M3 iMac Review After 45 Days - Avoid My Mistake!
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2024
- 2023 iMac Review - 45 Days Later | 24" M3 iMac Review & Comparison (Base vs Upgraded)
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Apple's M3 iMac has been out for a couple of months now, and after using both the base model and the mid-tier model, I have some thoughts to share. So in this video, we discuss the M3 iMac design, performance, gaming, why I'm selling my M1 iMac and keeping this one, which model to avoid buying, why to skip SSD and RAM upgrades, and of course, if you should buy an iMac in 2023-2024 or not. Enjoy!
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0:00 What's this iMac review about?
0:36 Design is the same.. but!
1:05 Ok maybe this should be different
1:18 The iMac Display is chefs kiss
1:50 The Flexibility is awesome
2:05 Non USB-C Accessories (why idc)
2:30 AirPods over iMac Speakers? Audio Brief
3:03 The Major issue with Base M3 iMac (avoid my mistake)
5:02 Why you should care
5:26 But that's not all... (no brainer)
6:07 Performance - Video Editing, Photo Editing, etc
8:03 Gaming on iMac M3 (better than M1?)
8:32 Why I'm selling M1 iMac for M3 - 2 main reasons (not so obvious)
10:08 Should you upgrade from Intel iMac?
10:43 Which iMac should you buy? (beware of THIS)
11:18 Should you upgrade RAM or SSD? Or both?
12:16 Why I love the M3 iMac & who it's for
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If you're in an office, would you prefer working from an *iMac* or a *MacBook/Mac mini* connected to an External Display? 🖥
I’d like to know as well my church is about to purchase a new computer and I requested a iMac computer I’m doing homework to see which one I want and be good for what I do at work. So if you see my comment can you help me out
This is a fun question. Last year, my office co-workers received approval to order new 27-inch Dell/HP type monitors and, I had just received one 6-months prior so, they would stop by my desk to check it out. While a nice size, the resolution of this monitor was no where close to my old 2010, Apple 27-inch Cinema LED (none thunderbolt) display used on my home desktops systems both a "mac mini" and a "space gray" trash can size Mac Pro 8-core model. Between these two selections, I would prefer an Apple 27-inch "Studio Display" paired with a "mac mini" pro model. But what, I would really prefer to have would be a discontinued desktop model an Apple "space gray" 27-inch iMac Pro with its matching "space gray" keyboard, track pad, and mouse (smile...smile).
Space gray would be very nice they should come up with the color for iMac
would this imac lose to the 2020 one with the 5700
Totally an iMac! A 27" iMac! Not going back to smaller!
2:56 You are the first youtuber to mention this, thank you. I noticed when I plugged in my headphones, the music was super clear and I was hearing so much more in songs that I didn't before.
My 8 year old motherboard has that. Glad apple finally got the hint.
You hit this one out of the park with your review; covered all the pros and cons and did so in an objective and cogent manner. I just purchased one to upgrade from my 27" iMac that I bought about 8 years ago. Yes, the display is smaller but the view is so much better and the sound is incredible. Highly recommend !
It's nice to get an honest review without listening to a bunch of complaints. Thank you, I plan to get this machine soon.
Thanks a lot for your great review! Does your iCloud backup the memory on your external SSD or do you have to do that manually?
Thanks Brandon. Just found your site on RUclips. It is a very comprehensive review. I will be buying an M3 soon. Do you explain how to transfer data and software from my PC to the new IMac?
Does the upgrade to 512 Gb or 1 Tb SSD also improve performance? I think they might have 2 NAND chips instead of one, and I think that may be important. Thoughts?
Absolutely love mine 💛 I got it in Yellow with 16GB RAM & 512GB Storage.I upgraded from a 27” Intel iMac from 2017. The speed difference is really noticeable and it looks good too.Really happy with my purchase.This will last me at least 5-6 years.
Now that's a nice upgrade. The screen size difference isn't as noticeable as you thought it would be, is it?
@@BrandonButch No,it’s not, and it fits better on my desk as well.Nice and compact.No regrets in downsizing screen size.
