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1. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 21.5-inch 6-core iMac units. Intel Core i7 3.2GHz with 32GB RAM, plus preproduction 27-inch iMac with 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 processor and 64GB RAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, as well as commercially available 27-inch iMacs with 4-core Intel Core i7 processor a clock speed of 4.2 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Testing in Autodesk Maya 2019 conducted using a 399.6 MB scene. Tests were conducted using specific computer systems and represent the approximate performance of the iMac.
2. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 21.5-inch iMac units with 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 processor with 32GB of RAM and GPU Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB VRAM plus preproduction 27-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 processor, 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 48 GPU with 8GB VRAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM and Radeon Pro 560 GPU with 4GB VRAM, as well as commercially available iMacs 27 inches with a 4.2GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor, 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro 580 graphics with 8GB VRAM. DaVinci Resolve Studio 15 testing was conducted using 14 standard effects on a 10-second UHD project with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels and a frame rate of 24 frames per second. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects approximate iMac performance.
3. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 iMac units with 32GB RAM and preproduction 27-inch 8-core Intel iMac units Core i9 with a clock speed of 3.6 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, as well as commercially available 27-inch iMacs with 4-core Intel Core i7 processor a clock speed of 4.2 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Testing in Logic Pro X 10.4.4 was conducted using a 200-track Sculpture synthesizer project. During playback, the playback mode of individual tracks was turned on until an overload occurred central processing unit... Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects the approximate performance of iMac.
4. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 iMac units with 32GB RAM and preproduction 27-inch 8-core Intel iMac units Core i9 with a clock speed of 3.6 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, as well as commercially available 27-inch iMacs with 4-core Intel Core i7 processor a clock speed of 4.2 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Testing was done in Xcode 10.1 (10B61). Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects approximate iMac performance.
5. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 iMac units with 32GB RAM and preproduction 27-inch 8-core Intel iMac units Core i9 with a clock speed of 3.6 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, as well as commercially available 27-inch iMacs with 4-core Intel Core i7 processor a clock speed of 4.2 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Testing of work in Mathematica v11.3.0 was carried out using the built-in WolframMark tests. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects the approximate performance of iMac.
6. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 iMac units with 32GB RAM and preproduction 27-inch 8-core Intel iMac units Core i9 with a clock speed of 3.6 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, as well as commercially available 27-inch iMacs with 4-core Intel Core i7 processor a clock speed of 4.2 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Testing work in Adobe photoshop CC 2019 20.0.3 was performed using the following filters: crystallization, dotting, circular blur, shape blur, dust and scratches, median. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects the approximate performance of iMac.
7. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 iMac units with 32GB RAM and preproduction 27-inch 8-core Intel iMac units Core i9 with a clock speed of 3.6 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, as well as commercially available 27-inch iMacs with 4-core Intel Core i7 processor a clock speed of 4.2 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Tested in Adobe Lightroom Classic CC 8.2 using 780 images in RAW format... Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects the approximate performance of iMac.
8. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 iMac units with 32GB RAM and preproduction 27-inch 8-core Intel iMac units Core i9 with a clock speed of 3.6 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, as well as commercially available 27-inch iMacs with 4-core Intel Core i7 processor a clock speed of 4.2 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Testing in Blackmagic Fusion 9.0.2 was conducted by rendering 100 full-size project frames to disk. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects approximate iMac performance.
9. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 iMac units with 32GB RAM and preproduction 27-inch 8-core Intel iMac units Core i9 with a clock speed of 3.6 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, as well as commercially available 27-inch iMacs with 4-core Intel Core i7 processor a clock speed of 4.2 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Compressor 4.4.3 testing was carried out on a 30-second project with Apple video ProRes 422 at 4096 x 2160 pixels and 30 frames per second. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects the approximate performance of iMac.
10. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 iMac units with 32GB RAM and preproduction 27-inch 8-core Intel iMac units Core i9 with a clock speed of 3.6 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, as well as commercially available 27-inch iMacs with 4-core Intel Core i7 processor a clock speed of 4.2 GHz and 64 GB of RAM. Final Cut Pro 10.4.5 testing was conducted using the RED Apple Workflow Installer v13 plug-ins on a 50-second project with 3: 1 REDCODE® RAW video at 4096 x 2160 pixels and 23.98 frames per second. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects the approximate performance of iMac.
11. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 21.5-inch iMac units with 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 processor with 32GB RAM, Radeon Pro Vega 20 GPU with 4GB VRAM and Pre-production 27-inch iMac with 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 processor with 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 48 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM and Radeon Pro 560 GPU with 4GB VRAM, as well as commercially available iMacs 27 inches with a 4.2GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor, 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro 580 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Cinema 4D R20 tested using a 15.7MB scene. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects the approximate performance of iMac.
12. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 21.5-inch iMac units with 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 processor with 32GB RAM, Radeon Pro Vega 20 GPU with 4GB VRAM and Pre-production 27-inch iMac with 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 processor with 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 48 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM and Radeon Pro 560 GPU with 4GB VRAM, as well as commercially available iMacs 27 inches with a 4.2GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor, 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro 580 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Testing of operation in OsiriX MD v.10.0.2 was carried out using CT-scan data: 1300 slices of 512 × 512 voxels. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects approximate iMac performance.
13. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 21.5-inch iMac units with 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 processor with 32GB RAM, Radeon Pro Vega 20 GPU with 4GB VRAM and Pre-production 27-inch iMac with 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 processor with 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 48 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM and Radeon Pro 560 GPU with 4GB VRAM, as well as commercially available iMacs 27 inches with a 4.2GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor, 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro 580 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Final Cut Pro 10.4.5 testing was conducted on a 10-second project with Apple ProRes 422 video at 3840x2160 resolution and 30 frames per second. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects approximate iMac performance.
14. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 21.5-inch iMac units with 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 processor with 32GB RAM, Radeon Pro Vega 20 GPU with 4GB VRAM and Pre-production 27-inch iMac with 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 processor with 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 48 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM and Radeon Pro 560 GPU with 4GB VRAM, as well as commercially available iMacs 27 inches with a 4.2GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor, 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro 580 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Final Cut Pro 10.4.5 testing was conducted on a 50-second Multicam project with 9 and 16 streams of Apple ProRes RAW video at 4096 × 2160 pixels and 23.98 frames per second. Multicam playback with the Angle viewer in Final Cut Pro has been configured to display 16 viewpoints. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects approximate iMac performance.
15. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 21.5-inch iMac units with 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 processor with 32GB RAM, Radeon Pro Vega 20 GPU with 4GB VRAM and Pre-production 27-inch iMac with 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 processor with 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 48 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM and Radeon Pro 560 GPU with 4GB VRAM, as well as commercially available iMacs 27 inches with a 4.2GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor, 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro 580 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Testing conducted using Rise of the Tomb Raider v1.0.5 using on-board performance benchmark at 2048 x 1152 pixels on 21.5 "models and 2560 x 1440 on 27" models; very high parameter values ​​have been set; the Vsync feature has been disabled. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects the approximate performance of iMac.
16. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction 21.5-inch iMac units with 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 processor with 32GB RAM, Radeon Pro Vega 20 GPU with 4GB VRAM and Pre-production 27-inch iMac with 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 processor with 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 48 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Comparison included commercially available 21.5-inch iMacs with 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM and Radeon Pro 560 GPU with 4GB VRAM, as well as commercially available iMacs 27 inches with a 4.2GHz 4-core Intel Core i7 processor, 64GB RAM and Radeon Pro 580 graphics with 8GB VRAM. Testing by F1 2017 v1.0.5 game using onboard performance benchmark at 2048 x 1152 pixels on 21.5-inch models and 2560 x 1440 pixels on 27-inch models; ultra-high parameter values ​​were set; the Vsync feature has been disabled. Testing conducted on specific computer systems and reflects approximate iMac performance.

