The keyboard is still top-notch - compact, but with large, deep keys, and a logical layout. The standard Apple wireless keyboard and Magic Mouse have been static for a few generations of hardware now. The built-in Wi-Fi eliminates the need for an Ethernet cable, and the included keyboard and mouse are wireless and arrive ready to use.

For most users, you'll simply need to connect a white power cable and that's it. As with most all-in-one PCs, and nearly every Apple computer (except the Mac Pro), there's no easy user access to components - except for the RAM, this is essentially a sealed system, unless you're willing to do some warranty-voiding surgery.Īpple's single-cable strategy is evident here. The iMac still has last year's less-reflective screen, hidden memory slots, and rear-panel-only ports. We didn't notice any changes to the system exterior for this 2013 update. The design is a year old now, so it doesn't grab the eye as it once did, but it's still a great example of what happens when aesthetic considerations come first, not as an afterthought. That desktop subgenre is most closely associated with family computer use, kitchen PCs, or creative/artistic work, in a way that a no-nonsense tower chassis or an on-the-go laptop is not. The bowl-like panel and curved one-piece stand make this among the most organic-feeling of Apple's products, which is fitting for an all-in-one. Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 That leaves early adopters wondering if the update will be free for everyone, if they'll get a free upgrade while other Mac owners have to pay for the update, or if they'll be stuck paying $20 or so for Mavericks so soon after buying their new iMacs. One final note for those about to invest in a new iMac: Apple's next operating system upgrade, named OS X Mavericks, is expected sometime in the next several weeks.

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