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M1 iMac Configurations and Pricing Breakdown
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My only gripe is that the mid level model and up should have had 16GB RAM to begin with. Apple knows that anyone who is serious about keeping the iMac beyond a fews year will need 16GB of RAM.
Except the Apple site doesn't currently let you spec one to price up. Prices listed are for stock models only.
like others, i'm very surprised that apple has taken a huge step backwards and that these new machines appear appear to be limited to 16Gb ram. even today's i9 imacs can go up to 128Gb.
i was also kinda surprised that at 24" they appear to be a '1 size fits all' solution, although there was another rumor that apple might be working on a larger imac to be released at a later date, just as they've released an M1 13" macbook pro but not a 16".
so we'll just have to see what happens.
in the meantime i'm quite happy with my imac pro refurb that i got last year.
i was also kinda surprised that at 24" they appear to be a '1 size fits all' solution, although there was another rumor that apple might be working on a larger imac to be released at a later date, just as they've released an M1 13" macbook pro but not a 16".
so we'll just have to see what happens.
in the meantime i'm quite happy with my imac pro refurb that i got last year.
The ethernet port is on the power brick.
why only 256g? that's absolutely nothing for a computer
Not on the base model which is what that person was asking about.
But but but, the chin the chin the chin the bra, the trashcan, the cheesegrater, blah blah blah. it's a good looking computer, you babies have been negative like this since the iPod dropped (&before).
"um no ____ &____? "no thanks""
"um no ____ &____? "no thanks""
Can't seem to find it on the page but during the presentation, they pointed out the ethernet port on the power brick. I don't recall them saying that was on an upgraded unit.
Found it, and it doesn't indicate "not on the base model" https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/20/the-m1-imacs-power-supply-sports-magnetic-connector-ethernet-port/
Looks ok to me in terms of specs and costs - pretty much as expected isn't it? I think it will sell bucketloads as an all purpose desktop Mac - I'm thinking a lot of us on here aren't the target market.
Also it looks like the path is clear for the iMac Pro doesn't it? Larger screen, more ports, higher-performance CPU, GPU, more RAM options etc.
FaceID too maybe?
Also it looks like the path is clear for the iMac Pro doesn't it? Larger screen, more ports, higher-performance CPU, GPU, more RAM options etc.
FaceID too maybe?
So in Canada 512/16 will cost a whopping $2349. Ouch.
It is not available on the base model. The config page shows it and they did flash it up during the keynote too. Ethernet is only available on the higher priced model or as an add-on for base model and it is always via the brick. The base model by default comes with a standard power brick that lacks ethernet.
In no rush to get one, and I’m sure they are saving Face ID for Rev 3. But if I were to get one, it would be Blue. Still don’t like the chin.
You'll be waiting for a long time then.
I think the chin may be there for the system board, cooling and to compensate the height of the computer, so it doesn't sit too low on there desk; raising the stand wouldn't work as it will make it unstable.
I’m not buying a non-retina display iMac.
A Mac mini and $900 24” integrated display is exactly what I want. The Mac mini forum is full of issues with all classes of displays. I’d buy a mini if apple had a reasonably priced branded display.
They’re going to continue offering the magic keyboard with touch ID and numeric keypad just like before as an optional upgrade (presumably for a $30 upcharge). They demo’d it in the presentation.
EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for 2TB of storage.
It's like Apple want you to normalise the use of external devices.
It's like Apple want you to normalise the use of external devices.
Someone is paying attention ?
I bet they have bigger plans. Perhaps the power supply is for more than just the iMac...?
I won’t even mention not getting 4 USB ports on the base model. The design just kills me. The color on the back looks ok, but the pastel like color on the front is very feminine looking. And if they’re going to keep the chin, at least put the Apple logo. It’s like they were still finishing designing it and just said, “Screw it, good enough.”
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Curious - why you would get this instead of what you have? Sound similar.