The CHEAPEST 2020 iMac is the best Mac you probably shouldn't buy
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- This is a strange one... The 2020 iMac is probably the last Intel iMac Apple will sell, and the last one of a design generation that dates back 8 years to 2012. So should you invest you hard earned cash into a last minute spec bump of an iMac with its foot half way out the door? Let's find out by taking a look at the cheapest iMac 2020.
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I don't get why people are angry at apple for not changing the design of there products if it ain't broke dont fix it
Something I would personally do with the design is to drop the huge bezels and trim the chin. Otherwise the design is pretty timeless.
I like that apple stick to same design for years it’s simple and I like it.
@@Riko_KP About the only thing it needs. An edge to edge display. As there is no reason to have a bezel today...that and ship with a full KB with Num pad....
Changing the basic design is what did in Volvo the 240 was boxy but it was a good car that lasted.
@@Riko_KP Personally, I like the chin, but the bezels can go
Thank you for making a point of reviewing the lowest spec!!! As a much more budget conscious tech junkie, Im forever frustrated by the fact that no one every reviews the lower end of anything.
You might get a good score on the Apple Refurbished site. At least on Macs. Not mobile devices. Their stock changes daily/throughout the day, so sometimes you need good timing to get a deal. But I would absolutely stick to the most recent product releases -- so the previous generation at the oldest.
Brian Moyson didn’t say I was currently in the market for anything. Just that the lower spec/lower end of the price spectrum is so often neglected by reviewers in favour of the best of the best (and most expensive) options.
Jessica Wilson you mentioned interest in the lower end of the spectrum/good deals. That will apply whenever you want to buy something Apple. I didn’t mention anything about when to purchase, or anything current. The Apple refurb option is a good way to go past, present, and future. So it’s a helpful thing to know if you ever plan on buying a computer from Apple at any point for the rest of your life.
Brian Moyson I already own a brand new MacBook Air. I didn’t ask for buying advice and I know about Apple refurbs.
You said it! Most of the other channels review the expensive models so those don’t cater to budget conscious Mac beginners like myself!
How many imac do you need?
Luke Miani: Yes.
Jeff Nhk How many imac do you need?
Luke: why not?
Or
Luke: everytime
Jeff Nhk Bork Bork Bork bark bark
I have two. A 2012 that is finally having issues and a 2007 that need 24 capacitors replaced. I learned it is next to impossible to replace them - a very thick pc board. Yes, I still have the box and packing materials. Anybody want it? I wish I could afford a new one.
@@davidlarson2534 what kind of issues do you have on your 2012er? asking for a friend...
Lots 😄
Thank you for confirming the RAM door slot is still there. Very much appreciated!
Dude... I am a decades long graphic designer... the thick bezel is a plus. It depends where you iMac is in your room/office or such. What area it is being used in with regards to lighting, natural light, sunlight, windows etc. I like natural light, so have mine against a window/sliding doors on the balcony that get good light, but not overwhelming/ As well I have an extra monitor. If the bezel is to thin... your own 'human' eyeballs cant see the colors correctly near the edge (if behind the iMac is brighter or different colors... books... lights, windows.... whatever... ) when using photoshop etc in almost full screen mode.
SO people who don't do A LOT of design and art, color correction etc... the current bezel is great. it helps A LOT.
I really enjoy your channel etc... but all you 'bezel is to thick' dudes... you need to take a step back and see the real world.
Certainly are with you on the packaging and traveling with them etc. It is A1!!
But yes... only 256 storage SSD... crazy. should be 1TB.That will cost apples a few dollars.
Webcam... well.. yeah... better is good, my parents old. LOL..
Overall it is good. Has the 'apple tax' but the Apple OS and switching,g/copying, integration with iPhone, Ipad etc is WAY more than worth it,
Apple.. Tim Cook... you can really afford to have minimus 512 or 1 TB storage.. 16GB memory. Make them the ultimate bang for the buck!
Are you getting a nano screen?
Why fix what isn’t broken? The design was ahead of its time and still looks awesome!
Until a few months ago I had a 2010 MBP I got used on eBay and to the casual observer it looked much newer than it was.
