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All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by MikeCapone »

hajile wrote: post #290
burlesona wrote: post #189

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It wasn't marketed as MagSafe, just as a magnetic connector. And why not? Magnetic connectors are awesome. Also, putting the power brick on the floor and extending it so you can route ethernet up to the desk via a single cable is a nice idea. I hope that is a hit with customers and they expand it to other systems (namely MBP) in the future, I wouldn't mind having a couple USB-C ports down there too.

Inductive chargers have quite a bit of energy loss and introduce extra heat into the system while also increasing production cost.

This isn't inductive charging, though. Just a magnet that keeps the physical wired connection together.

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Post by bluthru »

dschuetz wrote: post #35

Why the chin bar? The could have easily removed it now that there is no logo on it, and the logic board footprint is now next to nothing. Their design decisions are just plain weird. Also, why is there no black version? No network ports? No USB type A ports? Really?

The chin was probably the best idea for speakers but it's not a worthwhile tradeoff. The decision to have a chin makes it look dated and I would have preferred a rounded back instead.

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Post by saagarjha »

BitwiseFool wrote: post #256
Rebelgecko wrote: post #156

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Which is funny, because on some of the early MacBook Pros with USB-C/thunderbolt ports, the ones on the left vs right side of the laptop didn't have the same capabilities

If I recall correctly it was because of using the left USB-C port as the charging apparatus.

No, it had to do with differing number of PCI lanes.

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Post by r00fus »

BitwiseFool wrote: post #19

I'm really surprised that Apple decided not to have the Apple Logo emblazoned on the front of the iMac. It's a good looking computer but if you had shown me one before this event I would have assumed it was some other all-in-one PC. I also can't help but think a black bezel would look better.

Apple's so popular their branding is the device itself without logo. Only the biggest brands have this luxury. I agree though - the logo would have made more sense.

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Post by oblio »

fastball wrote: post #231
slantyyz wrote: post #221

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Planned obsolescence has never really been Apple's style (their devices generally get longer software support and have better resale value than anyone else). I think that only applies to their mobile devices. I have had Intel Macs that can't run the latest MacOS but can still Boot Camp into Windows 10. Of course, this is all moot in a post-Intel Apple world.

Windows 10 was released in 2015. Apple releases a new major macOS update every year. Not really surprised that you can run 6 year old software + minor updates on an 6-10 year old machine but can't run a major software revision from the past couple years.

> Windows 10 was released in 2015. Apple releases a new major macOS update every year. Not really surprised that you can run 6 year old software + minor updates on an 6-10 year old machine but can't run a major software revision from the past couple years.

If you're saying that Windows 10 from 2021 is Windows 10 from 2015 with "minor updates", you haven't been paying attention to Windows updates :-)

Windows 10 updates are probably bigger than MacOS updates.

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Post by stef25 »

How many external screens can be connected to these machines, and how, and what resolution? If it's USB then all ports would be taken? I'm clueless about USB-C.

Is it still possible to connect a hub for additional peripherals? I have 6x connected to my machine currently (external drives, printer, audio stuff, backup mouse, card reader), not counting extra screens.

Really hope this works cause these machines look awesome.

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Post by dschuetz »

cptskippy wrote: post #55
dschuetz wrote: post #35

Why the chin bar? The could have easily removed it now that there is no logo on it, and the logic board footprint is now next to nothing. Their design decisions are just plain weird. Also, why is there no black version? No network ports? No USB type A ports? Really?

> Why the chin bar? With a bezel less display you need somewhere to attach post-it notes.

isn't there an app for that?

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Post by yarcob »

filiperui wrote: post #206

There are two different chassis (thus models), one for the stand, one for VESA. Like...wow. https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/imac-vesa

This has been the case with iMac models for a couple of years now. It's ridiculous. If you want to upgrade to a more ergonomic setup you need to buy a new computer...

(Also, 2m power cable is a bit short for an articulating monitor arm...)

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Post by aaomidi »

coldtea wrote: post #115
aaomidi wrote: post #89

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Because the less pixelated it looks the more natural a conversation flows? Are you asking why is it important to have a good camera for online video conferencing? Look at all the guides that teach people how to use DSLRs as their webcams.

> Because the less pixelated it looks the more natural a conversation flows? That's not a problem, since Zoom and co don't stream in higher resolutions anyway, and even 720p will be highly compressed

Did you know there are applications other than Zoom and Co out there?
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