If You Hate Bezels, Joy, and Money, Wrap Your New IMac M1 in Black
Apple recently unveiled its 2021 iMac M1 models . The new desktops are available in a variety of colors: blue, green, orange, pink, purple, yellow, and the classic silver Mac. While the color options available vary depending on the hardware configuration of your new iMac, they all have one thing in common: white bezels.
If your preferred look is a slightly more space gray than this one, Dbrand offers matte black skins for the new iMacs. They are available for pre-order now , and they cover the front panel, the front panel or housing 24-inch iMac matte-black finish – and only matt black. “You need black iMac skins. That’s all we’re going to sell, ”reads the custom skins store page.
If you really hate those lucky hues, fooling around with your new iMac M1 with all- matte black leather will set you back: a custom bezel is $ 49.95, a matching front cover is another $ 59.95, and the main body shell is another one. USD 499.95.
That’s almost $ 610 to customize your new iMac M1 with an all matte black finish, or nearly half the price of the new iMac M1 itself (which starts at $ 1299 for a 7-core GPU and $ 1499 for an 8-core GPU model) … ). Heck, you could buy a new Mac Mini for the price of skinning it.
However, this increased price can bring you additional benefits beyond an attractive appearance. Dbrand uses high quality 3M vinyl which can help protect the surface of your iMac from scratches, smudges and other surface damage. Even the simple use of a dedicated bezel can help your iMac retain value, which could pay off if you decide to sell it in a few years.
The Dbrand store page also says the skins are easy to apply and won’t damage the iMac or leave marks when removed. And so far, it’s the only company offering custom skins for the new 2021 iMacs, so if you want a color other than black you’re out of luck. But given how many companies are selling custom skins for older 23-inch and 27-inch iMacs and how ugly people already find the 2021 iMac , other skins from places like SlickWraps and Uniqfind are likely just a matter of time before it arrives . not to mention the independent Etsy producers . Don’t miss the opportunity to pay $ 600 for packaging your iMac, even worse than paying Apple Tax.
[ 9to5Mac ]