I went for blue in the same configuration and I love it!
Sounds great and, yellow is also my favorite color for a 24-inch M-1 or M-3, iMac desktop system (smile...smile).
Been contemplating this same move, as I've been using my 27" intel iMac from 2015, and it's really time now. Not sure whether to go M3 iMac or Mac Mini route though! To be honest, neither option really grabs me, and I'm not feeling the 16gb ram or the paltry storage options, as I currently have 24gb ram and I terra storage… Maybe I'm just being picky… How did you cope?
Hi 👋🏻 Brandon. Just subscribed and liked.👍 Great video, well explained and informative. 😎🇬🇧🇬🇧
Hi, great video and informative. I’m thinking of upgrading (Mac is 11 years old) but have a few questions…first, can you have an additional monitor attached? I have a 27” and am disappointed apple do not provide a bigger screen, so thought another screen may do the trick. Secondly, how do you transfer all the stuff currently on the Mac? That’ll do for now!
Appreciate your observation and recommendation. It is clear to me that i am glad i held back from buying the MacBook Pro 16. I am concerned about converting my current configuration from 2Tb Fusion Drive down to 256 Gb. My configuration consists of iMac 27 with two external 1080p monitors two external hard drives plus super DVD and Orico external case. Do you still recommend I switch to the m3 iMac?
I ddin't realize you were on RUclips for 15 years! So weird to go back in the past but so neat. It's so funny how things change.
It seems like a good upgrade. Great review, thanks for sharing.
i am looking at t he top iMac and upgrading to 1TB drive and max memory. You think that will be good for editing?
Very, very helpful! Thank you!
I’m considering purchasing one because my 2012 MacBook Pro died last night. Would something like Ableton 10 run smoothly on this while using programs like Serum?
I went big, and ordered a M3 iMac with 24gb ram and 1Tb ssd today. 💪
Education discount helped knock it down so the ram upgrade was almost covered in the discount. I’ll be connecting mine to 7-10 external drives, so it would be nice to have more internal storage if I need it. I’m still using a 10 year old mid tier Mac mini, and it actually still works great. But I’m starting to get error messages saying my OS is no longer supported with some apps I use. Also, it’s a pain that HEIC videos from my iPhone 15 can’t play correctly with my old iMac. Hopefully, I won’t have to upgrade again for another 10 years. 😅
Wow! So despite having “gone big”, your already getting error messages and warnings? Just imagine what it’s going to be like in less than a year from now! And that sea of cords and externals you’re buried in must really be worth that shiny chassis that will far outlive Apple’s current estimates of support for their current machines which has been cut almost in half from sevent to eight years, to four or five years. Then you’ll probably have to “go big” again, for even more money! Better start saving now.
@@gemini62167 reread, the ten yr old Mac mini is giving the error messages.
Just what I needed to see - thanks Brandon. I am a 27” intel Imac user and use Photoshop and Lightroom a lot. I want to do some video editing in the future using footage from canon R5. You covered the very thing I needed to know about spacing up the iMac versus biting the bullet and getting the M2pro Mac mini or base Studio. I looked at all the specs and upgrade options from Apple and made a chart. Ignoring the need for a separate monitor and keyboard etc, once you max the M3imac to its limit it’s not that big a leap cost wise to the base MacStudio and you gain a whole lot more in terms of ports and performance. Thanks again.
I'm a new Mac user, can this be used as a second screen monitor?
I have a 2015 imac and am looking to upgrade, someone suggested the mac mini M3 when it comes out... I use photoshop as a pattern designer and illustrator and have biiiig files, so was wondering whether you think the mac mini would be best and which spec, I guess the biggest ram I can afford? And if I get a mac mini would I be best to go with an apple screen, there are so many out there to choose from!
Okay. Super helpful. I needed the one with Ethernet built in, so I avoided that mistake. Thank you.
My thoughts are if it is good enough with maxing out ram and storage say to 1TB so I can run up to 2 VMs on it which are ram intensive. Not interested in video or games but like large screen vs MBP. While mini or studio may give better performance that means adding display and another plug so the imac seems ideal, just surprised Apple didn’t have option of M3 Pro chip.
