Apple Discontinues 512GB and 1TB SSD Configurations of 4K 21.5-inch iMac

[MacRumors]

Just hours after officially discontinuing the iMac Pro, Apple has also discontinued the 512GB and 1TB SSD configurations of the 4K 21.5-inch iMac.

Last month, both options became unavailable for purchase, although it was unclear at the time whether it was a temporary issue due to a component supply problem or if it was a permanent decision to no longer offer the options.

Apple has now removed both of the affected SSD options from the iMac’s configuration page entirely, leaving a 256GB SSD and a 1TB Fusion Drive as the only options for customers.

An all-new redesigned iMac based on Apple silicon is expected to launch later this year, but a more specific launch timeframe isn't yet known.

Article Link: Apple Discontinues 512GB and 1TB SSD Configurations of 4K 21.5-inch iMac

 

[panthro100]

Hurry up M1 iMac!

 

[markfc]

Chip shortage. Can’t see it getting better anytime soon either.

 

[obamtl]

Chip shortage. Can’t see it getting better anytime soon either.

There’re not out of stock though. They’re discontinued, meaning Apple no longer intends to sell them.

 

[Freida]

Interesting, I guess this housecleaning might take few more things 🙂

 

[diddl14]

An all-new redesigned iMac based on Apple silicon is expected to launch later this year, but a more specific launch timeframe isn't yet known.

With so many people locked down in home offices, now might be a good time to launch...

 

[Freida]

I guess these might be left for EDU purposes and the the new ones will replace them.

 

[appleguy123]

There’re not out of stock though. They’re discontinued, meaning Apple no longer intends to sell them.

Exactly. Apple is optimizing its chips right now to prevent iPhone delays. We know this is getting updated this year, but Apple is choosing not to keep the old models in stock until the new one comes out. It’s unprecedented.

 

[Apple_Robert]

That is one way to move people towards an upcoming M series iMac.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Release a new Mac please Apple!

 

[krspkbl]

waiting for apple silicon imac! will start selling off parts off my PC to put towards it. time to come back to mac.

 

[Juicy Box]

I wonder if a M1 iMac will just be a quiet release?

Just hours after officially discontinuing the iMac Pro, Apple has also discontinued the 512GB and 1TB SSD configurations of the 4K 21.5-inch iMac.

I remember a few years back, there were many threads with people asking when Apple was going to update the iMac Pro. My thoughts back then were that the iMac Pro was an one-time release, a stop-gap until the Mac Pro.

Looks like that might be the case.

 

[macmyworld]

If the M1 iMac is 2nd half of this year. This makes no sense. 512GB is a great option so they must be predicting long-term chip shortages. The M1 MacBook Air is very hard to find in stock right now, so Apple is obviously struggling like others for parts. Dell is quoting 90 days on custom laptop builds right now for my office.

 

[macsplusmacs]

It's happening! GIF goes here.

 

[masterleep]

Fusion drives? Kind of embarrassing...

 

[Apple_Robert]

I wonder if a M1 iMac will just be a quiet release?


I remember a few years back, there were many threads with people asking when Apple was going to update the iMac Pro. My thoughts back then were that the iMac Pro was an one-time release, a stop-gap until the Mac Pro.

Looks like that might be the case.

That is a good thought. Apple has already explained their new chip. There is really no need to rehash the same type information with an hour video. The last presentation was entirely too long, in my opinion.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Fusion drives? Kind of embarrassing...

No way I would buy a Fusion drive.

 

[sunman42]

There’re not out of stock though. They’re discontinued, meaning Apple no longer intends to sell them.

Which is a way of not disappointing too many buyers. But unless there's a replacement soon, a lot of buyers of high-end consumer machines like this are going to be upset.

 

[Frankl2]

Non-snark question: Would Apple announce an M1 iMac if they didn't have the chips to satisfy initial demand?

 

[Apple_Robert]

Release a new Mac please Apple!

You have enough Apple toys. 😛

 

[UltimateSyn]

I was thinking that the new iMacs wouldn’t launch until late summer or early fall, but all recent signs have pointed to an imminent launch.... Here’s to hoping they come at the rumored April event!

 

[Apple_Robert]

Non-snark question: Would Apple announce an M1 iMac if they didn't have the chips to satisfy initial demand?

They have announced other devices before, and had a delayed order date.

 

[Spock]

I find it odd that they discontinued the 1 TB SSD option and still kept that damn fusion drive, I bet has something to do with the chip shortage AND a redesign.

 

[lkrupp]

M1 iMac? Nonsense. It will be an M-series like M1X or M2.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I find it odd that they discontinued the 1 TB SSD option and still kept that damn fusion drive, I bet has something to do with the chip shortage AND a redesign.

Keeping the fusion drive offering helps to draw consumers who may have a set budget.