This post will cover a list of general strengths of the iMac. Some of these strengths will be advantages but some won’t. For instance, if you want to carry your computer to various places then, no matter how good in other respects, as with any other desktop it will not be particularly suitable though the fact that the monitor is built in may give it an advantage over some other desktop computers. Compared to a laptop or pad, however, it won’t rate in that area..
The iMac. has gone through many iterations and has become the standard workhorse of the Macintosh range for most consumers and even many corporate users. Why?
- Apple, its manufacturer has a solid reputation for quality and innovation
- The computer is extremely elegant in appearance
- The MacOS is arguably the best general proprietary operating system of any because of its UNIX base and the continued philosophy of Apple to provide a consistent, clean, rational and simple to use interface.
- All Apple computers have the advantage that Apple has control of both the hardware and the Operating System, which gives it an advantage in ensuring that they work seamlessly and well together.
- The iMac is light and easily transportable – though not portable in the true sense of the word.
- The built-in monitor of the iMac is of high quality and exceptional in clarity and colour reproduction. You won’t appreciate just how good the Retina display is until you put it side by side with a non-Retina display.
- The iMac is regularly updated and benefits from Apple’s policy of providing leading edge technology usually well in front of other manufacturers.
- The iMac has the latest types of communication ports as well as simple and quick set-up of networking with other computers, printers, scanners or what have you.
- Current iMacs utilise the latest 7th generation intel processors
- The iMac can be purchased with 21.5 or 27.5 inch monitors and a variety of built in Hard Disk Drive options, including SSD or Fusion (SSD + HDD in one) drives and generally of 1TB capacity, providing ample storage for most users.
- The iMac has 4 USB ports plus 2 ‘C’ Class [Thunderbolt] ports that allow for high speed connection with peripheral devices.
- Apple provide an excellent software package with the iMac.
- Apple has its own mobile operating system (IOS) that powers its mobile devices such as the iPad, iPhone, iWatch, etc. This, again, facilitates Apple’s ability to ensure a high level of transferability and consistency of experience between desktop computer and mobile device. Apple’s goal appears to be to eventually have a single operating system capable of working across the whole range of Apple devices.
- The iMac comes with a blue-tooth rechargeable keyboard of great quality and a blue-tooth mouse or alternative quality trackpad.
- The iMac, as can other Apple computers can run Windows operating system and hence, as well as the comprehensive range of Mac programs made by 3rd parties, it is also possible to work with Windows programs and run the two operating systems side by side if needed.
- Apple is a worldwide company that has suppliers in most countries of the. World.
- Apple has a 24/7 support centre staffed by competent and knowledgeable Apple staff who know their products
- New Apple computers come with a 12 month warranty and this is complemented by an optional (at cost) AppleCare warranty for up to 3 years extended warranty cover. This can be purchased at any time within 60 days of the original puchase.
- Apple computers have a good record for quality of construction and reliability. There have been glitches with aspects of some models but in most cases Apple have provided fixes or replacement of the defective components at no charge to customers.
- Apple computers hold their value much better than competing brands and yet, when all aspects are taken into account are little if any more costly to purchase new than a similar specification machine from another manufacturer.
