Refreshed iMacs inbound

[MacRS4]

10th gen, same design. New screen (Nano-texture like the XDR Pro screen??) looks interesting though?

Should have a 10 core i9/Non-texture screen with the middle graphics card here shortly, it will be interesting to see how it performs against the iMac Pro I have here (it's only the 8 core one).

Also they've dropped the 8 core iMac Pro so effectively just a price drop.

I'm vaguely disappointed on the same chassis design? Not quite sure why though! The bezels have never really bothered me - but perhaps I just like the shiny

 

[MacRS4]

Just noticed the ones we've got coming in are 1Gbe not 10Gbe. WHHHHYY! I'm going to throw virtual rocks at somebody tomorrow. With only 2 TB3 ports that's going to be irritating.

Specs we've got coming are:

i9 10 Core
Nano-Tech Screen
16Gb (We'll upgrade afterward....why they've not just ordered the base 8Gb is beyond me...although may have come down to delivery dates maybe?)
5700/8GB
GB Ethernet
512Gb SSD

Due Tuesday apparently. If there's any specific tests anyone would like me to run let me know and I'll do my best to sort.

 

[MacRS4]

Having the LG 5K and iMac Pro next to each other - both screens are glorious.

 

[MacRS4]

There won’t be another Intel-based iMac Pro.

Agreed, and it's a shame tbh. I've a couple of them, and they're the best bits of computer kit I've bought in years. I'll struggle going back to 2 TB3 ports for a start. 1 for the hub & second screen, 2nd for the 3rd screen, and that's it.

 

[MacRS4]

Once my 8 core iMP is out of AppleCare I think I may attempt a processor swap on it. How hard can it be

 

[MacRS4]

It's not difficult at all. You just need to make sure you have good quality adhesive strips otherwise the screen might just fall off within a few months.

About 2.5k of processor to ruin. I'm in

 

[MacRS4]

I'd not seen them before - just registered. Have you used them previously I assume...?

 

[MacRS4]

Yeah, I was just looking at the pricing. 64Gb 16" MBP/1TB SSD for nearly 600 quid cheaper than the Apple Edu Store?

I can see they have a fair bit to do with Westcoast too - used those a lot via work. About 400 million turnover. Cool, so they're not a fly by night Also looks like you can have multiple purchases which you can't through the Apple Edu store. 1 per education term.

 

[MacRS4]

My 10 core i9/16GB/5700(8GB)/Nano-Screen has landed and is in my hall.

New toys, yay.

Still only 2 TB3 ports though means it won't be replacing my iMac Pro.

 

[MacRS4]

There's a review/performance run through up on my channel now. It's a decent chunk faster than my base iMac Pro.

 

[MacRS4]

Here you go. Benchmarks are pretty impressive.

 

[MacRS4]

I'm not cramped for space at all - I've another two 27" screens plugged in to my iMac Pro. Add in the 4 TB3 ports and it's a very capable setup.

 

[MacRS4]

RAM yes, SSDs no. RAM in the iMP is a PITA.

 

[MacRS4]

Out of curiousity, what makes you pick an iMac over a full on desktop? Or perhaps a laptop with monitor

I didn't - I have a Mac Mini next to it, and on the other side a laptop aha.