iMac Pro
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Product family | iMac Macintosh |
| Type | All-in-one Workstation |
| Release date | December 14, 2017 |
| Discontinued | March 5, 2021 |
| Operating system | macOS |
| CPU | Intel Xeon W |
The iMac Pro is a discontinued all-in-one personal computer and workstation designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple Inc. It was released on December 14, 2017.[1] While it was sold, it was one of four desktop computers in the Macintosh lineup, sitting above the consumer range Mac Mini and iMac, and serving as an all-in-one alternative to the Mac Pro.[2][3]
Background[edit]
In 2013, Apple replaced its tower Mac Pro workstation with a radically-redesigned model. The machine languished for years without any updates, and Apple later admitted that its small design and focus on dual graphics-processing unit had been a mistake. In April 2017, Apple convened a roundtable of journalists and executives to restate their commitment to professional Macs. As part of the announcement, a new monitor and Mac Pro were announced, but would not arrive that year; instead, Apple referenced new iMacs to fill the gap.[4][5][6]
The iMac Pro was introduced at WWDC on June 5, 2017 and was released in December 2017. Apple billed it as "the most powerful Mac ever made".[7] Its starting price is $4,999. It includes an 8-, 10-, 14-, or 18-core Intel Xeon processor, 5K display, AMD Vega graphics, ECC memory, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. It includes a custom Apple T2 chip to store encrypted keys, and a custom version of macOS that allows the user to lock down the booting process.[8][9][10] On March 19, 2019, options for 256 GB[11] of memory and a Vega 64X GPU were added. On August 4, 2020, Apple discontinued the 8-core model and made the 10-core model, previously an upgrade option, the base model.[12]
On March 5, 2021, Apple discontinued the iMac Pro and said it would continue selling it while supplies last.[13][14] It was delisted from Apple's website and online store on March 19, 2021.[15]
Design[edit]
The iMac Pro's chassis is carried over from the 27-inch iMac introduced in 2012 but is only available in a darker "space gray" finish. Unlike the white accessories that come with the iMac, the iMac Pro came with a black Magic Keyboard with a numeric keypad, and a black Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad.
Repairability[edit]
The processor, memory, and storage are not soldered and can be removed.[16] Unlike the 27-inch iMac, the iMac Pro does not have a memory access port, though memory can be upgraded by Apple Stores and authorized service providers. User replacement of memory is possible as it is not soldered, though it requires disassembling the display.[17][18]
The iMac Pro is the first model to be equipped with Apple's T2 co-processor. This results in a non-user-replaceable solid state drive as the SSD modules are paired cryptographically with the T2 chip,[19] even though the SSD is not soldered on the motherboard like many MacBook models. It theoretically can be replaced as it is possible to remove it, although doing so requires an extensive disassembly, and only some drives are compatible.
The iMac Pro's stand is user-replaceable with a VESA mount kit sold by Apple. The mount uses zinc screws that may be prone to breaking. Although the VESA adapter is branded as an Apple product, it is actually a licensed OEM product and Apple does not provide support for it.[20]
Reception[edit]
The iMac Pro was generally well-received.[citation needed]
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Technical specifications[edit]
| Model | 2017[21] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Timetable | Introduced | June 5, 2017 | |
| Released | December 14, 2017 | ||
| Discontinued | August 4, 2020 | March 19, 2021 | |
| Unsupported | Still supported[22] | ||
| Model | Identifier | iMacPro1,1 | |
| Number | MQ2Y2 A1862 |
MHLV3 A1862 | |
| Display | 27″, 5120 × 2880, 60 Hertz refresh rate Glossy glass-covered widescreen 16:9, LED backlighting and IPS technology with P3 color gamut 500 nits brightness 1.07 billion colors | ||
| Performance | Processor | 8-core 3.2 GHz Intel Xeon W (2140B) processor up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Boost[23] on the LGA2066 socket Configurable to 14-core 2.5 GHz Intel Xeon W (2140B) processor up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Boost[23] |
10-core 3.0 GHz Intel Xeon W (2150B) processor up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Boost[23] on the LGA2066 socket Configurable to 18-core 2.3 GHz Intel Xeon W (2140B) processor up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Boost[23] |
| Memory | 32 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 ECC SDRAM Formally configurable to 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB Expandable to 512 GB with third party modules. | ||
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 with 8 GB HBM2 video memory Configurable to: Vega 64 or 64X and 16 GB memory | ||
| Storage | 1 TB SSD Configurable to 2 TB or 4 TB | ||
| Camera | FaceTime HD camera (1080p, 2 MP) | ||
| Connectivity | Networking | Internal Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) 10 Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Peripherals | 4× USB 3.0 4× Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C 3.1 gen 2) Supports two 5120 × 2880 or four 4096 × 2304 displays SDXC Card slot with support for UHS-II | ||
| Audio | Headphone/digital audio output Built-in stereo speakers | ||
| Weight | 21.5 lb (9.75 kg) | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "iMac Pro Available to Order December 14, Starting at $4,999". Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ Vincent, Brittany. "Apple Officially Discontinues the iMac Pro". PC Mag. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ Moyer, Edward. "Apple's iMac Pro to be discontinued". CNET. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Apple admits the Mac Pro was a mess". 4 April 2017.
- ^ "The good news and bad news of Apple's Mac Pro announcement".
- ^ "Apple Introducing New Mac Pro, Pro iMacs and External Display over Coming Years".
- ^ Haselton, Todd (June 5, 2017). "Apple unveils 'the most powerful Mac we have ever made'". CNBC. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ "iMac Pro packs new T2 chip for extra security | Cult of Mac". Cult of Mac. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
- ^ "iMac Pro debuts custom Apple T2 chip to handle secure boot, password encryption, more". appleinsider.com. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
- ^ "Apple details iMac Pro's T2 chip, which handles secure boot, system management, ISP, more". AppleInsider. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
- ^ In this article the unit symbol 'GB' is used to mean 1024^3 bytes.
- ^ "Apple Bumps iMac Pro to 10-Core Processor on Base Configuration". MacRumors. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ Mayo, Benjamin (2021-03-06). "Apple discontinues iMac Pro, Apple Store says buy 'while supplies last'". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ^ Slivka, Eric (March 5, 2021). "iMac Pro No Longer Custom Configurable, Available 'While Supplies Last'". MacRumors. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Clover, Juli. "iMac Pro Officially Discontinued, Removed From Apple's Site and No Longer Available for Purchase". MacRumors. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ Cranz, Alex (3 January 2018). "Wait, The iMac Pro Might Actually Be User-Upgradeable". Gizmodo.
- ^ "iMac Pro Teardown". iFixIt. 2 January 2018.
- ^ Rossignol, Joe (3 January 2018). "Apple Authorized Service Providers Can Upgrade an iMac Pro's RAM Starting Later This Month". MacRumors.
- ^ "Mac Pro 2019: Interchangeable Parts, T2 Security & Custom Configuration". MacFinder. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ Wuerthele, Mike (30 May 2018). "Flaws in Apple's iMac Pro VESA mount fueling new episode of repair anxiety [u]". AppleInsider.
- ^ "iMac Pro—Technical Specifications". Apple Support. Apple Inc. December 9, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- ^ Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty, retrieved 2022-05-13
- ^ a b c d Shilov, Anton (13 December 2017). "Apple Starts iMac Pro Sales Dec. 14". Anandtech. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