With the iMac we can move it anywhere to work on it in the house and do that without a thought. Best feature ever
Do you think the base 8gb model is enough for 1080p or 4K video editing? I don't really edit many videos, but I'm thinking about maybe making some videos in the future. I managed to edit some 1080p videos with my base model MacBook Air M1 just fine and M3 should be bit faster? Good video!
Ive been using iMacs for many many years - mainly using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. iMacs work great for these programs as long as your night dealing with huge file sizes. Im in the print industry - prime label market - and the iMacs have been perfect fit!
If I’m look got upgrade. What do you recommend I do? I’m lost with the Mac mini and the iMacs. I have an old iMac. And I do live streaming in 4 k and some audio and video editing. Thanks if you do answer me. Also if I have the old iMac can I still use the display if I buy a mini? Im confused
THANK YOU for being the first RUclipsr to be sensible on their thoughts about lightning on the peripherals. Everyone makes out like it's a big deal and everything is ruined by it! So annoying.
Did your iMac ship with Sonoma? Apparently some M3 iMacs shipped with Ventura? I want to upgrade my 2013 27' iMac (Catalina). Unfortunately I have legacy software that runs perfectly on Ventura but not under Sonoma(vignetting issues). If I upgrade to the base M3 iMac (I have a usb-c dongle and keyboard with touch-id), and it ships with Sonoma will I be able to down grade the OS to Ventura?
Brandon , the hub you talk about. I have an Apple DVD player, that I cannot use now. My question is what HUB should I get so I can play DVD’s ?
My first ever computer was the first edition of the iMac that I bought in 1999. It was bought at 'Comp USA' because at that time Apple was a struggling company and only a small section in the back of the store is where all of the Apple stuff was for sale. By 2008, I needed to upgrade to the new edition available then because software was rapidly advancing. In 2016 I upgraded again and its what I am using today. I cannot wait to buy this new M3 edition of the iMac.
Exactly the same for me on the dates with the exception of upgrading in 2017. This will probably be my next upgrade, just don't know when....
Same timeline for me. Except I bought midlevel MacBook in 2008 for school.
I already move the 27" if more than just myself want to see something, but I certainly agree mobility isn't the prime incentive for changing computers. M3 might be, however, and lightness could be a bonus. It is true, however, that when I picked up the 27" Intel, I brought it home on a Roman bus. It was well packaged.
i would be very interested on how logic pro performs on this m3 imac
I have stacked MBP, but still wondering should I get an iMac or not, rather than big monitors. Extra computer to use seems nice.
Excellent review ty!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I’m just a casual user and currently use the Intel chip. Can I even find a new IMac with the M1 chip?
I Loooooove the Imac 24" and the design, I Don't have one.. I use iPad Pro m2 12,9".. but looking for an Imac, just for basic family use, so I think the m1 is enough for me right? (8GB) we also have the MacBook Air m1, just a fantastic computer, but I really like the 4,5K display on the iMac...
Are you able to get a different keyboard for it?
Can you please tell me if I can connect my work pc laptop to it and use it as a second monitor for that pc?
Thank you
The iMac is the most aesthetically pleasing Mac Apple has ever designed. Change my mind 🖥
Awesome video, Brandon! Merry Christmas!🎄
I agree.
if they went back to the G4 iMac styling with modern day tech standards (displays, processors etc.), that would be the greatest iMac ever released. FACT
I would but I don’t want to isht on your parade dude, as long as YOU love it that’s what matters.
Good to see you’re a Crowder fan though! 👏👏👏
My favorite iMac of all time is still my first, a 2005, glossy white 20-inch G5 iMac with its matching white keyboard and mouse (wired or wireless), tons of ports, DVD super-drive, and being less than 2-inches in thickness. Daily, I still use mine as a back-up desktop system and, to watch and record over the air TV shows and movies (smile...smile).
good review and advice for most all in one buyers.
Work had iMac 27 inch top specs but the just replaced with iPad Pro and apple Monitor.
