M3 iMac at work - UNBELIEVABLE!
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Over the past few weeks, it's been obvious that there is a lot of love for iMac...
In this video we put the M3 iMac to a test as I show you my workflow - you’ll get to see my screen as I create the video you’re watching now!
I’ll be using Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere Pro all at the same time AND screen recording the session too just to see how far we can push 8GB of unified memory. Would it be enough for you...?
AND…we look over my iMac history and try to boot up a 21.5” Intel iMac after 4 or 5 years. You’ll see what happened in real-time as I hit the power button for the first time!
BTW it took 14mins 40secs to render and 17mins 15secs to export on the M3 iMac and 5mins 35secs & 6mins 34secs on the M1 Max MBP for a 9.3 GB file
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00:00 Intro
01:10 My first Mac…
01:35 My first iMac
03:10 Bringing the 21.5” iMac back to life!
05:10 The 27” iMac…
08:14 Looking at my workflow - putting the M3 iMac through it’s paces
14:00 Why we love iMacs
15:10 The best spec for the M3 iMac
15:50 The Samsung ST7 SD - a way to save money!
16:30 Is the M3 iMac up to the task for you?
17:45 The best Apple device I’ve bought… - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
I’d go so far as to say that the iMac is the best and most important computer ever made. M series iMacs are stunning, and I’ll keep buying them as my main computer.
I'd go along with your statement! Still by far the best all-in-one desktop! Thanks for watching my man! 👊🏻
Absolutely. It's the product that saved Apple from bankruptcy right after Steve Jobs came back to Apple.
it sure did...and it's still going well to this day!
My only concern is Macs are basically unrepairable if the memory or storage fails and Apple may not fix it even with AppleCare+. That’s totally unacceptable.
@@level7041 that's what AppleCare+ is for
David. Thank you so much for a review that is aimed at a usual viewer - rather than a video creator. Your recommendation confirmed exactly what I had concluded (even with the same external SSD).
I've been over the moon with that SSD - they are terrific aren't they! Glad you enjoyed the video too and thanks for taking the time to get involved! Really does matter to me 👌🏻
I love my iMac, amazing screen quality and just sits pretty on my desk
they surely are damned pretty machines, aren't they!
My first iMac was the 2009 21/5 inch. Absolutely loved it. Lasted me 9 yrs. Just loved the idea, all wireless, keyboards, mouse & no tower. Everything built into the Screen. Then I moved onto 2017 iMac which I still use today. Going strong
They are almost too good, aren't they? So many of the comments are telling me how long people run their iMacs for. Insanely good machines. Great to hear from you - thank you 🙏🏻
You got to your 3k subscriber bar quickly. Next stop: 10k !
thank you - you know it did feel pretty damned cool reaching the 3K barrier....thanks for all the support and kind words...
Hey thanks for the nostalgia! I had a 2009 27” running Snow Leopard! It was the beginning of my Mac journey. Currently loving the M3 Pro MBP 14”. I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for the iMac!
...same here - although my 16" MBP is the workhorse - it doesn't feel as much fun as when I work on the iMacs...a bit of nostalgia never hurts eh! Great to hear from you
🎉yes, we're still using our late 2009 imac, upgraded RAM in 2019 to keep updates coming. Sadly haven't worked out how to upgrade further from software El Capitan 10.11.6 and given my need to run chrome and Google for work now need to upgrade, potentially to M3 imac with as you suggest upgraded unified memory. Thanks for your assistance😊
Great videos and info. I look forward to seeing more!
Awesome, thank you!
Hello David, I’m mighty impressed by this video in many ways it’s a breath of fresh air to see a genuine video about what the M3 iMac 🖥️ can accomplish.
I bought the same iMac as you about 4/ 5 weeks ago the same spec and colour it’s my first iMac I’ve owned. I’m looking at becoming a content creator. Watching this video is a real inspiration so thank you 🙏. The one thing I take from this video more than the capabilities of what the iMac can do is your love for Apple products I spent £1399 on my iMac and now I’m. Looking at buying the MacBook Pro M3 pro chip for my laptop in the next two weeks there is something about Apple that’s sets it apart from the competition.
