Early 24" iMac Reviews...

[DanTSX]

Assuming you're not trolling, curious to know why you think women need separate and/or worse computers?

They don't. But they often prioritize requirements differently than males or "business use" target markets (which are nominally male by default).

This is not personal commentary. This is an observation on the reality of the business of marketing.

In any event, the quoted member is only partially wrong. These M1 Macs all possess outsized power compared to their price, consumption, or use case. And are an acknowledgement that even the base model "girly" computer can whoop your butt 👸🦹‍♀️🧝‍♀️.

Apple is beyond the technical and social issue at this point.

 

[Warped9]

Selling computers in retail I really don’t see much difference in how men and women approach their purchase whether it is for personal or business use. Overall both emphasize performance and capability over appearance. I haven’t seen many more women over men be overly concerned with a computer’s appearance. In terms of appearance I see more emphasis on refinement in that it doesn’t look just slapped together. Mind you there really isn’t that much variety in the appearance of mainstream devices. Most people generally accept that computers are largely a tool where looking good is incidental.

I see more differences in regard to age. Younger buyers tend to value appearance more. Apple has a distinct cache with a lot of younger consumers regardless of gender. I equate it with young guys lusting after BMWs. That said buying an Apple computer is a better investment than buying a BMW.

 

[uller6]

Selling computers in retail I really don’t see much difference in how men and women approach their purchase whether it is for personal or business use. Overall both emphasize performance and capability over appearance. I haven’t seen many more women over men be overly concerned with a computer’s appearance. In terms of appearance I see more emphasis on refinement in that it doesn’t look just slapped together. Mind you there really isn’t that much variety in the appearance of mainstream devices. Most people generally accept that computers are largely a tool where looking good is incidental.

I see more differences in regard to age. Younger buyers tend to value appearance more. Apple has a distinct cache with a lot of younger consumers regardless of gender. I equate it with young guys lusting after BMWs. That said buying an Apple computer is a better investment than buying a BMW.

To be honest you shouldn't think of either a Mac or a BMW as an investment. They're both premium tools that can accomplish the same job as much cheaper tools, but are far more enjoyable to use.

 

[snarkette]

I thought the same thing. But the underlying point here is this really undermines all the detractors proclaiming the new iMac is not a serious computer for ”professionals.” The 24 is capable of doing a lot of “serious” work for a lot of people except a very few demanding individuals.

This also underscores my own concerns that 24in. with 16GB should be ample to do the 3D modelling work I want to do.

This is my concern too - I don't do a lot of 3d rendering but even trying to get a graphic to wrap on a soda can does not work with my 2017 32Gram 27" imac. So if I can do that on the 24" I'd be happy. Has anyone tried this out?

 

[RUQRU]

Yes, and it will be 30" or 32" big. This is too big for me and that's why I will switch to the 24" iMac.

Totally agree. I got an Orange 8/16/512 model to replace a 2017 iMac 27". The smaller monitor is just the right size for me. The larger screens hurt my neck. I also have a das Keyboard Mac keyboard and a Logitech MX Master 3 mouse since I am not a fan of the Apple keyboard and mouse.

This new iMac works great for what I use a computer for and am super happy with the machine.

NOTE: If you get a MX Master 3 buy the one with the Unifying Receiver. These work much better than Bluetooth. Logitech sells a MAC version for $10 less that does not include the receiver.

 

[4sallypat]

This is my concern too - I don't do a lot of 3d rendering but even trying to get a graphic to wrap on a soda can does not work with my 2017 32Gram 27" imac. So if I can do that on the 24" I'd be happy. Has anyone tried this out?

You should try out the 16GB M1 iMac - it might just amaze you.

I have the 8GB M1 iMac and it runs circles around my older Intel Macs using Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom.

 

[Warped9]

I use SketchUp and Maxwell Render along with Photoshop CS4 on my mid 2011 21.5 iMac which presently has a Samsung Evo 500GB SSD, 32GB RAM and an Intel i7-2600S Quad-Core 2.8 GHz with 8MB Cache. It works fine for what I need, but these are older specs compared to what is available today. I’m reasonable sure a new 24in. M1 iMac with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD should perform at least as well if not distinctly better than what I have now. Plus I would have a 4.5 K display and decent stereo sound.

 

[ignatius345]

Just got mine a few days ago, the top tier model upgraded with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. It's definitely fast, like my M1 Air.

I was coming from a 27" iMac 5K, and the step down in size is definitely noticable.

The one other thing that feels like a biggish step down is the sound quality. The 27" iMac had surprisingly great speakers and these are... fine. More "HomePod Mini" than "HomePod" I'm afraid. I guess this a compromise you get with a computer this thin -- though I question the need for a desktop computer to be razor thin in the first place.

All in all, as nice as this is, I'd have immediately bought an M1 version of the previous 27" iMac design (kind of like how the released the M1 Air with last year's design) which to me would have been frankly the best of both worlds. Then again, I'm not one to whinge about "bezels" and "chins" that everyone seems to fixate on lately.

Anyway, it's a nice machine but I'll be sorely tempted to trade it in whenever the larger version comes out.