The iMac for the home: 5 reasons why it will be a favorite in your family

A beautiful and powerful computer that’s equally useful for work, study and leisure? Now it’s a reality: Apple has created a monoblock that fully covers the needs of everyone in the family. It’s the iMac on the M1 chip – compact, stylish, and incredibly powerful.

Here’s why the iMac is the perfect home computer.

1. Fits into any décor and doesn’t take up a lot of space

With the iMac on the M1, your workspace will look like the beautiful pictures on Pinterest. After all, it’s a good-looking computer from every angle.

• Ultra-slim – just 11.5 millimeters! That’s about the thickness of a smartphone in a case. The iPhone 13, for example, is only 3.8 millimeters thinner than the computer. 
• It’s also lightweight at 4.5kg. It’s easy to lift with one hand. And you can move it to another room or take it with you to your country house for the weekend.
• It comes in a dazzling array of colors. iMac comes in blue, purple, red, orange, yellow, green and classic white. And those aren’t “peek-a-boo” hues, but deep and noble colors.
• The minimalism of Apple’s trademark – there are no frills, curls, or random knobs. Instead, perfect restraint, precious materials and attention to detail.

The iMac has always been regarded as an aesthetic computer. Intel-based models were as much at home in modern studios as they were in grandmotherly interiors. And while the design of the iMac on the M1 chip has changed, the new monoblock continues that tradition. 

From the side, its slim profile is almost invisible. The front is a solid sheet of glass, while the back is a feast of color. That’s why it looks seamless, even when standing in the middle of a room, not against a wall. It’s smooth on all sides, with no bulges – just like an iPad, only with a bigger display and on a compact all-metal stand. By the way, it’s tiltable, so it fits any height.

Note the included peripherals Magic Keyboard 2 and Magic Mouse 2, the same color as the monoblock.

2. Suitable for work and study

With the launch of the M1, Apple took a leap forward that would change expectations and the rules of the game for years to come. Even though the new iMac doesn’t include a separate graphics card, the powerful M1 chip can handle all your medium-end professional tasks. Montage for video editing, retouching photos, simple rendering of 3D models, coding, and office applications are no problem for this monoblock. 

Open hundreds of tabs in a web browser, dozens of projects in Photoshop, a word processor, instant messengers, and other background applications simultaneously – and the iMac will still run smoothly. And it’s so quiet that if you turn off the display, you won’t know it’s even running.

Another merit of Apple computers is care and thoughtfulness. For example, the iMac runs on macOS, but if you need to run Windows, you can easily do so.

You can switch between macOS and Windows using the built-in Boot Camp utility (for Intel-based iMacs only) or the Parallels Desktop virtual machine (for all iMacs). By the way, you can’t legally install macOS on your normal PC or laptop. And in case you need to run software designed for Intel processors, there’s a free Rosetta 2 emulator.

3. Gaming on iMacs is real

Since the iMac is a home personal computer, someone will want to play games on it. And with all the power it gives you, you might just as well. But let’s be honest: the iMac isn’t a gaming machine. MacOS is still gaining popularity with developers, so for the avid gamer the selection of games may seem modest. But for most users who just want to pass the time, games are there. 

The iMac can run Word of Warcraft, Call of Duty Black Ops 3, Diablo 3, Dota 2, Minecraft and many other popular games. You can also run your Intel-created apps in the Rosetta 2 emulator. And Apple® Arcade includes hundreds of games for the Mac. Choose from racing, action, puzzle, adventure, or strategy games. And the collection keeps growing!

4. Works seamlessly with your Apple devices

The famous ‘Apple magic’ is what encourages people to surround themselves with the brand’s technology. In the ecosystem, all devices work like a single organism.

• For example, you can start work on your computer, then leave it in another room or even leave the house and continue on your iPhone or iPad.
• Share a clipboard: copy text, links or an image on your iMac and paste it into a messenger on your iPhone and vice versa.
• With Sidecar, you can connect your iPad as a second monitor on your Mac. That’s handy if you want to expand your screen space or bring messenger out when you’re working with clients. And if you use the Apple Pencil, it turns your iPad into a graphics tablet.
• If someone calls you on the phone, you can answer it from your iMac. You won’t miss an important call even if your phone is in another room charging.
• AirPods automatically switch between iMac and iPhone. No need to take your headphones out of your ears to talk on the phone and then put them back in to continue watching.
• Securely auto-lock your Mac with Apple Watch. This feature lets you instantly access your iMac while you’re wearing an Apple Watch. Just bring your computer out of hibernation mode – and that’s it! No need to enter a password.

Learn more about how Apple’s ecosystem makes life easier here. All of these features work for free. So no setup or downloads are required – it’s out-of-the-box.

By the way, everyone in the family can take advantage of the ecosystem in tandem with their personal devices. You just need to set up an account for each of them so that users can change their settings and preferences without affecting each other.

5. Great as a home cinema

If you don’t have room in your flat for a big-screen home theatre system, or just want a small cinema in your bedroom or study, iMac is a perfect choice.

A versatile 24-inch screen diagonal keeps the whole screen in view. Images look great from an arm’s length or a few meters away. A screen resolution of 4480×2520 pixels, a brightness of 500 cd/m² and wide color gamut (P3) ensure a crisp, bright picture. You can comfortably watch even very dark videos in a sunlit room. 

We would like to especially mention the sound system of the computer, which can easily compete with a full-fledged middle-sized soundbar. Six loudspeakers are located in the lower part of the monoblock: 4 woofers and 2 tweeters. They provide loud, rich sound with good bass and, with Dolby Atmos soundtracks, also with surround sound. You’ll love watching films at home!

To summarize: the iMac is the most powerful home PC ever made. It’s got impressive hardware that will last you for years to come having a reference-standard display and an amazing sound system. Then there’s the timelessly modern design and cool features in an ecosystem. All come in one high-end monoblock. 

Which PC to choose for the home?

The iSpace has two models of iMacs suitable for use as a home computer:

• Powered by a 27-inch Intel Core i5 processor;
• Based on the Apple M1 with a 24-inch diagonal screen

Specifications for the new 24″ iMac: 

For even more technical specifications, see here.

 It’s better to see once than hear many times. So check out iSpace: our iMacs are in the public domain. See it with your own eyes, touch it and get to know macOS. And our consultants can help you choose and buy your own.

The price of an iMac on the M1 chip starts at AMD 824,900 for the basic version.