Apple’s M4 iMac Revolution: New Colors, Premium Display, and What Really Matters

Apple’s M4 iMac Revolution: New Colors, Premium Display, and What Really Matters

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Written By Eric Sandler

Apple has unveiled its most significant iMac update yet, transforming its beloved all-in-one desktop with the groundbreaking M4 chip and a suite of premium upgrades.

The 24-inch powerhouse not only introduces enhanced performance but also addresses user demands with a more generous base configuration and sophisticated display options.

Performance Leap with M4 Chip

The M4 chip marks a dramatic evolution in the iMac’s capabilities. Users can expect up to 1.7x faster performance in productivity apps like Microsoft Excel and double the frame rates in gaming compared to the M1 model.

Content creators will particularly appreciate the 2.1x boost in photo and video editing tasks, making complex Adobe workflows significantly smoother. Perhaps most impressively, Apple claims the new iMac outpaces the leading Intel-based all-in-one PC by 4.5x.

Premium Features for Pro Users

Starting with 16GB of RAM in the base model, Apple has finally addressed one of the biggest user requests. The higher-end configurations now offer up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB storage, complemented by four Thunderbolt 4 ports capable of driving two 6K external displays.


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The addition of a nano-texture display option promises to dramatically reduce glare while maintaining image quality – a feature previously reserved for Pro displays.

Enhanced User Experience

The upgraded 23MP Center Stage camera introduces Desk View, an innovative feature that simultaneously captures the user and provides a top-down view of their desk – perfect for educators and content creators. Connectivity gets a boost with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, while the accessories now feature USB-C charging and match the iMac’s refreshed color palette, including new shades of green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver.

Pricing

Starting at $1,299, the new iMac hits stores on November 8, with pre-orders available immediately. This release marks Apple’s strategic move to position the iMac as both a powerful creative tool and a sophisticated home computer.

This is what Apple said in today’s announcement.

Apple today announced the new iMac, featuring the powerful M4 chip and Apple Intelligence, in its stunning, ultra-thin design. With M4, iMac is up to 1.7x faster for daily productivity, and up to 2.1x faster for demanding workflows like photo editing and gaming, compared to iMac with M1.1 With the Neural Engine in M4, iMac is the world’s best all-in-one for AI and is built for Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that transforms how users work, communicate, and express themselves, while protecting their privacy.

The new iMac is available in an array of beautiful new colors, and the 24-inch 4.5K Retina display offers a new nano-texture glass option.2 iMac features a new 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports,3 and color-matched accessories that include USB-C.

New iMac M4 Key Updates and Features Summary:

  • Base RAM doubled to 16GB, expandable to 32GB
  • Premium nano-texture glass display option added
  • Expanded connectivity with up to 4 Thunderbolt 4 ports
  • Enhanced 23MP Center Stage camera with Desk View
  • USB-C charging for all color-matched accessories
  • Refreshed color palette: new shades of green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, plus silver

M4 Performance Highlights:

  • Productivity: 1.7x faster in Excel, 1.5x faster Safari browsing vs M1
  • Gaming: Up to 2x higher frame rates compared to M1
  • Creative Work: 2.1x faster photo/video editing in Adobe apps
  • Competition: 4.5x faster than latest Intel Core 7 all-in-one PC
  • Legacy Comparison: 6x faster than previous Intel iMac models

Base Configuration:

  • 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU
  • 16GB unified memory (up from 8GB)
  • 256GB storage
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
Eric Sandler

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