Craig Best I still use my 2009 13 inches Macbook pro. I upgraded the hard drive to a SSD and the memory as well. Still own a 2010 21” iMac with all its accessories, with a little upgrade on memory and hard drive still an impressive workable computer 😀
I disagree tbh.
Gaming islife that’s ok
I like the apple design it’s unique.
As an Apple 'Budget' Buyer™ I really appreciate this video.
I am still working on a late 2012 iMac. Best Computer I ever bought! I upgraded the RAM to the max and it still runs perfectly
is it still good in 2022?
@@lastofusclips5291 it just needed more RAM. Downside: it doesn’t get any software updates anymore
@@AH-bf4md thx for the update. looking for some older imacs that can still be used today
@@lastofusclips5291 i would recommend trying the Mac out beforehand the resolution isn’t top notch anymore
This is something to consider
But if u buy one install a ssd
I really think the slim iMac design is absolutely timeless and beautiful. They could stick to it for a few extra years just with thinner bezels.
I also agree with your opinion
0:50 watching a iMac unboxing 1 millionth time:Yeahhhhhh baby
I love the room where you do your filming. More impressive than an iMac 5k screen with huge bezels.
Thanks, Luke. My 2013 iMac just bit the dust and I need to get a new one. Having watched a bunch of videos about Macs on UA-cam for research, I like yours the best. Your presentation skills are very good and I feel like I can trust what you say (which is definitely not always the case on UA-cam). Keep up the good work!
7:56 You made me think my "About this Mac" page was open lololol
Thank you for testing the baseline. All the reviews are for the i9 and the expensive screen. I went for the 27 midrange with 512 GB
Needed a new Mac , current iMac is from 2010 and run Windows for work. Your review helped a lot
I been Windows guy since 1995, and just bought and iMac because I been using an iPhone for a few years.
WOW the display is sharp af, the colours and great. I moved everything into iCloud from one drive, and it's just all seamless.
Since I rarely play any games on my Windows PC anymore , it made sense for documents and recording.
WOW!
I can’t state this enough, I love this design. I have a 2017 i7 , 580 8GB, 40GB ram. I bought another one, ripped the parts out, bought an 5K driver board and use it as second display. Now I have two identical 5K machines on the desk. Love it!
Tbh you should make a video about that imac to display process.
Emanuel Murillo I considered it but there is a perfect German one. I speak German as well, so i did not find the need for another video. But if you have questions, just ask!
I personally dont like the design but that doesnt matter to me. I will be getting an older imac.
@@edcgadgets-de yeah but a ton of people dont speack german haha for now i just speak english and spanish haha send me the link!
Emanuel Murillo ua-cam.com/video/hzTVe6aVgww/v-deo.html
One of the best review. Everyone covers mid and high end but not the base. Good job!
I don't need this iMac. But the way you took the time to review it, makes me want to buy one. Good job man.
Luke, I wanted to thank you for actually reviewing a realistic review in the sense of I have finally had my eyes opened to the reality that many of these reviewers are just pumping up their numbers vs giving an honest review. The low end imac will be MORE than enough for almost everyone. In almost every review they order a 10 core and 16 gb of video ram. Good for them burnmost people will not and can not. The 1799 given the clock speeds is more than enough the 2299 model is way more than enough. That is a great machine for the price point.
Amazing video , the way u explain it is amazing! Other videos all they talk about is about geekbench and numbers wich is totally useless, for real world use. Thanks
The design is still impossibly sexy.
RIGHT?!?!!!
Luke traveling with an iMac pro must be expensive lol
Lol
Mkbhd be like
Hey intel graphics, sorry to see you leaving the Macs.
I do it regularly as well. By car, I just throw the big box in the boot.
EDC Gadgets Oh nice, I throw a 80” tv in my car’s engine.
soooo sick of hearing about bezels - i never see mine because they're dark and i'm watching the bright content on display. sure, more display in the same footprint due to elimination of the bezels would be nice - but aesthetically, i don't have a problem with the bezel.
Thank you for this video! I ordered a new iMac last week to replace the broken iMac that we’ve had for about a decade. I do photo editing and graphic design, so I cannot go without a computer. If the base model can handle editing your video, then the one I ordered can definitely handle my workload.
