The iMac is the perfect-sized home computer, ideal for a time when so many people are working remotely.
The incredibly slim and light design is just a step up in size from theMacBook Pro 16-inch.
Call me crazy, but Im using the iMac as a laptop balanced on a lap desk.
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One downside to using the M1 iMac is that it makes other computers look puny by comparison.
The 24-inch, 4.5k display on the iMac makes my MacBook Pro screen look dim and washed out.
A Step Back in Looks?
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As much as I enjoy using the iMac, Im underwhelmed by the design.
This might actually be a good thing, as its sure to fit into any decor.
The only serious flaw Ive found in the iMac is the keyboard.
Its petite and cute and utterly impractical for serious typing.
Fortunately, there are someexcellent alternative keyboardsavailable.
But the performance of the iMac makes up for any shortcomings in the way it looks.
The new iMac uses the same new M1 chip thats gotten rave reviews in the Mac mini.
It’s lived up to my high expectations with speedy performance.
The screen is fantastic.
Desktop or Monster Laptop?
The real game-changer for me with the iMac M1 is its thin and light design.
While it might not be the most elegant Mac ever made, it may be the most portable.
Its also small enough not to take up much room.
The practical implications of the sleek design are enormous.
Suddenly, Ive got a desktop thats light enough to fit on a lap desk.
This makes it easy to unplug and move the iMac around my apartment.
It feels like Im using a laptop without a battery.
There is, however, a pretty big downside to the nifty magnetic power cord.
Its entirely too easy to pull out accidentally.