No mention of the 24Gb unified memory option for iMacs. Not necessary for creative work?
@BrandonButch Well done Brandon! Thank you for your insightful opinions :) Responding to your previous comment, I would prefer to work from a maxed out M3 Macbook Pro connected to a studio display, as I do edit with Davinci Resolve and would want the good speed through connection.
Thanks! Good choice - the Studio Display is just amazing. Expensive but well worth it when paired with a powerful MacBook Pro. Although I have to say, I still prefer the overall aesthetic of the iMac over anything. Just something about the minimal approach with no computer next to it & no visible wires
@@BrandonButch For Sure! Good point! There are so many options out there.. even when not getting into the Mac OS ecosystem. Aesthetic is everything when it comes to consumer goods. 👍
I would say the M3 iMac is only for regular users, I see why pro users don’t like it as much. it’s on the same level as the M1 M2 and upcoming M3 MacBook Air.
@@123theprodigy5 which type of user would you consider yourself to be?
@@tituswillb i’m the average consumer, I don’t care about pro features.
I have an 24 " iMac M1 and love it. Had traded my 27 " iMac and was worried about losing the screen space but hardly noticed the change. I agree with all you said except I did upgrade to 1 TB. I also added external additional ports. No reason for me me to go to M3 very happy with the M1 George in NY
I have a late 2014 27" iMac, but I can't stand to go smaller.
@@GregOlotka measure your width diagonally. The new iMacs have a wider screen ratio so you’re probably not losing much real estate plus those old fat iMac bezels really takeaway from multi screen setups.
I’ve just bought my first iMac 2012 could I use it to play games would I need to connect a external cd drive ?
I'm a bit bummed about the port situation but those USB-C hubs seem like a great solution
Honestly worth it just for the SD card slot alone. Baffles me why the upgraded iMac doesn't come with one
The port situation is the deal breaker for me. Even more so since you can't add a second internal drive for Time Machine.
Nothing like being willing to pay extra for what once was considered standard offerings on Macs ten plus years ago, and still is with almost every other computer manufacturer in this class. The average base standard is 1T - 2T internal SSD, 16G RAM, and a plethora of ports plus card ports. But we Apple lovers just adore getting rooked left and right, because after all… it's an Apple.
@@BrandonButch I wonder how much that component would expand the design. They’re are thin as a closed MacBook Air.
@@gemini62167. I believe Apple engineers need counseling. Eventually they may loose customers because Apple appears 2 b greedy.
At around the 8:25 to 8:30 mark what is the game you were playing on your iMac?
Cool Review ❤ Thank you 🎉
Since apple dropped the 27" the iMac it's a no-go for me. I don't care how fast it is. The minimum display size should start at 27".
I agree. 25 inch screen is too small for my eyes
You mean 23.5in, which is the usable screen size on the 27in.
@@thepatrioarchy No, I mean 27" My usable screen from corner to corner is 27"
10:19 I'm in the camp. Had a 27in 5k as my last machine and I got used to the size within an hour or so. I put the display settings to "More Space" and it makes it like the default 5k. So no one should consider that as a deal breaker.
I ended up getting a 24gig of ram one with 2 TB because, I don't change my machines everyday. I'm a longterm user.
Hope not. Apple’s current estimation of support for today’s machines is not the same as it was ten years ago. It’s been cut in half, from 7 to 8 years to 4 to 5 years.
@@gemini62167 I never needed their support for anything so I’m not too concerned.
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I have watch ultra 2, i am using Trail Loop band and got bored by it 😁. Planning to get ocean band but seing people reviews as heavy , i am not able to decide .
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@@BrandonButch oh woww..❤Thanks for sharing 🙏I will get one now 😊
Do think think it works fine for Logic Pro?
I love iMacs and I really like your review but I just can’t go to a 24” after 7 years of the 27”! I’m wringing every bit of life out of my 2017 iMac. I don’t want to spend $2K on a Mac Mini and Studio Display but the 24” iMac seems too small.
