Apple announces M4-equipped iMac, with Apple Intelligence and unified memory starting at 16GB for 198,800 yen (tax included)
On October 28, 2024, Apple announced a new iMac with M4. Equipped with Apple Intelligence, the 24-inch 4.5K Retina display will offer a new Nano-texture glass option, a new 12-megapixel center frame camera with desk view, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports, and unified memory starting at 16GB.
Apple Unveils New iMac with Incredibly Powerful M4 and Apple Intelligence - Apple (UK)
The new iMac is equipped with the M4, which comes in three configurations: 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, and 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB unified memory. All models have 16 cores in the Neural Engine, which is specialized for AI processing.
The features of the M4 are summarized in the following article.
Next-generation Apple Silicon 'M4' arrives, achieving AI processing performance that exceeds that of other companies' NPUs - GIGAZINE
Compared to the M1 iMac, the M4 iMac delivers up to 1.7x faster performance in apps like Microsoft Excel, up to 1.5x faster browsing performance in Safari, up to 2x higher frame rates, and up to 2.1x faster performance when editing photos and videos with complex filters and effects in apps like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro.
When compared to the most popular 24-inch all-in-one Windows PCs using the latest Intel Core 7, the new iMac is up to 4.5 times faster. When compared to the most popular Intel-based iMac models, the new iMac is up to six times faster.
The M4-equipped iMac supports Apple Intelligence, which can be used by upgrading the OS to macOS Sequoia 15.1. However, at the time of writing, Apple Intelligence is only available if the device and Siri language are changed to English (US). Apple Intelligence is scheduled to
The 24-inch 4.5K Retina display will, for the first time, be available with a nano-texture glass option that 'drastically reduces reflections and glare while maintaining stunning image quality.' Nano-texture glass means customers can place their iMac in more spaces, like a sunny living room or a bright storefront.
Other improvements include a 12MP center-frame camera for improved video calling quality. Center-frame ensures everyone is perfectly centered in the video during video calls, making it perfect for family get-togethers over FaceTime. Desk View uses a wide-angle lens to simultaneously show you and your desk from above, making it easy for educators to present their lessons to students or creatives to show off their latest DIY projects. On the acoustic side, the popular studio-quality three-microphone array with beamforming and an immersive six-speaker sound system are featured.
In addition, all models except the lowest spec model are equipped with four Thunderbolt 4 compatible USB-C ports. This allows you to connect more accessories than ever before, such as external storage, docks, and up to two 6K external displays. According to
The seven colors available are silver, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and blue. The back of the laptop features bold colors designed to stand out, while the front has softer colors to help users focus on their work.
It also comes with a keyboard and mouse in the same color as the iMac. You can also choose a trackpad instead of a mouse. The mouse, keyboard, and trackpad are equipped with USB-C ports.
The M4 iMac is designed with the environment in mind, with a 100% recycled aluminum stand, 100% recycled gold plating on multiple printed circuit boards, and 100% recycled tin and 100% recycled copper soldering. The iMac meets Apple's high standards for energy efficiency and is free of mercury, brominated flame retardants, and PVC. In addition, starting in 2024, all iMac packaging will be made from fiber, bringing Apple one step closer to its goal of eliminating plastic from packaging by 2025.
The M4-equipped iMac will be released on November 8, 2024, with a sales price of 198,800 yen (tax included) for the 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, and 256GB storage model, 234,800 yen (tax included) for the 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, and 256GB storage model, 264,800 yen (tax included) for the 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, and 512GB storage model, and 294,800 yen (tax included) for the 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, and 512GB storage model.
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