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Published: July 31, 2023, 9:04 p.m.

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Chuck Joiner,\\xa0David Ginsburg,\\xa0Brian\\xa0Flanagan-Arthurs,\\xa0Eric Bolden,\\xa0Brittany Smith,\\xa0Guy Serle,\\xa0Jeff Gamet,\\xa0Web Bixby,\\xa0Kelly Guimont,\\xa0and\\xa0Mark Fuccio\\xa0discuss the rumors of a 30-inch iMac release by Apple. Our panelists express skepticism about the usage survey data and question its relevance amid the transition to Apple Silicon. The feasibility \\xa0of a larger iMac is examined, with concerns about usability and price point. (2)\\xa0

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Show Notes:

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Chapters:

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0:01:37 Sloppy Reporting and Lack of Data Transparency at CIRP

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0:03:23 Mac Owners\' Perspectives on Popular Models

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0:08:33 Is a 30-inch iMac Realistic?

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0:11:38 The Shift in Monitor Preferences: Mini vs iMac

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0:12:55 Lack of excitement for a consumer-oriented device

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0:13:22 Considering More Screen Real Estate

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0:14:23 Reasons for separating iMac and display for flexibility

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0:16:08 Possible refinement in iMac line with larger screens

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0:18:26 Speculation on a 32-inch iMac Pro and Apple Studio display

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0:21:07 Comparing Mac Studio Display and 4K Monitors

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0:22:12 The Sweet Spot: 27-inch Monitors

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0:24:23 The Shift in Apple\'s Product Lineup

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0:27:12 Multiple Monitors: 27-inch vs 24-inch

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0:29:00 The Appeal of Macs in Corporate Settings

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0:32:03 Speculating on Apple\'s Future Product Announcements

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Links:

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Apple is planning to launch its biggest iMac ever

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https://www.macworld.com/article/1966933/imac-larger-than-30-inches-development-launch-specs.html

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Guests:

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Web Bixby has been in the\\xa0insurance business for 40 years and has been an\\xa0Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Eric Bolden\\xa0is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter,\\xa0by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social,\\xa0and on his blog, Trending At Work.

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Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

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Mark Fuccio\\xa0is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990\'s selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through\\xa0Twitter,\\xa0LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

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Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer\\u2019s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter\\xa0and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn.,\\xa0@jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

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David Ginsburg\\xa0is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at\\xa0@daveg65@mastodon.cloud

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Kelly Guimont\\xa0is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance.\\xa0You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter\\xa0and\\xa0Mastodon.

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Andrew Orr\\xa0is a freelance writer and amateur photographer and Contributing Editor at\\xa0AppleInsider. He loves Apple products and enjoys writing and sharing all things tech. When he\'s not writing about Apple, you can often find him snapping photos with his iPhone. Follow him\\xa0on Twitter\\xa0or sample his musical tastes on Apple Music\\u2026if you dare.

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Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE\'s ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at\\xa0provue.com\\xa0and via @provuejim on Twitter.

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Guy Serle,\\xa0best known for being one of the co-hosts of the\\xa0MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he\'s probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel,\\xa0The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on\\xa0Twitter, catch him on\\xa0Mac to the Future\\xa0on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at\\xa0VertShark.com.

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Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She\\u2019s also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated \\u201cwell-rounded geek\\u201d. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator, on Mastodon as @addliberator@pdx.social,\\xa0and on YouTube with tech tips.

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