And to make matters worse, the 24" iMac actually has a 23.5 inch screen!
I am upgrading from a 2012 Mac desktop 27”. what am I going to need to transfer to the usb2 or 3 flash drive? I transfer to that and dl to my embroidery machine. None of the ports “look” like a usb🤔. I am not very tech savvy if you can tell, thank you for a very informative video on the M3.
Unless Apple has changed things in the last year or two, if you have both desktops next to one another and build them up, a migration assistant will appear and will move everything from your old computer to your new one. You would have the same desktop, the same files, the same applications, although you may need to re-authorize them. Haven't looked at it however, in about 2+ years.
Planning to upgrade from a 2013 intel iMac in the new year. Thinking of going with 16gb. Can’t decide whether to go with 512 ssd or 1TB. Any recommendations? Any views about the Minisopuru USB C Hub for iMac 24 inch - any good?
I would go with 24GB RAM and 512GB SSD.
Nice review! What was the game you were playing with the ca?
Asphalt 9
Does the M3 iMac need DisplayLink to run 2 HDMI monitors?
with my 2020 i7 iMac, I lose way more than the bigger screen, I lost multiple ports, ability to add ram at low cost and bootcamp witch I use for my gaming needs. With the specs and SSD of my iMac, I don't see why I should upgrade to an M-Series one. In fact, with my use of a mac right now, I'll lose features instead of having new ones.
Are there any travel cases for the iMac?
can you play azetto corsa competizione and use the thrustmaster t 28 on this machine? pls answer
iMac m3 or iPad Pro for photo editing?
I'm having trouble finding info about the M3 iMac cooling specs. Does anyone know if the M3 iMacs have active cooling? I'm trying to avoid a passive cooling situation like the MacBook Airs.
I wish they had a model with a larger screen, I have not used a screen that small in probably 10-15 years yeah. Sure, I could just get a mini and a monitor, but I dig the iMac design.
Hello. I am getting basic iMac, do you think it will be enough to edit not professional videos ? That is what I can afford right now .
if it was 27" it would be perfect.. No idea why Apple went with 24". I'm pretty sure the iMac sales would be way higher if it was a 27 inch model.
Hi @BrandonButch
Can the M3 iMac be upgraded by memory or not? Ty
Nope
My only complaint about my M3 is I miss my 27" screen. I'm retired, getting older, eye site beginning to fail. But M3 picture is nice and sharp and helps a bit.
I keep looking at the Mac mini or Mac Studio option, but the cost of a studio display, keyboard, mouse and sales tax is over $2000, then I have to add the cost of the computer. The iMac comes out way ahead cost wise. I just don’t want to give up my 27” iMac display.
Is it still the case that the base iMac only has 1 cooling fan while the 2 other models have 2 cooling fans?
Yes ...base model has only one fan and, the upgraded version has two cooling fans. You would think that, a company with as much cash as Apple, Inc. has, would not have to be this cheap (smile...smile).
I've thought of a mini refrigerator to put a computer in😂
Also, when you say there wasn't anything you wish it did. I wish the stand was a Qi charger - could rest your phone there and charge it at the same time.
Now that would be awesome!
I agree that the mid-grade M3 is a better purchase, I just got that one (in orange!)
Extremely interesting - I have a 27" iMac Intel, which I like, of course, but you have described some features I would greatly appreciate , connectivity, light weight, etc. The splendid Mac Store in the centre of Rome suggested that there would be a lot to pay for external screens (Greetings from Rome, by the way).
Why is 'light weight' a desirable feature for a *desktop* *computer* ? Are you really going to move a 27 iMac or M3 iMac around?
@@DerekDavis213 I’ve had to move my iMac 4-5 times in the 2 years wasn’t a problem. But if I had an old g5 I’d probably still be in the same place. The packaging the new Mac’s come is is actually heavier than the machine itself.
Also Mac displays are expensive but any monitor will connect to the new iMac (hdmi- usbc)
@@mneri84If you have a monitor already, why buy an iMac? Better to get the Mac Mini.
