Starting with the smaller model, the 21.5-inch version stands 17.7 inches tall and 20.8 inches wide, with a stand that measures 6.9 inches deep. That said, we'll call out the dimensions here, and you can do the rest by measuring your desk space. As a disclaimer, it's always hard to make that call when we're not actually sitting in your workspace (photos can only tell us so much). Speaking of the sort, we've been getting an awful lot of emails from readers asking not if they should buy the iMac, but what size they should get. That's not to say the machine isn't pretty, but let's be honest: you're buying the iMac for its beautiful display and robust performance, not the thickness of the bezel. Also, while the base is slightly more compact than on previous iMac designs, the screen sizes are the same, so you won't get much in the way of space savings.
And as thin as the bezel is, you'll still notice a bulge around back where all the internal components live. If you're curious, Apple uses a process called friction-stir welding (often used in the aviation industry) to bond the two pieces together so that the chassis is thin, with no obvious seams.Īll told, that skinny frame really is impressive, though you'll only truly appreciate it on the occasion you're viewing the machine from off to the side. Unlike the Air, though, the iMac isn't made of a single piece of aluminum, but rather, two. Like the current iMac (or any Mac, really), these guys are made of smooth aluminum, with blunt edges and rounded corners. Still, what kind of reviewers would we be if we recommended a $1,299-plus product without describing the exterior design? This section is going to feel awfully repetitive for those who read last year's review or who've gotten a chance to check out the iMac at a local Apple store. You'll buy the iMac for its beautiful display and robust performance, not the thickness of the bezel. Read on for some performance numbers (and a recap of the design too, if you missed it the first time). But you also want to know how the new machine performs, don'tcha? Sure you do. Given that we've already been recommending the iMac, and given that the entry prices have stayed the same ($1,299 / $1,799), it seems obvious that spec bumps like these would make a great product even better. This time around, as you'd expect, Apple's added Haswell processors, along with newer NVIDIA GPUs, faster 802.11ac WiFi and optional PCIe SSDs for faster transfer rates. Like the 2012 models, this year's iMac comes in 21.5- and 27-inch screen sizes, with low-glare displays and a thin bezel that measures just 5mm thick. The difference, though, is that while the MacBook Air is getting a bit long in the tooth, the iMac was just revamped a year ago - and it's still a tempting product. Now, Apple's come out with some new iMacs, and these, too, are basically the same as last year's, just with fresh components inside. In addition to announcing the iPhone 5s, the company refreshed its MacBook Air line with Haswell processors, leaving everything else unchanged. This is an "s" year for Apple, and no, we're not just talking about the iPhone.
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