It would be surprising to see a substantially different processor this close to the previous releases. Maybe a version with more graphics cores? Slightly higher frequency? The M1s or M1xs or something.
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It would be surprising to see a substantially different processor this close to the previous releases. Maybe a version with more graphics cores? Slightly higher frequency? The M1s or M1xs or something.
I’ve literally been waiting for this since forever. I caved and bought the 2019 iMac 27” in October of that year and I’ll likely hold onto it until next year and then upgrade finally.
I happen to think that a low-end iMac model with M1 would be great. The low-end iMac has been so crappy for a long time, think how much better it would be with an M1. It's not what I'd buy, but it would be good for it to exist.
That said, of course there will be upgraded CPUs available in the lineup, with more cores than the M1. I would guess them to be labeled M1x. I would also suspect it to be the same processor as in the 16" MBPro, although I suppose it's possible they could diverge into a higher- and lower-power variant.
That said, of course there will be upgraded CPUs available in the lineup, with more cores than the M1. I would guess them to be labeled M1x. I would also suspect it to be the same processor as in the 16" MBPro, although I suppose it's possible they could diverge into a higher- and lower-power variant.
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It should be at least twice as powerful in CPU and GPU performance as the first M1 releases.
Gitter done, Timmy! Though it's the best mac I've owned since '93, my 2015 iMac is suffering some serious display ghosting.
I'd take that, or better yet, a "reasonably" priced 30+" Apple display and a Macbook Pro that can take the heat. I cooked my previous MBP's (twice each) with the 30" ACD and so shifted to my present iMac. Miss the portability at times.
I’m hoping they bring back adjustable height. Between all the magnet magic in the XDR and the iPad keyboard, there’s a real chance.
I believe there will be four tiers of Apple Silicon, and the entry model iMac will sport an M1 chip.
But another one will have M1X, and there will be a high-end iMac with M1Z.
The flagship premium chip will be exclusive to the Mac Pro.
I keep thinking the same. Maybe a return of the G4 tongue design! Small base with the new cooler M1x/M2s and all I/O and adjustable like XDR but lighter with guts in base.
If a new ASi iMac is due soon, don't see why it wouldn't be an M1. With additional cooling, there could be some slight performance gains over than Mac Mini. This will sort of complete the ASi roll out with the MacBook Pro and Mac Pro remaining which we all assume would get a "next-gen" Mx chip.
They usually go high end, halo products first.
Recall the first retina notebook was the 15 inch pro.
The smaller iMac did not go retina until a year or so after the 5K as well.
I’m looking forward to a 16” which ditches the dedicated GPU, even if it’s only one of many configs. Every MBP I’ve owned has slow roasted itself due to the heat generated from the GPU - although that’s worked in my favor I guess since I haven’t bought an MBP since the original 2012 15” Retina...
Wonder what resolution the 30” ACD would be? 5k?
My 2015 27” iMac is still going strong. Having the SSD really helps. Not sure when I would upgrade though. Still works well and stays cool even under load.
The new M series iMac will use the follow on to the M1 which could be a M1X. And there is already a supposed benchmark for the M1X. If this benchmark holds true it is going to pretty amazing performance for a TDP of only 45 watts.
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The faster the bigger version (27 or 32) the faster I can grab a version two sometime in 2022 and run my whole business on that. Of course, once I switch to apple chips I'll need it for both my laptop and my iMac so I'll have to grab the rumored 14 inch MacBook pro too... 2022 going to be expensive for me with apple stuff lol.
Apple has a M1X ready to be used in the next round of computers.
Narrow side bezels are nice if you're running multiple monitors.
Thanks, but I’ll be running my Core i9-9900K/Vega 48 2019 iMac into the ground for the time being. However, my M1 MBP is a wonderful companion. Bring on the 2021 iPad Pros post haste.
I think Apple will do the same thing with the iMac, 14” MacBook Pro and 16” MacBook Pro that did with the first round. All will use the same N1X and be differentiated by screen size and maybe GPU cores as an option. There will also be a replacement for the high end MacMini that will use the M1X.
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So, so excited for this. Haven't been this ready to buy a brand new Mac in years. My wallet is waiting.
