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more about #imac more comments → Anybody: He is a great designer, but I just cant get over the fact that his beard goes all the way around his head #jonathaniveobjectified more » njdevil: There was a really good short series on BBC I think a few weeks ago called 'Stephen Fry in America', in which he had a short interview with Johnathan ... more » Kaiser-Machead: I found the little bit about the indicator light interesting, because I never really did see much value in all of the little lights lined up on a lot ... more » Evangelion: "Look at this mouse. Its, its the most wonderful mouse you've ever used." LOL #imac more » balloonboy4life: Wow I Love the last 2-3 minutes of this video. Imagine you see Steve Jobs in SAMS CLUB trying to get you to sample some sausage.. Jobs: I present you ... more » The Lab: This is a non-story if Segall won't tell us the name. He is an advertising guy and he knew he could get his name out with a "Job's made a mistake" st... more » AmphetamineCrown: It was totally gonna be the NeXT ][+. #imac more » Canoehead: Redrum! #imac more » Fractal the Meek: Thank you, Matt, for sparing us the maiming. #imac more » se7a7n7: I believe he wanted to go with the "Macomputosh" more » -
#imac
Apple Shipping Beefier Core i5 and i7 iMacs
We were impressed by the new Core 2 Duo iMac, but advised that you might want to hold off for the Core i5/i7 versions to ship. AppleInsider is reporting that, well, they're shipping from Shanghai as we speak. [AppleInsider] -
#apple
Watch Jonathan Ive's Segment in Objectified
Objectified, Gary Hustwit's look at the world of industrial design, featured a lengthy section on Apple Chief Designer Jon Ive—and now that clip is online for impatient Apple fans to see. [Brainstorm Tech] More » -
#apple
Steve Jobs' Original Name for the iMac Was So Horrifying It Would Explode Your Ears
The iMac revived Apple after a decade of sickly malaise. The name is so obviously iconic. So it's shocking that Steve Jobs hated it and wanted to call it something so awful it would "curdle your blood." More » -
#halloween
The iMac Cylon Mask Is Both Trick and Treat
Giz reader Gary Katz has definitely fixed his iMac-o'-lantern error with this wonderful and even dorkierer iMac Cylon Mask. It uses an old lamp iMac base and Larson Scan Kit, like the one used in the Cylon Pumpkin. [Thanks Gary] -
#roundup
Week In Review: Apple, Microsoft, Nook and More—It Was Nuts
What didn't happen this week? We saw the Windows 7 release, new Apple hardware, Barnes & Noble's ereader, the beginnings of major net neutrality legislation and more. It was so crazy, we thought we'd round up all the highlights. More » -
#imagecache
New Apple iMac Bares All For Wallpaper Photo Shoot
While tearing down the new Apple iMac, the folks at iFixIt got requests for wallpaper quality images. They most certainly came through with this stunning shot of full-frontal openness. I'm almost blushing. More » -
#apple
Apple iMac Review: 27 Inches and Less Chin
In the 10+ years since the iMac was born as Apple's simple computer, it's become visibly less of a computer and more of a display. And what a screen this new iMac has. More » -
#apple
iMac Teardown Reveals What Apple Hides Behind Its Logo
The new iMac uses the Apple logo on the back for a very specific purpose. Can you guess? Hint: It's one of the few parts of the body that's plastic. More » -
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#imagecache
The iMac Remote's Guide to Style
Through a minimal amount of effort, reader Jeff Li has transformed the new iMac remote into a humble but lovable model for all of the latest hairstyles. Only an Ive-designed remote could pull off the God of War. [Thanks Jeff!] -
#apple
First New Apple iMac Benchmarks*
*Disclaimer: Our—and others—review units are not high end machines with Core i5/i7 with high end ATI graphics, so we can't speak for the top end of iMacs. Also, the charts above are not indicative of anything, whatsoever. More » -
