New Base M4 iMac Comes With 16GB of Unified Memory

Apple has equipped its just-announced M4-powered iMac with 16GB of Unified Memory as standard, up from 8GB of RAM in the previous model. The new iMac starts at $1,299.

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As rumored, Apple has upped the base memory configuration of at least one of its latest Macs. It is the first time that the company has offered the ultra-thin all-in-one desktop computer with a minimum of 16GB of memory.

All of Apple's upcoming new Macs this year are likely to have at least 16GB of RAM pre-installed as standard, breaking a years-long tradition of Apple offering just 8GB of RAM in most of its base Macs and forcing customers to pay out an extra $200+ for additional memory.

The new iMac is available in a range of new colors, and the 24-inch 4.5K Retina display offers a new nano-texture glass option. The iMac also features a new 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports, up to 32GB of Unified Memory, and color-matched accessories that include USB-C.

The new iMac is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning Friday, November 8. Apple is expected to announce new MacBook Pro models and a new redesigned Mac mini later this week.

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brofkand Avatar
3 hours ago at 08:30 am
I’m baffled they could afford to do this.
Score: 36 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Velli Avatar
3 hours ago at 08:30 am
Cue complaints that it’s not 32.
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
btbeme Avatar
3 hours ago at 08:36 am
A powerful computer, with an outstanding display, intended to be the hub of your digital world, appropriate for editing your photos, creating your digital video content, and the centerpiece of your computing experience across all your devices.

In what world is 256gb of storage appropriate for that? 512? Do I really have to pay double the cost of the base machine in order to simply have 2tb of storage?
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
shurcooL Avatar
3 hours ago at 08:31 am
Woohoo! About time. Glad to have 16 be the new minimum. ?

Any predictions when the next bump will be? 24 or 32? In 2030-2039 or 2040+?
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Slix Avatar
3 hours ago at 08:36 am
Now, can all you whiners stop complaining about RAM on here please. :p
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Jumpthesnark Avatar
3 hours ago at 08:36 am
Looking forward to hearing the reflexive complainers say that they have new reasons, aside from the base RAM, to never ever buy what Apple is selling and to complain about Cook, innovation, etc.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)