Arr, me hearties! Feast yer eyes on the latest scuttlebutt 'bout the mighty Apple iMac Pro M3 (2023)!
2023-09-01
Avast ye mateys! With a shipload o' Apple silicon Mac Pro on board, 'tis high time Apple resurrecteth the iMac Pro from Davy Jones' locker, arrr!
After the release of the Mac Pro with Apple silicon, the question arises whether Apple will also bring back the iMac Pro. Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac, leaving pro buyers with limited options for a desktop Mac. While the Mac Studio tried to fill the gap, it requires purchasing the Studio Display separately. Currently, the only all-in-one option is the 24-inch iMac, which is considered too small for pro workflows. Many professionals, such as videographers, photographers, and audio engineers, are hoping for the return of the iMac Pro.Speculations about the return of the iMac Pro have been sparse, but there are suggestions that an M3 iMac Pro might be in the works. Mark Gurman has historically pointed to a 2023 release, and Ming-Chi Kuo also mentioned the possibility of a new iMac Pro in 2023. However, with the lack of solid information, it is hard to be certain.
If the iMac Pro does make a comeback, it is expected to be based on Apple's upcoming M3 chips. The M3 Pro, M3 Max, or M3 Ultra chips are likely choices. However, these chips are not expected to debut until early 2024. The pricing for an Apple silicon refresh is uncertain, but based on the Mac Pro example, it is unlikely to be cheaper than its Intel predecessor.
While a refreshed 24-inch M3 iMac is expected to debut soon, the fate of the iMac Pro remains uncertain. Some believe that the Mac Studio and Studio Display combination is the new iMac Pro, while others hope for a standalone all-in-one iMac Pro. The design of the new iMac Pro is speculated to be based on the 24-inch iMac, but with more muted color options similar to the old iMac Pro's Space Gray.
Overall, the leaks and information regarding the M3 iMac Pro have been scarce, making it difficult to determine its release date and features. If it arrives before the end of 2023, more information would likely have been revealed by now. The use of M3 Pro, M3 Max, or M3 Ultra chips further suggests a possible 2024 release.