#halloween
iMac-o'-Lantern Will Make Any Fanboy Look Even Dorkier than Usual
Have an old iMac case, an iPhone, and an intense desire to be mocked and smacked this Halloween? Look no further: These instructions to build a jack-o'-lantern from an old iMac is all you need. [Thanks Gary S. Katz] -
#roundups
10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff
Cupertino released a lot of new products today, and it was easy to miss something in the press release onslaught. To stay versed in the Tome of Apple, here are 10 things you need to know: More » -
#apple
Check Out These Hands-On Galleries Of the Apple Gear
We've got hands on galleries of the Magic Mouse, the iMac and the 13-inch MacBook. Check them out in their respective posts. -
#apple
New iMac Finally Gets Matching Apple Remote
New iMacs come with a long overdue (optional) Apple Remote that befits their design—gray and black rather than shiny white. It's $19 whether you buy the iMac or not. Now, about those black iPhone earbuds... [Apple Store] -
#imac
Video: The New iMac Looks Even More Gorgeous Narrated by Jony Ive
I love these Jony Ive videos that always start, "We've actually figgered out a way..." This time, he's talking about how humongonormous and yummy the new iMac display is. And yes, it looks even better in video. -
#intel
New iMacs Get Core i7 Chips, But What Does That Mean?
We were pretty excited to see Intel's new monster quad-core chips inside the iMacs Apple unveiled today, but you may be a little confused by the options: Core 2 Duo or Core i7 or Core i5??? Can someone please explain? Why yes, Giz can. -
#apple
Apple iMac Hands On
The new iMac, built with the unibody technique, comes in two sizes, with 21.5- and 27-inch screens. It's got the same edge-to-edge glass of the MacBook Pro and will have Core 2 Duo and new Core i5/i7 quad-core options. UPDATED More » -
#rumor
New Apple Products Leaked, Sources Claim
AppleInsider claims that they got word of all the product announcements coming today from Apple, including specs for a new iMac, new Mac Mini, and some other surprises. Update: K84 BEST BTR product may be a new MacBook. More » -
#rumor
New iMacs Get More Boring With Every New Rumor
The latest rumory bits on new iMacs supposedly coming soonish: Blu-ray's out (still), and they'll be using Intel's Core i7 Clarksfield chips (conveniently explained this morning), which would make them Apple's first quad-core consumer computer. More » -
#rumor
Dutch Google Ads Reveal Thin is In For Rumored iMac, MacBook Refreshes
The Google gods have spoken this weekend, and the message is "thin"—at least when it comes to a few MacBook and iMac ads that popped up in the Netherlands anyway. More » -
#apple
New, Even Smaller Apple Bluetooth Keyboard Whispers New iMacs to Us
Why care about a new Apple Bluetooth keyboard showing up at the FCC? Besides the fact it's even more midget-sized than before, combined with rumors about a multitouch Mightier Mouse and fancy iMacs, it suggests a whole new kit's coming. More » -
#apple
iMac and Mac Mini Won't Be Restocked Short Term, Says Apple
Apple is telling their direct-sales channels (Apple stores) that they won't be honoring orders for iMacs and Mac Minis in the short term, meaning that an update is pretty much guaranteed soon. Unless someone's playing an awesome joke. More » -
#rumor
Rumor: New, Thinner iMacs Rolling Off Factory Lines, With Mystery Features and Maybe Blu-ray
New iMacs aren't just coming soon, they've been rolling out for two weeks, according to AppleInsider. They're thinner and look more like the LED Cinema Display, with mystery features that make them the "most versatile ever." More » -
#furniture
MacTable Puts Your iMac in a Hole, Doesn't Explain Why
The MacTable is a desk specifically designed for iMacs. Because as we all know, iMacs are too special to sit on a normal desk. They need their own furniture. More » -
#wtf
What Caused This iMac to Suddenly Start Smoking?
