To identify your Mac or MacBook, click the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Mac and select “About This Mac”. This will bring up a drop-down menu that details the type of Mac it is, such as an iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) or a Mac mini (M1 2020). Knowing which version of iMac you have is useful for various reasons, such as upgrading memory, buying accessories, or selling your iMac.
Under the Overview tab, you’ll see your iMac’s model name, year, operating system version, and hardware information. If you don’t have a serial number, use third-party sites like EveryMac.com to find your model, production year, and time in year.
To find your iMac’s serial number, first click the “Apple” menu in the corner of the screen and select “About This Mac”. A window will pop-up showing a summary of your Mac’s specifications. Look for the serial number printed on the underside of your Mac, near the regulatory markings and on the original packaging, next to a barcode label. You can then enter that serial number on the Check Coverage page to find your model.
If you’re using your iPhone to identify your iMac model, open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen, and click the Apple Menu and select “About this Mac”. You’ll see your iMac model name at the top and the serial number below.
If your iMac has an external Mini DisplayPort on the back, you can use it as an external display. However, you need to find a way to make the external screen the only one and not as part of an extended desktop to the internal iMac screen.
When buying a new Mac, there are several options available. This guide looks at the pros and cons of each type of Mac laptop and desktop. If you recently got a 2009 iMac with a broken GPU and PSU, it’s ideal to convert it to an external display.
📹 The M3 iMac Isn’t for me (or you…)
The M3 iMac is one of the most beautifully well thought out computers that I have ever used, every time I stare at it on my desk I …
How do I tell which iMac I have?
Those utilizing Mac devices may ascertain the specifics of their machine through the utilization of tools such as “About This Mac” and the “System Information” application. In the event that the Mac is unavailable or fails to power on, the serial number can be located on the underside of the device or on the original packaging, in close proximity to regulatory markings or a barcode label. Inputting the serial number on the Check Coverage page will assist in identifying the specific model.
What is my iMac spec?
In order to gain access to fundamental information pertaining to the Mac operating system, it is necessary to navigate to the Apple menu and select the option entitled “About This Mac.” Modifying this control will result in an automatic update of the page. For further information, including details regarding warranty and repair coverage, as well as a comprehensive system report, please navigate to System Settings and click General in the sidebar.
What are the different iMac models?
The iMac is a series of all-in-one computers from Apple Inc., operating on MacOS. Introduced by Steve Jobs in 1998, the computer was an inexpensive, consumer-oriented device that easily connected to the Internet. It has evolved through seven distinct forms and has been seen as both controversial and trendsetting. The design of the iMac has eschewed many entrenched legacy technologies, becoming an early adopter of the USB port and removing floppy disk and optical disc drives.
The iMac G3 had a gumdrop or egg-shaped look, with a CRT monitor enclosed by a colored, translucent plastic case. The second major revision, the iMac G4, moved to a hemispherical base containing all main components and an LCD monitor on a freely moving arm attached to it. The third and fourth revisions, the iMac G5 and Intel iMac, placed all components behind the display in a plastic casing, creating a slim unified design that tilts only up and down on a simple metal base. The fifth, sixth, and seventh revisions swapped the plastic enclosure for metal and became progressively thinner over each revision.
How can I tell what kind of Mac I have?
To identify your MacBook model, click the Apple Logo at the top left corner of the menu bar and select ‘About this Mac’. A window will appear with your computer’s model name, such as a MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016). Use your MacBook’s model identifier to locate the right product by removing any case or protector and turning it over. The first line of text will show a model identifier starting with A.
How do I know what version my iMac is?
To determine which macOS is installed on your Mac, navigate to the Apple menu and select About This Mac. This window displays the macOS name, version number, and build number. The latest macOS versions are updated as they become available. If a later version is compatible with your Mac, you can obtain it by updating macOS on your Mac. The example shown shows About This Mac on a Mac mini with macOS Sonoma 14. 0.
Where can I find my iMac specs?
To obtain a comprehensive system report on your Macintosh computer, proceed as follows:
- Access the Apple menu.
- Select the System Settings option. Subsequently, select “About” and then “System Report.” In order to access the system report, it is necessary to press and hold the Option key and select Apple menu > System Information. Further details, including information regarding warranty and repair coverage, can be found in the General settings section.
How do I know what year model my Mac is?
To identify your MacBook, click the Apple Logo at the top left corner of the menu bar and select ‘About this Mac’. A window will appear with your computer’s model name. To locate the right product, remove any case and turn it over. The model identifier/number can be found in the first line of text. To find the perfect accessories for your MacBook, use the Shop by Device tool after identifying your device model.
What year is the Mac model A1418?
The iMac 21 The 5″ A1418, manufactured in the mid-2017 period, is identified by a model number, an order number, and a model identifier.
How do I identify my iMac model?
Those utilizing Mac devices may ascertain the specifics of their machine through the utilization of tools such as “About This Mac” and the “System Information” application. In the event that the Mac is unavailable or fails to power on, the serial number can be located on the underside of the device or on the original packaging, in close proximity to regulatory markings or a barcode label. Inputting the serial number on the Check Coverage page will assist in identifying the specific model.
How to check Apple model number?
To find the model number on an iPhone 8 or later model with a SIM tray, go to Settings > General > About and tap the part number. For iPhone models that only support eSIM, look in the Lightning or USB-C connector, ensure you’re in a bright light overhead place, and locate the model number on the top side of the connector, the side with the display. To find the part number, tap the part number. To find the model number on an iPhone 8 or later model without a SIM tray, follow these steps.
How do I look up what kind of Mac I have?
To identify your MacBook, click the Apple Logo at the top left corner of the menu bar and select ‘About this Mac’. A window will appear with your computer’s model name. To locate the right product, remove any case and turn it over. The model identifier/number can be found in the first line of text. To find the perfect accessories for your MacBook, use the Shop by Device tool after identifying your device model.
📹 M3 iMac Review After 45 Days – Avoid My Mistake!
Apple’s M3 iMac has been out for a couple of months now, and after using both the base model and the mid-tier model, I have …
I’m a pro designer and have been using the 27″ iMacs for like 15 years… I’m in need of an update, and I’ve been holding out hope for a new 27″ iMac, but that just doesn’t seem to be in the cards. To put together a comparable Mac using the Mac Studio and Studio display is like twice or triple the price of the iMacs… Very frustrated…
I use an M2 MBAir with 27″ Studio monitor, keyboard, trackpad and mouse at home. It is then a very nice laptop as well for travel. I has my 27″ Cinema Screen from 2011 up to 2022 and still worked perfectly and looked brand new. I used that for 2 MBAirs. When I went to M2 I decided to move to a 5k Studio. I expect it will be my last system as I am now 81. I use an external SSD as my Time Machine.
