I am debating on replacing my iMac with a newer model. I would like to stick with the 27" iMac, but thinking I might be better off to wait another 6 months to year until the M1 chipset is in the higher end iMacs. I know that I can not get an "official" upgrade to the new OS with my current iMac, but was wondering what other people in the same situation were planning.
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Replacing 2015 27" iMac
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Similar situation here, late 2014 iMac 27". I'm waiting to see what Apple announces next year. No issues with my current iMac and no reason to make a decision sooner. I don't particularly need the power of the new M1 but I want compatibility with future OS, the ability to take advantage of my different Apple devices talking to each other, etc.
If I didn't prefer the larger monitor size, then I'd be perfectly happy with the iMac 24", but I like the bigger display. And I may want to get more memory than the 16GB max currently available with the 24" iMac, since I won't be able to upgrade myself later.
I fully expect that it will be worth the wait!
If I didn't prefer the larger monitor size, then I'd be perfectly happy with the iMac 24", but I like the bigger display. And I may want to get more memory than the 16GB max currently available with the 24" iMac, since I won't be able to upgrade myself later.
I fully expect that it will be worth the wait!
This is exactly where I stand, and with them making some features only M1 compatible I think it would be a waste to buy an intel one now. Hopefully it is worth the wait. I will say I have looked at Mac Mini's to pass the time LOL