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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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Top Rated Comments

64 months ago
On a positive note: we can all agree the back is beautiful.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
cmichaelb Avatar
64 months ago

External power brick.


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

Did she say she cried again while saying its the greatest thing ever?
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
64 months ago
External power brick.

Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
64 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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64 months ago
'Customers'.... or bloggers that got them for free?
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