Picked up my base spec model a few days ago and yes the first thing that jumped out at me was there is not enough ram. Apart from that I am very happy with it.
Thanks for the review, been looking at the budget 27inch as i have a 2011 27’” imac which cannot do the latest OS update. One of the program’s i use, turbo tax has said that the 2020 turbo tax wont work with the older OS. Have never had a problem with my 2011 and it will become the hand-me down to the grandson whois getting into youtubing. Thanks again.
A community group I'm with bought a 21.5-in base model iMac in late 2015 (although it's actually the 2013 specification model). The group (prior to Covid 19 shutdowns) met two days per week & 49 weeks per year. When not in use, that iMac is stored in its original box. It's getting a bit tatty now but is still usable.
Update: in Sept 2020 the 21.5-in iMac was stolen in a break-in. COVID regulations at the time meant the venue was closed to outsiders such as our group, so as the IT "specialist" I had the clone and Time Machine backups at home. We needed a new computer, the insurance payout was new-for-old, so we upgraded to the very same spec of 27-in iMac that Luke mentions in this video. It's been really quite good, almost four years have elapsed since the robbery. In a couple of days the RAM will be upgraded from 8 GB to 24 GB.
Thank you for your reviews. It helps us consumers decide.
great video very knowledgeable!! keep up the great work
this helped me a lot, thank you!
What you said about convenience is why I decided to completely switch to all Apple products a few years back. For the things that I need a computer for, building a gaming PC or a hackintosh is just such a hassle and I do not have the time to learn how to assemble it or get it to work. I just want something that I can do my artwork on and go.
"new iMac out dated in 1 year" me on my 27" iMac 2013 still in use under heavy load exporting 8K from Substance designer all i really want is thunder bolt 3 on my mac well and try out the apple new silica ^^
Currently on my Mid-2010 21.5". It is a daily driver. These computers will do pretty much anything you want to do for a long time.
@Bobby Brady why did you have to replace the battery in your iPad mini 4...?
I’ve always felt that the extra money for the Mac pays for itself in experience. As someone with vision loss, who has been using the Mac for nearly 20 years, back when I was in high school, my eMac was the very first computer to come with full screen magnification out of the box. At that time, Windows required third party software to get that functionality. It wasn’t until Windows 7 that Microsoft caught up.
Fantastic review!
Very good I just bought one yesterday
Very interesting. Will probably get one and try it out on my channel too, but I'll probably go for the bigger graphics. Thanks! Subscribed!
Got mine yesterday and love it. As long as its functionality has longevity then it will serve well beyond the introduction of apple silicon
I love the look of the older iMacs i wish they made an updated version with M1 or something
Rocking a late 2009 Imac bought new as I wait for the delivery of my monitor for a new M1 16 gb Mac mini. Wife has a recent Macbook Air to do banking and taxes when Intuit told us our Imac was no longer supported. Glad I have found your channel. Planning on keeping this now and upgrading using some of your recommendations. Never have I been more pleased with a computer than I am with this old Imac. Guy
"Wow, look! We have an iMac!" That deadpan delivery cracked me up!!
Thanks again, champ! I really like your output and crystal clear english & very pedagogic video. Always so nice to watch. I’ll try to wait for Silicon iMac to come. Hopefully it comes already this year. The perfect size for me would be 23-24 inches and with a new design of course. The other specs are fine with me.
I will wait until the silicon version comes, I do trust that the A series cpu will be a new era of mac.
The hinge broke on my mid 2013 27" iMac and it appears they had an issue with them and extended the warranty to 5 years. I just got barely under that when mine broke. They secured the hinge with cheap plastic washers that break. I hope the new ones are better. Apple fixed it free and broke the display when they took it apart so they replaced my display free too. So I have a 6 year old iMac with a 1 year old display. I don't know if I will get one of these new intel ones or wait for the next gen. That 27" is damn heavy to travel with
You travel with a iMac 27” i think you should buy a MacBook and a second Monitor but if you need a iMac and you don’t care than buy this one but if you do care about that stuff than just wait for the new new one that will probably come in a year.
Why would you travel with an iMac?? Buy a MacBook
If I had to travel every single day I would but I only have to take it somewhere once a month. I live in a rural area and the internet is a slow drip. I take it to the library that has fiber optic internet to unload data, update apps or system software. When the internet gets treated like the basic utility it is that would be great.
