I’m someone who keeps the wireless keyboard and trackpad/mouse plugged in most of the time. The entry-level system has two Thunderbolt/USB ports. I have lots of stuff that need plugging in to the back of the computer and ports are probably the best case to plug ’em. The port situation, on the other hand, is decidedly less so. I found myself pivoting the system up and down semi-regularly to better frame myself in the webcam, and did so with ease. There’s a VESA mount option configurable upon purchase, but the stand itself is very much not designed to be user replaceable. In the case of the yellow model, at least, the stand is a notably darker hue than the front of the system.
#Yellow imac 1080p#
Up top is the newly upgraded 1080p HD Webcam - the first on any Mac.Īs with past iMacs, the system sits atop a stand.
#Yellow imac full#
The bezel, combined with the panel, comprises a not insignificant amount of real estate below the display, likely owing to the placement of components and the downward-firing speaker grille that runs the full length of the computer’s bottom. The pane of glass lies flush with the screen and a not insignificant white bezel that frames it. In broad strokes, the front of the system is similar to that of the past iMacs, though the bottom panel and its large Apple logo have been swapped out of a streak of color. “Portable” is a weird way to describe the form factor, but particularly compared to other desktop systems, it kind of fits? At the very least, it’s not entirely out of the realm of possibility that you can occasionally move the thing from room to room, as needed. This is admittedly not something I’ve given much thought to with desktops. The system also weighs in at less than 10 pounds. The company is offering an AR iOS app for seeing how the new iMac will fit in with its surroundings, which is a clever - and probably useful - touch. I recognize this is an odd thing to think about when talking about a desktop computer, but, well, it’s the iMac. After all, this is probably the kind of thing you’re going to want to hold onto for a number of years, so lighting and interior decorating are both worth considering before you make your decision. But the system and even the keyboard is a bit more of a commitment, really.
The latter two, obviously, are something you’re able to futz around with a bit. The keyboard matches, the cables match, the desktop wallpaper matches, the adorable packaging matches (it’s a fun unboxing experience, as those things go) and even little touches like the OS buttons match. That goes double here - since, boy howdy, is Apple on theme. It’s really the sort of thing that really benefits from being seen in person, if possible. I will advise that anyone who plans to buy one of these systems visit an Apple Store if there’s one nearby if you’re comfortable doing so. Honestly, it’s more of a gold than I expected, with a bright and shiny glean to it. Mine landed with a yellow hue - something nice, light and spring. Everyone wants to know which we’d be getting.
It was the most frequently discussed question around the TechCrunch (virtual) offices. It finds the company moving from what was ostensibly an industrial design to something more warm and welcoming. Sure, there have been plenty of updates since then, but nine years is a long time for an Apple design to go without a major refresh. The flat-panel design arrived early this century and settled into the most recent design around 2012. Of course, the design language has evolved dramatically in the nearly quarter-century since the first iMac arrived, owing to changing styles and, of course, ever-reducing component sizes. The colorful line of all-in-ones ushered in Steve Jobs’ second triumphant stint with the company, arriving at the tail end of a decade in a year personified by the Volkswagen’s New Beetle. But I’m at a loss for a better word to describe what feels like a true spiritual successor to the iMac G3. Words like “cool” or “sleek” are generally go-tos here. The overarching theme for the system is “cute.” This is not a word I often apply to technology. In spite of adding 2.5 inches to the display size over the 21.5-inch, the new system is an extremely thin 11.5 mm (or 14.7 when the stand is factored in). I was genuinely surprised by how compact the new design is, compared to past iMacs. There’s an immediate upside, too, of course. I’d initially assumed that added bit of screen real estate was going to be fairly negligible once you’ve passed the 20-inch threshold, but turns out, like anything else, it takes some getting used to. Having used a 27-inch iMac for much of my day-to-day work throughout the pandemic, I’m honestly surprised by how much I miss those extra three inches. The biggest thing the 2020 system has going for it is that it’s, well, big.
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