Unleash Innovation: Apple iMac M4 Review for Creative Leaders

The M4 iMac: A Beautiful Computer that Feels Like a Throwback

Imagine a world where laptops never took off, and the ultimate computer is a sleek, all-in-one device with everything you need built right in. That’s the world the M4 iMac inhabits. This stunning computer is a beautiful fusion of form and function, with a gorgeous 23.5-inch display, powerful Apple M4 processor, and a range of impressive features.

The Good

Still a beautiful computer, even by today’s standards
16GB of RAM in the base model, plenty for most users
Great webcam, speakers, and mic for seamless video conferencing
Display is pleasant to look at, with a nice balance of brightness and color accuracy
Includes Magic Keyboard with TouchID and Numeric Keypad, Magic Mouse, and anti-glare nano-texture display

The Bad

Still using the same 24-inch screen from 2021, a bit outdated
Base model still underequipped, with limited storage and processing power
Can’t be used as a monitor for another computer, a limitation for some users
The entire concept is increasingly archaic and niche, as laptops have become the norm

Specifications

Display: 23.5-inch (4480 × 2520) 60Hz LCD
Processor: Apple M4 (10 CPU cores, 10 GPU cores)
RAM: 24GB unified memory
Storage: 1TB SSD
Webcam: 12-megapixel Center Stage camera with Desk View
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet (on power brick)
Ports: 4x USB-C / Thunderbolt 4, headphone / mic combo
Weight: 9.8 pounds
Dimensions: 21.5 x 18.1 x 5.8 inches
Included extras: Anti-glare nano-texture display, Magic Keyboard with TouchID and Numeric Keypad, Magic Mouse
Price: $2,329

Agree to Continue

Before you can use the iMac, you’ll need to agree to several terms and conditions. You’ll need to accept:

The macOS software license agreement, which includes Apple’s warranty agreement and the Game Center terms and conditions
Optional agreements, including:
- Location services
- Using an iCloud account adds iCloud terms and conditions and Find My location services
- Sending crash and usage data to Apple to help app developers
- Allowing Apple to use your Siri transcripts to improve voice recognition
- Apple Pay terms and conditions

The final tally is three mandatory agreements and six optional ones.