MS teams can make my 64 GB MBP crawl at times. Microsoft should get rid of electron crap, it’s a disaster.
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Amazon Introduces Record Low Prices on M3 iMacs, Starting at $1,149.99
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I went to the apple store in person yesterday and they actually did ask for proof of edu status (I work for a higher-ed institution). The rep mentioned that my kids would have been accepted without asking, but I had to show her my ID.
Interestingly tear downs have shown at least some of the 8GB M4 iPad Pros actually have 12GB based off of the chip serial numbers (2x 6GB chips mounted to the SoC). I don’t believe the system is addressing the full 12GB, so it’s still only giving users 8. Right now 6GB chips are apparently cheaper than 4GB chips so this might be a money saving move by Apple, while giving them the freedom to flip back to 2x 4GB chips if the market changes.
It could also be a sign that perhaps the base M4 will in fact move to 12GB as the new baseline. Apple’s specs have often been based on market competition, and specifically they seem to be in line with Microsoft’s Surface lineup. Before CoPilot+ the Surface line started at 8GB/256 as well with almost as absurd upgrade pricing as Apple’s. With the Surface line moving to 16GB by default that might put pressure on Apple to finally up their game as well. 12GB would be a sweet spot since it would be a much better starting point for casual users while still allowing them to rake in that sweet, sweet upgrade revenue from enthusiasts.
$1200 for 8GB RAM... Call me back when they release a 27" version at this price... Otherwise I've no interest.
Amazon today has a big sale on the 24-inch M3 iMac, including both 256GB and 512GB models. All of these deals require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the final deal price at the checkout screen, and in every case these are all-time low prices.
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Starting with the 8-core GPU/256GB M3 iMac, this model is available for $1,149.99 in three colors with the on-page coupon, down from $1,299.00. Amazon also has the 10-core GPU/256GB M3 iMac on sale for $1,349.99 with a coupon, down from $1,499.00. This one is also available in three colors.
Note: You won't see the deal price until checkout.
M3 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,149.99 ($149 OFF)
M3 iMac (10-core/256GB) for $1,349.99 ($149 OFF)
M3 iMac (10-core/512GB) for $1,549.99 ($149 OFF)
Lastly, the 10-core GPU/512GB M3 iMac has hit $1,549.99 in two colors, down from $1,699.00. All of Amazon's deals today are record low prices on the M3 iMac, and right now only Amazon is offering these steep discounts.
Apple launched the M3 iMac back in October 2023, bringing significant speed and efficiency improvements with the upgrade from the M1 to the M3 chip. Otherwise, there are no major design changes to the newest iMac model. Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.
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To be fair, higher speced Macs have never been cheap. The difference is, that most consumers Macs are not user-upgradable anymore. That makes it extra painful to pay the RAM and SSD premiums.
Yeah, how many times have we heard the “Apple is circling the drain” predictions if they don’t do this or do that? This has been going on for 40 years now and Apple is still one of only original personal computer makers still kicking. All the others are either long dead or were sold off to Chinese manufacturers.
It’s fun to read these predictions of doom, very entertaining. Any day now, any day now.
And since MR didn’t bother to mention it, the picture is deceptive. because it shows the iMac with no power cord coming out of the back. Many people referred to the new iMac design as an “iPad on a stand” but they are spreading misinformation. The iMac does not have a battery like iPads and MacBooks with the same chips and specs do. It needs to be plugged in to an outlet to operate.
What are you running that the M3 isn’t fast enough? Yikes!
I live in Canada, I am a student, I just purchased the Apple Pencil Pro and yes, they did not ask me to verify that I’m a student. I was very surprised.
I find it hilarious that I bought a PC with 8GB of RAM, in 2008, and Apple still sells their computers with 8GB as standard in 2024.
They merely want the magical vague unicorns Apple is tossing at the wall. Who can resist vague unicorns?
I built a standing desk upstairs so I can get out of my studio in the basement sometimes when working, and I’ve been thinking about getting a second display. Would honestly buy this if I could use it as a second display along with being a family computer for my kids to train them on real computers beyond their iPads, but Apple refuses to enable target display mode anymore for some asinine reason I’m sure. So I will get some LG bullcrap and a Mac Mini.
It's kind of sad how irrelevant the iMac is as a product nowadays. There's like zero reason to buy this over a Mac mini or MacBook Air/Pro.
Apple:RAM :: HP:ink cartridges
They're both hooked on that cheap money high.
The difference is HP doesn't have a legion of fans defending their extortionate tactics
They're both hooked on that cheap money high.
The difference is HP doesn't have a legion of fans defending their extortionate tactics
Nope. the less that runs on my computer the better, cooler and lower electricity cost I have to pay.
Where the promised magical unicorns run is immaterial as long as they are promised without accountability.
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