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Once upon a time (for a very long time, as it seems to me now), I was a user of an ordinary computer. However, the word "usual" is not quite applicable here. Then the computer in the apartment seemed almost as rare as it is now - a middle-aged man without a mobile phone.
So, I calmly used my computer, updated hardware and programs from time to time, complained about the “reliability” of one very common line of operating systems, and thought that it would always be so. The word "Apple" was much more closely associated with the group "The Beatles", and all I knew about Macintosh computers was that they were very expensive, there were almost no programs for them and they were not sold in St. Petersburg.

In January 2004, I tried myself in the field of sound engineering and editing, and somehow wandered into a small music studio. Everyone there was very busy, so they sat me down at the computer and asked me to "stay out of the way for a while."
It didn't work out - what I was offered to play with did not at all resemble the systems I was used to. The computer did not slow down, the interface was amazingly convenient and interesting ... And the computer also did not have a system unit. None. At all. My enthusiastic screams, I suppose, interfered with my work quite a lot - but these wonderful people tolerated me. Yes, that was my first close acquaintance with an Apple computer, and that was the iMac.

Three months later, having borrowed money from everyone I could, I bought a "computer monitor" for my personal use - it should be noted that the studio was going to update the "machine park" anyway.

This iMac was a cathode ray. That is, of course, the monitor was a cathode-ray monitor, and everything else was placed in its case. New computer took a place on the table - next to the LCD monitor, which, incidentally, cost me more than the entire iMac.
At first, the iMac was a toy for self-esteem. I was very flattered that I am the owner of not " simple computer", But a real" mac ". I rarely turned it on, I worked little on it - basically, I admired it. The migration from a "simple" computer to an iMac took several months, and all this time I seriously doubted - "is it worth it?" It turned out to be worth it. By early 2005, an IBM PC compatible computer was sold to a colleague, and I became a full-fledged Mac user.

All of my next "home" computers were exactly the Apple iMac.

So what exactly is an "iMac" and how is it different from a regular desktop system?
There are several differences, both external and internal.

Concept.
Almost every desktop user has thought about where to put it at least once system unit... Putting it on the table takes up a lot of space. Putting under the table - interferes with the legs. Average budget office furniture made for anything, but not so that it is convenient to work with it, and there is not enough space. Constantly and disastrously. If you also remember that most of the household computer tables- these are the same wood-shaving monsters ...

IMac is a system unit and a monitor combined into a single device. What does this mean?
- The modern iMac is perfect solution for cramped offices and small apartments. It is a powerful computer the size of an LCD monitor and takes up no more space. This means that the problem "where to attach the system unit" is solved.
- There is no need for extension cords stretching from the system unit (usually from under the table) to different devices(printers, scanners and so on). The computer and, for example, the printer are located nearby, which means that you can replace the long cord with a short one. There is still no need for a wire connecting the video card of the system unit and the monitor.
“At the same time, any user can connect an additional monitor to the iMac — it can be either an Apple Cinema Display or a regular budget monitor — with both a digital DVI input and an analog D-Sub. However, in the latter case, you will need an adapter.

Appearance.
The design of devices designed and manufactured by Apple traditionally makes the hearts of users beat faster and deprives the designers of competing firms of sleep. Perhaps the iMac is a kind of concentration of the most recognizable and interesting developments of designers from Cupertino.
The iMac is made from anodized aluminum. Apparently, this is Apple's favorite "body" material. This preference can only be welcomed - despite the fact that the iMac is a desktop computer, and, in general, is not intended for travel, a stronger case will never hurt. When you consider that ruggedness is combined with Apple's signature style, it becomes clear why the iMac is a strong leader in the compact desktop market in the United States, for example.
To be honest, I used to like the aggressive style. Chopped planes, corners, all shades of dark colors ... Then all this began to get bored - the eyes get tired, and it is quite difficult to fit aggressive-looking objects into the interior.
Well, the iMac style is anti-aggressive. A minimum of sharp corners and corners in general, a lot of rounding, smoothing, smooth transitions in shape and color. Thanks to this, it looks equally good in the office and at home.
The ergonomic stand allows you to tilt your iMac, which is convenient - although now that convenience is the rule for LCD monitors.

System: content and capabilities.
It is generally accepted that all-in-one devices are evil. It was once believed that video twos perform worse than a TV + VCR pair. Now the same harmful myth applies to multifunction printers (printer, scanner and fax in one case), and - less and less - to the iMac.

Supporters and disseminators of this misconception cite, as it seems to them, a very strong argument - "in order to put several devices in one case, it is necessary to severely limit the capabilities of these devices." Good. Think back to the first computers to occupy rooms the size of a gym. Someone wants to say that they were more powerful and more reliable than modern systems?

