If there ever was a good time to invest in an Apple iMac, this would be it. Apple’s 27-inch iMac is getting a major update to make it the most powerful and capable desktop computer from Apple, complete with a Retina 5K display, higher quality camera, speakers and mics plus a much faster overall performance.
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The 27-inch iMac is said to feature faster intel processors, next-generation AMD graphics, a new nano-texture glass option for the Retina 5K display, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, higher fidelity speakers, studio-quality mics, double the memory capacity and four times the storage capacity.
RETINA 5K DISPLAY
Aimed at delivering an immersive front-of-screen viewing experience, the next generation of 27-inch iMacs will have a Retina 5K display that uses 14.7 million pixels, 1 billion colours and 500 nits of brightness to deliver text that looks like a printed page, sharper photos with more detail and the ability to edit 4K videos at full resolution. It features Apple’s True Tone technology as well, which automatically adjusts the colour temperature of the display to match your ambient lighting.
The display also offers a nano-texture glass option that provides better viewing under various lighting conditions, which includes a bright room or a workspace with indirect sunlight. Unlike typical matte finishes with an added surface coating to scatter the light, the glass option gives you extremely low reflectivity with less glare while maintaining the stunning image quality and contrast of a Retina 5K display.
FASTER INTEL PROCESSORS
Be it work or play, the all-new 27-inch iMac will come equipped with the latest 6-core, 8-core and 10-core 10th generation Intel processor options, that provides pro-level performance to meet the wide range of tasks.
Professionals who are seeking a computer that can handle heavy-duty tasks will now be able to select a 10-core processor option for the first time, where they can enjoy Turbo Boost speeds that deliver up to 65% faster CPU performance. Memory-intensive applications will also be less laggy now that the iMac has double the memory capacity of up to 128GB.
NEXT-GENERATION AMD GRAPHICS
With more powerful next-generation AMD graphics, you can now experience up to 55% faster graphics performance when you are editing multiple streams of 4k video or playing a graphics-intensive game.
Those who use pro editing apps will also be able to take advantage of large amounts of video memory for better performance with a customisable graphics option that equips the iMac with 16GB of memory for the first time — double the capacity of the previous-generation 27-inch iMac.
UPDATED SSDS AND SECURITY
The new generation of the 27-inch iMac now comes with a standard range of SSDs which can deliver speedy performance when launching applications and opening large files. It also provides you with the option to include bigger internal storage, with an 8TB SSD option for the first time — four times the SSD capacity of the previous-generation.
For security, the new Apple 27-inc iMac will use the tech giant’s own custom-designed, second-generation silicon Apple T2 Security Chip. The storage controller in the T2 Security Chip will provide on-the-fly data encryption for everything stored on the SSD and to check if there has been any tampering of loaded software during the boot process.
IMPROVED CAMERA, SPEAKERS AND MICS
With work from home being a normal routine now, the 27-inch iMac makes it easier to connect with your colleagues with an updated FaceTime HD camera that features 1080p resolution and uses the built-in Image Signal Processor to automatically adjust video features for a much higher quality camera experience.
To complement the improved camera, the speakers and microphones have also been updated to enable a high-quality audio experience with variable EQ for better balance, higher fidelity, and deeper bass to make conversations clearer during meetings.
NEW OS: BIG SUR
In addition to all the snazzy updates to the 27-inch iMac, you will also be able to update the macOS to the upcoming macOS Big Sur at no extra cost!
Coming this Fall, the macOS Big Sur will introduce a major redesign to the macOS alongside powerful enhancements to its key apps such as the Safari, which will include a customisable start page, more powerful tabs, built-in translation, and a new Privacy Report.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The all-new 27-inch iMac retails from $2,599 and is available for order now online here. It will also be available at select Apple store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers starting this week. For more information, click here.
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