Despite featuring an aluminum front-face, it still featured a back casing made of black plastic, which was a stark difference from the sleek aluminum front. In , Apple overhauled its iMac lineup with aluminum unibody design in This design has ended up shaping the future of the iMac, with Apple focusing on iterating rather than completely redesigning it. In October , Apple redesigned the iMac with an ultra-slim side profile and removed the SuperDrive.
In , the iMac was upgraded with a Retina display. Through these changes, the overall appearance of the iMac has stayed the same: an aluminum build with black bezels and an aluminum chin.
The last significant update to the iMac was the introduction of the unibody aluminum design in , but even that changeover actually started in At the time in , Apple making the side profile of the iMac ultra-slim was certainly a sleek look and hyped as a major redesign. In real-world use, however, that change has been far less notable, especially with the head-on appearance of the iMac remaining unchanged for so long.
The new iMac features a inch display with True Tone display technology. It is available in an array of new colors. The new iMac features a slim profile with smaller bezels around the display, but the chin is still there and is similar to the previous-generation iMac design but without the Apple logo.
The iMac comes in seven different colors: green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver. The colors are bolder on the back and lighter on the front chin.
In all configurations, you get an 8-core CPU. You can also configure the machine with either 8GB of unified memory or 16GB of unified memory. The base model iMac includes two Thunderbolt ports and a headphone jack. Higher-end configurations include two Thunderbolt ports, two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and ethernet connectivity on the power brick. This marks the first time that Apple has expanded Touch ID to an external keyboard, and it allows you to unlock your Mac, authenticate for Apple Pay and App Store purchases, and more.
The keyboard is also color-matched to the color of the iMac itself, as are the Magic Mouse and the Magic Trackpad. Be sure to check out our full hands-on with the M1 iMac right here for more details.
The new inch iMac serves as a replacement for the Apple still sells the inch iMac, powered by Intel processors rather than Apple Silicon. Apple is rumored to be working on a new version of the inch with a larger display and Apple Silicon inside for a release sometime later in or in For those waiting for the replacement of the inch iMac, it may take longer, according to leaker DylanDkt.
Chance Miller. Wired reports that even though Ive officially departed Apple in , he was still involved in designing the first new iMac chassis in a decade. When Apple announced the colorful new M1 iMac last month, the design turned out to be somewhat polarizing. Orange M1 iMac goes head-to-head against tangerine G3 in generational comparison [Video]. Store News. The new inch iMac is the most powerful and capable iMac ever. Cupertino, California — Apple today announced a major update to its inch iMac.
By far the most powerful and capable iMac ever, it features faster Intel processors up to 10 cores, double the memory capacity, next-generation AMD graphics, super fast SSDs across the line with four times the storage capacity, a new nano-texture glass option for an even more stunning Retina 5K display, a p FaceTime HD camera, higher fidelity speakers, and studio-quality mics.
For the consumer using their iMac all day, every day, to the aspiring creative looking for inspiration, to the serious pro pushing the limits of their creativity, the new inch iMac delivers the ultimate desktop experience that is now better in every way. The inch iMac brings the ultimate desktop experience to everyone, from families to aspiring creatives to the serious pro. Up to Core Processors and More Memory Capacity Whether composing a new song with hundreds of tracks, compiling thousands of lines of code, or processing large photos with machine learning, the inch iMac, with the latest 6- and 8-core 10th-generation Intel processors, has pro-level performance for a wide range of needs.
For pros who need to push iMac even further, the inch iMac has a core processor option for the first time, with Turbo Boost speeds reaching 5.
And when working with memory-intensive applications, iMac features double the memory capacity for up to GB. When compared to the previous-generation 8-core inch iMac, the new iMac delivers: 1.
Up to 65 percent more plug-ins in Logic Pro X. Up to 35 percent faster rendering with Arnold in Autodesk Maya. Up to 25 percent faster build time in Xcode. Now featuring faster processors up to 10 cores, the inch iMac provides pro-level performance across a wide range of needs. And for customers using pro apps that can take advantage of large amounts of video memory for even greater performance, iMac features a graphics option with 16GB of memory for the first time — providing double the video memory capacity of the previous-generation inch iMac.
When compared to the previous-generation inch iMac with Radeon Pro Vega 48 graphics, the new iMac delivers: 1. Furthermore, Gurman claims it is unlikely that the larger iMac will ship with the same M1 chip as the current model. For creatives, this can only be good news. While the current M1 iMac is an absolute powerhouse, graphic designers and digital artists looking for maximum screen real-estate will have to look to one of the best 4k monitors for a truly immersive experience.
But a inch iMac could be exactly what many designers have been dreaming of. While it might seem a little soon for Apple to release another iMac, it actually makes a lot of sense.
Not only was the iMac Pro discontinued earlier this year, but the current inch iMac features a design that dates all the way back to In short, there's definitely space in the iMac lineup for a giant model aimed at pro users, sporting a contemporary design. With the MacBook Pro rumoured to be getting some serious upgrades this year and the MacBook Air set for an iMac-inspired colourful new look , it's clear that Apple isn't resting on its laurels when it comes to the Mac.
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