When do you think the M1 (pro level) iMacs will be released? And do you want one?

[the8thark]

We have all seen the recent Apple event. I think it is safe to assume the M - iMac (pro level) will have the same it similar specs to the pro level MBPs.

It is traditional for Apple (at this point) to release the more popular and allegedly higher margin MBPs first and later on the iMavs.

When do you think the pro level iMacs will be released?
Do you want one? Do they interest you.

 

[fakestrawberryflavor]

I want a higher end Mac Mini. Or a Powermac Cube thing. Something with a lot more ports and where I can bring my own sound setup and displays.

 

[chscag]

When do you think the pro level iMacs will be released?
Do you want one? Do they interest you.

Probably sometime around March or April, perhaps sooner.

I'm definitely waiting on one to replace my current 2017 27" iMac.

 

[zarathu]

In the next year. Tim Cook committed to a complete migration to RISC chips by November of 2021.

 

[Gnattu]

Instead I want an Apple Branded monitor that does not cost an arm an a leg. MacBook Pros are so powerful now that I don't even need a desktop Mac in the near future.

 

[Boil]

In the next year. Tim Cook committed to a complete migration to RISC chips by November of 2021.

Dang, that's only a few weeks away...!

 

[Jorbanead]

I think first half of 2022 we will see an M1 Pro/Max iMac and Mac mini. Maybe even at WWDC (where I also expect them to announce the new Mac Pro but it won’t ship until December 2022).

In the next year. Tim Cook committed to a complete migration to RISC chips by November of 2021.

When did he say that? They said a 2 year transition (which either started at WWDC 2020 or November 2020 depending on what they considered the start date). Either way we’re not expecting the full transition to complete until sometime in 2022.

 

[terminator-jq]

Here’s my guess:

Spring 2022:
- Mac Mini Pro (M1 Pro / M1 Max)
- iMac Pro (M1 Max / M1 ???):

Fall 2022:
- MacBook Air (M2)
- Base 14” MacBook Pro (M2)
- Mac Pro (M2 ???)

End of Apple Silicon Transition

For the iMac Pro Apple will want to make large gains in CPU and GPU performance compared to the Intel models they are replacing just as they have done with the 14” MacBook Pro and 16” MacBook Pro.

The M1 Max would serve as a great base model but for a higher tier Apple could introduce an M1 Pro Max (hopefully a better name) with a 20 core CPU and up to 64 core GPU.

For the Mac Pro, we could see this new 20 core chip being used as the base model along with an M1 Ultimate (again hopefully better name) or perhaps M2 Ultimate with a 40 core CPU and 128 core GPU.

 

[Boil]

In the next year. Tim Cook committed to a complete migration to RISC chips by November of 2021.

Dang, that's only a few weeks away...!

I think first half of 2022 we will see an M1 Pro/Max iMac and Mac mini. Maybe even at WWDC (where I also expect them to announce the new Mac Pro but it won’t ship until December 2022).


When did he say that? They said a 2 year transition (which either started at WWDC 2020 or November 2020 depending on what they considered the start date). Either way we’re not expecting the full transition to complete until sometime in 2022.

I would think @zarathu made a typo (hence my reply)...?

 

[LonestarOne]

If Apple follows the same timeline it did with the M1, we’ll see an iMac introduced in April.

I’d estimate March at the earliest, June (i.e., WWDC) at the latest.

My 5K iMac is now officially “vintage”, so I’ll be the first in line to buy one.

 

[zarathu]

I would think @zarathu made a typo (hence my reply)...?

Yes... not a few weeks away, more like a year and a few weeks away.

 

[UBS28]

Probably in Q2 2022, as it will undergo a redesign. And nope, don’t want one. I will use the M1 Max 16” to several external monitors at home.

 

[Pro Apple Silicon]

In 2022.

 

[Jorbanead]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1450691244091396101

We may get them early 2022 which is very exciting! I wasn’t expecting them that soon.

 

[Pro Apple Silicon]

Well I did want one, but Apple took too long. Will get a MacBook Pro instead and find a monitor to go with it.

