I read somewhere that "patience is virtue." This is always true in the tech world -- unless you can't wait.
The unknown is what Apple is actually going to release. If Apple decides that they already have the consumer level iMac (the current M1 iMac) and goes with only an iMac Pro, the cost increase is going to be quite substantial compared to the current 27" iMac.
“the new mbp” that you bought was the new 14/16? or an intel model?I've come from the 3 iterations of 27" iMac. Was tired of waiting and took the plunge on the M1 iMac at launch. I recently sold said computer to a friend cause he was having iCloud issues on his 2013 iMac. To clarify I don't put computers through there paces like I used to. I bought the new MacBook Pro and to me for what I do it was a downgrade for more money. I made a deal with my friend. I said if I can upgrade and fix your 2013 iMac can I buy mine back. So I'm typing on the M1 iMac again and could not be happier. Best Mac I've ever owned and I've owned 28 + by my estimates.
Guessing it was a 13" M1 model and the downgrade was merely in terms of screen real estate... then again could be a 16" model but they're hardly new“the new mbp” that you bought was the new 14/16? or an intel model?
Well the afterburner has already been surpassed by the new M1 Pro/Mac MBPs and at some point Apple will probably have their own GPUs that can match the best that Nvidia and AMD can offer. They aren't there yet though and maybe they won't be in another year. The new AMD video cards were introduced a few months ago.People who bought Mac Pros with $12,000 of GPUs/Afterburner etc. have a workload for them. And most of the workloads those machines are sold for will likely run far better on the new machines.
If you're willing to spend $12k on GPUs its because you have a time-sensitive workload and shaving time is making money.
A lot of those users won't blink at spending 20k to get 30% performance uplift with a lifetime of 3-5 years. And Apple Silicon Mac Pros are likely going to give them 3-10x performance uplift at some things is my bet. they won't need to support them beyond warranty/tax write off date because the people using them will want the new version to save time and make more money.
Apple is not going to prematurely drop support for $50k Mac Pros.
The new M1 Pro 16”“the new mbp” that you bought was the new 14/16? or an intel model?
so you went from the new 16” back to an M1 MBA? you preferred it over the pro?The new M1 Pro 16”
i hurriedly skim through that part of the book.I read somewhere that "patience is virtue." This is always true in the tech world -- unless you can't wait.
My normal advice is to buy/upgrade when you need it. There's always something better just around the corner, if you chase that outcome, you'll never be happy. HOWEVER, in this case I would most definitely wait. We're not talking about a few hundred megahertz speed bumped processor and a few nice add-on doo-dad features here. This is a whole new and improved architecture by an order of magnitude.
In my mind, there is no question you should wait for the new/larger iMac. The current consumer-level iMacs are quite nice... for consumers. If you really need a quick-fix, I would add an SSD as others have mentioned. People aren't exaggerating when they say it's like getting a whole new computer. This will only cost you a few hundred bucks at most, and may hold you over until the new iMacs are released.
The unknown is what Apple is actually going to release. If Apple decides that they already have the consumer level iMac (the current M1 iMac) and goes with only an iMac Pro, the cost increase is going to be quite substantial compared to the current 27" iMac. It would completely make sense to have only two iMacs (one for consumers and one for pros). I HOPE that is not the case though. I need much more than the current 24" iMac has to offer, but I don't necessarily need the iMac Pro-level power. Something in the middle would be nice.
In a few months, the picture will be clear one way or the other. In this particular (and very rare) case, I think it's worth waiting.
Does your employer support remote access from Apple Silicon Macs?
No I went back to my M1 iMac I thought that read clear but i‘ll go back and re read. Again I don’t need the power so the smaller screen from the 24” iMac was the downgrade for me.so you went from the new 16” back to an M1 MBA? you preferred it over the pro?
i don’t have an Mx computer yet so trying to understand your logic and point of view. 🙂
okay thx for clarifying. i must have read incorrectly. 🙂No I went back to my M1 iMac I thought that read clear but i‘ll go back and re read. Again I don’t need the power so the smaller screen from the 24” iMac was the downgrade for me.
My employer supports access from Mac and Windows but not Linux. They don't yet support Monterey which I hear does work but if you have a problem you are on your own.Not really, they didn't like that I use a Mac for when working remote. They're very pro Windows. But, myself and all my co-workers who owns Macs all agree that our remote app works much smoother than using a Windows PC.
I didn’t expect any release last time, just a mention of something, maybe.I'm in a similar boat. I'm dying to upgrade to another 27" iMac. Was really hoping the Oct event was going to announce them. I'm waiting.
I expect it will be second half of 2022, to complete Apple's 2-year transition to Apple SiliconI didn’t expect any release last time, just a mention of something, maybe.
Byt Apple don’t seem to work that way much anymore.
When it's finished, keynotes up, available tomorrow on Apple Store, or some products a bit later.
I bet next larger M? iMac is presented on next event, even the major focus of it.
Can’t be that far away, hopefully within 2021…. in ~3 weeks. If not, then after the holidays.
I volunteer as tribute!I for one am dying to see a new 27" M-version iMac, but no way will I be purchasing one/being an early production guinea-pig until at least well into 2023 when it's proved itself as reliable - or otherwise.
I current have a Late 2015 27 inch iMac with the 3.3ghz Core i5, 24gb of ram and 2TB fusion. I want to upgrade it since I am working remote now and my workloads are starting to push it where it’s showing its age. I do have a 4K 27 inch monitor as a second display which I desperately need.
I am unsure if I should spend the almost $2800 (I have an education discount and can trade in the imac) for the 2020 iMac or try and stick it out until the spring to get the new iMac that will have the bigger screen.
- I am debating on getting a core i7 with the 5700xt, 2TB and upgrading the ram myself.
- getting a maxed out 24 inch M1 iMac
- Lastly, trying to hold off and get a 27 inch iMac (Pro) when its released in the spring.
Same here – running a 2013 27inch iMac, been waiting and reading about when the new iMac will be coming out, chomping at the bit. I almost bought a Mini a few days ago but choosing a monitor is the most difficult decision. Ended up bailing out because I'm sure the next iMac, whilst probably expensive, will be worth the wait.I'm running on a late 2012 27in iMac, and for what it's worth as an almost 9 year old computer it still runs like a champ, but I am patiently waiting for the new M? iMac. It's a struggle... I probably read about it and think about it too much, but in the end it will 100% be worth the wait... hang in there, we are all in this together!