The iMac is Apple’s only machine that hasn’t gone Retina, but a new report claims the wait is almost over for the desktop beast — Apple is “incredibly likely” to announce its new Retina iMac next month.
“A source familiar with Apple’s plans tells me that Apple is indeed planning to launch a Retina iMac at their next press event, however the 27″ Model will be the only model that gets this feature. The source says the new 27″ iMac will use a 5120 x 2880 panel as leaked in the OSX Yosemite code a few months ago.”
The rumor mill has long asserted that Apple is ready to launch the first Retina iMac. The 5,120-by-2,880 resolution mentioned in the new report from Jack March matches up with previous supply chain leaks and would be double the current resolution of the 27-inch iMac. The report also claims the design of the iMac won’t change at all, and that the machines won’t get reversible USB Type-C yet.
Basically, all that would be new is the display and the processor.
The iMac will supposedly stick with Intel’s Haswell processors for now, using the new Intel i7-4790k configuration with a base clock speed of 4.0GHz rather than the new Broadwell CPUs, which will “likely be added in an update next year.” Intel’s already stated that the more powerful and energy-efficient Broadwell processors won’t be available in wide supply until 2015.
March’s report also claims AMD graphics will be used on the new iMacs instead of the Nvidia GPUs in the current lineup. A second report from 9to5Mac adds that the new machines will also pick up improved Wi-Fi antennas.
Apple is rumored to have an event planned for October 21, at which the company is expected to unveil a new iPad Air and a new Mac mini to go with the Retina iMac update.
Source: Jack March
Buster Hein is a freelance writer who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Twitter: @bst3r.
12 responses to “Retina iMacs are ‘incredibly likely’ to appear at next Apple event”
The likeliness! It’s incredible!!
“the last machine that hasn’t gone Retina”
Did I miss the MacBook Air going retina?
Just bought a 27-inch iMac at the Apple Store 2 days ago! Very dissatisfied if there is no way to swap it for a retina model ( although I expect there to be a difference in price ).
After having a retina MacBook at home for the last couple of years I’m finding the grainy resolution in the iMac a letdown.
Two days ago [Why] [You couldn’t wait until after the October event]? Shame on you.
From Apple Store (US Retail Sales): For any other undamaged product, simply return it with the original receipt (or gift receipt) and original packaging within 14 days of the date you receive the product.
You have officially been advised of Apple’s return policy, lowres.
One should never buy a new device from Apple without consulting the rumor mill first. Apple should not have to swap yours out because you didn’t do your due diligence.
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Price gentlemen…Could anyone try to guess a possible price?… :D
This probably won’t be the same price so…
If you got it two days ago, return it. You have 14 days to do so. Simple.
If apple makes this retina iMac(21-27″), then it would be a great idea to bring back the powerful quad-core 17 inch MacBook Pro with retina display(maybe around 2015 to let larger retina displays adapt to market) and Apple might as well since retina macbook pros have been here for quite a while.
:)
High resolution displays are pointless if the viewing distance is too great for the display’s increased resolution to be perceptible. Like an iPhone from more than 2 feet or so.
A 27″ display viewed from a 2-4 feet away is the ideal distance and will be stunning.