In order to completely dispel doubts and shame the skeptics, I will go through the contents and capabilities of the iMac a little - I will give technical data and my personal experience associated with this data.

If this is not my first article about Apple Macintosh computers that you read, you probably already noticed that I never write about motherboards. The reason is very simple - Apple computers do not belong to the popular category of "devices with an open architecture", and the replacement motherboard, firstly, it is impossible, and secondly, it is not required. General Principle Apple is the perfect compatibility of all system components, allowing you to achieve such power and reliability, which never dreamed of computers with the ability to change any components controlled by operating systems of one very common line.

In any store of official sellers Apple technology several iMac options are presented at once - once their choice was wider than that of the MacBook and Mac Pro taken together. Now there are fewer models, but the choice is still great - from budget iMacs to expensive models the so-called "business class", although Apple does not seem to have such a definition.
I will notice right away - I have nothing outstanding and out of the ordinary. A normal iMac of average configuration, which is enough for me personally. There are significantly more on sale powerful computers of this line, and here everything depends only on financial capabilities.

I'll start, as usual, with the processor.
The iMac I bought has an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz processor. Please keep in mind - it is Intel, and not "some other processor". Fortunately or unfortunately, the days of PowerPC processors are over.

The included RAM is 1 GB. If anyone is interested in exact numbers - PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SDRAM. The system supports up to 4 gigabytes of memory, and I soon took advantage of this support. Not because I lacked the RAM I already had, but rather out of interest - how will the iMac behave if you add RAM to it? In general, my iMac has 4 GB of it.

Drive - aka HDD- roomy enough. Of course, with the huge volumes of modern programs and, for example, films in good resolution, 320 GB is not so much, especially when it comes to a "home" computer designed not only to work, but also to entertain. Volume hard disk I still have enough, but I have already started thinking about expanding. I think 500 gigabytes will be fine for me.

Optical drive - "slot" Superdrive. When you decide to switch to Apple, the slotted way of feeding the disc into the drive may seem a little unusual to you. However, it is very convenient - a narrow slot in the body instead of a rather large pull-out tray, and you will quickly appreciate it.
The drive traditionally reads all types of CDs and DVDs. In the recording area, everything is also in perfect order - any CDs and DVDs, including double-layer ones. The speeds are traditional - for example, CDs are written at a maximum of 24x, CD-RW at 16x, and various DVDs - in the range from 4x to 8x. I often have to write discs, because customers do not really trust USB, and they want to have a "hard copy" - that is, a CD. However, for all the time that I have been working with Apple computers, there has not been a single case when the drive of such a computer "screwed up" the disk blank.

Video card - Radeon 2600 HD Pro. Video Memory - 256MB GDDR3. Sufficient for almost everything, even 3D graphics. The only exception is some actions in nonlinear video editing programs, but for such tasks there are Apple computers of a higher level - for example, the Mac Pro.

Ports, interfaces and everything else.
I'll start with "other things." The iMac has a built-in iSight web camera, which, by the way, favorably differs from many of its "external" counterparts - both in functions, and reliability, and, of course, convenience. By the way, you quickly get used to the latter - not so long ago I had to work at a "regular" computer for some time, and I felt a little uncomfortable, not being able to communicate in video chat at any time.
The miniDVI output can be used to connect an additional monitor. Unfortunately, this connector requires an adapter cable, for example, miniDVI-DVI, which is sold separately. Five USB 2.0 ports (three on the back of the iMac and two on the included keyboard) and one FireWire 400 and 800 each. More than enough to connect any "external" device you need. Of course, some desktop systems from other manufacturers are equipped with four, eight or more USB ports, but they are usually used to connect what the iMac already has - the same iSight camera or, for example, a BlueTooth adapter.
By the way, about BlueTooth. Blue Tooth is a built-in device in the iMac, the Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR module, which provides faster data transfers than previous generation devices. V newest lines Bluetooth 2.1 is already installed.
In addition to BlueTooth, iMac is equipped with a module for accessing wireless networks... The specification states AirPort Extreme, and I am sometimes asked - "where in Russia can you find such a network?" I will reveal one secret that has not been a secret for a long time. AirPort is 802.11n networks, which is colloquially called Wi-Fi. Perhaps, home computer not really need support wireless connection with the network, but if the computer is, for example, in the office, the situation changes. I personally know several directors who have been seriously thinking lately - “shouldn't we transfer the office to wi-fi?”. In Europe and the United States, wireless office networks have long been the norm, and it looks like the same will soon be in store for us.
For connoisseurs of "reliable direct connection" and just users of gigabit networks, the iMac has a 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet module that allows you to connect to local network using a conventional twisted pair.
I was unable to test how the iMac works with an external dial-up modem from Apple, although I do have one myself. I simply do not remember the number of the provider's modem pool - I have not used the "telephone Internet" for a long time.

