

With the iMac 2017 packing in possible firsts, fans of the device have plenty to look forward to. Considering Apple has launched devices in March in the past, this does not seem improbable. Some reports hint at the possibility of CES 2017 debut for the iMacs, but we doubt the probability.Īpple is widely expected to take the wraps off the iPad Pro 2 in spring 2017 and we could see the new iMacs make their debut at the same time. Rumors are rife that the new iMacs would be making their debut in early 2017, possibly Q1 2017. It is also expected to tout a Touch ID and a USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3 ports. The upcoming iMac will also allegedly deploy full flash storage and be slimmer and lighter than the previous gen versions. The device will reportedly house either a Polaris 11 or Polaris 10 GPU from AMD.

The iMac 2017 is also rumored to pack in support for VR or virtual reality and a powerful GPU to offer an enhanced user experience.

While the Intel Xeon processor may be an impressive addition to the new iMac, it could result in the price of the device getting bumped up. This processor is presently deployed by top-end workstations and servers, which are apparently equipped to support error-correcting code memory. This has also been cited as one of the reasons for the iMacs being a no-show in the October event.Īccording to a new report, Apple could bypass the Kaby Lake processor in favor of Intel's Xeon.

However, these processors are not expected to be ready till end 2016. Rumors point to the iMac housing the Kaby Lake processor from Intel. However, the new iMac will offer support for an OLED Touch Bar, which Apple has included in its new MacBook Pro. The iMac 2017 will reportedly boast a 5K Retina display for the 27-inch model, just like the 2015 model. Is the desktop PC worth waiting for? Should fans be excited? Let's find out! Specs We check out the rumored specs, features and purported release of the iMac 2017. The iMac 2015 models did not get any design overhaul and, therefore, Apple fans would be hoping that the iMac 2017 does not disappoint on this count.
