Finally, the 21.5-inch iMac corresponding to 4K appears, and the mouse / keyboard / trackpad is also renewed

Apple announced the new iMac series.Advance rumorRetina display model corresponding to 4K appeared on street 21.5 inch iMac. Apart from the new iMac, we are making a renewed debut of the new Magic Pad that is compatible with pressure and new slim, lightweight keyboards.

Apple (Japan) - Apple Press Info - Apple Updates the iMac Family with a Beautiful New Retina Display
http://www.apple.com/jp/pr/library/2015/10/13Apple-Updates-iMac-Family-with-Stunning-New-Retina-Displays.html

New 21.5-inch Apple iMac announced with 4K display for $ 1,499 | The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/13/9512505/new-apple-imac-announced-specs-price-release-date-21-inch

Every 27-inch iMac now has a 5K display | The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/13/9512503/apple-imac-update-27-inch-5k-price-release-date-specs

Mini-review: Apple's new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2 | Ars Technica
http://arstechnica.com/apple/2015/10/mini-review-apples-new-magic-keyboard-magic-mouse-2-and-magic-trackpad-2/

◆ 4K compatible 21.5 inch iMac
Finally a 4K (4096 × 2304 pixel) model appeared on 21.5 inch iMac. It is about 4.5 times higher resolution than the conventional model.


The VergeYaArs TechnicaHas released a photo review of the new 4K 21.5 inch iMac.


It follows the case design of the conventional model.


The Retina 4K display features a P3-based wide color gamut and has a color space wider than 25 percent sRGB.


On the back are earphone jack, SDXC card slot, USB 3.0 port × 4, Thunderbolt 2 port × 2, Gigabit LAN port.


There are no major changes in the design side such as the power button and the back logo.



21.5 inch iMac Retina 4K display model alreadyApple official websiteCan be ordered with. The standard model of the 5th generation Intel Core series Core i5 (3.1 GHz), 8 GB memory, 1 TB HDD is 172,800 yen (tax excluded).


◆ New keyboard, mouse, trackpad
With the 21.5-inch iMac Retina 4K display model, new models are also appearing on keyboard, mouse, trackpad.


· Magic Keyboard
This is a new keyboard "Magic Keyboard"


It is like this when compared with the old type (upper). You can see that the footprint is getting smaller. Weight was also 231 g and succeeded in weight reduction.


In the old model (upper) I was driving with AA batteries, but the battery has been changed to lithium ion battery.


The charging port is not Type C USB, why Lightning port is adopted.


The key height is also lowered with thinning. We use Bluetooth LE for connection. Pairing setting is possible by connecting with iMac etc. using Lightning cable.


It has a key arrangement similar to the MacBook keyboard. The new Magic KeyboardApple official websiteIt is on sale at a price of 11,800 yen (excluding tax). A new Magic Keyboard is attached to the new iMac such as the 21.5-inch iMac Retina 4K display model.


· Magic Trackpad 2
Trackpad also renewed to the new "Magic Trackpad 2". The battery has been changed from AA batteries to Li-ion batteries.


The angle is attached by the design spread out towards the back.


The back side looks like this.


Compared with the old model Magic Trackpad (left), the size increases in the horizontal direction.


Meanwhile, the height changed conservatively.


Magic Trackpad 2 also uses Lightning port for charging.


Also, Magic Trackpad 2 is compatible with "Force Touch" adopted in MacBook.Apple official websiteIt is on sale at a price of 14,800 yen (excluding tax).


· Magic Mouse 2
Mouse also upgraded to the new "Magic Mouse 2".


Although the design has not changed significantly, the weight is reduced from 99 g and 106 g of the old model.


Of course, you can scroll, swipe, etc. with the multitouch trackpad on the front like the old model.


The bottom is like this. You can check the Lightning port for charging in the lower part of the photo.


Along with the lithium ion battery, the bottom surface has been changed to an integral cover molded from one aluminum panel. Magic Mouse 2Apple official websiteIt is on sale at a price of 9500 yen (excluding tax). In addition, Magic Mouse 2 is attached to the new iMac series.


◆ 5K compatible 27 inch iMac
The 27-inch iMac has been changed to all Retina 5K displays with 5120 x 2880 pixels resolution. In addition, it was rumored8K display modelThere was no appearance.


The sixth generation Intel Core processor "Skylake"Core i 5 and AMD's Radeon R 9 graphics.


Retina 5K display has a color gamut corresponding to DCI-P3 by changing LED backlight.


The new 27-inch iMac Retina 5K display model,Apple official websiteSold on. The lowest model with Core i 5 (3.2 GHz), 8 GB memory, 1 TB HDD is from 200,800 yen (excluding tax).