Yes, everything seems to be with the computer itself. Now the second part of the whole is the monitor.
If, with other great parameters, the iMac would be equipped with not very good monitor, I would be surprised, and most likely assumed that this is not Apple, but just a very similar fake. Fortunately, the monitor turned out to be on the same high level as the rest of the system. I avoided severe disappointment, and the Apple dealer avoided litigation.

The first time you see your new iMac, don't be alarmed. A glossy monitor is not a manufacturing defect or a sign of a fake. This is another technological development of Apple, that is, the preservation of the quality of colors and images without the use of matting of the display surface at all.
As I wrote above, my iMac is not the most expensive possible, and the diagonal of its monitor is "only" 20 "". The resolution is 1680 x 1050 pixels, that is, the monitor is widescreen. By the way, there are also iMacs with a diagonal of 24 "", so if the size of the monitor matters to you, then you have plenty to choose from.
The viewing angle is 160 degrees. Of course, there are more, for example, on Apple Cinema Display, but for me personally it is enough.
The colors are traditionally bright, saturated, which, by the way, is facilitated by operating system family Mac OS X, great graphics and uses all the hardware resources competently and fully.

In my articles - this one and others - I talk about the benefits of the Mac. How hardware and software fit together perfectly Apple computers, about what they are, these computers, stylish and interesting ... At the same time, I almost constantly forget about another advantage, albeit not the main one, but very pleasant.
It's about the bundle. About the initial configuration of Apple, as they say, "out of the box".

Set.
The first thing that came with the kit was the iMac itself. I have already told enough about him, and I will no longer - I'm afraid I won't be able to stop.
A set of disks with programs. On disks - everything you need to install and restore the system. Of course in last action the need arises extremely rarely (for me, for example, it never arose), but Apple's foresight pleases.
Apple keyboard... Thin - even super slim - but extremely comfortable to use. As with the iMac itself, the keyboard is not just a device to work with, but also stylish element interior.
Mighty Mouse. A small and elegant computer "beast" - almost ideal manipulator for any type and size of the palm. Yes, I almost forgot. Contrary to a strange, but very common misconception, to modern computers Apple in general, and iMac in particular, can be connected to any USB mouse.
An Apple Remote that lets you control your multimedia applications without touching your keyboard or mouse. For example, you can add or mute sound, stop or rewind a video file, and so on. Unlike many similar systems, Apple Remote has few functions, but they are all in demand.
For some reason, it seems to me that the power cord could not have been mentioned at all, but it is included in the kit.

I will not describe the general feeling of working with the iMac - the article says a lot about it.
It is enough that any modern iMac, regardless of model, is a powerful and reliable computer, ready to work literally "out of the box", because everything that you may need at the initial stage is either already built into the case or comes in a set ...

A ready-made system that does not require any special knowledge from the user is the iMac. The iMac is a reliable professional tool too.
The perfect computer for everyone from Apple.

Fair, not overpriced or understated. There should be prices on the Service website. Necessarily! without "asterisks", it is clear and detailed, where it is technically possible - the most accurate, final.

With the availability of spare parts, up to 85% of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs take much less time. The website lists the approximate duration of any repairs.

Warranty and liability

Any repairs must be guaranteed. Everything is described on the website and in the documents. The guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and sufficient. It is needed to check quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that they will help you.

Half the success in Apple repair- this is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works with suppliers directly, there are always several reliable channels and your own warehouse with proven spare parts for current models so that you do not have to waste time.