A reporter at Chinese tech news site, cnBeta, says he was just chatting away when white smoke started coming out from behind his iMac, turning black just as he cut the power. Here's the video he captured with his iPhone: More » -
#accessories
BackPack Shelves Expand iMac Storage Capacity In the Most Literal Way
Coming to an Apple Store near you: this thing, that I am completely in love with. It's called the BackPack, and it clips onto the back of new iMac and Cinema Displays, creating an instant shelf for, you know, things. More » -
#crime
GadgetTrak Security System Catches iMac Thief With Startling Precision
GadgetTrak, an anti-theft tracking system, claimed its first victory, and we're pretty impressed. An iMac was stolen two weeks ago, and the thief wasn't clever enough to reformat. Big mistake: GadgetTrak managed to find his location and took his photo. More » -
#pcs
$799 Batman's Black iMac Is Damn Cool Until You Turn It Around
If you think that aluminum is the new beige, gliding capes are the smartest complement for a cocktail party, and batarangs are the best way to fight crime, then the Averatec 22-inch D1005 all-in-one should probably be your new PC. More » -
#retromodo
Transparent Mac SE/20 vs iMac Graphite
This is what may have happened if Jonathan Ive from Summer 2001—who designed the iMac graphite on the right—had a time machine to travel back and design the Mac SE/20 in 1987. More » -
#apple
Lego iMac G4 Junior Is the Cutest Thing On Bricks
It may not be as perfect as the Lego Mac Pro, but this Lego iMac G4—inspired by Pixar's character Luxo Jr.—is so cute that I want to adopt it. Check the gallery. More » -
#clips
Museum Exhibit Explores Rome Through iMacs and Augmented Reality
Visitors to the Allard Pierson Museum will get to partake in an exhibit showcasing ancient Rome through augmented reality. More » -
#apple
Hello, I'm a Sad Abandoned Macintosh
"Once upon a time, she loved me. I remember when I helped with her photos, took care of her music, edited movies together. And now... now she left me here, in the coldness of NYC." More » -
#rumorsmash
"New" 17-inch iMac Is Actually The "Old" 17-inch iMac
Not surprisingly, the "new" 17-inch iMac that turned up on Apple's education site is actually the old polycarbonate 17-inch iMac. New, old...what's the difference? [Apple via Techtree via Wired Gadget Lab] -
#imac
Apple Leaks Announcement of 17-inch iMac at $899
Apple's own education site seems to have leaked news of a "new" 17-inch iMac, coming in at $899. Apple's official store still only has 20s and 24s. [Setteb.it via Apple Lounge] -
#pcs
Apple, Please Steal Some Ideas from the Onkyo Sotec Media PC
The new iMac is a pretty attractive machine, but a bundled TV Tuner, Blu-ray burner and an iPod dock would set the design over the top. -
#review
iMac Early 2009 Review
Apple may seem different than other companies, but the recession is kicking their ass too. The move they made with the new iMac was the smartest they could make under the circumstances—it's a great deal. More » -
#review
Mac Mini 2009 Review
The Mac Mini is the greatest Mac that never was, always just a little too expensive and/or a little too underfeatured to be perfect. This time it's closer than ever to perfection—but still falls short. More » -
#iotd
iMac Air Hockey
OK, it's not actually air hockey. Since the iMac's glass panel is held on by fourteen magnets, you can just use two industrial suction cups to pull it right off. [ifixit via CrunchGear] -
#roundup
Big Mac Tuesday: What Apple Dropped
Today Apple performed serious internal upgrades on the iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Pro and Time Capsule, and they did it without a keynote—or even a press-release quote from His Jobsness. Here's a recap: More » -
#apple
24-inch iMac Drops to $1,499, Doubles Memory and Storage
Now you can get a 24-inch iMac for the same price of the old 20-inch—$1,499—with the 20-inch dropping to $1,199. The 24-inch base model also got double the RAM and hard drive. More »







