Apple, Please Keep Doing This! – iMac 2019 Review

The video opens with the host setting expectations for Apple’s 2019 iMac refresh, highlighting the notable upgrade to up to a Core i9 eight‑core processor and posing questions about how Apple will cool such a powerful chip inside an all‑in‑one machine. The reviewer explains that the big questions are whether the iMac can handle the thermal load without throttling, whether the upgrade diminishes the need for an iMac Pro, and how quickly a unit can be obtained for review. He then tours the unboxing experience and addresses build quality and protection, praising Apple’s multi‑layer packaging while also noting opportunities to reduce non‑recyclable materials in packaging. The discussion shifts to connectivity and I/O, where the iMac finally lands long‑sought features like 10 gigabit Ethernet on certain models but omits it on the base unit, prompting the reviewer to criticize the lack of a 10 GbE option and the resulting need for adapters for higher network speeds. The design language is examined next, emphasizing that while Apple preserves the general aesthetic since 2009, the bezels and chin are notably large for a modern device, though the machine still retains a visually appealing silhouette when paired with Apple’s glossy 5K display. The host highlights user‑accessible RAM slots, enabling up to 128 GB of memory, which significantly improves value for power users who want to avoid Apple’s premium RAM upgrade path, and he voices appreciation for the option to upgrade RAM after purchase.

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