I do find when I’m working in the office I am having to use windows I absolutely hate it but when I am home using my iMac or my MacBook Air M2 it feels like a warm pair of slippers. Anyways congrats on the video I’ve now subscribed to your channel best of luck and tutorials on what software you use would be great 👍
Welcome to the channel and I hope you are loving your iMac. Honestly, I have nothing but good to say about this machine. If you are looking to get into content creation then your iMac will see you safely on your journey - I wish you all the luck in the world! I'm glad I took the leap!
And when you get the 14" MBP - man you will fly!! Thanks for watching, commenting and taking the time to get involved. Good luck 👊🏻
Thanks for this video. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for in considering the mid-tier M3 iMac as a semi-affordable replacement for my 2019 Intel MacBook Pro. Hoping to use it for video and podcast editing as my Intel Mac is struggling too much for a productive workflow. Also congrats on your 3000 sub goal. I subbed on the last video as well and I’m sure you’ll hit your next goal soon! I’m thinking about upgrading unified RAM on the midtier will help until I’m ready to get a new MacBook Pro.
hey there - great to have you along for the ride and yeah, passing 3000 subs feels pretty cool I gotta admit 😀
I tried to stress the 8 GB hard and yeah it was pretty maxed out by the end. I would never buy the 8 GB model if it were to be my working Mac - but I thought it would give a great perspective on how capable the chipset is. I have been mighty impressed!
The fact I didn't touch my MBP for this video shows how good M3 is. Try to spec up the memory and honestly, you'll be amazed at what these Macs are capable of...let me know when you finally get yours on your desk 👍🏻
Just subscribed. Love your video. I just got an M3 iMac and absolutely love it. - Fr Paul.
Welcome aboard! Great iMacs aren't they! I can't get over how good they are! Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you enjoyed it! 😋
Thanks, David! I've had a 2015 27" iMac since December 2015 and I'm ready for an upgrade. I appreciate your reviews and information.
wow Craig - coming from a 2015 model you are in for a surprise! Everything you've heard about M3 Apple silicon is true - and then some....
I bought a sony laptop for 10000 RMB many years ago, after 5 or 7 years it became totally unusable. Then I bought Imac in 2016 or 2017 for about 11000 RMB, it now worked perfect , although the macos is Catalina and can not go further. The screen and sound are still very good. I think I can use it for 10 years without problem. If I need a better computer for production purpose I will definitely consider IMAC as my first option
Hi - yes, iMacs just seem to go on forever don’t they? Those 5K displays are amazing…
I was using my 2009 21.5 inch iMac right up until 7 months ago when it blew up, yes it really did make a loud bang whilst I was using it and it tripped out all of the downstairs electrical sockets…. I loved that machine, but I suppose it was entitled to lie down after 14 years of use. I bought it brand new back in 2009 and it was like part of the family :)
hi ya - great to hear from you...it's odd how we get so attached to iMacs - I wonder why...? Great to hear from you - thank you 🙏🏻
Hi David, just subbed having watched a couple of your videos. I have an intel iMac from 2017 which is still working fine but slowing down a bit. I get the beach ball of doom fairly regularly when I am in LR or PS, so have been looking into upgrading to an M3 iMac with 24Gb and 2TB of storage. I was amazed when you had all those apps open at the same time, I can only open one at a time! 😮
Thanks for the sub!
Well, Steve, your life is about to change! I am putting up a video this week about the M3 MBA and talk about RAM in it. You've chosen well - 24 GB will let you totally fly! You'll be amazed I promise you!
Let me know how you get on D
Still using a 2008 iMac, and while I plan to buy a new Mac even this old iMac has a screen that is better than found on most PCs. It's not a "retina" display, the 2008 display being 100PPI, but the colors and contrast back then was better than what many PC displays used.
hi ya, Dan - great to catch up with you. These comments prove what I suspected from the past couple of weeks - we love our iMacs and they are built to last forever! The fact you are using a 2008 iMac says it all really! 👌🏻
Funfact, I am watching this video on a Late 2009 21,5" iMac which I have just purchased a few weeks ago used from ebay. I have only paid 37,40€ and it even has a SSD inside. I am running macOS High Sierra as well as Windows 11 Pro on it and I am very surprised how great it still holds up even in 2023. Currently I am making some videos about the machine and do some different tests with it. For me it is my first iMac and I really need to say, that I like the whole "iMac all-in-one concept". I cut the videos about it on it using iMovie on High Sierra and it feels absolutly fine although its age. Very goog video and nice to see someone else who still likes the iMac.
