M1 iMac Review: Ultra Thin Design Choice!

Apple's M1 iMac is crazy thin. It's a polarizing design, but a great computer!

Computer provided by Apple for review.

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[majorheadache]

My mother was single with 5 kids and only a graphic design degree and no computer to do it with. (Around 1999 I wanna say) a brand new clear teal-ish iMac was delivered to our door, obviously sent by a friend or neighbor who knew there was a need. To this day our family has no idea who sent it, and although we were still incredibly poor, we were able to survive. Those old clear iMacs, odd as they looked, hold a special place in my heart.

[moosafahim]

If they made a matte black version Marques would cry tears of joy

[seRAEtonin]

I really like iMac’s, they’re very user friendly for family rooms. The chin doesn’t bother me because it’s part of the aesthetic. And the white bezels are nice to help blend in with most interior designs. I get how it can be a hit or miss with some people though. I think it’s a typical Apple move in terms of design and their target market.

[liljasyysvaara]

I actually love that they have the chin. Both visually and practically. I often have to kinda rotate the computer to access the usb ports in the back and also need some support when sticking stuff in to those ports(I change the stuff there quite often because I do photography). The chin gives you a safe place to touch the front side of hhe screen without leaving fingerprints to the glass.

[PatrickLofstrom]

I used to work in an office with many iMac users, and you're on point: the chin was an essential location for Post-It notes!

[munzmedia]

The transparency in realizing that "the product is not (designed) for me" is HUGELY appreciated!

[chloelee]

Me: *This new iMac looks kinda nice
Marques: I don't like the design
Me: Yea I don't like the design either

[calebsherlock]

I love how blunt Marques is sometimes "once I get it out of the box and place it, I DON'T CARE how thin it is" classic

[Yunche]

I think Marques holds the world record for most years having the same haircut

Edit: BALD PEOPLE DONT COUNT lol

[sydneybaldwin]

My tv is as thin as the iMac which I love. It aesthetically pleasing. I loved the original when we had it when I was a kid, it’s stunning now.

[mahartman]

This feels like I’m watching scenes, not just b-roll. Really appreciative of the art dec, set dec, and props used to really set the stage. Hard work noticed. Thanks Marques.

[lindsaynewman]

Very nice video! I go like the different design/new aesthetic approach. I feel like this piece of tech could seamlessly find a spot in my room, instead of being a bulky, dark grey piece of equipment. That's something new for me. I'm considering this piece also because of its size. As a STEM student needing as much space as possible on my desk, the thinness helps a lot.

[GarryBurgess]

I'll be getting the yellow version. I like cheerful colors, light computers, desktop but not too big, good camera, speed, thunderbolt.

[JohnMFlores]

They will pop up in waiting rooms, salons, and public spaces so fast. In those situations, how the public feels how it looks (i.e., the thinness, the color) is more important than how the user feels how it looks (i.e., the chin).

[farx]

The sound design you put into your intros is incredible

[fabriceizzo]

I like the brutal honesty of your reviews.
One would think that by interviewing executives you would be biased in your reviews or intimidated, but no.

[jasperweekes]

you honestly have the cleanest editing of any YouTuber its unbelievable

[valentinursu]

"It's a mixed bag for me, I honestly don't like the way it looks..."
Apple makes a matte black version...
Marques goes "It's the most beautiful thing that will ever be made in this world"

[ricphoenix]

I have the blue iMAC entry level model. I love it. The monitor, sound, mic, camera are excellent. The machine is fast....I mean really fast. The thin design with the white bezel looks awesome. I honestly think that the only reason people complain about the white bezel is because the black bezel is all they have ever seen on everything....especially if they are under about 30 years of age (which many tech reviewers are). I only need the two ports. However, I added the SATECHI clamp style USB hub, which also colour matched the iMAC and gave me several USB ports and two SD card slots which means that maybe I do actually need more ports LOL. The ports also allow external storage. The chin is also a cool design element in that it shows the pastel colour of your machine and is a place for the sound....it's almost like a sound bar.

[raycorc]

Does Apple realise 90% of us just want a space grey version with black bezel?