iPad with a 24" screen, specially the basic iMac. It does look "pretty" to a lot of people.
can an iPad run macOS now?
Of course, no
I just don't find the iPad nor the M4 iMac useful nor interesting anymore.
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With an iPad, I am pretty much limited to the apps that are found in the App Store and multitasking is not as easy on an iPad as it is on a Mac. With any Mac, I have options of buying directly from he vendor, writing my own software, etc. I frequently use some of the BSD derived utilities from data manipulation. Macs allow better control of files.I just don't see the new iMac more useful than an iPad with a 24" screen, specially the basic iMac. It does look "pretty" to a lot of people.
Last but not least, Macs have a command line interface.
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Of course, no
I just don't find the iPad nor the M4 iMac useful nor interesting anymore.
I’ve never found iPads interesting
I would also never buy a 24” all in one, but it runs macOS and is an entirely capable machine
I bought a 12.9 IPad during lockdown for teaching. I found it quite helpful, as I could draw out our conversations using the pencil and a 3rd party app that let us diagram the readings and the themes in real time on zoom. Students seemed to like it as well. My Uni shut down online teaching quickly, so I’ve used it ever since as a media consuming device, and a device for light work tasks. I like it, it’s waaaaaaaay over priced, and the accessories are ridiculous, 350 for a keyboard? Hah! But it has its uses.