Apple upgraded its iMac family, and finally unveiled the 4K Retina display feature on the 21.5in model, on October 13.
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The Retina displays promise to make photos and videos more immersive and true-to-life thanks to a wider color gamut and spectacular image quality. The iMacs also have two Thunderbolt 2 ports which is now the standard for any new Apple iMac models moving forward.
The new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2 are redesigned and feature rechargeable batteries that completely eliminate the need for disposable batteries, and also brings Apple’s Force Touch interface to the desktop.
For all OS X users who have not upgraded their machines to El Capitan, you will run into compatibility issues because Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard or Magic Trackpad 2 will require the latest software in order to work.
The 21.5in iMac with 4K Retina display is available for purchase at a starting price of£1,199 ($1,841) in the United Kingdom, while the upgraded 27in iMac with 5K Retina display comes with a price tag of £1,449. “The 27” version is more impressive, obviously, because it is larger and has a higher resolution. Luckily for you, we have compiled a list of four things that you most likely did not know about the latest iMac accessories from Apple. This input results detailing in on-screen colours and helps in producing more life-like content. The 21.5-inch iMac, meanwhile, will feature a fifth-generation Intel Core and Intel Iris Pro Graphics processor.
In terms of performance, the 27-inch iMac comes powered by a sixth-generation Intel Core processor and AMD graphics processor. Fusion Drive is also available with 2TB and 3TB configurations with 128GB of fast flash for more demanding workloads. Once the Magic Mouse 2 is fully charged, the battery will keep it running for a month. Those products have rechargeable batteries. The new Magic Keyboard features a full-size keyboard in a sleek new design that takes up 13 percent less space on your desktop.
The Magic Keyboard now has a low profile compared to the previous version and it is priced at $99. The Magic Keyboard is available for $99, the Magic Mouse 2 for $79, and the Magic Trackpad 2 for $129.
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If you are looking to buy the Trackpad but are not too sure if it will work with your Mac, here’s how you can perform a quick check. If it says 10.11, you’ve El Capitan. AAPL has a 1-year high of $134.54 and a 1-year low of $92. Importantly, the surface available for the user on the $129 priced trackpad is now 30% bigger. Huberty has a success rate of 61.7% and is ranked #128 out of 3775 analysts, while Seymore has a success rate of 72.2% and is ranked #36.