hi there - great to hear from you. I think you are in good company here as we all love our iMacs! Super impressed you are keeping a 2009 machine alive and using it daily! Thanks for getting involved and watching! 🤛🏻
Watched the video till end and want to thank you for making these videos. I've been a PC user for years but bought a 27inch 2013 iMac and it doesn't let me go back to PCs.
hi - thanks for watching and commenting - and welcome to the iMac gang! You'll find that you'll never want to turn back now...
New to your channel , I’m in deep love with iMacs , I just got my 3rd one - it’s the highest M3 model with 10 core GPU , 16 gb of ram and 1 TB of storage !
iMacs are truly adorable and fantastic , such a gorgeous piece of technology !!
Welcome aboard! Man, I bet that M3 iMac of yours must fly!
Great video
I have owned a few different iMacs over the years
Love em
On a mini at the mo but still have a couple old I macs including the same one as you and one from early with the long neck and ball body
Love em
Hi Phil - it seems once an iMac lover always an iMac lover eh! They get in our blood! Great to hear from you - thanks for watching and getting in touch
hey Phil - I know you've also commented on the AirPods Max - but I can't find it in that chat...but again...great input. I've not tried the AT cans - but I must admit the Max are really very good!
Lovely video and please do more tutorials like this!
Thank you! Will do!
Nice Video, just subscribed. Greetings from Germany
cool - great to have you on board! Welcome from a very rainy UK! Thanks for watching...👀👊🏻
Thank you! Your video has helped clarify my thinking regarding how I will order my new M3 iMac.
GREAT! That makes it so worth it...👊🏻 Thanks so much for watching...
I’m decided on getting the 24GB RAM, but I’m waffling between 512GB or 1TB. I do 3D modelling with SketchUp. I’m currently using 62 percent of my 500GB SSD. I do already have on of those Samsung T7 SSDs.
sounds like you should be getting 1 TB to my mind then...👌🏻
There is an 2012 iMac sitting in this room and we use it for the kids to watch shows. Still works great for general browsing and streaming.
these iMacs are built like tanks, aren't they! And the displays look amazing no matter how old they are!
I still got an Intel Core 2 Duo PC from 2007 and its still working fine
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Interesting David, thanks. I’m still wondering about this machine. I work a lot with RAW files from a 45mb camera. It’s just a hobby , but a serious one . I, like you, love the form factor of the iMac - all in one. It’s why I went to IMac in the first place - around 2010/11. I’m on my second one at present. I’m very tempted to spec up the iMac 3 as you mentioned, possibly going for the 1TB SSD. So that I have plenty of headroom going forwards. I work on the belief that software developers increase the capability the software and utilise the better IOS to do that. So in a few years time the increase in the power of these silicone chips gets increasingly less effecient. That’s not to say it won’t work in the future, it will probably slow down. So whilst it’s probably more than I need at present, I am future proofing a bit.
hi ya Dave - yeah, it's so worth overspending now - I promise you it'll pay you back and then some in the long run. Up the memory and the M3 iMac will fly through those RAW files...thanks for watching, commenting, and getting involved too!
I have the 27" iMac, woodgrain adhesive on the vinyl chin improves the aesthetic and easy to change. 👌
now that IS a cool touch! 🖥️ Personalising your iMac...love it! 👍🏻
Good video. As to longevity, my late 2013 iMac is still swinging just fine. If I had known I would have got a Retina screen for twice the resolution and an ssd. As it is, it still has a Fusion Drive,but once it's running so what! It stopped being upgradedable at Catalina so I came across Opencore Legacy Patcher, or OCLP for short. This enables Sonoma to run with upgraded graphic drivers. So, if it ain't broke don't fix it.
