Oct 31, 2023 15:15:00

High-resolution image summary of the new MacBook Pro & iMac equipped with the M3 series

Apple held

a new product announcement event on October 31, 2023, announcing the M3 series , the latest model of Apple silicon , and MacBook Pro & iMac equipped with the M3 series. These high-resolution images were published on Apple's official website, so I summarized them.

Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips for personal computers - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computer/

Apple unveils new MacBook Pro with M3 chip - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chips/

Apple unveils 24-inch iMac with new, incredibly powerful M3 chip - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2023/10/apple-supercharges-24-inch-imac-with-new-m3-chip/

◆M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max
M3 is the next generation chip family manufactured using the industry's first 3nm process for personal computers. The GPU uses a next-generation GPU architecture, supporting a faster CPU, Neural Engine, and large-capacity unified memory.

A comparison of the die sizes of the M3 chip family is as follows. From the left, they are M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max.

The M3's unified memory is up to 24GB.

M3 Pro's unified memory is up to 36GB.

M3 Max's unified memory is up to 128GB. The first Apple silicon-equipped Mac to be equipped with 128GB of unified memory is Mac Studio , a professional device announced in March 2022. Apple is appealing that the MacBook Pro's unified memory has reached 128GB in about 18 months since its introduction.

◆MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro equipped with the M3 series has also appeared. Among these, models equipped with M3 Pro and M3 Max will be finished in space black. MacBook Pro with Space Black finish uses a breakthrough chemistry that forms an oxide seal to significantly reduce fingerprint build-up. Separately, the M3 Pro and M3 Max models will also be available in silver, and the M3-powered 14-inch MacBook Pro will also be available in silver and space gray.

Apple's logo on the top plate.

The keyboard part looks like this.

side. The housing is made from a proprietary alloy using 100% recycled aluminum, making it incredibly sturdy. The MacBook Pro also uses 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, 100% recycled tin in the soldering of multiple printed circuit boards, and 100% recycled gold in the plating. MacBook Pro also eliminates numerous harmful substances, including beryllium, brominated flame retardants, and mercury, and 100% of the wood fibers in the packaging are recycled or sourced from responsibly managed forests. It is also emphasized that

Featuring a Liquid Retina XDR display with 1000 nits sustained brightness, 1600 nits peak brightness with HDR content, excellent contrast ratio, vibrant colors, and exceptional viewing angles, with SDR content displayed at up to 600 nits. , which is 20 percent brighter than the previous generation.

◆iMac
The iMac with 4.5K Retina display has an all-in-one design that packs everything into just 11.5mm, and comes in seven colors: silver, pink, orange, yellow, green, purple, and blue.

Silver has a calm appearance that is most similar to the conventional design.

A keyboard, mouse, and trackpad are available in the same color as the main unit, adding color to your desk. Below is a pink iMac.

The MacBook Pro has added a new color, Space Black, giving it a chic look, but the iMac uses the same pop coloring as the previous generation. Below is a yellow iMac.

It features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 11.3 million pixels, P3 wide color gamut, over 1 billion colors, and 500 nits of brightness. The iMac below is green.

Compatible with Wi-Fi 6E for download speeds up to 2x faster than the previous generation and Bluetooth 5.3 for connecting the latest Bluetooth accessories. Featuring up to four USB-C ports, including two Thunderbolt ports for ultra-fast data transfer, some models also come standard with Gigabit Ethernet support. The iMac below is purple.

In addition, for the cheapest iMac model (8 core CPU, 8 core GPU, 256 GB storage, 8 GB unified memory) priced at 198,800 yen including tax, you can only choose from four main body colors: blue, green, pink, and silver. However, the other models are the mid-range model (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 256GB storage, 8GB unified memory: 234,800 yen including tax) and the high-end model (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB storage). , 8GB unified memory: 262,800 yen including tax), you can choose your favorite color from a total of 7 body colors.