Revived iMac Pro would be a beast of a computer — if it exists

Revived iMac Pro would be a beast of a estimator — if it exists

Apple's discontinued imac pro could be revived

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The iMac Pro was discontinued before this twelvemonth, but information technology looks like Apple tree could revive the make to distinguish this new iMac from the colorful 24-inch model, according to leaker @dylandkt. While the smaller iMac packs the M1 chip, this new version volition allegedly come with M1 Pro and M1 Max variants, just like the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro.

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"Why will it exist called this? To better distinguish this device from the iMac 24," the leaker with an enviable 75% accuracy rating on AppleTrack tweeted. "This is a "Pro" device with a Pro Chip," he explained, noting that the 24-inch iMac matches the M1 MacBook Air, while the new iMac volition mirror the larger MacBook Pros.

"Same reasoning is being applied to this Pro iMac. Same M1 Pro and M1 Max," he continued. "In that location may be an added configuration but at this time I tin can't say for certain."

iMac (Pro)Promotion and Mini LedBase model 16gb Ram 512gb StorageM1 Pro and MaxDark bezelsHDMI, SD Card, Usb CSimilar pattern to iMac 24 and Pro Display XDRStarting cost at or over 2000 dollarsEthernet on brick standardFace ID was tested (Non confirmed)1H 2022October 30, 2021

That'due south not to say that the iMac Pro branding is set in stone, even so. "As a disclaimer though, the marketing squad can change gears very speedily," Dylanddkt wrote.

In that location's plenty of other tidbits in Dylandkt's original tweet. No screen size was given, though the leaker did state that this volition replace the 27-inch iMac, and that display will use mini-LED tech, with Apple tree'south ProMotion technology for 120Hz refresh rates.

It will patently feature a like blueprint to the 24-inch iMac and Pro Display XDR, though if Apple really is treating this as a Pro device, we'd imagine the playful colors will be dropped. All Dylandkt has to say on that score is that information technology will characteristic "dark bezels". No discussion on whether or not there volition be a notch, just it'southward claimed that Face up ID has been tested (though "not confirmed").

Dylandkt also claims to take intel on three new external displays from Apple tree, 1 being a 32-inch behemoth with custom silicon.

The Pro pattern continues to the ports included. The leaker claims that information technology will feature USB-C ports, an SD card slot, an ethernet port on the power brick, and, for the first time, an HDMI port. "HDMI has never been in an iMac (Equally far as I know)," they wrote. "And then and so, why is it coming to this iMac? It has to exercise with display compatibility. Most Goggle box's and external displays have HDMI. Information technology's just a convenience cistron."

Aslope the M1 Pro and M1 Max, the base model iMac Pro volition plain feature 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage, with prices starting "at or over" $2,000.

If the leaker is correct, this rumored iMac Pro would go far in the outset half of 2022 — peradventure in time to make an appearance at the rumored March event? We shall have to wait and see.

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Freelance contributor Alan has been writing well-nigh tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional magazine as well. When non weighing upwards the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably find him tackling his always-growing games backlog. Or, more than likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth fourth dimension.