I’m a father of a 3 year old and his mother only does light computing, I think the iMac is perfect for our use case. I don’t want the family computer to be our phone or a laptop that can just be used wherever and whenever. Attention spans are diminishing big time. I want my son to sit down and have a dedicated space (in the living room) to learn and play. Other parents will know what I mean when our kids attention is already so fragmented by streaming services, phones, toys, random kiddy toy unboxing articles etc. I’d like the iMac to be a central and dedicated place to focus him when he wants to use a computer (hoping it helps reduce passive screen time where he wants to switch his favourite shows before he’s had time to settle into anything). Base configuration should suffice though might go 512 GB for the r/w speed. Expecting the iMac to be just for note taking, budgeting, online shopping, browsing, light gaming etc
I would like a larger screen on the iMac but it wasn’t a deal breaker because I bought the M1 version and specked it up a bit. The 4.5k display definitely makes up for the smaller screen size, it’s a beautiful display. As for the more powerful chips or the lack of them, I have to be honest with myself; I don’t need them. I run two business on the M1 as well as my personal stuff. My wife has a personal log in of her own for her stuff and the whole thing works great. Now I used to have a Mac Mini and it was a great computer, but the main problem with it is all the wires required to run the peripherals. Some of those use up the ports. And basically, even with some cable management it’s a messy setup. The 24″ iMac is a great computer for my needs. It will edit article when I need it to, and manage all of my documents and communications. A pro chip would help some people but really I think most people are deluding themselves into thinking they need more than the regular M1 or M3 SOC, I truly believe that for most people it’s just about bragging rights or feel good stuff knowing you have 18 graphics cores to brush out some stuff in the background of a photo.
It’s a fine Mac, you’re just not the intended audience for it. Apple builds the iMac for folks like my wife, she’s a telehealth psychologist. She doesn’t know what M3 versus M3 Max is, she cares if she can article chat with her clients, will her iPhone pics show up smoothly, and what color can she get it in. Apple knows her. You and me? We get to buy Minis or Studios if we want a desktop Mac. It’s that simple. The iMac became a pro Mac in the Intel years because the Mini and Mac Pro weren’t suitable to do it. Today the Mini or Studio meets the needs, freeing up the iMac to be the desktop Mac that looks cute next to the cute receptionist… or for the “normal person” who doesn’t loose sleep if it’s a M1 or an M3. To that end, I got my wife a refurb M1 with 16 gigs of RAM. She’d never notice the processor.
I just retired my 2013 27″ iMac mostly because I could no longer update Adobe Lightroom. (the iMac was getting slow anyway). I bought the iMac M3 with 24GB. This thing is so much faster at uploading images and generating previews in Lightroom. The first few days the smaller screen made me question my decision but to be honest, there is still plenty of room to do editing and general computer tasks. Yes a Mac Mini or Studio could go further but it was a minimum $1500.00 dollars more to take that step with the 27″ studio monitor. For me it wasn’t worth it.
I think this is partially due to two things: 1) Apple doesn’t want to design themselves into a corner. By using such a thin and small chassis, they may have to artificially limit their chips (present or future) to operate within the constraints they created. The Studio for example has a MASSIVE cooling system (relatively speaking) to allow for the entirety of performance their chips can operate on. Remember, the iMac is using laptop cooling fans. 2) They know ‘Pro’ users need more, and are willing to pay more – so why NOT upcharge to them? Instead of charging $1999 for a whole system, they can charge you $1999 for a desktop AND $1499 for a monitor and make $3498 off you.
Apple could drastically increase sales by offering a 27-inch display, a midnight or space gray color (w/ matching accessories), black bezels, and/or an optional height adjustable stand. They refuse to do so because it’d undermine MacBook Pro, Mac Studio, and Apple Studio Display sales. All of this wouldn’t matter if the 27″ Apple Studio Display was reasonably priced, but at a base of $1600, it’s simply unjustifiable for the average consumer especially for those buying a MacBook under $1200. Apple’s sales team has it all calculated out and that’s to leave the current iMac as “non-Pro” as possible.
Geezus as a PC-Pro laying it on thick to bash an M3? Lets see, one needs a top-end Nvidia + an i9 which is going to set you at about the same price level (roughly)… and all you can really harp on is a Lightning USB port and say “Its not for professionals?” What type of professional? This is about one of the worst bashes…
Definitely like the clarity and distinction Apple have made with their line-up. Each reflected in their designs. Thinking about music production, I’m sure the M3 iMac is plenty capable of running superbly with many instances of today’s plug-ins but I’m now fixed on an Apple display and Mac Studio to replace my 2015 27″ iMac, itself a very able machine even now.
As much I like Greg and enjoy his articles, this review of the iMac Is further proof that the tech review side of YouTube is woefully lacking of diverse perspectives. When I listen to these reviewers talk, they are speaking from their own experiences. And that makes sense. The problem is that they see themselves as both professional, and the everyday user which isn’t true. You guys are computer nerds who make content about computers. You definitely work professionally on your devices, but You are not creating 2 hour long movies and need 128 gigs of memory. You are not recording full length albums with 400+ tracks in Logic. You are not in the professional market in the same way that entertainment, computer science, etc are. (I am speaking in the general “you”, here not calling you out directly Greg. haha) At the same time, you are not a consumer. You use more than just social media, Microsoft word, amazon, and email. You say that, “The market for that type of computing just isn’t there anymore” while almost in the same breath bringing up an example of your parents. The ideal customer this iMac is made for doesn’t even know the word “Apple Silicon”. The are probably not even aware apple has come out with a new iMac. They are the family that needs a computer in the kitchen where the teenagers can write their papers. (which cannot be comfortably done on a smartphone) They are the family who’s dad is still trying to download all of his old photo albums off of his 2009 MacBook. They buy the base model iMac cause that’s what they have always done and will do forever.
Great article. Yeah, I watched a show with a panel of tech experts and they discussed how the “all-in-one” had passed it heyday. Not just with Apple, but PC users are also not buying all in ones as much either. Apple listened to complaints about tying the display to the computer and decided for the Pro user they would offer separate displays and computers.
