![]() ![]() This took 17 seconds to load into Photoshop, however once displayed, panning around the image was instantaneous, with no lag or additional loading time to render new portions of the image on screen. We achieved this by loading an 885MB, 95512 x 5629 (538 megapixel) stitched panorama. Indeed, you really need to up the ante to find the iMac’s limits. Even when you fire up Photoshop and work with some high-res Raw files, the M1 iMac doesn’t break a sweat. General web browsing and every-day computing is completely slick, as is browsing through images. The unified CPU/memory architecture of the M1 SoC makes the 24-inch iMac incredibly snappy and responsive. We’ve heard a lot about the sensational processing power of the M1 chip, and we’re happy to report that this isn’t just marketing hyperbole. ![]() And with the inclusion of a 3.5mm audio output, adding a separate speaker is easy. However, vocals are well reproduced, making the sound ideal for clear video conferencing and casual music/video playback. As such, sound quality is perfectly acceptable, but you can forget about tight, deep bass – it’s just not there. The 6 speaker audio set-up is housed entirely in the 11.5mm-thick display chassis, so there isn’t much room for sizable speaker drivers. ![]() Perhaps inevitably, audio quality doesn’t quite produce the same wow-factor. The new iMac comes in seven color options to really liven up your desk/office: the entry-level model can be had in blue, green, pink or silver, while the upper-tier model adds yellow, orange and purple colorways. If you’re after extra storage expansion, check out our guides to the best external hard drives and the best portable SSDs. However, the latter is a moot point now, as with so many of the components now being integral to the M1 SoC, upgradability is now out of the question, and the SSD storage is also highly likely to be soldered to the iMac’s motherboard. OF course, while this seamless construction undoubtedly makes this a beautiful object, it also makes it practically impossible to disassemble for repair or upgrade. The machined aluminium chassis of the display is equally premium, with no discernible flex or weak points. The solid machined metal stand is beautifully luxurious, as is the precision tilt hinge between the stand and display. As you’d expect from an Apple product, build quality is absolutely first class. ![]()
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