Apple Unveils All-New iMacs – Signature M1 Processor, 24-inch 4.5K Display, and Fresh, Vibrant Design
Analysts have assumed that Apple will not present anything truly innovative at today’s presentation. However, the Californian tech giant has decided to delight its fans by unveiling a completely redesigned iMac based on the M1 chip with a striking new design and a stunning 24-inch 4.5K screen.
Naturally, first of all, in a fresh computer, a completely new design attracts attention. The device has become more angular, thinner, and now resembles the Pro Display XDR. Unfortunately, Apple has not removed the massive chin under the screen, but this can be forgiven given that it houses powerful acoustics consisting of six speakers. According to Apple, the computer can deliver stunning sound quality that will delight even discerning users. Above the 4.5K display is a brand new video conferencing camera that delivers the highest quality Full HD video.
Also under the display is a compact motherboard with an Apple M1 processor. The same chip is used in the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13, and Mac mini introduced last fall. The new iMacs are available in two versions of the processor: a seven-core graphics processor and an eight-core. Both versions can carry 8 or 16 GB of RAM. In the first case, an SSD with a volume of 256 GB to 1 TB is provided for data storage, and in the second, the maximum SSD volume reaches 2 TB. All new products have two Thunderbolt (USB4) ports, and older versions also have two additional USB 3 (Type-C) ports.
Separately, it is worth noting the new magnetic cable for powering the computer, which connects like the MagSafe charger in old MacBooks. Curiously, Apple decided to place an Ethernet connector on the power adapter. Apparently, there was no place for it on the thin body of the device. Along with the new iMac, users will receive a redesigned branded keyboard and mouse, which will be made in the same seven colors (green, yellow, orange, red, blue, light blue, and silver) as the iMac itself. The keyboard of the older versions of the computer is equipped with a built-in Touch ID fingerprint scanner.
The new computers will go on sale on April 30, starting at $ 1299. The user can look forward to a modification with an M1 processor and seven-core GPU, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB solid-state drive for this price. In turn, the most affordable model on the M1 chip with an eight-core graphics processor will cost $ 1499. It will also offer 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD.