Travel?!
I’m still running my 2011 21.5 inch iMac. Might upgrade when the second generation arm iMac releases.
Great JOB , you explain and answered all my keypoint questions ,,,rates new sub.
Thanks for the info, I bought the mid spec for working at home in this pandemic.
I don’t have the time to wait on a first gen Apple silicon iMac. It’s going to take a while...
How do you like it? I write and grade a lot. Zoom meetings, UA-cam, Netflix while in the hole. Should I buy?
I like the design, space aged and all in one, plus the upgradability on 2nd hand Imacs
This video is much needed for an apple cheap skate like me. Thank you!
been using my late 2012 iMac since it was new still works great, even better with some small upgrades
Hey Luke! Love your channel and honestly you inspired me to make my own!! You should feel good about yourself :))
Your videos are excellent. They offer a welcome respite from the many hyped and puerile UA-cam offerings. Good work young man!
At my most recent video-editing job, we were still using the original 5K Retina iMac. I think the iMacs are underrated. They're great for editing content. More than enough for the average person, and reasonably adequate for a lot of content creators and editors. Especially when you max out the RAM, diy instead of buying Apple's.
omg.... you nailed it. absolutely nailed it. The problem on tubeyou is these people that, good for them are making money on this platform buy these tricked out machins and honestly unless you are doing 8k raw or something that 2299 machine as it is with upgraded mem size from micron or amazon is a great deal and will do whatever you want. I own a grphic design / branding biz and you do not need these tricked out machines. It is not necessary. In fact with the specs of the 1799 model (again with upgraded ram) you are more than covered.
_m _d_ yes, with this caveat. You should go on amazon and get at least 32gb memory for I think 130 us? It really is so much faster than it used to be. The good part is you have 14 days to return it. I think you would be ok
I really like how they still provide a mouse, keyboard and a power cord with the imac
This design is still sleek and beautiful. I am not the kind of person to constantly upgrade. I tend to keep my electronics in good working order until they become slow or cannot be updated etc... I had the 1gen iPhone until the 6gen came out! Same with the bigger tech, I have a late 2011 MacBook Pro 13" that works "Ok", but i decided it was time to invest in the new iMac because of the promotion i went in. Just ordered today the 27" 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.8GHz 512GB Storage
Retina 5K Display (middle option) and the only one upgrade i did was the 1TB ssd Storage. Came to $2,079.00 plus free AirPods (w/ Education Discount). CANNOT WAIT!
Love your video bro 👍
I teach online classes and make simple videos using my 2011 imac. I did replace the hard drive and upgraded the ram to 8 gb.
works fine
I have been building PCs for almost 40 years, have owned multiple laptops and desktops, run Windows, Unix (yes not just Linux) and other OS’s. Mainframes, minis and PCs galore. And my favorite is my iMac. I love the design and the ability to run OSX, Windows 10 and Linux all on the same machine at the same time. Great job Apple!
I'm saving up my pennies and really looking for my first iMac for doing audio editing, music production, and composing. And maybe some light, 1080p video editing on the side. I see this Mac as a great option, and the older design doesn't really bother me. It's an iconic design, and bezels and chin aside, the screen is the best in the business for Macs (aside from the Pro Display XDR). I'd probably step it up to the mid-tier base since I'd need a good amount of internal storage, and then maybe pick up one of Samsung's new T7 portable drives. Also, extra processing power is always nice.
Thanks Luke!
I love that Luke doesn't review the crazy spec machines. Most of us are in the market for the low end version.
I ordered a 8 core i7 with the 5700 XT 16 gb graphics. I ordered 64 gb ram to for a total of 72 gb with a 1TB SSD... after watching this video I’m PUMPED for it to show up!!! Thank you for the info!!
So true. I start using my new iMac web browser in first minute while my new Dell took me an hour to register everything (for a new window account) before I could start operate it, period.
What a great machine! It's truly a shame it'll become a vintage item sooner than ever. I remember buying the last PowerMac G5 before Apple switched to Intel. It simply didn't last.