Don’t forget it’s the computer for kids, teenagers, schools and seniors. Add storefronts, first time mac users who want to “dip a toe at decent price point” and the family (kitchen) use cases and I think it’ll be just fine in this new niche. I’m a former maxed out 27″ iMac guy now running a Mac Studio for my daily and occasional A/V pro use. I got the memo, I’m glad you did as well, Greg.
I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of the M3. I waited and waited for Apple to come out with the 27″ M3 as I had a 2011 iMac 27″ that was just sucking wind. I was disappointed to not get the 27″ but being an M3 i went for it. Yeah it’s a fast computer and yeah it doesn’t suck wind but, it’s not a 27″. Totally disappointed in Apple.
They needed to update the peripherals and make the stand height adjustable… it’s simply too short for many people. Those few things would have been pretty cheap to do and made a HUGE difference. I even think that even some M1 owners might have upgraded… as it is now I think many people will wait to see what comes next or get an M2 Mini and use their current monitor for less than half the price or a 14″ Pro for the about the same…
This is going to be a hot take but the iMac Pro and even the 27 inch iMac are intended to be replaced with the Mac Studio and this is a good thing. The big drawback of the iMacs are if your screen gets messed up it’s very expensive to replace and its tightly integrated with the system. The Mac Studio is basically Apple finally figuring out a Pro workstation correctly and the Mac Pro is a niche product aimed at people that actually have cards that require expandability. But, the M3 models still don’t have much of a reason to upgrade.
“Use Case” is the key to every explanation of need in technology. While I have a “Use Case” for my maxed out 16″ M1 Max MacBook Pro with 64gb & 8tb, I do not have a “Use Case” for an M2 or M3 MacBook Pro equivalent (tethered photography in remote studios for me taps out with my maxed out M1 Max MacBook Pro). However, for one of my business “Use Cases” an M3 iMac, with more than is currently offered RAM & Storage, would be the perfect machine. Also…if one were counting, I would have a “Use Case” for a truly modular M-Series Mac Pro, with swappable motherboard & M-Series chip / RAM configuration.
I’ve been waiting for them to release a Pro iMac for years, I thought this would be the year they make it but NO… They want us to buy a Mac Studio & a Display. I just want the Max/Pro chip inside this form factor I don’t get why they aren’t doing that… I’ve been looking at whether this M3 iMac will be good for Final Cut and I’m not sure.
I have the 2011 iMac and then a newer skinner iMac in 2016. The Aluminum looks great and sturdy. Not too interested in the colorful M1 iMac or the M3 iMac especially they only have the 24 inch. They need to bring back the aluminum gray iMac and a bigger screen version. Maybe they do this so it does not cannibalize their Mac Studio and the iMac Pro. So maybe a more powerful iMac Pro coming?
All in one computers have always mostly catered to home use. This is especially true for Apple, which is very obsessed with aesthetics. Aesthetics often works at odds with good thermal design. There is simply not enough cooling available in this ultrathin iMac computer. So if you don’t want to listen to the cooling fan, running all the time, You should probably get a Mac pro. At least that way, you could get the monitor of your choice. Many of my own clients work in either finance, architectural, design, or construction. For their work, they need the highest possible performance, as well as the best possible display for presentations. For that reason, they tend toward windows, software, as well as 4K monitors. It’s a price to performance thing, when it comes to monitors. Should you spend how much higher price for Apple’s 5Kmonitor, which cost many times more than a competitors 4K screen which also has the size advantage? A lot of my work involves dictating reports using Apple Siri on my iPhone, and later, incorporating the text into documents to be finished on either my MacBook Air, or a Windows computer. in such a case, I’m perfectly fine with even using an modern iMac. If I were doing design, work, or media editing, for a living, I will probably put the bullet and invest in a Mac pro.
You think one needs to spec the M3 iMac out to 24GB of RAM in order to do photo editing and article editing? Seriously? A couple of questions: do you realize what that RAM upgrade from Apple would COST? Secondly; have you tried doing the editing you want to do with 16GB of RAM? What is it you need 24GB of RAM for?
I really don’t get your rant here! The iMac is a great computer for the vast majority of people. If you need something faster, get the Mac Studio… and having the M3 Max inside an all-in-one Mac isn’t necessary. The separate display means it lasts so much longer than having a device that will be obsolete without getting software updates. Just get what suits you and don’t ruin it for everyone else. Geez.
Look. There is only one reason they are not going to provide this “all in one” is because it was actually “all in one”… It was so good for so many people that it basically cannibalised its own market. The iMac dominated not only in education (where I still use our fleet of 2011 iMac 21″ machines in the classroom) but I worked as a System Engineer at a Tokyo cosmetics company and every employee had one (either 21 or 27”) on their desks. Sales, Product Design, Marketing, Advertising, Financials and even the boss. That one single computer (in various configurations) covered everything which is no longer good enough for Apple’s bottom line. They are pushing profit per product and thus why have an iMac when they can sell you just a screen for the same price THEN push a Studio on you. Now, to get the 2011 equivalent mid range “generic” experience, you need to buy TWO products, not one.
1. Lightning is redundant. 2. Mouse needs a complete ergonomic overhaul. 3. Panel below screen still has the off colour look on some models, not intentionally, just bad design. 4. SD card reader should still be an available option. 5. Offering 8gb of ram as standard is laughable! 6. 512gb of storage on higher tier is an insult, should be at least 1tb now. I could go on but honestly Apple has dropped the ball so much recently I’d be here all day!🤦♂️🤡
A very good explanation of what the iMac is now. It is a great Computer for office use or on a shop counter. In our Shop we use an iPad, though. Because I think in iMac, despite looking really great would create a big barrier between u and your customer. So I have an other story for you. As I came to Apple, I really loved the iMac Design, but I had that oppinion, that the perfect PC has to be seperated from the Display. I used to keep the Display much longer that my PCs. But there was no compelling Option, these days. So I was made to fell in love to the iMac, by Apple. I bought several, including the last 27″ iMac, and I always wanted an M based one, which never came. And I really was sad about it. Until I one thought came to my mind, that once I had that weired oppinion, that the perfect PC has to be seperated from the Display, that has been driven out of my mind by Apple. Long story short. I bought a Mac Studio and 2 Studio Displays and i‘m complete happy with the transition, Apple made.
I’m agreed with @AxelQC on this. I don’t understand why “thin” is a thing for desktops. If they made the chassis thicker, they could include a more substantial cooling solution. Thin makes sense on a laptop, but it causes the processor to thermal throttle at times. I don’t want a desktop that thermal throttles simply because they decided thin looks cool. They could have also made it possible to upgrade some of the hardware, specifically memory and the SSD. I know Apple is moving away from that, but when they saddle you with a single RAM module instead of dual modules, it holds the machine back from full performance.
