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Twelve South today debuted a new version of its BackPack accessory, this one designed to fit the 24-inch M1 iMac. The BackPack for 24-inch iMac is available to order on Twelve South today for $44.99, and it only comes in a white color option.

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You can install the BackPack in two steps, using an included two-piece holster that snaps into the oval opening on the back of the iMac stand. The BackPack itself slides onto the holster and provides a few inches of storage space.

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With the BackPack, which is made out of aluminum and is vented, you can store external hard drives, USB-C hubs, collectibles, artwork, and more. The accessory comes with a Sport Loop-like "BackBack Strap" that allows you to strap gear to the top and bottom of the shelf.

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Twelve South also still sells the original BackPack for older iMac models, priced at $34.99. This version has a similar design to the new M1 version, offering an aluminum metal shelf to store hard drives and other accessories.

The BackPack for 24-inch iMac can be purchased for $44.99 on Twelve South.

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Article Link: Twelve South Launches New 'BackPack' Shelf for 24-Inch iMac
 
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Oh wow. USD45 for something that can be designed in minutes and then 3d printed for less than USD1. And I can make it bespoke to whatever I need. WHAT A RIPOFF!
Exactly. The things I can get my kid to print that are being sold for $xxx.xx is insulting.

However, as my iMac is wall-mounted and has no stand, I have no use for this. ;)
 
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Oh wow. USD45 for something that can be designed in minutes and then 3d printed for less than USD1. And I can make it bespoke to whatever I need. WHAT A RIPOFF!
Penny pinching at it's finest from a company which once put out great products, they even lowered the BookArc quality significantly in the newest iteration.
 
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I think this is a solid idea, but I'd hold off at $45. I have an external SSD velcro'd to the underside of my desk. It works well and cost about $3.
Yeah, I'm of the same mind. I have the original one for my 2014 iMac, and I can say it's been awesome to have there--surprisingly useful little shelf. But I'm thinking if I choose the new iMac this year, I'd be better served running a single thunderbolt cable along the power cable to a hub under the desk and call it.
 
I like the product but that last marketing pic with the cable mess and the hub is scary hideous. It looks like the “Before” of a “Before vs After”. Imagine creating it deliberately as a press pic.
Did you notice that the Velcro strap they used to tie it together is actually an Apple Watch strap too ?
 
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