{"id":394161,"date":"2021-04-20T21:15:06","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T19:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=394161"},"modified":"2021-05-10T08:10:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T06:10:16","slug":"apple-launches-powerful-redesigned-imac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/hardware\/394161-apple-launches-powerful-redesigned-imac.html","title":{"rendered":"Apple launches powerful redesigned iMac"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple has unveiled its most powerful iMac<\/strong><\/a> yet, featuring the company’s own M1 processor and a new cutting-edge thin design.<\/p>\n

\u201cM1 is a gigantic leap forward for the Mac, and today we\u2019re excited to introduce the all-new iMac, the first Mac designed around the breakthrough M1 chip,\u201d said Apple\u2019s senior vice president of Worldwide Market Greg Joswiak.<\/p>\n

The new iMac will be offered in seven colours, with a larger display and assortment of hardware improvements which Apple said “takes everything people love about iMac to an entirely new level”.<\/p>\n

Because Apple used its own processor for this iMac, it was able to leverage better efficiency and heat management than on previous chips.<\/p>\n

As a result it was able to achieve a new design that is just 11.5 millimetres thin.<\/p>\n

On top of this, Apple said the new chip provided 85% better performance than the processor used in the previous 21.5-inch iMac.<\/p>\n

It also offered two times faster graphics than the discrete GPUs in the previous model in certain applications, with three times faster machine learning in apps that use the M1’s 16-core neural engine.<\/p>\n

Larger display and other upgrades<\/h3>\n

The new iMac features a larger 24-inch display with thinner bezels in a chassis of a similar size as the previous 21.5-inch model.<\/p>\n

It boasts a 4.5K resolution, offering 11.33 million pixels, 600 nits brightness, and a P3 colour gamut.<\/p>\n

Apple said the iMac also comes with the best camera, microphone, and sound system yet in any Mac.<\/p>\n

The FaceTime camera now offers a 1080p quality, offering double the resolution of its predecessor.<\/p>\n

According to Apple, it boasts powerful low light capability when leveraging the M1’s neural engine, which also helps produce better colour balance and eliminates noise.<\/p>\n

For better video and audio calls, a studio-quality 3-mic array supports beam-forming to cut out background noise.<\/p>\n

Sound is supported by a six-speaker system with great power and accuracy, capable of spatial audio with Dolby Atmos.<\/p>\n

Expansion and accessories<\/h3>\n

For expansion, users can opt for up to four USB-c ports, two of which can support Thunderbolt.<\/p>\n

Power is provided through a new magnetic connector. Notably, the power supply’s brick features an Ethernet port to help keep cables off the table.<\/p>\n

Apple has also launched a range of new colour-matched aluminium accessories to go along with the iMac.<\/p>\n

Three new Magic keyboards are on offer, one of which boasts Touch ID capability for fast authentication and switching between user accounts.<\/p>\n

New magic mice and mousepads are also available in all the colours of the new iMac.<\/p>\n

Prices and availability<\/h3>\n

Orders for the 2021 iMac will open on 30 April in the US, with availability in select Apple stores and authorised resellers from the second half of May.<\/p>\n

In the US, pricing starts at $1,299 for a 7-core GPU model, which comes in four colours – green, pink, blue, and silver.<\/p>\n

Other hardware on this build includes 256GB SSD storage, two Thunderbolt ports, a Magic Keyboard, and Magic Mouse.<\/p>\n

The 8-core version starts at $1,499, and adds three more colours – yellow, orange, and purple.<\/p>\n

Below are the specifications and images of Apple’s 2021 iMac.<\/p>\n

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2021 Apple iMac<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
OS<\/strong><\/td>\nMacOS Big Sur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU<\/strong><\/td>\n8-core Apple Silicon M1 processor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n24-inch 4,480 x 2,520 LCD display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 2TB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 16GB unified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camera<\/b><\/td>\n1080p FaceTime HD camera<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ports<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 4 x USB-C, 2 with Thunderbolt, 3.5mm audio jack, Gigabit Ethernet port on power brick<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connectivity<\/strong><\/td>\nWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biometrics<\/strong><\/td>\nTouch ID on new Magic keyboard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>\nStarting from $1,299<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Now read: Apple unveils the iPad Pro 2021 \u2013 with premium power and a Mini-LED display<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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