I hope Apple never sells cars. They come out with a fast sports car, oh but wait, base model comes with LADA Engine and 2 wheels. But you can upgrade to a civic engine for 20k more and then a Lamborghini engine for 50k more. 4 wheels will cost you 10k more. Oh but wait, did you want a windshield with that? Only 30k more for that. But wait again, did you want to upgrade that LADA tranny for a Lamborghini one, sure, 60k more only. But here’s the clincher, you have to fill up your Lamborghini upside down.
Fabulous Post……. I have an M1 and I adore it. Am I a Pro? Nope…..Just a “Basic User”. My one Gripe as a dedicated Apple Guy is that I pay $15 a month for Apple One……and as the months go by and become Years….that becomes substantial. Add Apple TV and the other ways that my beloved 🍎 Air, iPhone and iMac excel at making more $$$ and it bugs me a bit. Enuff to leave Apple? That’ll never happen….. but you nailed some great points. Thanks Greg
I kinda agree with Apple here. While I understand legacy mac users wanna use a iMac Pro, it was iconic and wooable, but just look at this machine guys. Its solves the “computers being your friend” purpose. It has become important again because most of Gen Z’s introduction to tech is either an iPhone (or another smartphone) or an iPad. This is such a friendly approach. Apple decided Pro uses to use thick and monotonous machines while consumers can keep using the friendly iMac.
“This iMac isn’t really a tool for professional users anymore.” Well no shit. Just because previous iterations of the iMac were lauded as ‘Pro’ doesn’t mean that future versions will or should be. You have utterly capable Mac Minis and the recent introduction of the Mac Studios to fill the ‘Pro’ and ‘Prosumer’ categories of workflow. And why the hell do you think that ‘most people’ are going to spend the majority of their device usage time editing articles or photos? You content creators need to go touch grass and figure out what ‘most people’ actually do with their machines.
No disrespect but it sounds like you wanted a pro machine but you bought an entry level (even if you upgraded storage) machine. As you already alluded to in the article, the mac mini with the pro chip would have been a better option for you or even the Studio. The iMac is and always has been Apple’s mom and pop plug and play desktop, they’ve tried to lure in other consumers by marketing it for designers etc but for power users it’s never been the most optimal choice and still isn’t.
I personally just find the front ‘chin’ on this model of iMac really hard to get past, particularly with its colour match. Looked ok on previous iterations, so I don’t know why I dislike it here so much, but there you go. I guess my ultimate setup is a Mac Studio paired with a top-spec Mac mini. If I sold my children .
The M3 is roughly equivalent to the base model M1 Pro in terms of performance and faster in some ways. As a “cheap” computer for students to do their homework and edit the occasional article, I think it ticks a lot of boxes. My biggest gripe with Apples latest releases is the fact that the M3 now comes in the base model 14″ MacBook Pro which means if you want the M3 Pro you have to spend a lot more. I have the M1 Pro 14″ and I’m not ready to upgrade but I’m perusal the prices go up and thinking that I might be keeping my MacBook Pro for a good few years because I don’t want to spend over $4000 NZD to get the base spec M4 Pro or M5 Pro.
Poor review; does the M3 iMac do the job for the people it was designed for? Most people DO NOT buy a desktop computer for power work like photo and article editing. Accountants, lawyers, dentists and doctors and other high income middle class professionals want an all in 1 that “just works” and “looks good”. They will mostly be doing spreadsheet and powerpoint work with a mail/web browsing. The question is: does the iMac work for them? that’s what I want to know. These navel gazing reviews “argh I cant use Final Cut Pro” are really annoying
Very interesting review! Thanks. I use a first generation 16GB RAM M1 Mac mini as my primary work station at home in my living room. Until I recently retired, I had a first generation 27″ iMac that was 12 years old and it still works fantastic! I miss that iMac. My Mac mini at home is connected to a high res Dell display and it’s okay, but I am going to use it in a closet for a file server. I ordered a blue M3 iMac with extra ports and 24GB RAM with 1TB SSD to be delivered on Dec. 11. It will be fine for my needs. My Mac mini is constrained by RAM and ports, for use with a lot of email and photo editing.
I’m still rocking two 27″ Intel iMacs at the house and I just can’t see any reason to downgrade to the new 24″ M1-M3 iMac. When I do upgrade, it will be to a Mac Mini M series and convert the old Intel iMacs to a pair 27″ displays. I know I’m the odd ball in the crowd who likes to do weird shit to computers that most people wouldn’t and shouldn’t do.
I’m maybe old-school… but I want a device that can be easily upgraded and repaired. I like macOS and have been using it since the mac 128k – yes, I’m that old to even have typed on the university secretary’s lisa. Since many years I have a love-hate relationship with apple, and I’m managing the IT infrastructure of a multinational company. The cost is too high to get 3+ years of support, and upgrade prices for ram are ridiculous. Many of the Pc’s, we can service ourselves. Putting the ethernet adapter in the power brick : such a bad idea… if one fails, you need to replace both… All in one machines are also a waste of resources: Displays have a much longer lifespan as CPU’s, so you definitely want to separate these devices.
Ok I’m gonna leave my two cents here. Looking at the article and the comments, people make it look like this iMac is just basically an expensive paperweight that you use to surf the internet, do you uni tasks and look pretty. Like a big iPad. But then for a more professional use, according to them, you’d need to switch to an, at least, +3.000€ device that isn’t necessarily an affordable choice even for many non top-noch professionals. It’s very discouraging, at some point you don’t even know what to buy. Here’s my (hopeful) take: there’s a middle ground of people who like to do professional work with Mac but aren’t necessarily high-end article editors. After some research, I’ve come to the conclusion that a bit of an upgraded iMac (16gb memory at least, 521gb ssd) can do a pretty good job for most of these cases. I’m looking to build my own music home studio and also use the computer for short article editing of my performances for social media. I’m semi-professional, this means, I don’t record music for million-selling (or rather, streaming) artists, but I make my own music at home and want to make it sound good enough to put it in streaming platforms and ideally earn money from plays. That’s being a professional to me, even if it’s at a smaller scale. I just want it for Logic, Protools and Final Cut, not every day intensive use. I’ve been using a Macbook Pro for the last 5 years, a supposedly ‘pro’ like many people claim here yet with less specs than the upgraded 2023 iMac I’m planning to buy.