@@DerekDavis213 Do most people not use dual screen set up? I use a 27” iMac at work with a 2nd 4k monitor. At home I use a 24”iMac with a second monitor. I usually have one screen dedicated to art and the other screen for workflows and communication
What watch face is on your watch?
Got my very first iMac ever and i love it! I got the M3 with 16gb of ram and 512 gb. It’s enough for the next 3 years till I upgrade. I also use the iPad Pro 12.9” m2 for on the go! Such an amazing combo!
3 years! I'm still running a 2011 iMac, replaced the screen, installed 1TB SSD and extra memory cards.
@@haych27 heck I hope it lasts me longer and doesn’t slow down, it’s just that people keep saying that 8gb and 16gb of ram isn’t enough to future proof these new iMacs.
I feel the days of tech lasting 10 years are behind us. 8gb is a ridiculous base model spec but this is what apple can deliver because of its strong brand equity
@@haych27 You are right that 8gb is ridiculous, in 2024.
On the PC side, 32 gigs of ram costs just 60 USD. Cheap.
@@haych27 yeah I thought that too so I bumped to 24gb. Which is still low considering a Mac Studio offers 192gb. However I think the chip sets in both builds are different from traditional pc that lots of ram isn’t a focal point in these Mac builds.
2:12 sorry to complain again, but why doesn't Apple position the lighting plug so you can use the mouse while it is getting charged? So many times I have to stop by work while I wait for the mouse to charge up, Sheesh. I guess they don't want to ruin the "beautiful appearance" ?
Good review! I hope this new iMac isn’t underpowered?!
So Brandon, should I keep my iPhone XR or should I switch to a new iPhone? Because I like my iPhone XR. And I think I should keep it. What do you think?
Hi Brandon, I watch your videos as soon as they come out. The reason for this comment is that I’m seriously afraid to update my iphone XSMAX to iOS 17 let alone the latest updates. The latest update on my iphone is 16.7.2. I’m still afraid of something going and causing me tremendous anxiety.
Do you think now is a good time to update? Is it possible to update the security updates only? Thank you for your informative videos, I’d be lost without them! You are very much appreciated!
I do like my 24inch m3 iMac with 1Tb
When do you think Apple will release a 27 inch iMac ?
This video was good, and your review recommendations make a lot of sense. I only have one nit: the click bait thumbnail nearly made me skip this one (though, yeah, I know that that’s how YT works, sigh)
iMac M3 or Macbook Air M3? Which one should I purchase if I do Editing FinalCut & Photoshop almost everyday
Do you want a desktop or laptop? Is the 24” iMac screen worth $200 more? I personally couldn’t work on a 15” screen.
@@mneri84 Oh thanks, I just ordered the new iMac! Yes 15" is still too small for my work.
very nice video thanks
About to buy an M3 today - Apple products all look clean and cool.
I won’t upgrade from my 2020 27” yet as the iMac screen size is still too small. Also the price in my country is 30% higher meaning a max spec iMac is $5049. A max spec Mac mini is $7k and a base studio display is $3k. A Pro Display is $9599.
Best plan for me is to stay with an intel 27” and upgrade to the new iMac M6 when the intel iMac is added to the obsolete list.
List or no list, Intel Mac for any workflow involving content creation or pro software…… is already obsolete
I went from a 27" iMac to 24" and it was not as big of a difference as you think. The bezels are smaller and the whole computer is so much lighter - I sold my 27" so fast
I agree that the new M3 iMac is a nice machine but it is still a pass for me on my 2017 27" iMac 5K. Having vision problems (mainly cataracts) and being retired I don't need anything better until the software is not supported anymore. I figure that I can go another 4-5 years on this and I fully intend to. Oh yes I do view the videos on newer Apple products just knowing what is available and I do have a M1 MacBook Air that I do use when I travel but for at home office use the iMac I have is better for my usage. Sometimes using the older product until it is no longer usable is the best option.
