All-new iMac features the M1 chip • Hacker News Board

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by nt2h9uh238h » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:48 PM UTC

giarc wrote: post #3

Is it just me, or should the front facing camera be better then 1080p by now?

For cameras, the resolution is only one of a ton of relevant factors for quality. What's most important is the sensor quality.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by nichch » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:48 PM UTC

wycy wrote: post #7

Does it only come in a 24" configuration? It'd be nice to upgrade from my 9 year old 27" iMac but I'd hate to have a smaller screen.

The resolution jump may be worth it alone, to be honest.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by manigandham » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:48 PM UTC

> "iMac comes with a new power connector that attaches magnetically and a beautifully woven 2-meter-long color-matched cable."

Magsafe for a stationary computer...

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by jfk13 » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:49 PM UTC

giarc wrote: post #3

Is it just me, or should the front facing camera be better then 1080p by now?

1080p is plenty for video calls (in my opinion). It's not like you're going to be using an iMac for serious photography.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by charlesju » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:49 PM UTC

giarc wrote: post #3

Is it just me, or should the front facing camera be better then 1080p by now?

Even most external webcams are limited to 1080p. It's not practical to stream 1440p or higher right now, on demand streaming is super computationally heavy.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by [deleted] » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:49 PM UTC

growt wrote: post #5

Flockster wrote: post #2

Did I see it correctly, that the iMac only comes with 8GB Ram configurations? Doesn't the MacBooks come with an 16GB option?

Maybe it's a bto option. The Ethernet port seems to be gone though.

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Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by protomyth » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:49 PM UTC

I am not excited at all for the Ethernet port to be part of the power supply. It just makes my job harder. I will probably be buying external 10Gbe adapters anyway.

The memory is also a concern. They didn't show the memory in the summary slide like they did with the MacBooks and Mac mini. This is just disappointing. I hope 16gb an option.

I really wish we could get back to 32gb.

[edit] 16GB is an option according to the tech specs page https://www.apple.com/imac-24/specs/ [/edit]

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by Waterluvian » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:49 PM UTC

The 4 identical ports, 2 with Thunderbolt icons feels like a real swing and a miss at cleaner UX.

Is it really that infeasible to just make all identical ports behave identically?

My parents have a story about how at age 6 I moved our Apple IIGS into my bedroom. They were more bewildered than angry. The one thing I remember is my older brother saying how because every port was uniquely shaped even a child can set up an Apple.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by comprev » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:49 PM UTC

Flockster wrote: post #2

Did I see it correctly, that the iMac only comes with 8GB Ram configurations? Doesn't the MacBooks come with an 16GB option?

Given they come in multiple colours (and this was a selling point), it looks more aimed at home users/classroom - web browsing, watching movies, light photography/video/audio editing, etc.

Those seeking more power would likely opt for a MBP and external monitor.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by Moeancurly » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:49 PM UTC

dschramm wrote: post #8

I got so used to the Apple logo on the chin bar that removing it makes it looks like a knockoff product.

I'm almost certain there are products that look nearly identical to this in Black Mirror. If not, it looks like it belongs in an episode.