Many thanks for the video , I went on a bit of a splurge and have bought the new 13 16 and the base model 27 , over the last few months , I did kick myself thinking I should have gone for the 512 drive , but using a thunderbolt drive and adding an additional 32 gb of ram , it is working fine , I probably will sell it once apple bring out the upgrade but the big advantage of Mac , is the fact they do hold there value
I look forward to the next video being the best cheapest imac i can purchase which i can get behind on :)
Very informative 👍
Is it just me that wants to die when polystyrene is touched and makes noises
My first imac! It comes in the mail soon!
Me toooo :)
Welp...it's mid summer 2022 now, and I just bought one of these this weekend. For being an old timer moving to an Apple desktop for the first time (major learning curve starts now) I like this new (old) product. Our local (BB) Big Box Store had two of these left and the price was right, considering it's 2022 and the dollar is worth pennies, this is a great buy, so easy set up, one cord until I added the ethernet (old guy distrust 'that through the air stuff') cable so now there three cords of the growing spaghetti farm (printer cable). But overall, I like it. Now where's the damn user manual?!!! As for the boxing...big companies save money on stuff that only gets thrown out...I thought it was just fine. I'll watch your other videos if I can figure out how to .....
I'm glad to see I have a backup option if my 2011 27" iMac dies before the October AS releases.
Great Video!
Of all Apple devices the iMac is my favourite, been using one since 2013. Shame it's on its last legs and probably won't last until the new Apple Si 27" replacement model appears - currently booting off an external SSD as the 3TB Fusion drive died. Still have my 2008 cheesegrater Mac Pro as well!
Thanks for this fast buy and video! How are the “new” speakers/mic compared to your iMac Pro? Cheers!
I just ordered a basic one myself ..I know what I'm getting with these models and the way i see it 'i'm getting the best tech now rather than gambling on the new tech with all the teething troubles and longevity issues . My current iMac is a 2013 model so if this new ones lasts as long i will be more than pleased
Would be really great to see Luke perform some Logic Pro X benchmark tests in his videos. While it’s great to see a lot of emphasis on graphics, as someone who works in audio it can be a bit of a mystery what models perform at what capacity for my application.
I so agree with this, hope he will in the future it’s needed for us music producers.
The option of the 5700XT with 16GB of ram offers double the ram of the graphics cards currently available for PC builders.
nice video , thanks for showing a lower end machine. going to have to replace my 2014 iMac soon and this makes thecdecision easier . the 2014 is still a nice machine but it won't make the jump to Big Sur and with two other Macs that will I like to keep all three on the same systems.
I just updated from late iMac 27 i5 2013 to this model 2020 and is great, 256gb ssd is very low, but having couple external ssd's doing good job! highly recommend! For video editing is a good computer!
Best Buy is clearing out all of these iMac’s this weekend. I bought one for $600 off. Added an additional 16GB ($50) and mounted an external 1TB drive. Honestly, I haven’t touched the M1’s since. There is something about the iMac’s 5k design that make them great. And for less than $1200 NEW, a no brainer for me. Apple’s new M1’s are great… but the iMac’s are more of a “complete” feel.
As a buyer from India, thanks a lot for this video. 👍👍
Thanks for the great review. And two years later we are still waiting for the 27" apple silicon iMac. Perhaps it is a good time to review the higher-end models of 2020 iMac given their price has lowered in the second-hand market?
I appreciate the information on this I was planning yo buy it for my birthday to replace my 2012 Asus but I may just get the iMac pro laptop and wait for the new imac to come out. We will see
Considering I’m using 2012(?) Mac Mini with 2gb ram and a pretty small hard drive (I don’t remember how big it is off the top of my head), I really can’t wait around much longer.
Thanks Luke. I'm just following on twitter and here as well (with the bell ;.D) Great video. I just did a good gig here in Rome, Italy with a client and because I'm editing my videos with a 13" MacBook Pro from 2012 (no retina display), I've come to the conclusion that I want a new Mac. I'm afraid to wait for the next generation with Apple silicon, but as you well said, maybe it'll be in 2 months, maybe in 2 years, and also it's the thing of never get something when it's completely new!!! maybe we need to wait for a couple of years for it to get much better.... Anyway, I had already configured my new iMac (haven't bought it yet), I actually had selected the middle one upgrading to i9 and 1TB SSD, which comes to 3,274 EUROS, a substantial amount, BUT... I watched this video!!! and that took me, first to subscribe to your channel and second to reconsider my whole plan!!!! 😭... so, in your opinion this is enough to edit 1080p and some 4K videos using FCP X? Thanks man
I am running a mid 2010 27" iMac so I think I am going to wait and save up for the upgrade.
