All-new iMac features the M1 chip • Hacker News Board

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by Flockster » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:47 PM UTC

growt wrote: post #5

Flockster wrote: post #2

Did I see it correctly, that the iMac only comes with 8GB Ram configurations? Doesn't the MacBooks come with an 16GB option?

Maybe it's a bto option. The Ethernet port seems to be gone though.

That could be the case. The Ethernet-Port is moved to the Powerbrick.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by steveBK123 » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:47 PM UTC

Flockster wrote: post #2

Did I see it correctly, that the iMac only comes with 8GB Ram configurations? Doesn't the MacBooks come with an 16GB option?

16GB RAM usually not a base config option but shows up in the configurator once you select one of the 2-3 base models. TBD once the store reopens.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by derg » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:47 PM UTC

Hey look, they rediscovered that color exists! I dig it.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by macrael » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:47 PM UTC

growt wrote: post #5

Flockster wrote: post #2

Did I see it correctly, that the iMac only comes with 8GB Ram configurations? Doesn't the MacBooks come with an 16GB option?

Maybe it's a bto option. The Ethernet port seems to be gone though.

apparently it's in the charging brick

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by ngcazz » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:47 PM UTC

growt wrote: post #5

Flockster wrote: post #2

Did I see it correctly, that the iMac only comes with 8GB Ram configurations? Doesn't the MacBooks come with an 16GB option?

Maybe it's a bto option. The Ethernet port seems to be gone though.

It’s in the (MagSafe!) power brick, which is super weird.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by dangwu » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:47 PM UTC

wycy wrote: post #7

Does it only come in a 24" configuration? It'd be nice to upgrade from my 9 year old 27" iMac but I'd hate to have a smaller screen.

Yeah. I really wish they went with 27” if they’re going to pick just one.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by gregoriol » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:48 PM UTC

giarc wrote: post #3

Is it just me, or should the front facing camera be better then 1080p by now?

Why? I think 720p is the maximum need for a front facing camera on any device. What would you want a 4K front facing camera for? Most video-conferencing wont even allow more than 480p to preserve bandwidth.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by [deleted] » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:48 PM UTC

growt wrote: post #5

Flockster wrote: post #2

Did I see it correctly, that the iMac only comes with 8GB Ram configurations? Doesn't the MacBooks come with an 16GB option?

Maybe it's a bto option. The Ethernet port seems to be gone though.

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Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by BitwiseFool » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:48 PM UTC

I'm really surprised that Apple decided not to have the Apple Logo emblazoned on the front of the iMac. It's a good looking computer but if you had shown me one before this event I would have assumed it was some other all-in-one PC.

I also can't help but think a black bezel would look better.

Re: All-new iMac features the M1 chip

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Post by minimaxir » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:48 PM UTC

wycy wrote: post #7

Does it only come in a 24" configuration? It'd be nice to upgrade from my 9 year old 27" iMac but I'd hate to have a smaller screen.

There will likely be a more powerful 27-30" iMac with a stronger chip in the fall.