From the perspective of anyone outside of Apple, the original iMacs were a big risk. If the market didn't like the translucent half-egg shaped machine, Apple was toast. But they didn't need to convince everyone -- just enough people who were tired of the ugly beige boxes that were flooding the market at the time.
Sign up for our Newsletter! Mobile Newsletter banner close. Mobile Newsletter chat close. Mobile Newsletter chat dots. Mobile Newsletter chat avatar. Mobile Newsletter chat subscribe. Computer Hardware. Mac Computers. Apple's multi-touch sensitive Magic Mouse is also wireless. The iMac needs only one cable to operate -- a power cable, and it's included in the box.
Apple also packs in a user guide, a booklet of disclosures and legal agreements, and Apple stickers suitable for your window or car. To help you keep the iMac's screen clean, the box also includes a microfiber cloth that you can use to periodically wipe the screen.
With the iMac, Apple builds in several items many other desktop computers need added on. For example, many office computers have external speakers, but the iMac has them built in. The same applies to its two microphones and to the FaceTime HD webcam built into its top bezel. The iMac also comes with an SD card reader built in to its back panel.
The description in this article refers to the Early versions of the inch iMac also had a standard display available at x resolution, but all recent models make use of the higher resolution Retina 5K display. Apple defines Retina displays as having a high enough pixel density that a person is unable to see individual pixels at a normal viewing distance.
So, what is a normal viewing distance? When Apple unveiled the first Retina display, Steve Jobs said a normal viewing distance was about inches.
Of course, he was referring to the iPhone 4. It's hard to imagine trying to work at a inch distance from a inch iMac. The average working distance from a inch iMac is more along the lines of 22 inches or more. Besides the pixel density, Apple has gone to great effort to ensure the Retina displays have a wide color gamut, meeting or exceeding the DCI-P3 gamut range. It may not match high-end color monitors, but remember, when you buy an iMac, you're getting a Mac computer and a display for less than the cost of some 5K monitors by themselves.
For the iMac, the answer is it depends on the type of storage. Baseline versions of the The Fusion drive gives you the best of both worlds because it's able to offer better speed than just a hard drive, and much larger storage space than most SSDs. If the Fusion drives don't meet your needs, and speed is what you need, then all of the iMac models can be configured with PCIe-based flash storage systems, from GB through 2TB.
Remember, you won't be able to easily change the internal hard drive later, so pick the configuration you can comfortably afford. If cost is really an issue, don't feel you have to blow the budget upfront. You can always add an external hard drive later, although that somewhat defeats the purpose of an all-in-one computer.
While the Intel graphics options are good enough performers, the AMD Radeon discrete graphics are a much better choice for those who work professionally with video and photos. They also offer a good deal more performance when you need to take a break and play a few games.
A word of caution: Even though we mentioned that some iMac models make use of discrete graphics, that doesn't mean you can update or replace the graphics. The iMac offers many advantages over traditional desktops. The iMac comes bundled with some of the same attractive and useful hardware and software that comes with a Mac Pro. The iMac ships with a built-in iSight camera and microphone, built-in stereo speakers, a Bluetooth keyboard, and a Magic Mouse 2. The iMac is a great computer, one that is a solid choice for most individuals.
The built-in display is wonderful. And let's face it: The iMac's form factor is without a doubt one of the sleekest and best available for a desktop computer. Despite its obvious appeal, the iMac, at least in its base configurations, is probably a poor choice for advanced graphics and video professionals, who need more robust graphics than is available in the entry-level iMac.
Graphics and video pros are also better served by more RAM expandability and more drive storage options, features that make the inch iMac and the Mac Pro a better choice for their needs. On the other hand, the iMac, especially those with a Retina display, may be just the right choice for any pro or amateur photographer, video editor, audio editor, or just plain multimedia junkie who is looking for outstanding performance without breaking the bank.
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