How do you travel quite a bit with an iMac? haha, great video like always
I’m curious what Luke does with all of his iMacs and MacBook pros
i think he will return them
he said he sells it and with the money he makes on the video he usually makes a profit
Sells them as novelty items on eBay. "Owned by UA-cam celebrity"
There’s a storage locker somewhere with 1000’s of Macs (and boxes) somewhere, being paid for by YT income.
I am impressed with the R20 numbers. This is a 6 core CPU, but gets very similar score with my 8 core 5960X. I just tested mine (stock speeds @ 3Ghz) and I get 3249.
Great info and video! You may have covered this in a previous video, but did you use premiere pro to edit this video in 4K? The other challenge for me is editing DJI drone 4K drone footage (MP4). If you have edited DJI footage in 4K, please let me know. If you have a video of editing the footage, please provide a link. Keep up the good work, Luke, I really appreciate it very much.
Keep showing unboxing and setup, not all people can afford the beast, but all can still get a feel of owning.
Consider- if you do buy it you can sell it back to Luke in 10 years for his “the last Intel Mac” video.
I'm honestly fine with the current design, other than the massive bezels, I think it still holds up pretty well.
What I'm looking forward to is the custom silicon.. I usually don't buy first generation stuff but think I will in this case.
I bought a new computer last year already, but this looks really appealing!
So would you say buying the base tier 27” w/ 16GB upgrade is a good move for amateur GoPro editor? Performance is good, more than enough or not enough? Simple answers please.
Luke!! Common dude! You know that MANY of us rely on x86 to do our work and a powerhouse iMac like this is just what we wanted to get us through the next few years while we are waiting on Apple Silicon to mature. You cannot run VPC’s or Windows on Apple Silicon...that makes it useless for people like me and this iMac is exactly what I was hoping for...of course I would have liked more thermal handling, but oh well.
Omg. So are you saying I won’t be able to run windows on the new silicon iMac that’s expected in the near future??? I use Parallels to run windows for the accounting software I need.
macsfancontrol is your friend :)
Lawrence They are changing to a completely different ARM architecture that is NOT compatible with x86 Operating Systems or software. So, the answer is NO you will not be able to run windows using Parallels like you do today. I imagine someone MIGHT make an emulator for Windows, but that will be slow in performance. It’s also possible that Microsoft will create an ARM version of Windows...they have a mobile arm version but it’s junk. With Apple adopting ARM, others might. So in a nutshell you better keep your Intel Mac a while until this all plays out.
Brian Lampright thanks so much for the info. I really appreciate it.
kingneutron1 thank you so much. I’ll check that out.
Cant fault it. Open the box, and set up in 10 mins. It just works flawlessly. I bought crucial 16 GB x 2 RAM for £100. I don’t edit videos much so iCloud meets my storage needs. I like the 4 x USB ports and the 1080p webcam. Wish I’d got the track pad but the mouse is ok. People complain about the charging port - but it lasts for ages - a month of ‘normal’ use between charges. Yes it will be out of date soon, but as long as Apple support their intel-based Macs for the foreseeable (my MacBook Pro is 7 years old), so I’d like the iMac to last that long ideally. Great review and refreshing that it was the affordable, base model.
Last I check I only had *one* power cord on my PC too?
Lmao I'm kidding, great video
I’d like to see a comparison between the 2020 base model iMac and a used iMac with the same performance... I’d like to see how much money you could save...
I had I Mac 2008 model. it still runs very well on today's internet. you can play many game as long as you don't set super buttload high end graphics. you need like water cooling station to cool down the graphics chip.
One thing I learned long ago is to take over control of the fan. No matter who makes the computer. Heat is the enemy. The only thing I don't like about the design is the huge bezels. As far as I'm concerned, other than that, it's the perfect all in one case.