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Show off your 24" iMac (Apple Silicon)
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You therefore ultimately confirm that the size of the elements, menus, icons, etc. in the 24" is exactly the same as the 27", with the difference that the 24" is retina and therefore everything is displayed in a brilliant way and almost without noticing the pixels? I want to understand if at different sizes there will be no fatigue in reading and use because the graphical interface is the same size.
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You therefore ultimately confirm that the size of the elements, menus, icons, etc. in the 24" is exactly the same as the 27", with the difference that the 24" is retina and therefore everything is displayed in a brilliant way and almost without noticing the pixels? I want to understand if at different sizes there will be no fatigue in reading and use because the graphical interface is the same size.
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You don't have to be on WiFi, but WiFi needs to be turned on (I'm assuming this works over WiFi-Direct, similar to AirDrop). If you have Ethernet above WiFi in your service order (network settings), your iMac will still use the Ethernet connection for everything else.
You can also connect the iPad via USB, that way I don't think WiFi needs to be turned on at all.
From this thread, what Ive learned is this:
From the back, I like: blue, green, and purple.
From the front, I like: green, yellow, and red.
Since I’d push the monitor against a wall and need to stare at the pastel chin, I’d probably get the green or yellow. 🤷🏻♂️
From the back, I like: blue, green, and purple.
From the front, I like: green, yellow, and red.
Since I’d push the monitor against a wall and need to stare at the pastel chin, I’d probably get the green or yellow. 🤷🏻♂️
Ooof…..when “keeping it real” goes too far. 😂
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It's a Dell S2719DC. I needed an external monitor with 500 nits brightness so I could see the screen in my well-lit office during the day. This was the best compromise between size, price, brightness, and resolution that I could fine. I do recommend it even though its not a retina screen. I scratched the Dell logo off the front so I didn't have to stare at it anymore.
Thanks. I'm tempted, but I think I'll wait to see how big the larger iMac will be (not too big I hope).
I fixed it for you. You order PINK not red
The interface elements on the 24" retina and 27" non-retina (2560x1440) are drawn at the same physical size. A window that measures 2" x 2" on the retina screen also measures 2" x 2" on the non-retina screen. But the retina screen is noticeably sharper, and personally I think this makes the biggest impact for reading/writing text. A single pixel on the non-retina screen becomes 4 pixels on the retina screen. I don't feel fatigue working with both monitors side by side.
I use the USB-C connection. I've tried USB-C to DisplayPort adaptors with other Dell monitors and for some reason they all seem to go haywire with Macs. I get screen blackouts and freezes every few minutes. I haven't had this issue with USB-C external monitors. The external display is incredibly fast to turn on/off and doesn't have the strange screen freezes and artifacts that I thought were completely normal with Intel machines.
Damn. The screens on these things are so nice to use. 😎
Was just thinking the same thing. They are meant to be used all day. Easily the best computer screen I've used. Turn on true tone and then it's the very best viewing environment IMO.Damn. The screens on these things are so nice to use.
You bought an iMac just to complement your rose quartz. Respect.
Aw that's a nifty little stand for the iPad. Can you pair that keyboard to the iPad? Then you would need just one keyboard!
Saw them at the Apple Store yesterday; really beautiful machines, even if it still has a chin!
Tried to check them out an an apple store...but couldn't even walk around the store due to max capacity....I had to make an appointment. The whole apple store dynamic is becoming a bit much imho. Good thing the online process to order and return is easy.
Don’t get me started on the Apple Store! I was only there for a Genius Bar appointment.
Yeah, there's something about an iMac screen. It beats the screen on my 16" MBP, I noticed. The laptop screen doesn't seem as well-backlit. I don't know what the difference really is, but the screens in iMacs are better than in the MBPs. At least to my eyes.
What function does the hole have?
Is it a built-in microphone?
Not a hole, looks like it was some condensation that dripped onto the keyboard from my ice coffee
I tried to turn wifi on and connect to my network and sidecar still shows no devices?
Feels worse than going through airport security.