I just want a normal new 27' iMac, not a $5k+ pro model and the 24' isn't an option. I begin to regret to not bought the 2020 model last year because now its also too late and won't pay full price for a year and a half old tech.
I'm not in a good situation right now. My late 2015 5k iMac will probably lose macOS update next year and it begin to show this age, but according to rumours/leaks the only new 27' iMac model coming is a pro one.
I think there is some confusion about the "Pro" label possibly being used for the upcoming 27-inch iMac. Assuming that Apple uses that nomenclature, I think it's more likely to be applied for marketing purposes, and won't reflect the same pricing of the 2017 model that used Xeons. It's similar to how the MacBook Pro starts at $1,300, even though it has the "Pro" label. Apple never updated the Intel iMac Pro for a reason, and I doubt they will repeat that with the high-end iMacs.
It's all speculation right now, but the 27-inch Apple Silicon model will probably be close in price to the previous Intel 27-inch, adjusted for inflation and the technology used, such as ProMotion and mini-LED. So, that's probably closer to $2,000-2,500 as a starting price. If Apple does make an option available for something like an "M1 Max Duo", then that will increase the price significantly, but it won't be the base price. Sure, that's still expensive, but not much different from the previous Intel models.