hi Peter - these iMacs are born to last and work hard right! I am impressed that a 2013 iMac is still batting for ya! That's why we love these machines so much. The OCLP feature sounds very interesting and is new to me! Thank for getting in touch 👍🏻
Very helpful as I am just about ready to buy my 3rd iMac……love these machines and this was truly helpful to me for the decisions I need to make. I can just afford to go with the full upgrade for everything on this so now I just have to decide on a color😂
hi there - so glad this was of help to you...colour is ALWAYS an important decision - what tempts you? I love the blue I chose. I have another iMac video coming out Friday that I think you may enjoy. Let me know what you end up choosing...🤔
@@DavidLewisTech Ha…I was going back and forth between the blue (which is my fave color) or the green. I took a leap from my typical me and ordered the green - I did go to a store to see it in person 😂 I’ll look forward to your video on Friday👍
...that was the other colour I was tempted with - birds of a feather eh! Let me know how much you love it once you start to work on it..🖥️
I too have been using my 27 imac for 7 years now and its fine, only changed the drive to SSD of course,
I wish you get 5000 subscribers you are very good at what you say.
hi there - those 27-inch iMacs are amazing machines and mine will be going nowhere! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Thank you also for the kind words 🙏🏼
Great video David. I also had a 2011 Intel iMac. I know it was like magic to have it. I thought I was agnostic about operating systems and computers, boy was I wrong.
I would appreciate a Lightroom Tutorial. The magic you performed on the desk removal is something I would love to learn,
Thanks again!
Scott
ps: I have started two channels myself. That is why I'm trying to be like a sponge and soak it all up.
hi there Scott - great to hear from you!
Starting a channel was one of the best things I've done - but it can be brutally tough too! After 2 years I'm finally starting to find my way...I think! Keep at it.
I will go into Lightroom etc a little bit more in a future video...and yes, those OG iMacs were quite the hook weren't they! Thanks for getting in touch. New video is up tomorrow at 5.50pm UK 👊🏻
Thanks @@DavidLewisTech , I look forward to it!
I'm still using my iMac 21.5-inch, 2013 model! Still works well for web surfing, streaming and just playing around. BUT! When I upgraded to my iPhone 12 I turned on Advanced Security and because my iMAC was too old for system updates etc., I was no longer able to to sync my iMac with my iPhone. I had to create a separate Apple ID for my Mac. This has been very frustrating! So last year I decided I would upgrade EVERYTHING Apple in 2024. I now have a new iPad 12.9 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and the new iMAC on order! I have been completely assimilated into the Apple Borg! LOL But everything syncing together in the iCloud is essential for me! I love it!
yeah - it's the way that everything works that really pulls you in. I'm sure like you, my working day is made so much easier by the fact that all devices are always in sync and with features like Handoff and AirDrop - what more can you ask for? I may be getting my first iPad Pro this year - I've only ever owned iPad minis. Let me know how you get on with your new iMac when it arrives 🖥️ D
Hello David, It so funny I gave up work for medical reasons about the same time. After 20+ years working and managing a number of Software R&D department. Alway hearing how good Mac where for photo editing and art work. So I to got may self a Mac Book pro. Feel it love with it with in hours, Now I have iMac 27" and iMac 5K 27" just love them. I am just waiting for the Apple Studio M3 Max to come out and I will order one one that day...
hi there John - great to hear from you - thank you for sharing your Mac story with us - yup, when that Mac Studio comes out it's gonna be pretty special...
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Fantastic! Thank you so much for the support 👍🏻
I have my Dad's old 27" 2012 sat here in the office as well as my 2013 27" - Both potential future projects! But it seems we started with similar setups, my first Mac was a 2011 11" air, followed by the iMac (and a used 2009 Mac mini briefly)
hey, my friend - great to hear from you...we must hook up again soon! Yeah, it does look like our journeys have been very similar, doesn't it! There is so much love for iMac -p it really comes through...
New viewer here!
About twenty years ago, my hobby was to digitise a quite sizeable VHS tape collection onto VCD and later DVD-R. At the time I was using a home built Windows PC (running Windows 2000) with a Pentium 3.2 ghz processor. Capturing the video would be real time and all the improvements to the picture quality would be within the hardware that was playing the VHS. Rendering to Mpeg2 for a one hour video took about five hours!