Free diagnostics

This is very important and has already become a good form for service center... Diagnostics is the most difficult and an important part repair, but you do not have to pay a dime for it, even if you do not repair the device as a result.

Repair in service and delivery

Good service appreciates your time, therefore offers free shipping... And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of the service center: correctly and according to technology, it can only be done at a prepared place.

Convenient schedule

If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient so that you can be in time before and after work. Good service works both on weekends and on holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00

The reputation of professionals consists of several points

Age and experience of the company

Reliable and experienced service has been known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years, and it has managed to establish itself as an expert, people turn to it, write about it, and recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the SC are being restored.
We are trusted and transferred by other service centers for difficult cases.

How many masters by directions

If several engineers are always waiting for you for each type of equipment, you can be sure:
1. there will be no queue (or it will be minimal) - your device will be taken over immediately.
2.you give in Macbook repair expert specifically in the field of Mac repairs. He knows all the secrets of these devices

Technical literacy

If you ask a question, a specialist must answer it as accurately as possible.
So that you have an idea of ​​what exactly you need.
They will try to solve the problem. In most cases, the description tells you what happened and how to fix the problem.

The iMac design is quite original and completely different from the usual stationary computers... They are based on a compact body that houses a monitor and system components. The CD / DVD drive is designed for slot loading, which further reduces the working dimensions of the device. Of the additional elements, only a mouse and a keyboard are connected to the candy bar, after which it is completely ready to work.

The history of the creation of all-in-one computers Apple dates back to August 1998, when the company released the iMac G3. It was assembled in a case with a 15 ″ CRT cathode ray tube, so it was quite bulky. By this time, the company had completely switched to universal USB ports and stopped equipping computers with floppy disk drives. As an accumulator of information were used hard drives from 4 to 60 GB.

The PowerPC G3 processor lagged somewhat behind the competitor in performance Intel Pentium, but thanks to the one-piece construction and original design, iMac enjoyed great success with users. An unusual round mouse came with the computer, which received many criticisms.

In January 2002, the second generation iMac G4 was released, which pioneered the use of 15 ", 17", or 20 "LCD monitors. All the electronic stuffing was located in a hemispherical stand-case, so the device outwardly resembled an original lamp.

The computer was installed a new, at that time, iMac G4 processor, which successfully competed with crystals from other manufacturers. This model has significantly increased the capacity of hard drives - 40-160 GB.

More than 2 years later, in August 2004, the third generation iMac G5 was released, which was equipped with LCD monitors with a diagonal of 17 "or 20". The plastic case of the monoblock is as close as possible to the current one appearance devices, and the iMac G5 processor and hard drives with capacities from 40 to 500 GB fully satisfied the needs of users.

January 10, 2006 of the year Apple released the fourth generation iMac (Intel plastic), which was equipped with 17?, 20? and 24? LCD monitors. Along with the plastic case, a new dual-core Intel Core Duo processor and hard drives with a capacity of 80 to 750 GB began to be installed in the computer.

In the summer of 2007, Apple released its fifth generation iMac (Aluminum), which was strikingly different from previous designs, most notably a sleek aluminum body with a built-in 20? or 24? LCD. In addition, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a hard drive with a capacity of 250 GB to 1 TB were installed.

In October 2009, the iMac line was expanded with a new product with a 21.5 ″ or 27 ″ LCD monitor. From this model, computers began to be equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i5 and Core i7 processors, depending on the modification. Hard drives with a capacity of 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 256SSD began to be used as a storage device.

All of the models described above are no longer available from Apple.

Apple iMac 2010

Since August 17, 2010, a model has been produced with a body made entirely of aluminum. Up to this point, the back side was made of plastic. The stand with adjustable angle of the screen has become noticeably thinner and has a specially provided for a hole for the cords, although there is only one power cable to the computer, so it will not be possible to get tangled in the wires.

LCD monitors with a diagonal of 21.5 ″ or 27 ″ can be built into the case, while the mass of the younger model does not exceed 10 kilograms, so there is no need to be a heavyweight when installing a computer.

There are two slots on the right side of the candy bar, the upper one for a multi-format DVD ± RW drive, and the lower one for an SDHC card reader. The new filling allows you to abandon the Ethernet port, thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi module. Now your router can be installed anywhere and the laid twisted-pair cable will not be a hassle.

