A team of designers at Curved Labs have thought about designing a modern iMac by taking cues from the past Apple machines and using them to blend with the slim aluminum build of modern day iMacs. The result is a 'conceptual Mac 2015' that makes one reminisce the bulky trend of Apple while gushing at the 'futuristic' appeal of what could be the next iMac model to watch out for.
The 'fictional' Mac 2015 bears the stout boxiness of the Apple Lisa and the slim build of the MacBook Air. It features a touchscreen display which allows the user to easily switch between using a mouse and using the display's capacitive touchscreen.
"The technological basis for the Curved/labs-Mac are components of a current MacBook Air with an 11-inch screen," said by the team behind Curved Labs. "However, we have transformed it into a touchscreen. You can choose whether to control it via mouse and keyboard or directly type on the 11.6 inch touchscreen."
The Apple computer design concept has eliminated the bulky back end and replaced the disk slot with an SD reader. If the machine is real, it is expected to have a built-in storage of 128GB and an i7 Intel chip. Just like the latest iPhones and iPads, the machine would be available in hues of grey, gold and silver. Overall, the iMac 2015 looks something like a bent aluminum iPad stand.
"30 years ago Steve Jobs wanted to make computers more user-friendly, so he gave the original Macintosh a face," said by the team from Curved Labs. "In the new Macintosh much of the original elements are resumed. However, at the spot located under the screen, where the drive for 3.5 inch disk sat, you will now find a slot for SD cards, the FaceTime camera, speakers and a microphone."
Other "imaginary" features of the "fictional" iMac include WiFi, Bluetooth, USB 3.0 port, Lightning port, and built-in battery. It comes with color-match keyboards and mouse. At the rear, one can find the ubiquitous Apple logo in all its illuminated glory.
The team at Curved Labs believes that Macintosh is a computer that's filled with history. Apple has consistently inspired designers starting from its first desktop PC, the Apple "Lisa," to its latest MacBook Air that was launched in late 2014. The new Mac 2015 is a computer design from the future, something that other hardware makers are attempting to replicate, according to Curved Labs.