To have the processing power of my old 21.5 2017 iMac (my first iMac) would have been a dream back then, let alone the M3 iMac I have just replaced it with!
hi there - great to have you as part of the gang! Yup, these M3 Macs are pretty special...
Nice channel - new subscriber. I'd be curious to see how H265 edting would go. Prores trades size for performance - meaning it doesn't compress the data and is kinder to CPU/GPUs.
hey - thanks for the sub! Ok, I'll bear that in mind...good shout!
Hi David, thanks for the great video. I just subscribed to your channel. Do you miss the screen space going from the iMac 27 inch to the new M3 iMac 24 inch? How do the screens compare? What do you think of hooking your MacBook Pro to a Studio Display 27 inch as alternative to the M3 iMac? Mant thanks!
Hi there Bob - It's great to hear from you and thanks for the sub! Yes, whenever I go back to that 27" display I am reminded about how great the extra screen size is. But, because the Retina display is so good on the M3 iMac it makes up for it. It's such a joy to work on. In answer to your other question....watch this week's video 😋
I really enjoyed this vid. Subscription from me! I am so used to all other TH-camrs doing benchmark after benchmark, but showing a workflow using the 8GB RAM was so interesting to me. Thank you
Thank you - and I totally get what you mean! That's why I wanted to get this video out there and let you see under the hood how it coped with a real-life workflow. So chuffed you enjoyed it! Great to chat with you 👌🏻
I kept thinking the iMac was completely over priced but when you see that a near equivalent display from LG costs $1300 it’s not so bad..
great point! I'd not thought of it that way...
Watching this on a Late-2012 27" 3.4GHz Quad-Core i7 iMac. Still works as well as the day I brought it home. I get it, man.
yeah, fella - these iMacs are such a joy to watch content on...great to hear from you...👊🏻
I’m still running a 2😊011 imac. I did put a 3tb drive in it and added 12gb of ram but i just edited a video and burnt it to iDVD. Yes i still use it. Would live to see an update to iLife.
geez - that's taken me back Max - iLife! I remember going to buy my copy of that too! Somehow felt great actually buying it in-store rather than downloading! Great to hear from you fella! 👍🏻
Well seeing as there’s been a mention of old iMac’s I’m still using my 2007 20” iMac.
But yesterday I took delivery of a 24” and as I’m a retired TV camerman I’ve got plenty of time to see what it’s capable of.
As for my out going 20”, well looks like a trip to the council tip.
...the fact that until recently you were still using a 2007 iMac really does say it all! I've said it before, but these things are built like tanks!
All the best with your new M3 iMac - I have a feeling you'll love it!!
Just watched this and must thank you for your advice. I too have the old 2011 21ins model with the spinning hard drive and yes it still looks good but in all honesty it’s now pretty much obsolete, not because it doesn’t work but because Apple no longer support it which eventually results in the inability to download up to date programmes or connect with more modern devices. The new m3 is obviously a world away from what I am used to. I’ve never seen anything as fast as your demonstration. Mine would have taken an afternoon to achieve the same results if at all! As someone who likes to maximise the usage of any machine I also take on board your comments on buying the highest spec I can afford. Thanks again
Hi there Michael - I'm really glad you found the video. If you are jumping from a 2011 Intel iMac to an M3 - boy you are in for a shock. But the main thing is - iMacs are in your blood! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤛🏻
I have a 24 inc 2009 IMac and I use it daily for all these years. Only had about 3 times a memory overload witch was fixed with a restart and holding some keys. One time the fans run wild, but I fixed that with some software. One time the screen flashed, but that did not happened again. So apart of the updates that are no longer possible this thing is indestructible.
I now have a dilemma to buy a new IMac or an studio screen with Mac mini. The last is so expensive (3,000 euro)
hi there - these iMacs keep on running, don't they!
Mac mini is a Mac I want to try out but I will wait for the M3 chips to land in them now before getting one. You may have seen my videos on the Studio Display though - I love that bit of kit.
Although my new M3 iMac only has 8 GB of memory I've been hugely impressed by it. I imagine with 24 GB it would fly!!
Great to hear from you...