Difference is the base 5k iMac was £1750 to buy a studio display and a base M2 Mac mini is £2148 that’s £400 more and that ain’t a pro machine either. The whole thing stinks imo. It’s not greener either because apple silicon isn’t upgradable so ye your screen isn’t e-waste when the CPU isn’t fast anymore but the computer is. If the studio display was £1000 this would make sense but it’s not it’s very expensive then Mac OS only supporting retina displays a 4k panel ends up taking resources from the machine to actually display the image and is a downgrade in experience. Blows my mind that Apple sell 4 separate desktops that’s are not upgradable and there is one native display option because let’s be fair you have to have a screw loose to buy an XDR in 2023.
Sigh. Always the same with YouTube reviewers and tech geeks “more specs, more ram more this more that”. What is it with you people? You can’t conceptualise that there are different types of users? Even the base M1 is still a fine machine for 4K article editing. This M3 iMac is fast enough for most people. Certainly fast enough for 99% of YouTube content.
I can use my M1 on my couch, with a monitor arm (all inclusive). Most of the AIO’s using a PC are like 25% the speed and a comparable monitor + ram + storage is going to jack up the price to about 1.25-2.50x the cost. having a mac mini try to do this will leave you with a bunch of cables and a box you have to contend with. Not even a comparison.
The issue IMO is still there really isn’t a good entry level 27″ replacement. For years Apple sold a $1799 27″ 5K iMac. Now in order to get that same screen with Apple Silicon the best you can do is the Apple Studio Display ($1599) with a Mac mini ($599) and you are at $2198 and still need to add a keyboard and mouse. IF the ASD wasn’t so over-engineered and was say $1099 or $999 it really wouldn’t be as much as an issue.
Nice take on the iMac, just don’t agree that there is no such thing as a ‘family’ computer. I’m looking for a successor to my 27’ 2013 iMac. It does not need to be really powerful it just needs to be able to handle most tasks and be able to store all my (big and old) data (so I’m not relying solely on iCloud). I think that we also tend to think we need more speed than actually needed… Only drawback for me is that I like a bigger screen… a 27’ would have been really nice. But looking at all options, buying a Mac mini and adding an ugly PC screen with bad scaling or going overboard and buying the 27’ 5k screen… maybe I’ll just go for a mildly upgraded iMac
Greg, The problem with the iMac is this: the screen stays USABLE for many years, but the computer inside becomes OBSOLETE. My friend has the old iMac 27 and he says that he would love to SWAP the „computer part” and leave the rest intact. But he CANNOT. Mac Mini/ Mac Studio is a better LONG TERM route, because it allows you to upgrade the „computer part” in the meantime…
It’s all about how to be more profitable. With the release of the M series Apple has deleted ports and raised prices on “add-ons”. They are higher priced than “windows based” computers but people still buy Apple because they are used to their operating system and some of the consumer oriented features they offer over “Windows Based” competition. I have a 27″ iMac with 5K Retina display and the larger screen is really useful and helpful for Zoom meetings (being able to see participants and have other apps open on the screen. I certainly don’t want to have to pay $1600 USD for Apple’s large display monitor along with another $1200+ USD for a Mac Mini configured to my iMac specs (without an SD card slot). I suppose one can buy a less priced 4K monitor but that takes some research to insure compatibility with the Mac Mini. I’m in my 70’s and as far as I am concerned, they are no longer targeting long term Apple users.
Unpopular opinion: Apple should’ve used the 21.5 inch iMac form factor from 2012 for the M1 iMac, then the color redesign with white bezels with the M2 iMac which the real M1 iMac using, then the M3 with the same design as before. Too bad that Apple doesn’t treat the iMac like the M1 Mac mini or the M1 MacBook Air which is still re-using the old Intel model. They did it before with the first Intel iMac which is using the iMac G5 form factor.
I got a macbook air m1 still connected to 43″ ultrawide monitor… Wish to buy a big imac but because tired of waiting 3yrs I got a second PC: Ryzen 7800x3d,64gb ram,4tb nvme, 16gb gpu 7800xt. Will be superb to get M3 MAX imac 32″ 16gb 512gb at least. in my opinion small imac is good for parents 😛 not me.. I consider also mac studio, but for now will still wait.
A Mac Mini and a big screen TV are much cheaper and more powerful for less money. iMacs are still useful for schools/students and office desks. I am always amazed that so many Apple Pros seem to expect Pro performance from entry level computers. If you need a truck buy a truck, don’t gripe about your pickup not being able to haul 50 tons of hay.
Great article! I agree, it appears that Apple has relegated the iMac to basic computing and shifted more advanced computing tasks to the Mac mini and Mac Studio, and the Mac Pro, that is targeted to a much smaller audience. I think that all of these products can exist, side-by-side in an ecosystem in which M3 Pro and M3 Max would be available on iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Studio. M3 Ultra and Ultra Extreme could then be available for Mac Studio and Mac Pro.
When you look at all the pros vs cons of this machine, it seems kind of trite to pick on the lightning port. So what? We all have 10 extra lightning cables lying around, and it would make zero difference for me in deciding to buy this computer or not. To say this isn’t professional level also irks me. I make articles using a 2015 MacBook Pro with 16gb RAM and SSD HD and DaVinci Resolve, and the machine is up to the task. Everybody always seems to want the next glittery object out there, when what they already have is usually perfectly adequate. It’s the same in the motorcycle and guitar worlds, people get lost in the “buy the latest and greatest” instead of honing their craft on what they’ve got. Just sayin.
I was ecstatic when my M3 iMac arrived a couple of weeks ago, not because of it’s performance, not because of its size, not because of its design – all of which is, I can’t believe I’m saying this, adequate. The ONLY reason I bought the M3 iMac is because Apple left me in the dust with the BEST iMac they’ve ever made, the 27″ 5K iMac. Upgrades in the Mac OS since then have ignored the old iMac because of the Intel chip and that’s understandable but it didn’t have to happen that way. Apple brought out the iMac Pro, which I would have bought had it not been prohibitively expensive and then after that………nothing…….I was forced to ‘upgrade’ and DOWNGRADE at the same time and that has NEVER happened to me with regard to Apple and their products. This M3 iMac has lost its Gravitas, its PRESENCE on my desktop. It’s now a utilitarian window on the world and not as enjoyable to watch all the movies and articles on, stretched out in my comfy chair – now I have to nose up to a smaller screen and the whole experience now, somehow seems ‘smaller’ as well. I’m not bailing on Apple but it sure feels like Apple just bailed on me. I’ll hold out hope that they still see their computing works of art as just that, not ‘workstations’ but beautiful pieces of art that grace a desktop, open ones eyes, command their space with gravitas and elegance and amaze us with their performance as well.
