MacFormat

STORE GUIDE

iMac

› From £1,249

Ever since the Bondi Blue iMac debuted in 1998, Apple’s all-in-one desktop computer has been setting standards for design and performance.

The current 24in model is certainly Apple’s finest yet – thanks to its 4.5K (4480x2520) Retina display and the Apple-designed M1 chip, which is available with either an 8-core CPU/7-core GPU at the entry-level, or an 8-core CPU/8-core GPU on the mid-range and top-tier versions. All models come with 8GB of memory as standard (upgradeable to 16GB), with solid-state drive (SSD) storage ranging from 256GB on the entry-level and mid-range versions to 512GB on the top tier, although you can add more – up to 1TB on the entry-level and up to 2TB on the mid-range and top-tier models if you wish via Apple’s build-to-order options.

Available in a choice of seven gorgeous colours (Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Blue and Silver), each M1 iMac also comes with a 1080p FaceTime camera, a six-speaker sound system and support for Spatial Audio. You’ll also find two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports on each model, with mid-range and top-tier options gaining two additional USB 3 (USB-C) ports. Prices start at £1,249.

iMac 24inch £1,249 (Entry level)

Display: 23.5in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone

Chip: Apple M1 with 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 7-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

Memory: 8GB (upgradeable to 16GB)

Storage: 256GB (upgradeable to 512GB or 1TB)

Ports: 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 1x Gb Ethernet (option)

iMac 24inch £1,449 (Mid-range)

Display: 23.5in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone

Chip: Apple M1 with 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from MacFormat

MacFormat2 min read
Edifier QR65
£329.99 FROM edifier.com/uk FEATURES 70W RMS output, 2x 1.25-inch silk tweeters, 2x 2.75-inch aluminium mid-range/bass drivers, 55Hz-40kHz frequency response, RCA (phono) and USB-A audio inputs, Bluetooth 5.3, subwoofer output, integrated 65W GaN cha
MacFormat10 min read
Gaming On The Mac
It’s only taken about 40 years, but it’s starting to look as though Apple is finally getting serious about gaming on the Mac. For most of its history, Apple has simply ignored gaming altogether – in fact, there have been times when it actually made l
MacFormat2 min read
TechtoolPro19 £90/year
[MAC APP] Sick of your Mac not performing at its best? You might need Techtool Pro, a comprehensive toolkit designed to tune up your Mac and getting it running like new again. Its arsenal is so comprehensive that if there’s something wrong with your

Related Books & Audiobooks