Watch: M1 iMac Unboxing Videos and First Impressions

The 24-inch iMac with the M1 chip is now available to order and set to begin arriving with customers starting on Friday, May 21.

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The iMac features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina Display, Apple's custom silicon ‌M1‌ chip for improved performance, a new, ultra-slim design, and is available in a range of color options.

Ahead of the arrival of orders this Friday, Apple has provided some YouTube channels and media outlets with an early look at its new Apple silicon-powered desktop computer. We've rounded up some unboxing videos and first impressions below.

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For more in-depth impressions, see our 24-inch iMac review roundup.

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NewUsername Avatar
62 months ago
On a positive note: we can all agree the back is beautiful.
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cmichaelb Avatar
62 months ago

External power brick.


Why would you want an internal PSU? That just adds heat.
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raniel Avatar
62 months ago
How's iJustine's video?

Did she say she cried again while saying its the greatest thing ever?
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MacFather Avatar
62 months ago
External power brick.

Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
wyarp Avatar
62 months ago
'Customers'.... or bloggers that got them for free?
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nikusak Avatar
62 months ago

External power brick.
…is easy and cheap to replace if it craps out. It’s out of sight anyway.

Following Apple news has taught me one thing: some people will whine, whine, whine, all the time, no matter what.
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