Not being available with a M3 Pro or M3 Max is a huge miss. 8GB of RAM and less than 1TB of storage is still outrageous when RAM and SSD’s are the cheapest they’ve been. For the price Apple charges for an additional 8GB of RAM and an additional 256GB of storage a person can buy 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a pro level 2TB NVME drive that’s faster than the drives in all of Apple devices and with greater endurance.
Watching this on my wonderful 2017 iMac (maxed memory and 1TB 4.2 i7) in “Hopes” of someone telling me a new M3 maxed out iMac could replace it as my 2017 is having some troubles handling large projects these days (especially those with many layers) as I want to avoid the Studio and display route…. No such luck I guess. As someone stated here that never crossed my mind “Apple wants us 27″ people to buy the new studio display and keep it for a decade and just upgrade the computer every few years instead of making an all in one we keep this long” Makes sense and odd I never came to that conclusion before. I tried to replace it with previous iMac maxed out, it was returned almost immediately after opening CAD software and the spinning ball appearing. I guess I am going to become a 2 piece person now….
I run a solo psychology practice and create acoustic music (Garageband) files to enhance relaxation. For me the conundrum — and lack of trust — appears regarding the probable misinformation re RAM, SSD needs. Apple is of no help in defining relative capacities for the non-techie wanting to perhaps set up a website, work with music files, provide online therapy. Still wondering what the proper memory would be for, say, Logic Pro.
Soap box: Apple purposely discontinued the “adult size” 27″ iMac. Look at what they’ve done from a marketing perspective- They decoupled their all in one, decoupled into at least 2 separate products now, our Mac Studio, and presumably the Apple Studio Display you’re supposed to pair it with. Did they need to do this? Of course not. Creating the new box of a Mac Studio is the detour they’re leading consumers down for these several years before the re-introduction of the long long long awaited full-size iMac redesign. This is why there is no All-in-Wonder iMac, the iMac that would be the culmination of the 32″ XDR 120hz display (separate purchase) and the guts containing M-Silicon (separate purchase). It’s what the “Pros” have desired but what Apple refuses to bring into being. They can make more money having consumers build it all a la carte, all using Apple components anyway. From a money making perspective it’s another stroke of genius. For the end use, frustrating.
Interesting. But give me a Mac mini any day. It’s so easy to spec out exactly to my needs, so reasonably priced, so easy to kit out with a big third-party monitor of my choice (I have glaucoma and cataracts, so that’s important), and it has such a small footprint. What’s not to like? And I’m sure there will be ongoing improvements in the next few years, as Apple clearly seems to have faith in the product. Case closed.
The iMac is a ‘convenience’ computer. The all-in-one, so you don’t have to get everything separately. But will people, today, pay more for ‘convenience?’ $1,299 – iMac 24″ – 8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 256GB storage, 8GB ‘unified’ memory. And speaker(s?). versus $599 – Mac Mini – 8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 256GB storage, 8GB ‘unified’ memory. And speaker. $350-$550 – 4K monitor, keyboard, mouse, extra speakers, article. Price varies, as many computer users have some or all of the individual components. IF it’s a ‘family computer,’ even an old iMac 27″ or 21″ will still suffice. And the prices for used IMacs is much lower than the above.
I get your point. However, the number of home hobbyists that edit photos and articles for pleasure will out-rank the professional users many times over. A 512 SSD, and 16 or 24MB will more than do the job. That said, a well specified Mini with an LG 5k 27″ might be my next alternative. At least I have flexible options that way.
We finally got the “headless” Mac that many of us wanted. And Apple is definitely guiding the users who want to make a major investment in a powerful computer away from the all-in-one set up. In the long run, this is good because if you buy a good screen you can use it over a few generations of computers. A “pro” like yourself should (and obviously has) move to a desktop that you can upgrade every few years, while getting 10 years or more out of your screen.
Until there is an iMac with a 27 inch ish 5k display that I can upgrade the RAM and storage myself I’m not really interested. I have a 27 inch iMac with 25 gb RAM I upgraded myself and 8 tb SSD upgrade I also had done. Come on, Apple. Give the iMac user something really interesting and user upgradeable.
The M3 iMac is made for the same type of consumer that would buy the MacBook Air or Mac mini, not the Pro. There’s a reason why the word “pro” is nowhere to be found… With that said, the M3 goes toe to toe with, and even surpasses, the M1 Pro in many circumstances. I do wish the peripherals were updated to USB-C as well, though. That IS a bit of a disappointment. But I also didn’t expect anything other than a chip refresh in these machines, and that’s all we got. If you want to go “pro” the MBP, Mac Studio and Mac Pro are right there. This machine is for minimalists, business owners and families.
I have an M1 iMac (yellow) and utterly love it to death. I am loyal iMac fan (have been using them since 2006) and was legit excited for the M3 after it became super obvious the iMac was not getting an M2 chip. Then I basically saw it was a guts upgrade, which is great, BUT the M3 really really feels like a, “mid-generation” upgrade. I don’t know if Apple will skip M4 on the iMac (rumours right now are saying they will not), but I am going to upgrade to the next iMac, whether it be M4 or M5 entirely because of the AI stuff they have been pushing since the iPad M4.
The problem with the iMac with a 5K screen is that the screen is still a wonderful device, but the internals are outdated. So for the professional market they create very nice monitors and have separate computing devices, which can more easily be upgraded (traded in for newer ones). I think Apple wants professionals to more quickly upgrade their system (for example M1 max to M3 max), which is more easy when there is not a built-in monitor to trade in.
I think the iMac should be an M-Pro/Max device and not the entry M series chip because it is expensive enough to feel this computer like a big NO and get a great Mac mini or Studio with decent or better peripherals. It’s a shame to see the iMac pointed to a child/old audience who don’t know at best what to do with a computer but still need one to do basic stuff, of course you can do some professional things in some way with this device but you can clearly see that is not the purpose of the iMac
i don’t know in what world are you living. the 99 % of people will be more than happy with an m1 IMAC, not speaking about m3 IMAC. How many people do article editing or other kind of the stuff that need that much power to go to an m3 pro or max? people working from home, conferencing, students doing their projects, mother and father searching things on internet and perusal movies are making up the most procentage of the world that apple is targeting with this product, not the influencers of youtube and tik-tok
They had to sell unsold 8g m1 imac, they just changed the motherboard n that’s it boom update m3.. the imac is dead get over it. Apple wants u to buy macmini with display or ma studio and that’s pretty much the best thing they’ve done. I loved the Imac dvse back in 99 when i bought it. But now it’s useless.
