The iMac Update
Apple released an update to the iMac today. I’d rate this one as “slightly more” than a speed bump.
The processors are now 10th generation Intel CPU’s for all models.
Spinning drives are gone … almost. There is no model sold solely with a spinning drive. The low end is a 256GB SSD. Although the Fusion drive still lives.
The FaceTime camera is upgraded to the same 1080p camera in the iMac Pro. I’ve shot video for some of the Field Guides with that camera. It’s a nice upgrade, particularly during these strange times.
The iMac now has the T2 chip. Hooray.
You can spec the RAM up to 128GB and the storage up to 8TB (for just an additional $2,400.00).
Overall, a nice update. It’s nice to see Apple giving spec-bump updates to its hardware. That said, there are lots of rumors about a redesign of the iMac in the pipeline. I’m guessing that will arrive with the first Silicon iMacs. IF it is going to be a touch screen, wouldn’t it be cool if they put it on a hinge like the Microsoft Surface Studio?
If you need a new iMac, these look great. If you can wait, I can’t help but think things will get interesting later on.