I have two iMac's. One is an M1 iMac (16Gb, 256Gb). That one is solely for work. My company wants some specific VPN/firewall crap installed, and I didn't want that on my personal machine, so I got an M1 (about a year ago now) for this purpose. Given 90% of the work I do for this company is in a browser, this config works for me VERY well. Built myself an external 512Gb SSD drive to use as Time Machine, I have it velcroed to the back of the stand, so I don't even see it. Very nice.
For my personal machine, I did have a 27" Intel iMac from 2019, which I just a month ago upgraded to an M3 iMac (24Gb, 2TB). This is what I do all my own stuff on, and I'm VERY happy with it. I have to say the reduction in screen size hasn't impacted me at all. I only notice it when lining up a lot of icons on the desktop, but otherwise the smaller screen size has been invisible to me, despite knowing it's physically smaller.
The two of them side by side look quite nice, and my personal iMac also has an LG 4k monitor as "Monitor 2", so it's a nice setup here for me.
Was holding out on a 27" (or larger) Silicon iMac, but given it doesn't look like that's happening (at least for awhile), I jumped on the M3. Quite happy with it.
Ooh that sounds like an awesome setup! And the maxed out M3 iMac must be a beast! Why did you decide on that over something like an M2 Pro Mac mini or base Mac Studio?
@@BrandonButch I still wanted the iMac vs the form factor of a Mac Studio or a Mini.
Just curious; what colour?
@@Cakewalkingbaby The M1 was Purple. The M3 is green.
Thanks for the quick reply!
If I may ask your take on RAM. I plan on getting an iMac3 (orange:) but I’m still in doubt about getting 16gb or 24gb. The idea is to do some courses on Adobe, programming in Python, photo editing and making music. I’m thinking the 16gb should be sufficient and in case I do get into a more “professional” workflow and need more RAM, the 24gb wouldn’t even be enough and a laptop with 32gb would be good to have next to the iMac. Does that even make sense.
How did you not get the Touch ID keyboard
I did.
I also got ride of my blue M1 and went with silver easier to match accessories. Love the M3 can do everything I need to on it. The 4.5 k display is a steal at this price comparing it to the studio. Alone if Apple sold a 4.5k display it would be $999. Along with the keyboard and mouse $230 with the Touch ID keyboard you get the M3 and os for for around $100.
I think I would get the hub that the iMac sits on. That is the design I like
Yeah I've tried those before but they look too bulky for the iMac aesthetic imo
Hi, nice video. Is there any difference between Studio Display and the display on this iMac in terms of color depth, contrast, etc? I know that Studio Display has some profiles for photo, video, web, etc. Has the iMac these features?
I've owned every single one of them.
Except the M3.
I'm waiting for the big screen iMac.
My first Mac was a IIFX.
Wow, that IIFX now that is cool. My first Apple computer was an All-in-One with a 603(e) processor chip the 5400 Power Mac.
Color is nice… until you try adding a matching hub !
I love just looking at it it’s so beautiful
just got the new imac but after 1 month its starting to shock me 😭😭
Thanks for doing a review for normal people and not getting entangled in all that hype system. Pretty rare these days. 😉
But this really should help people on wether getting the iMac as a simple all-in-one system or if they are better suited with getting a Mac Mini + display of their choice. That bang-for.buck thing is what most potential buyers overlook with Apple products in general. ✌
The chin and the bezels look good
Still, in terms of integration, ports, power supply, upgradability and screen size it represents a downgrade considering the previous generation and you only have a single size model. Apple could also have worked on the ergonomics allowing some kind of adjustments. And, yes, still using lightning in the keyboard and mouse.
Very honest and correct
I absolutely love my M1 iMac cause it's powerful and has the highest specs that I choose from 8gb to 512 storage. The M1 iMac I have is a workhorse and I have no problems or issues at all. Plus I would be keeping my M1 iMac as long as it lives on until I reach old age. Me personally I wouldn't even bother upgrading because it's just not worth spending buying M3 iMac just because of specs and the chip inside. Plus the specs it has on the M3 iMac I don't even care cause It's not worth it of spending it. Just stick to the old one instead cause Old is better than the new. 😇🥰😎
Thanks
I bought the Blue M3 iMac with 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD.