Reliable Leaker Hints Redesigned Colorful iMac to Debut at 'Spring Loaded' Event

[gnipgnop]

Totally agree, re: all-in-one. Desktop-only computing seems so... Why?

The 27" 5K monitor relative to the overall price. When the original 5K iMac came out, there wasn't much selection (if any) for the same size/resolution/quality of monitor. That same dynamic will be in place with a 30" 6K monitor. Who's selling those right now? And for how much?

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Also, the point of the colorful iMac was trying to make computers friendly and accessible to get people online; nobody who is entering computing is going to buy an iMac.

You’re right. They’re WAY more likely to get some mobile mac or, actually far more likely still to get an iPad.

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Isn't it better that we have the choice? Also, Apple will recycle your Mac for free.

And, depending on age, may even give you a few bucks. 👍

 

[Unregistered 4U]

I Doubt about M1. iMac have to be more powerful or another M variant, M1 was designed for power efficency and control performance per watt. MiMac maybe introduce M1X or somthing like that.

The M1 already outperforms every iMac made. They could go the “increase cooling capacity” route with it like they did with the MacBook Pro, and add some I/O. They’ve already shown a willingness to offer a less performant chip in a lower priced model (with the MacBook Air) so it wouldn’t be surprising to me at all if they went with the M1 in a lower tiered iMac.

Actually, I’d have to check the graphic capabilities of the M1’s currently out. Could they drive a screen of the type that has been rumored? Also, I really WOULD like an earlier look at the next generation of Apple Silicon, but preparing myself for just a repurposing of the M1… actually, I’m preparing myself for no iMacs on Tuesday 🙂

 

[iPadified]

Colours are good but these are very washed out which I do not like. White (not silver) would be nice.

 

[Seanm87]

Bond-ee instead of Bond-eye

Really? I’m not American and call it Bond-eye. Google agrees.

 

[mungo2k]

A colorful phone, sure. But why a computer? I want it black or dark grey.

Considering it was the colourful iMacs 20 years ago that saved Apple, this is an odd statement!

 

[Glideslope]

The M1 already outperforms every iMac made. They could go the “increase cooling capacity” route with it like they did with the MacBook Pro, and add some I/O. They’ve already shown a willingness to offer a less performant chip in a lower priced model (with the MacBook Air) so it wouldn’t be surprising to me at all if they went with the M1 in a lower tiered iMac.

Actually, I’d have to check the graphic capabilities of the M1’s currently out. Could they drive a screen of the type that has been rumored? Also, I really WOULD like an earlier look at the next generation of Apple Silicon, but preparing myself for just a repurposing of the M1… actually, I’m preparing myself for no iMacs on Tuesday 🙂

It is a tough call. On one hand we have the historical records of supplies drying prior to new releases. On the other how accurate are Apple’s claims that they are not being effected by Silicon Shortages?

Certainly has the possibility of being a relatively substantial event.

 

[Cycom]

User replaceable ram and storage? lol no.

Pink color option for desktop? lol yes.

Fantastic priorities, apple. Courageous as always!

 

[usagora]

Really? I’m not American and call it Bond-eye. Google agrees.

He was saying "Bond-ee" was the incorrect pronunciation he was alluding to.

 

[Lerenard3000]

That beautiful screen I really needs hdmi in ! I want to connect stuff.

 

[nathansz]

Nostalgia!

the best part of this was introducing the drop down door on the power mac

i’d love to have a case for my hackintosh with that sort of functionality

 

[dogslobber]

The 1970s chunky bezels needs to go for sure. That is a given.

 

[jclardy]

I really hope Apple does something interesting with the iMac. At this point the M1 (hopefully M1X) gives them basically infinite design possibilities. Just a large screen, with an awesome floating hinge that can hopefully support Apple Pencil input.

 

[ruka.snow]

I am all for colours, but I would absolutely love a woodgrain version.

 

[svish]

Waiting for a colourful iMac. Should look great.

 

[profcutter]

If that’s what floats your boat, I guess.

Personally, I prefer spending my days using my iMac, not opening it up to swap components.

Well, I spend most of my time working as well. Adding RAM takes the time of a restart plus maybe 5 minutes if you’re being extremely careful. A new drive is a more involved process, but if you’re going from a fusion drive to an NVME, you’ve just added new life and new speed to your system. The advantage is that you’ve extended the time you keep and use what you have instead of buying the latest thing every year. Save on a lot of waste and expenditure that way.

I still use a 2015 mbp, with the ssd upgraded to 2TB. My wife uses a 2013, the original SSD was dying, so she uses my old 1TB drive. She went to that after her 2016 keyboard died, for the second time, and Apple wanted to charge to fix it. The 2013 runs faster and is more reliable.

Can’t upgrade that an M1 at all, even knowing that previous options were quite limited.

 

[ignatius345]

Please, no. Those colors look hideous... Making the iMac look like a toy isn't going to play well, I'm afraid...

Okay, okay, enough dislikes. If they made the accessories match, I could see this working. Pink keyboard, pink mouse, pink cables...

Maybe throw in a Hello Kitty here and there?

So you can buy the Space Gray or Silver. They’ll have a sedate option or two, as they always do. Nobody is putting gun to your head and making you buy it in pink or whatever.

 

[Orange Bat]

This is a relatively easy prediction. I expect to see new Apple Silicon Macs at almost every event for the next 18 months. New iMacs now, announce pro laptops at WWDC, perhaps processor upgrades in the fall, with the rest following next year. The Apple Silicon Macs have been very successful and it is in Apple’s interest to push them as much as they can, as often as they can.

 

[Mr.Brossard]

Tim, don't forget to make the display height adjustable please on the mega iMac.
God the price....😱

That's what the VESA mount version is for. Put it anywhere you want. I love mine.

 

[EdT]

Pro XDR stand is “spring loaded”.. new imac with new stand. Starting at low $3999.

A colorful phone, sure. But why a computer? I want it black or dark grey.

I was not an Apple computer user at the time but they had colorful G3 series computers in the late 90's right after Steve Jobs took over as CEO again. They look like they will still have silver (current iMac color) and a slate color, going by the picture at the top of this article. I don't buy Rose or Green or Blue iPhones (or anyone else colored electronics) but I don't care that they exist or that other people do want them. It doesn't hurt me if a company has options for colors, as long as they have a few of the boring ones that I personally prefer, and evidently they do.

 

[IllinoisCorn]

Funny enough, I connect a MBP to an iMac and work off the iMac display as main monitor, with wireless keys and trackpad. Overkill? Certainly. But I had the combo, so... Plus, when I'm not leveraging the iMac's display, the kids use it.

A MacBook Air + a moderately priced display is about iMac territory, price-wise. I think there is a legit market for a consumer-priced, Apple branded monitor for those of us who appreciate the flexibility of a portable but find times when a larger display is needed.

I remember in 2012 or 2013 grumbling about the cost of a MacBook Air and a Thunderbolt Display.

I would kill for those prices to return (I think they have with the lower end machines to some extent).

 

[IllinoisCorn]

That's what the VESA mount version is for. Put it anywhere you want. I love mine.

How about selling the next iMac and NOT having to order it VESA capable at the time of purchase?

Such a pain for those who aren't sure they want it and need the flexibility for the future.

 

[BradMacPro]

Tim, don't forget to make the display height adjustable please on the mega iMac.
God the price....😱

Get the VESA mount version and not the version with the stand, and buy your own stand with heigh and pivot adjustments.

 

[kazmac]

I really hope Apple does something interesting with the iMac. At this point the M1 (hopefully M1X) gives them basically infinite design possibilities. Just a large screen, with an awesome floating hinge that can hopefully support Apple Pencil input.

That would get my money immediately...