iMac 27" With 5K (5120 x 2880) Retina Display Coming In October
Apple's not forgotten the big machines while focusing on the wearables and smartphones. The latest rumor in the web-space hints at possible launch of 27" iMac with 5K resolution retina display, that is 5120 x 2880; double that of the resolution offered on the displays of current generation of iMac. The event is likely to be scheduled towards last week of October but there is no official confirmation yet. This update comes from <a href="https://jackgmarch.com/2014/09/29/exclusive-apple-is-planning-to-launch-a-27-5k-imac-with-amd-graphics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">JackGMarch.com – My WordPress Blog</a>, who informs that only the 27" model will get the updated display and the 21" models will have to wait till next year.
March further suggests that the new big machines will have exactly same dimensions as the current generation of iMac but will not have the USB Type-C port. The only difference expected is with the display and the processor. The top line iMac is expected to boast an Intel i7-4790K with clock speed of 4 GHz. While Apple's sticking to Haswell line of processors for the current launch, the switch to Intel's Broadwell processors is likely next year.
The display in the new iMac is expected to be powered by AMD GPUs; which is going to be a shift from nVIDIA, which powers the graphics in current generation of iMacs. The rumors have been hinting at Apple working on a 12" retina display powered Macbook Air machines as well. We however do not know whether Apple will announce the new Air machines at their upcoming press event.
There's no mention of the price yet but it's no brainer that the new 5K Retina Display iMac is going to cost more than the current generation of iMac. We'd love to hear from the Apple enthusiasts.