 

[RCPhotos]

I can easily wait till Q1 for the new 27" iMac, but hey, Mark Gurman, should I wait for the M2?

 

[sunny5]

I think the one releasing in Q1, 2022 is M1 Pro/Max version with 27 inch. The real high end iMac will release later 2022 cause even M1 Pro/Max is not enough for high end desktop users such as 128GB of RAM, 16~32 cores CPU, desktop 3080 or 6900 GPU, more ports, bigger screen, and more.

 

[chumps]

I definitely want a big AS iMac, and eventually a Mac pro. I think the new MBPs are great but the lack of Face ID given the huge notch and HDMI 2.1 are kind of dealbreakers.

 

[Melbourne Park]

I definitely want a big AS iMac, and eventually a Mac pro. I think the new MBPs are great but the lack of Face ID given the huge notch and HDMI 2.1 are kind of dealbreakers.

Funny thing is face recognition failed badly with Covid (mask wearing). My wife's notebook face recognition is slow compared to my MBP 2017's finger print ... I don't see it as an issue.

My caution though is that there always are issues with first designs. I'm likely to buy a high end 16", but would love it to be a refresh version. Trouble is I'll start to get tempted by desktop performance advantages by then ... say next year when there is perhaps a refresh. I reckon there will be issues with the first versions, because it's always happened.

 

[Melbourne Park]

I think the one releasing in Q1, 2022 is M1 Pro/Max version with 27 inch. The real high end iMac will release later 2022 cause even M1 Pro/Max is not enough for high end desktop users such as 128GB of RAM, 16~32 cores CPU, desktop 3080 or 6900 GPU, more ports, bigger screen, and more.

I wonder about the RAM issues, because now the SSDs are faster than the RAM, so perhaps virtual Ram might change peoples' base line Ram requirements?

 

[JMacHack]

Probably WWDC 2022, I’m skeptical of a spring launch for an iMac with another level of M1 chip. If it’s the same M1 Pro and Max, then a spring launch would be more likely.

But given the current global cluster****, I could see the release being pushed to q4 2022.

 

[iBought]

Yes I want one for sure. Been holding out for the release.

 

[JouniS]

I like my iMac 2020, but I'm not sure future iMacs are for me anymore.

In the work I do, RAM, SSD, and display size are the most important considerations when buying a new desktop. CPU and GPU are less important, because they are fast enough anyway. Apple's approach to RAM is particularly concerning. While most desktop CPUs from Intel and AMD support 128 GB of RAM and Intel is bringing 256 GB to high-end consumer desktops, the M1 Pro/Max Macs are currently limited to 32/64 GB. We will probably have to pay workstation prices for any Mac that feels like an upgrade from the 2020 iMac for at least a few years.

 

[singhs.apps]

I wonder about the RAM issues, because now the SSDs are faster than the RAM, so perhaps virtual Ram might change peoples' base line Ram requirements?

SSDs are a long long away from being faster than the RAM.
The m1 pro and max memory bandwidths are 200 and 400 GBPS respectively, whereas the ssd is around 8 GBps.

 

[Adarna]

Unless a Google event is scheduled then any Tuesday in these months could have a Mac event

• April
• October
• December

I have a 2012 iMac 27" Core i7 BTO and I am looking to replace it with any base model iMac largest screen hopefully with at least 16GB memory & 512GB storage.

My main concern is that the absolute performance of this future iMac would be its SoC being the same one found in the MBP 14" & 16".

Both are no slouch but who wants any desktop with near identical performance as a laptop?

This occurred with the iMac 24" when Apple used the same M1 chip found in the Mac mini, MBA & MBP 13".

The absolute performance was near identical.

Having said that by 2022 I would not be surprised when the iMac 24" & Mac mini will have more expensive SKUs with the M1 Pro & M1 Pro. The Mac mini M1 still uses the same 150W PSU as its Intel predecessor. The iMac 24" could be offered with an external PSU with more than 143W.