I recently ordered and awaiting shipment on a new M3 iMac (in green) to replace my 2013 MacBook Air which is still running, but I didn't want to upgrade it past Catalina. My strategy is usually to at least double the memory and storage so I went with 16gb RAM and 1 tb storage. Hoping this will last me as long as the MacBook Air has! Also picked up a 2 tb external SSD and now have to find a decent powered USB hub with a lot of ports!
man - I think you'll be happy for a very long time to come...getting the external SSD was a good shout too 👍🏻
My late 2013 27 in iMac lasted 10years
these iMacs are total beasts...they run and run!!
Had my first when the Aluminum body was introduced back in 08 ( I think it was ) and that was 24in lasted till 2013 ( video card crapped out )
Then got a 2013 27 in 2013, only to see Apple released the 5k the next year ( punched a few walls over it) This was until 2020
Got a 2015 5k because I found it for a good price and gave my 2013 to my mother, swapped it for SSD and it still works like new )
Now, I just got the M3...works beautifully.
14:20 For sure. I always got my iMac's with the top of everything and, if my previous iMac's lasted as long as they did, I don't see how this M3 isn't going to last at minimum, for 10 years.
I got mine with a 24gig of ram and 2TB SSD ( although for others who see this, get it with less on the machine and get yourself an external SSD with a thunderbolt drive, you will save a good chunk of change and not notice it's an external with how fast it is as David touches on at 15:50 )
I've always liked the iMac, always going to stick with them. Producing music, do some video editing and for what I use it for, its more than enough.
Hi there - you've had an amazing iMac journey and the beast you have now with 24 GB of memory and 2 TB of SSD...boy...that sounds a beast and will gobble up music & video editing...all the best my man..
Waiting for a M3 27`` or 32``until then i will keep on waiting but im waiting for a long time
I was making music, photography and videos on my 2011 27" iMac for 10 years until I bought an Apple Silicon Mac Mini in 2021 (and then an M1Max Mac Studio in 2022). It is still powered up and running in my studio (basement). I can still make music on it. It does now have an SSD which I put in during the pandemic, but that iMac is a workhorse.
Was there a glitch at the end of the video? I thought it was on my end!
hi ya - great to hear hour stories. They are such solid workhorses - they have been at the centre of my business for many years. Yup, sadly there seemed to be an issue YTs side on the last few seconds of the video grrr! Thanks so much for watchin g (through until the end!) and for taking time to comment also
Hello David.Thanks for the video.Did you try Lightroom denoise with that configuration?
Hi Darryl - not on that particular occasion...
Thanks for the reply.I was just wondering if this would be up the task of a.i. denoise wifh 8gb or16gb ram.
hi there - I'd defo go 16 GB. I think the 8 GB would just about handle it, but it's all about that headroom...let me know what you end up getting.
@@DavidLewisTech Will do .Thanks again.
I ordered my “family” iMac with 512 and 16gb ram. Should do us for years. Keen to do some basic video editing on it. Was surprised to see how music production is currently limited on m3 due to many DAWs only utilising performance cores but that should be able to change in future software updates hopefully.
Plus I’m really over all the cables and mess even with cable management the all in one just solves the problem so neatly.
That is a really well spec'd machine. I imagine it will serve you and your family well for years to come. I'm certain that the DAWS will fall in line soon enough Pete. Great to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to get involved in the chat as well...💥
Looking to buy an iMac 24GB ram, 1TB SSD. I will be editing video shot in 4K and 1080p. I use some filters, some plugins for transitions.
Will I drop frames?
Choosing iMac over the studio due to all-in-one form factor and avoiding any scaling issues with alternative monitors (for Mac Studio)
Cheers!
hi - in the most recent video I show myself editing on the 8 GB iMac - even that handles 10-bit ProRes/Log iPhone footage - and yeah, it occasionally struggles, but it is only the 8 GB model - jump up to 24 and you'll be fine...
I am still using my 2011 21.5 iMac. Over the years I have upgraded parts so it currently has an i7 processor, 500GB SSD and 32GB RAM. It certainly runs better than new, and has never given me a moment of trouble, but I am stuck at Mac OS High Sierra.
Soon I’ll be ordering a new M3 iMac.
