Pros and Cons of the New iMac 27-inch

2020 Update:

Apple’s latest iMac could see a delay due to shipping and supply problems brought on by the global pandemic.

It’s been a year and a half since Apple last updated the iMac (last updated in March 2019)
iMac could get a fresh redesign–with a bigger screen
A new iMac is anticipated to arrive in August 2020, but will be the same design with a better processor
However, the newly redesigned 2020 27″ iMac release could be pushed back to 2021 due to supply problems
Latest iMac Pros and Cons

Upcoming iMac Rumor Mill

One popular leaker suggests that an iMac AND Mac mini are coming very soon.

Another leaker suggests that the new iMacs won’t come out until August, and seems to suggest that there won’t be much of a redesign.

A Malaysian Twitter leaker all but confirmed the fact that Apple fans will have to wait a long time for an iMac with a fresh, more ergonomic redesign with smaller bezels and a bigger screen.

Latest iMac Pros & Cons

Apple’s latest iMac has been updated (March 2019), but it looks awfully similar to the previous update. Although, Apple has certainly managed to fit some newer and better components into the tiny space behind the iMac’s slim-designed screen 27″ screen.

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Below are the product specifications, pros and cons of this device, and targeted uses for it.

Cons

While Apple has been on top of the product-design market for years, their sleek iMac design doesn’t come without logistical caveats.

– There is no touch screen option, unlike many other Apple products

– The port placement is in the back of the monitor, which can be cumbersome

– The speakers are on the rear, facing away from the user.

– There is no way to raise or lower the display, only tilt.

– Core features like wireless networking and Bluetooth could still use some upgrades

Pros

Although there are some drawbacks to some of Apple’s design choices for its latest iMac, many of the cons of these features are negated by the pros.

+ Stereo speakers offer quality sound and volume, even with rear-facing sound

+ Photos and videos are expertly colored due to the P3 color gamut & 5K retina display, which makes them much more vivid and memorable. Useful when completing editing, in a training seminar, or during a product launch.

+ Display is large enough to work with documents side-by-side

+ The CPU is fast, especially in the arena of graphic applications and file transfers

+ Thunderbolt 3 allows for HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and external monitor connections

+ T2 chip enables a new level of security by including a secure enclave coprocessor that secures Touch ID data and provides the foundation for new encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities.

+ Has long battery life

+ Compatible with Magic wireless products: Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, Magic Trackpad 2

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Best Applicability

The audience for this type of device includes:

- Architects (3D visualization software)
- Creative Professionals in all industries
- Music developers
- Photo and video editors
- Surgeons and Radiologists (OsiriX)
- Software Developers
- Gaming Developers
- Employees/Employers for training purposes
- Individuals who need to plug into a variety of peripherals
- Attorneys who wish to see comparative documentation
- Company workers working in cramped quarters
- Exhibitors at trade shows, conferences, expos and other events
- Event attendees where electrical outlets are scarce

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(From 2018: Pros and Cons of the New iMac 27-inch) Apple’s Most Powerful Desktop Computer
This 27-inch, 5K display with integrated CPU offers the most color-rich monitor available in the market today. Because the computing power is in the display, there is no tower to worry about. The keyboard and mouse plug into the back of the monitor. The iMac offers a significant speed bump over previous models, making it a strong alternative to Windows-based, All-in-One models. The Thunderbolt 3 ports provide 40Gbps data transfer, which is double the speed of previous iMac generations. Below are the product specifications, pros and cons of this device, and targeted uses for it.

Specifications

Pros

+ Photos and videos are expertly colored due to the P3 color gamut, which makes them much more vivid and memorable. Useful when completing editing, in a training seminar or during a product launch.

+ Display is large enough to work with documents side-by-side

+ The CPU is fast, especially in the arena of graphic applications and file transfers

+ Thunderbolt 3 allows for HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and external monitor connections

+ High Sierra offers built‑in encryption, crash‑safe protections, and simplified data backup

+ Has long battery life