Like all M1 Macs, the new iMac tops out at 16GB of RAM (memory) and a 2TB SSD (storage), which is fine for most people but may seem a little stingy for power users. If you haven’t upgraded your iMac since the desktop’s display went “retina” (high resolution), you’re in for a treat. Photos and videos looked vibrant, and text appeared clear even when I zoomed in really close.
The 2021 iMac’s 23.5-inch screen is two inches larger than the model it replaces and features a new 4.5K “retina” display that looks incredibly sharp. That’s especially true because all of this power comes attached to an excellent display. I can recommend this computer to any content creator: graphics artist, videographer, photographer, programmer, app developer, writer, etc., without reservation.
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I couldn’t make the latest MacBook Pro sweat, and the same was true here.
It’s incredibly fast and allowed this new iMac to play games, edit images, and handle dozens of open browser tabs without kicking up its fans. The new iMac runs on Apple’s M1 processor, a custom-made chip that the company debuted in its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro last year. Apple’s Lightning-Fast Custom Chips Continue To Impress The iMac’s basic shape hasn’t changed much since 2003, but this is its most significant overhaul in nearly a decade, and the change is welcome. Another interesting note: The iMac’s power cable attaches to the computer magnetically because it’s too thin for a traditional power port.
This is the first time an iMac’s power supply and any port were moved off the machine. Apple removed the previous iMac’s USB-A ports, Ethernet jack, and SD Card Slot in favor of two Thunderbolt 3 ports, which means you’re probably going to need to get a hub if you do serious work.Īn upgraded version of the machine, which I tested, augments the Thunderbolt 3 ports with two USB-C ports and an Ethernet jack built into the iMac’s power brick. Thankfully, Apple managed to find creative solutions to most of the problems imposed by its desire to make its computers as small as possible.įirst, the iMac’s headphone jack was moved from the back of the machine to the lower left-hand side of the machine, which makes it easier to plug headphones in. This thinness is impressive but required some concessions. The entire computer is roughly the thickness of four quarters and thinner than the original iPhone. The previous iMac had a bulbous backside that held the computer’s components, but Apple shrunk them down so much that the front and back could be perfectly flat. The 2021 iMac’s frame is a rounded rectangle with straight sides that resemble the latest iPad Air or iPhone. You have to look at your computer for up to eight hours a day, why shouldn’t it look nice and have some personality? Don’t worry, if you liked the look of Apple’s previous iMac, the company offers a single-tone silver version. The use of color could be seen as a gimmick, but it works. The computer shipped with a keyboard and mouse whose aluminum bodies were analyzed blue and a blue power cable. The iMac I’ve been using features three different shades of blue: light blue on the front, teal on its aluminum “foot,” and dark blue on its back. The colors Apple chose weren’t subtle, they’re bold, and the company has leaned hard into making its desktop computer stand out. That starts with the fact that it’s available in several colors - my review hardware was blue - for the first time in almost 20 years. This iMac’s most distinct feature, by far, is its updated design. It’s a forward-thinking throwback to the original iMac, which was released in 1998 and epitomized the second Steve Jobs era at Apple. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.Īfter spending nearly a week with it, I can confidently say that Apple’s 2021 iMac is one of the most exciting computers the company has ever made.
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