...and when you finally get it I promise you'll adore it! I have nothing but good things to say about it! 👌🏻
I currently have a 2009 27” iMac that is no longer supported, so many things no longer work. (I use an iPad for connectivity.). One major worry I have about upgrading to a new desktop whether it be an iMac or Studio is how to get my iTunes Library on to a new machine with some semblance of organization. I have hundreds of ripped CD’s in my Library that I want to continue accessing and definitely don’t want to lose. I also wonder how to rip CD’s in the future since these new machines no longer have drives.
I bought one of Apple's optical drives years ago and it is still going strong to this day - that should resolve the ripping issue for you. Having been a radio presenter for years, I too have a large collection of my music in Apple Music - and every time I log in on a new Mac it has been perfect! I hope that helps and offers some peace of mind. Thanks for getting involved
What external display do you use for your Mac Pro?
I don't have a Mac Pro...yet 😋. I use a Studio Display with my MBP though and adore it. If I had the money I'd get the 6K Pro Display XDR - can't beat a good display!
hey david, can you tell me if I can run Logic Pro X normally with only a few tracks to mix? thank you
hi Natalia - I'm not sure what machine you are on, but running Logic which is optimised for Apple silicon shouldn't be a problem, especially if it's only a few tracks and you're not loading up with plug-ins and stems etc
Great video did anyone else’s crash at 17:23 ? I’m guessing that’s the pro log
hi there - great to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the video. I can only apologise about the crash - something happened YT server side after I'd uploaded. I'm so sorry about that - luckily it was very near the end. Thanks so much for taking the time to reach out though...D
@@DavidLewisTech no need to apologise! Was a great video made me want to dig out my old white iMac from around 2006
....do it! do it!! 🙏🏻
I’ve still got a 2008 model that works. I’ve kept it on snow leopard for nostalgia but can’t really open many websites. I could upgrade OS but like nostalgia. I now use a 27inch iMac from 2014 which does everything I need except 4k video so I’ve ordered a studio display and studio with a 2TB SSD. I can still tolerate the iMac as it’s fine really but felt like I deserved an upgrade after 10 years! I also have a 2010 iMac as well which works but that will be retired and the 2014 model can become family machine for the kids
My 2008 iMac is running El Capitan. It works fine as long as websites are not too fat, given the 5GB RAM limitation.
@@TheDanEdwards I think my issue is snow leopard safari isn’t signing security certificates or something like that. I can’t remember the message. I did think about moving it to a newer OS but do like idea of keeping it old school 😂
The love and nostalgia for these iMac shines through James and with very good reason! They represent everything great about Apple and they are built like tanks! You will LOVE your Studio Display - next week's video may well interest you...just saying...😉
@@DavidLewisTech good stuff. I was very tempted with a new iMac.. I think I might regret it, because like you say the iMac design is a thing of beauty! But will. See how I get on
sometimes temptation is a good thing!
I never own apple stuff,but for photography would you recommand m3 imac base model for lightroom and photoshop? I have 26mb file of photos.
hi - yes, for basic Lightroom & PS work the base would be fine. You saw I did that in the video. That said, if have any spare cash, I love future-proofing...try and go for the 16 GB model to make sure it lasts you
@@DavidLewisTech thx for the comment! Happy holidays!
you too! 🤛🏻
New sub here 👋
amazing - thank you so much, Bryan! Great to have you part of the Talking Tech Squad!
No magnet clips to open it, no chance to easily dust cleaning, good luck.
I wish it had more ports. What happened to the end of your video
...same, but that is pretty easily and cheaply solved...👍🏻
With 16gb of memory this should be more then enough for photo editing with affinity photo. More so since it takes less memory to run then Lightroom.
you'll fly with 16 GB!!🖥️
What about if we could use the iMac as our Macbook M chipped display? Is that possible? Because if yes - then the Studio display makes not much sense, does it?
hi there - great to hear from you. I think you may be suggesting the old Target Display mode that I mentioned a few videos ago. For some reason, and I am not certain why...Apple has blocked that on the M series Macs.
But...if the Studio Display interests you...then you might like this week's video 😉. It'll be up 5.30 pm UK on Friday 👊🏻
Thanks for the prompt reply. Actually I do need a display for my every day activities, but then it came the question: At nearly the same price I can get a fully functional machine, instead of just 3 inches bigger display? And then it goes the next question - what if I do go with the iMac and not willing to pay/share iCloud? How can one synchronise daily progress on certain folders?
