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  • iMac could have been made without a chin, proves new hack

    9secondkox29secondkox2
    So.. is had to jump over to MacRumors to see the pics and even a really well done video. 

    Hey Ai, can we get photos and s video on this article please? 
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • iMac could have been made without a chin, proves new hack

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    MplsP said:
    As Dewme points out, if you want a chinless design get a Mac mini and a studio display.  A chinless iMac would look like just another monitor sitting on the desk.
    calling for a chinless iMac is so childish since it will look like a generic display and not identifiable as an iMac.  Those who support this do not understand branding or marketing. 
    And I can tell you if Apple had released a chinless Mac an equal number of people would be gushing over it. Apple has always long been very focused on aesthetics so they have essentially encouraged this type of discussion. In terms of not being identifiable as a Mac, I agree with @jpellino - leaving the apple logo off the bottom generifies the current design.

    I’ll also add that the manufacturing considerations are not minor decisions. Good designing for manufacturing can save millions of dollars and more reliable devices. Conversely a poor design can lead to more waste, higher costs and reliability issues. Sure ‘Apple could afford it,’ but why should they or any company make a poor decision?

    As a practical matter, for me the space occupied by the chin isn’t very usable, anyway. The screen needs to be up at a comfortable viewing height, so removing the chin basically creates dead space, making the cords more visible behind the screen.
    At smaller sizes, yes. But at larger sizes, say 30” or more, the iMac will actually HAVE to forgo the chin for ergonomic and aesthetic reasons. 
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • iMac could have been made without a chin, proves new hack

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    longfang said:
    Muzgash69 said:
    I disagree with part of the article here "would require expensive and complex CNC machining". Think of how a lot of metal today is molded with a die press. The same could be done here. I'd be even so ventured to say that is how the backs are currently manufactured. A metal shell that is mold made is nothing new or unique. I think it assuming that this would be more expensive even if the internals have to be reorganized.
    Apple machines their chassis from a block of aluminum though.
    That was his point. Apple removes aluminum to form the shape. The removed aluminum is then recycled for use in another Mac. There is no waste. If anything this process ensures the aluminum is very refined as melting it down again n removes any dross missed previously. 
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • iMac could have been made without a chin, proves new hack

    9secondkox29secondkox2
    No photos of this iMac? None of the front? No link to pics? Come on man! 
    williamlondonAlex_Vwatto_cobra

  • iMac could have been made without a chin, proves new hack

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    designr said:
    I'm thinking that the "chin" is a little bit of a part of Apple's legacy Macintosh "identity" and design language. I think it's a long shot to go away.

    It was never meant to be part of design language (which of course changes over time). That was born out of two needs: 1) functionality (where to put the actual computing parts as well as space to dissipate heat) and 2) ergonomics. It was basically a mini tower with a monitor built in. The monitor being higher make it easier on the eyes and neck. The reason this feature is no longer sensible is described in my previous post. 

    Neither of the items is a challenge anymore. As design languages evolve to work with new engineering capabilities, it’s time to drop the chin. 

    Keeping stuff around “because that’s they way it’s always been done” is code for holding back progress and innovation. 

    If you polled a thousand people over two pictures, one of the studio display and one of the iMac, they’d pick the studio display. People were vocal about their displeasure when seeing the new iMac. Those same people were enthusiastic when seeing the studio display. It’s time to let obsolete dead weight fall by the wayside. Respect the past and move forward. 
    williamlondonpscooter63