At the Apple new products event, Jobs introduced a few new features: iTunes movie rentals with over 1000 titles and the ability to rent new movies as soon as they come out on DVD. Also, the price of Apple TV rental dropped from $299 to $229. MacBook Air with an 80 GB HDD as a standard and an optional 64 GB SSD was introduced. He also gave an update on Apple’s environmental commitment.
Apple’s new 24-inch iMac
Apple’s new 24-inch iMac is a surprisingly compelling machine, despite being on the lower end of the company’s iMac lineup. The device is sleek and attractive, but it’s far from a professional-grade machine. It’s intended primarily for home users, and it’s definitely not aimed at pro pro-photographers. Here are some other notable features of the new iMac.
The iMac was last updated in 1998, and its color scheme is bright but more muted than the current iMac. The new iMac has a design that’s reminiscent of the iMac G3, which first appeared in Apple’s product line. The company hopes that its new iMac will be a more approachable machine than its predecessors, and it’s possible it’ll be a much higher-end model, but not by much.
The price of the new iMac will start at $1,499 and will come in green, pink, orange, silver, and yellow. It will be available for preorder on April 30 and will launch sometime in May. As of now, the base model will be available at Apple stores as well as online. The company’s website states that the computer should be available to ship within two to three weeks. The company has also introduced trade-in options and an Apple Card for monthly payments.
The iMac’s colors are a big part of its appeal. It has thinner borders on the front, so the user’s eyes can focus on the content rather than the iMac’s color. It also comes with a magnetic power connector and a 2-meter-long color-matched cable. There is no shortage of customization options when it comes to the iMac, and it looks great in the process.
The 27-inch iMac is also expected to be thicker than the 24-inch model, allowing for better cooling and airflow. The M1 Pro and M1 Max processors generate a huge amount of heat during intensive operation. Despite the smaller size, both models will have an adjustable stand, which is one of the most requested features. But it is difficult to predict if the new iMac will include these features, so a lot depends on the processor.
The new iMac comes with an excellent speed boost over its predecessor’s Intel-based counterpart. It’s also faster than the current Intel-based iMac, and it features a new design and a better display. The base model, $1,299, does not include Touch ID, but it does come with a touch-screen keyboard and an ethernet port on the power adapter.
Redesigned 27-inch iMac
Rumors have it that Apple is working on a larger-screened iMac. While the larger model could be positioned as an iMac Pro, it is unclear how it will fit into the current Mac lineup. Rumors are mixed, so it’s too early to tell whether the larger iMac will use MacBook Pro chips. If the larger model does exist, we can expect to see it in early 2022.
The current 27-inch iMac features nano-etched glass, and there is a good chance that the redesigned model will continue to feature this option. The new model is also expected to feature Apple silicon, as it did for the existing models. The base M1 chip is being replaced in the other models. Redesigned 27-inch iMac in April 2021 could offer a variety of screen options.
The iMac’s redesign is not limited to the size, but it should be more powerful. Apple’s system-on-chip architecture and amazing power efficiency make it possible for Apple to make thinner and more compact models. The logic board is dramatically condensed and thermals are drastically reduced, which means the new iMac will be much thinner and fit in more spaces. If Apple does implement the new technology, it will be available in both the non-pro and pro versions.
The size of the 27-inch iMac is likely to be similar to the 24-inch model, but with smaller bezels. Apple could also opt to add a larger display, but it may not change the overall size. Despite the new size, analysts are predicting that Apple will launch the new iMac in April 2021 with a 27-inch display. Unlike the current models, it could be smaller, but with a larger screen.
The updated 27-inch iMac is expected to launch in April 2021, but it’s too early to tell when it will be available. Nevertheless, the redesigned 24-inch iMac will give us a glimpse of what is to come. However, the larger iMac could be announced at the company’s March 2022 event. If the 27-inch iMac isn’t in the works, it’s not too late to order one.
The rumored 2021 iMac could arrive this year. Apple is also expected to release two new models of the MacBook Pro laptop and the 16-inch Mac mini. This is expected to be a huge step forward for Apple’s Mac lineup. It’s expected to be the first Apple computer to be entirely powered by its own ARM chip. In the past decade, Apple has mostly relied on Intel processors, but the transition to Apple’s chips could be complete by the end of 2022.
Redesigned 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon chip
Speculations abound regarding a new iMac. The redesigned 27-inch iMac with Apple’s M2 chip is expected to arrive in April 2021, and could have a Mini LED display. This would make the new iMac more like the redesigned MacBook Air. However, some reports have cast doubt on the details. Speculations are based on supply-chain evidence, but it’s impossible to predict the precise timing.
The new iMac is expected to come with a 120Hz variable refresh rate. This feature makes scrolling content and even some video games smoother. Also, Apple could incorporate a mini-LED backlight in non-pro models. However, other rumors say that the mini-LED backlight won’t be used in the larger iMac. Nonetheless, it will enable a wider range of brightness levels and better represent black spaces.
While the new iMac is a significant step towards the new generation of Macs, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s unlikely to be the only one with an Apple Silicon chip. Previously, the only iMac that came with the silicon chip was the 27-inch iMac. But rumors of the redesigned 27-inch iMac indicate that the company is preparing to launch its new high-end desktop. The Mini LED display could be the headline feature of the new iMac.
The iMac’s body was slimmer than previous versions, with the body only 5mm thick at its thinnest point. The display also gained support for Full-lamination technology, which laminates the glass and the display together. The resulting iMac will likely have a thinner overall form and reduced bezels. There is also a good chance that hardware upgrades will be included in the 27-inch iMac.
Rumors have been circulating for months about a redesigned 27-inch iMac, but they are not based on spec sheets. Some sources claim that the new model will be launched in December 2021. If so, the new iMac is unlikely to have the high-end processors that the current iMac has. Whether it comes in 2021 or 2023 remains to be seen.
While the current 27-inch iMac features a user-accessible RAM slot, the new model may not allow the user to upgrade the RAM. However, Apple isn’t facing a memory problem if the iMac is equipped with a 64-GB M1 Pro option. Whether or not a new version will come with 64GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, or a hybrid of the two, remains to be seen.
The new iMac Pro is likely to feature an M1 chip, but a design similar to the current M1 model is also likely. Apple has yet to announce the color choices for the new iMac Pro. While the 27-inch iMac is likely to come in multiple colors, Apple hasn’t yet confirmed the specific hues of the iMac Pro. Perhaps they will differentiate between the consumer and pro versions. If this is the case, they might just stick with traditional silver and Space Gray for the 27-inch iMac Pro.