Now here is some material for future videos :)@@DavidLewisTech
I wrote on Medium recently about storage options...medium.com/macoclock/apples-ecosystem-takes-1st-place-for-making-things-easy-eb329ed3050a
In your case buying the iMac may be a better option than the Studio Display - I hardly notice that its 3 inches smaller. The Retina display is so gorgeous on the new M3 iMac...🖥️
What camera does you use to record your video?
hello there - great to hear from you....on this video I shot it on the 15 Pro Max via the Blackmagic app in ProRes & log...how did it look? It was all edited on the M3 iMac in Premiere Pro
@@DavidLewisTech it looks really good! Keep up the great content.
thank you! It seems odd having a Canon here and shooting on the 15 Pro Max - but it is so damned good!
What happened to the video at around 17:20 thru 17:35? Was it an M3 iMac issue? Thanks.
hi there - thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, from memory, the 8 GB on the M3 iMac struggled with the export....
@@DavidLewisTech Thanks David. Do you think this little blip would not have happened if it had 16GB of unified RAM? I'm struggling with replacing my 27", Late 2012 iMac. It's been incredibly reliable and a joy to use. I'm an everyday casual user. Mostly web browsing, viewing TH-cam videos and listening to music. Also, I'm recently retired and joined two photography clubs. We are 99% still photography, no video. I just discovered that I cannot use the latest versions of Lightroom Classic and PS. This is the driving force on wanting to replace my current iMac. I love the new M3 iMac but worried about giving up the 27" screen. Another thought was to purchase the Apple Studio Display with a Mac Mini or possibly a Mac Studio. Though, this might be way more power and money spent than I truly need. Thoughts? Thank you.
the extra 8 GB makes a huge difference as I've found when using the 16 GB M3 MacBook Air. I came from a 27" iMac but can tell you that this 24" panel views and feels wonderful (I'm replying to you now from it).
To future-proof yourself go either 16 or 24 GB - who knows you might get into video work in the future. I thought I'd never edit a video, and now look!
I'm a massive fan of the Studio Display - I adore it. The Mac mini is likely to get M4 later this year, so you might want to consider that point.
But honestly, an M3 iMac with some decent storage (512 GB or 1 TB) and 16 or 24 GB of memory and you'll be off to the races...
@@DavidLewisTech Thanks David!!! Really helpful. I think an M3 iMac with 24GB and 1 TB will be my choice. I'll get the 10 Core GPU for the extra USB-C ports. :)
That is a perfect machine - honestly, you'll love it! I think you'll also get the ethernet port in the power brick.
I'm actually excited for you!
Bit of a glitch at 17:22 Probably TH-cam's fault.
Happened to me as well. Gremlins are at work as David had been saying how flawless his experience had been on using the new iMac . 😮
hi there Dell - yeah I noticed it too when I played it back last night - it's defo on YT's side as my file is fine. P'eed me off a bit...but that's the perfectionist in me! Thanks for watching it all the way through though mate - appreciate it!
was highly ironic that it happened just then...but it's happened on YT's server side..grrrr. Thanks for watching Dave 💥
I’ve been using the iMac since 2005 starting with the white G3, going through the 21,5” in 2010 and, finally the 27” in 2015. I wish I could invest seriously in a new model but going from a 27” to a 23,5” is not an option even with new architecture. It’s really sad that Apple shrunk the line to just a model. Oh well…
hi there - I think we'd all love a new large iMac but I am just not sure it's in Apple's current game plan! You clearly love your iMacs as well!! Great to chat with you and thanks for watching
You could get a Mac Mini (M2) and invest in a good large screen. The cost would be probably be on par with an iMac, depending on how you spec out the Mac Mini. Just a suggestion, and I know it defeats the 'all in one' aesthetic, but a Mac Mini setup can be pretty clean too.
@@nman3345 I'm hoping to try a Mac mini for the first time in '24...
I beat you! My first iMac: 1999. 🙂
Geez - that makes you one of the OG's! Great machines aren't they! 👊🏻