The built-in speakers will suit most users in terms of sound quality, but if you are an advanced music lover, you can use branded headphones or buy a cool stereo system. For communication via Skype, a webcam with a resolution of 1.3 megapixels is provided.

Computers are equipped with Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processors (for 27 ″), 3GB of DDR3-8500 (1066 MHz) RAM and 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 256SSD hard drives. The outside of the screen is protected by glass, which makes it easy to remove fingerprints from its surface.

Thanks to the IPS-matrix, a very high quality image is displayed, which makes it possible to professionally process video, photo and graphic materials. Aspect ratio 16: 9, LED lights and Full HD resolution will delight even the most demanding users.

The iMac comes with a wireless aluminum keyboard and mouse, although there is an option with Magic Trackpad... A wireless remote control is available separately and was included with earlier models free of charge.

iMac 2011

In May 2011, a version of the iMac was released, which outwardly practically does not differ from previous version, but the hardware has received significant improvements. Thanks to new video card AMD Radeon HD 6970M and Quad Core Intel processors Core i5 (3.1 GHz) and i7 (3.4 GHz) second generation (Intel Sandy Bridge), the computer has become much faster and can now be positioned as a device for professionals.

This is facilitated by RAM 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 and 1TB or 2GB 7,200RPM hard drives. The aforementioned video card also contains 1GB of GDDR5 memory on board (for 27 ″), so coupled with two Thunderbolt ports, you can safely connect two additional external displays and do serious development in Photoshop, Premiere and REDCINE.

If you are interested in video processing and viewing, then files with a resolution of 1080p are loaded instantly and work without problems. For fans of video chats, the new iMac includes a FaceTime HD camera.

As in the previous version, the iMac uses Samsung LCD monitors with a diagonal of 21.5 ″ or 27 ″, made on an IPS-matrix with an aspect ratio of 16: 9. Depending on the monitor, the weight of the devices is 9.3 and 13.8 kg. Monitors resolution: 21.5 ″ - 1920 × 1080 px, 27 ″ - 2560 × 1440 px.

iMac next generation

On September 24, 2013, Apple presented an updated iMac, which received an updated software and hardware.

As processors, quad-core crystals of the fourth Intel generations Core i5, which, depending on the configuration of the computers, have a frequency of 2.7 to 3.5 GHz. In addition, models with a 21.5-inch display are equipped with a new graphics core Iris Pro, and older versions with a 27-inch display are integrated NVIDIA chipset GeForce 700 with 4GB VRAM. This allowed to increase the productivity of new computers by up to 40%.

New iMacs have interface support PCI Express, which made it possible to install Fusion drive volume of 1 TB or 3 TB. Now it is possible to increase the standard 8 GB of RAM up to 32 GB, which has a positive effect when working with "heavy" applications.

Displays, made on the basis of IPS-matrices, have a resolution of 1920 × 1080 px for 21.5 "and 2560 × 1440 px for 25". The weight of the device for the 21.5 "version is 5.68 kg, and for the 27" model - 9.54 kg. As you can see, the weight is reduced by 3.6 kg compared to the 2011 iMac.

Computers are preloaded with OS X Mountain Lion, which has been significantly redesigned with over 200 new features. Integration with iCloud has been introduced, which allows storing all current information in the "cloud", organized constant monitoring of the system for opening programs and many other useful functions.

Overview of technical specifications Apple iMac 21.5 ″ and 27 ″

Data taken from the official Apple website

If you decide to join the "apple" army, then first you need to decide what each of the devices is and what it was created for. Apple has long been releasing PCs of both model branches, functionality, ergonomics, etc. have been adapted to the needs of users of different categories. Laptops were created for those who need a computer outside the home and office, monoblocks, on the contrary, are needed for stationary use and constant work. The specialists of the Bikompakt company helped to understand the specifics of the issue.

What is a MacBook and why is it needed?

MacBook is a series of laptops from Apple. They are fundamentally different from laptops from other companies. The small size of the screen catches the eye - the classic size is 15.6 inches. In turn, the MacBook series is equipped with 12-inch screens, and MacBook Pro- 13.3 inches. All this makes Apple laptops an excellent mobile solution, but it will be inconvenient to work constantly behind a small screen.