You said what I was thinking – Apple is pushing the pro user to the studio I’ve been with Apple since the 90s and they’ve consistently had peaks and valleys with all their products. This is as low a valley as I’ve seen with the iMac (as I write on my ’19 iMac and still use my ’17 iMac for work – both of which were significantly more expensive than the iMac you’ve got – I specd my ’17 for $34 and my ’19 was $27) In keeping with inflation the Studio is ~$6k with monitor.
In a production house, the desktop still reigns supreme. Because laptops have a dual use as a personal and a work computer, containing work to a laptop becomes difficult. Avid Nexis|Edge allows all of the work to be done in the cloud. In that case even a iPad would work. However in edit suites desktops rule. Too bad about the iMac Pro but in truth, we use larger monitors running usually 1080 on the edit monitors and then 4k or 6k on the production monitors. The reason to run 1080 on the edit monitors with say the Mac Studio or Mac Pro is because Apple has neglected to add the ability to truly enlarge typeface, icons and menus for monitors that sit 12-18 inches away. This ability is available in Windows. Watch people working with iMacs. They tend to lean forward or have the iMac right in their face. 12-18 inches away produces much less eye strain.
We went from huge monitors to slim ones. Maybe decide what type of iMac you need are you doing article editing or your own articles well you might want to get a studio then if you don’t know you don’t know. I think apple just needs to put MagSafe on their keyboard and mouses to charge wireless on a desk top pad. There’s an idea. lets just cut the cords on those. I think i’d have a magnet on the back of them so when your turning off your computer your keyboard and mouse just starts to get pulled to the charging pad to charge while you walk away from your desk, all they need to do is put a little ramp on the montiors base and have that as the charging pad. There it is. Done.
This computer and most mac stuff has many problems for me, it’s upgradability is limited, it’s availability of software is limited, It’s repairability is either impossible via third party and expensive via Apple. Unless, you have a service contract with them, they will just tell you to get a new one once you gripe about the price. The “Magic Mouse” is a joke, putting the charger socket on the underside so you can’t use it while charging is laughable. Should have been put on the side or front end. I would suggest a high end mini pc like a well specked out Beelink for around $600.00. You can mount that to the back of a good monitor.
I think where Apple really messed up here is the price of this machine. I just spec’d one out and for a machine that would meet my needs. It would cost me $3,200… Im not an Apple fan but I totally get the appeal of these machines and having MacOS. But man, $3,200 for a machine with 16GB of “unified ram” and 2TBs of storage and a 24 inch display? No M3 Pro? Nope. Like seriously, they can put the M3 Pro in their notebooks but not this machine? They nerfed this thing on purpose so people would keep buying laptops. Laptops are cheaper to make and considering Apple keeps recycling the same chassis over and over, re-tooling costs nothing at this point.
More cost-effective to retain an external monitor & occasionally upgrade a MacMini. Clamshelling a MacBook Air with an external monitor would INITIALLY cost more than an iMac. Retain the external monitor & you can periodically replace your MacBook Air for roughly the same cost of an iMac – but with the advantages of portability & battery power.
I loved Apple. Apple is a great system, but as a tech nerd I didn’t like how I can never upgrade ANY unit with more memory or Chip Drives (harddrive), other than using an External Drive. lol. The prices for hard drive chip storage is Scandolus. How RIDICULOUS. You buy the Hardware, and now have more usb/thunderbolt storage dangling off a cord on the back of the unit, or you just get a raped wallet just to upgrade and pay crazy money for a 2TB drive. Super Stupid. Then in a couple of years they cripple your hardware, so you have to upgrade and buy a new Computer. It was TOO MUCH money. I understand they have to make money and it’s all about the profit. I just have Windows now and it’s annoying, and have an iphone… and I have just started using 5 year old PC hardware to load Linux Mint and some different Linux distros. Yes. I miss my old 27″ iMac. I have a 2012 mac mini and it runs great-upgraded, but its a dinosaur. If i was going back to Mac I would buy the Mac Studio. $2000 Holey Moley. It would last a long time, I would have to run parallels and load windows on another drive to dual boot. It would be great if someone made software that worked better together so we could use the best hardware for everything.
I used my 27 inch 2013 imac with 32gb ram with 1tb ssd hdd untill last week until it gave up it’s life. Now I am using macBook Air M1 with 16gb ram and it seems slower than imac with Adobe Creative suit. They expect us to pay big money for workmachine but really, graphic designers don’t make that much money these days. I see a lot of Graphic desingers moving to PC as they can’t afford Mac anymore. I’m seriously considering of getting 2nd hand imac to replace M1 Macbook air. LOL
Look…their pro users and the rest of us. I want to point out there are many more “rest of us” than pros…..lots more. Apple seems to have bet on the pro user horse but I believe they bet on the wrong horse. The “rest of us” want the 27 inch IMac option. I strongly believe Steve Jobs would not have gone down the Tim Cook path. His baby was the IMac. His M3 27 inch IMac would have been wildly successful. Tim Cook’s path away from the IMac is a disservice to Mr. Jobs. Tim Cook’s retirement can’t come soon enough. But is their a visionary in the wings?
Apple is so drunk on maximizing profit margins, they have left pros behind. They simply refuse to provide storage or memory expansion even those conveniences are absolute must-haves for pros. They pointedly mock the pro user base with their current product line. I wonder how long that arrogance is going to work for them. My three heavily modded hi-level professional Apple computers were built in 2010, 2013, and 2015. They make me my living in music production, CAD design, and software development. If Apple doesn’t give me what I want, they won’t be selling me a new computer. It’s that simple. I’ve modded these older machines to very high spec and will simply do it again if necessary. In fact, I build these modded Macs for others as well. I feel no compunction against ‘sticking it to’ Apple as they have chosen to do to their pro base.
