The new iMac is a good desktop computer that needs a redesign
The Verge · Todd Haselton ·
Apple’s iMac remains a solid desktop computer for someone who wants a simple, straightforward way to get on a Mac.
I’m a simple guy. I usually work from my MacBook Neo wherever I end up sitting in my house. And while I have monitors, mice, and keyboards to plug it into, I often end up leaning over the MacBook and doing none of that. I rarely even sit at my office desk, which has done wonders for my posture.
But over the past week, I’ve found myself returning to my desk more and more often to use Apple’s latest iMac. With the iMac, I have a far bigger screen and solid built-in speakers that are much better than what I have on my laptop.
When The Verge last reviewed the iMac, we asked: “Who is this for, exactly?” It’s still true that it’s often cheaper and more flexible to build a desktop setup yourself. But after testing Apple’s latest version with the new M6 chip and a couple of other upgrades, I think the iMac might be for people like me: I like that everything is right here, no thinking required. I don’t have to worry about adding speakers or a webcam or anything like that. It’s a computer built for families and for people who just want to set up a pretty desktop computer and forget about it. Somehow, at 41, I’ve become that guy.
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