It is also worth noting that the MacBook has very weak processors. If we were talking about Windows OS, the frequency of 1200 MHz on two cores would be critically small. But OSx is specially designed for devices of this configuration, and there will be no performance problems. However, if you are going to do video or audio processing, then take a closer look at the models from the Pro line, they are more powerful.

MacBook and MacBook Pro are primarily mobile work station... It is suitable if you need a computer outside the home. These notebooks are easy to carry and weigh less than one kilogram with a battery. However, the Pro series models can weigh up to two kilograms due to their greater power.

Separately, it is worth noting the models of the series MacBook Air, they have an extremely capacious battery and compact dimensions (11 and 13 inches screen). It is also worth saying that they differ in their price - these are the cheapest laptops from Apple. Unfortunately, the filling suffers because of this. You will fail to run very powerful programs, they were designed only for comfortable surfing the Internet and work in simple office applications.

The iMac is a compact desktop PC. Such monoblocs cannot be carried like laptops due to the lack of a battery. But they were originally created not for mobility, but in order to take up a minimum of space on the desktop. In fact, when connecting such a device, you do not have to dig into the wires, as in a regular PC, just plug the power cord into the outlet, and everything will work. Most models come with a wireless mouse + keyboard set.

iMac is much more powerful than its mobile counterparts, they are able to cope with really challenging tasks... Also of note is the huge screen of 21.5 inches and 27 inches, depending on the model. It is a pleasure to work on it all the time. As already mentioned, the power of all-in-ones from Apple is much higher than that of their own laptops. This is because a larger desktop PC can be cooled better. Also, the candy bar does not have to be economical, it does not depend on the battery.

Comparative characteristics of iMac and MacBook

Apple MacBook Pro MD101RS / A (MD101RU / A)

Apple MacBook MF865RU / A

Apple iMac MK482RU / A

Apple MacBook Air 11 "

CPU

Intel® Core ™ i5 2x2500 MHz

Intel® Core ™ M 2x1200 MHz

Intel® Core ™ i5 4x3300 MHz

Intel® Core ™ i5 2x1600 MHz

Intel® Core ™ i5 2x1600 MHz

Video card

Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 5300

Discrete AMD Radeon R9 M395 2GB

Integrated Intel® HD Graphics

Integrated Intel® HD Graphics

Screen

1920x1080 21.5 "

RAM

4GB 1600 MHz

8GB 1600 MHz

8GB 1866 MHz

8GB 1866 MHz

4GB 1600 MHz

HDD

CPU

Almost all models except the top-end Apple iMac MK482RU / A are equipped with very mediocre processors. However, the operating system was tuned to exactly this power and you will not see glitches, delays and other things on Apple computers.

Video card

This parameter is significant for the most part for games. But on OSx platforms they have not yet been adapted, in any case, not all and not always. So the video card remains an insignificant element in the system. For this reason, even modest integrated graphics cannot be considered a disadvantage.

Screen

This is the strongest point for all Apple products - they equip almost all their devices, including the iMac and MacBook, with screens with huge expansion. This affects the picture quality and image detail. If we talk about the iMac, they can be used for image editing, photo processing and more. This will also help you touch screen found on some high-end iMacs.

Ergonomics

The iMac and MacBook are very compact in size and designed to take up as little space as possible.

• Apple laptops are better solution for a mobile office. They are very thin, only 13 mm thick for the classic models and 25 mm for the Pro series. They can hold a charge for up to seven hours, while delivering good power.
• iMacs take up a minimum of space on the table, as they combine a system unit and a monitor. As mentioned above, only one wire is needed to connect. It is a stylish stationary solution for the office and home.

Conclusion: iMac and MacBook, which should you choose?

If you need a mobile station with all possible functions, then your choice is laptops from Apple. But if you are planning a long-term work in the office or at home, then it is better to buy a candy bar. iMacs are much more powerful than their mobile counterparts and have huge screens with cosmic resolution.

MacBook, in turn, holds a charge for a long time and fits in any bag, since it is no larger than an A4 folder in size. Light weight, thickness and compact size make these notebooks indispensable for long trips and business trips. If you want a small and compact model, take a look at the MacBook Air series.