First I’ve had multiple 27″ iMacs and my daily driver Mac is my 27″ i9 10 core iMac. So to me the M1 24″ iMac was a bad design. Apple and it’s BS being thin is better, no not when you have move the ports to stupid places. The 27″ iMac was is used a lot in music work, a large screen working with DAWs, lots of ports, upgradable RAM, and more than enough power. The iMac Pro was basically a Mac Pro in a iMac body, the starting price was the same as Mac Pro it just didn’t have the expansion slots a Mac Pro would have. But a lot of film and media composers used them again having a nice 27″ monitor and could hang a second monitor on and power for working on large film projects. I wish Apple would bring back ta large screen iMac with M? Pro or Max versions. Keep the old style iMac body so ports are in intelligent places and being thicker have plenty of room for cooling the M-series chip.
Well, I’ve been looking at the new iMacs for a little while now, and after perusal this article, I’m buying an m3 iMac. They’re gorgeous, powerful computers, and it’ll work well for me. I don’t see what the big deal is about the lightning mouse … to me that issue isn’t an issue … much ado about nothing … a petty complaint. I’ve already got an m2 mini, and I use that for article and photo projects, and the m3 iMac is perfect for everything else.
A friend with a couple of older 27-in iMacs (2012 and 2015) and recently am M1 MacBook Air bought while travelling confessed that only his Air was usable with modern apps. So he considered replacing his wife’s 2015 27-in with a superseded M1 iMac but ultimately ordered an 8 GB memory one with 1 TB of storage. In his late 70s, he sees this as the last compute he’ll get. He has a 28-in 4k monitor to use with his MacBook Air.
I didn’t think of it, but you are correct. People are no longer wanting a family computer. I got an M1 iMac when they were announced as my 2012 model was getting a bit long in the tooth. I use Capture One, a major photo processing program. perusal articles, I opted for the minimal amount of ram. Actually, I don’t have a problem with that but do wish I had gotten more. If I were to do it over, I would try for the Studio and larger screen, but still the cost is a factor. While the screen is excellent I do wish I had the luxury of a 5K monitor and 27 inch screen or larger. But, can’t complain with what I do have. As profitable as Apple is, they ignore simple to fix things such as the freekin’ mouse.
I did in fact return my 14 inch M3 MacBook Pro after four hours in my care, because it reminded me too much of my M1 iPad Pro And have purchased a Studio and a Mac Studio desktop. This will be probably sitting next to my 27 inch iMac in which I have already specked out with an additional 64 megs of ram that I was personally able to install because the 27 inch iMac was customizable, that way shocking right they used to do that.. Until the day, when the iMac is transformed back into its preferred size of 27 inches or the equivalent of the Studio Display, I will be sticking with the max studio desktop until further notice. My iPhone is in fact my computer it has become powerful enough the newest iPhone 15 pro max with my moment by moment full driver when not at my desk ❤. Thanks Greg !
I actually quite like that they moved away from the iMac as a professional machine. It was just more planned obsolescence for screens because the screen will still be good even when the internals are outdated. I wouldn’t buy one of these iMacs because I needed one of the Pro chips, but for what it is, it isn’t half bad. Kinda telling that you didn’t have any other complaints than the silly Magic Mouse charging port. That mouse hasn’t changed in ages, they just made a differently coloured shell and the rest of the product is the same as it was during the Intel era. The design was always silly with the charging port on the bottom. Every Chinese 10€ bluetooth mouse charges in some accessible way, but Apple is clearly too fancy for that. This iMac is fine for most use cases though which is why the only complaint regular users will have is the location and type of the mouse’s charging port. What do most people do with their computers anyway? A bit of Word processing, internet browsing, maybe perusal some YouTube etc.? This thing isn’t meant for Pro users, which is probably why it doesn’t say “Pro” on the tin 🙃 The biggest problem with the iMac is that there shouldn’t be any need to have a product like that in the first place. If they just let us install Mac OS on iPhones all it would need is an external screen and it would be the perfect solution for people who like to browse with a bigger screen. Of course they won’t allow that though because then people wouldn’t buy iMacs or low spec Mac Minis anymore.
From a marketing standpoint an iMac Pro makes no sense. Buy a monitor and desktop that fits your budget and requirements. As your workflow evolves you can keep the monitor and replace the desktop. Makes a lot more sense from a product line standpoint. iMac Pro made sense in its day. That day has gone.
Okay, besides all that, what’s making the steam coming up? And that Rodes mic is ruining your nice shirt. Seriously, thanks for the well thought out opinions on the iMac. Sadly I’m one of the late 27″ iMac Pro users that is disappointed in Apple’s decisions of late. I guess it’s Mac Studio for me… Gianni❤
Load of BS. How many intensive graphics designers are out there in the real world. For the average user. A 2015 iMac is all that’s needed. Apple not intended to sell to just 0.5 of the designers market. They sell to the mass market. Don’t forget 2015 iMac were all the rage back then to anything and everything.
Hmmm…..long time subscriber and a lover of your website but this feels like scraping the barrel somewhat. It’s a capable machine if taken back a decade it would wow people. Complaining that a pink computer doesn’t satisfy your ‘Pro’ conception is a little suspect. I think a bigger iMac will arrive eventually.
“Isn’t the right tool for professional users anymore”. Question is: what’s a “Pro” user? Do you think that “video editors” = Pro Users? I am a project manager, interpreter and proof reader… am I not “a professional”? I think you YouTubers should stop using the term “professional” limited to article editors or photographers.
4:46 naw man, you are absolutely correct, and it is actually a pretty big deal. That’s some anti-consumer bs right there, having a lightning port on the mouse still. You shouldn’t have to have 1 completely separate cable, just to charge the damned mouse. I mean hell, even my disposable vape charges with usb-c now. Those white bezels were an immediate deal breaker for me anyways. Sensible people will eventually get tired of bs like this, and then they’ll jump ship. I’ve still got my toes in the Android and Windows waters, so it wouldn’t be a big deal for me to ditch Apple again and make the switch back. I actually hadn’t used an Apple product since the iPhone 3gs, but then I dove head first into the Apple garden, starting with the M1 Macbook Air. Now, I have an iPhone, Watch, and Airpods Pro to go with it, but I won’t hesitate to sell or trade and make the switch back if they keep up all the anti-consumer bs they keep pulling. Rant over. RirtyDascal out. Peace
All the youtubers think that you have to have a pro-cpu and a huge monitor if you use a computer professionally. No! Most people don’t do article/photo editing or programming. Most people that sit in front of a computer all day do article conferences, spreadsheets, email, webapps or whatever! The iMac is a perfect office or home office computer. Most people don’t do article editing as a job! (by the way the base m3 is totally capable of editing 4k articles…)