New iMac, Mac Mini, and MacBook Pro Launch Tomorrow: 10 Things You Should Know

[MacRumors]

Apple's new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro models launch this Friday, November 8, and we have recapped 10 things you should know about them below.

• Both the M2 and M3 MacBook Air now start with 16GB of RAM, meaning that the entire Mac lineup now starts with at least 16GB of RAM.
• For the first time, the MacBook Pro has a nano-texture display option.
• Apple's "Center Stage" feature that keeps you centered in the camera's view as you move around is available on the new iMac and MacBook Pro models, making them the first Macs that offer this feature without needing a connected Studio Display.
• All new Macs configured with the M4 Pro or M4 Max chips support Thunderbolt 5, which has theoretical data transfer speeds up to 120 Gb/s.
• The new Mac mini is significantly smaller, and it has two USB-C ports and a headphone jack on the front of the computer for the first time.
• On the new Mac mini, the power button is located on the bottom of the computer.
• The base-model 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 chip supports two external displays, even when the laptop's lid is open.
• The base-model 14-inch MacBook Pro now has a Space Black color option.
• The new iMac and the existing Mac Pro now come with USB-C versions of the Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard in the box, and a USB-C Magic Trackpad is an optional upgrade. The accessories are also sold separately.
• All new MacBook Pro models can reach up to 1,000 nits of display brightness outdoors, without needing to use third-party apps like Vivid.

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[Realityck]

When is Apple's extended return policy for 2024 kicking off?

 

[zombierunner]

Tell me why the iMac doesn't get M4 Pro chip.

 

[jb310]

What I really want to know is how deeply satisfying it'll feel when I replace my Intel iMac from 2017 with an M4 iMac. 🥳

 

[zombierunner]

What I really want to know is how deeply satisfying it'll feel when I replace my Intel iMac from 2017 with an M4 iMac. 🥳

I am currently using the 2015 iMac and I can't wait to get my new imac tomorrow although would have preferred a 27 inch imac like before

 

[JosephAW]

Wondering if they are already on display at the Apple Store. Near park city pa right now.

Give them a call and no they do not have any units to Test Drive yet until tomorrow.

 

[Realityck]

Tell me why the iMac doesn't get M4 Pro chip.

Likely it will occur with a redesign. The SoC die sizes of M1, M3, M4 aren't that much bigger along with heatsink.

 

[t0rqx]

Buying the Macbook Pros check your screen with a flashlight. They have been producing these with microscratches! Be aware cause you pay a premium for scratched screen.

 

[iFunk]

What I really want to know is how deeply satisfying it'll feel when I replace my Intel iMac from 2017 with an M4 iMac. 🥳

You will love it. I purchased a mac mini with M1 chip when they came out and it was an amazing upgrade from my older iMac. My mini is still a beast but I plan to upgrade to one of the newer machines!

 

[BroderLund]

Now we need more thunderbolt 5 dock options

 

[Rychiar]

What I really want to know is how deeply satisfying it'll feel when I replace my Intel iMac from 2017 with an M4 iMac. 🥳

I'd feel disappointed. get a Mac mini m4 and a studio display instead.

 

[casjohnr]

I'm jealous of everyone picking up their new Mini tomrorow, although they're probably jealous of me for being eligible for a £100 education discount just by the time I sorted all the ID out to access it the dates have slipped to 21 - 25 November for delivery and no stores across the UK available for pickup

Amazing home run by Apple when they can have a sold out Mac Mini!

The unboxing videos on YouTube are amusing though, rip the seals, open the box, OK here is your Mac Mini bye!

 

[dynamojoe]

I'm jealous of everyone picking up their new Mini tomrorow, although they're probably jealous of me for being eligible for a £100 education discount just by the time I sorted all the ID out to access it the dates have slipped to 21 - 25 November for delivery and no stores across the UK available for pickup

Amazing home run by Apple when they can have a sold out Mac Mini!

I placed my order on day 2 (I'm also an edu buyer but I'm in the states) and the Apple store still thinks I'll get mine on Nov 19th. Happily the tracking number they gave me says tomorrow by 7pm

Call around the apple stores in your area tomorrow and you might find one. Good luck!

 

[nickf]

Alright, 2/48 M4 Pro mini ordered. Delivery scheduled in 3 weeks (and a generous edu store discount, nice).

 

[Tago]

Probably will get the base Mini at end of month. Have decided what, but not when. Refurbishing the house, priorities. Won`t buy directly from Apple, consumer laws are pretty great here, and I want a face to blame if something goes wrong the next 3 years. Makes no sense to pay for the Apple protection scheme - for retail that`s included by law.

 

[PoisonTheWell]

Ordered 11/4. Original Delivery date was 11/22-11/27. Received an update this morning saying 11/19-11/22.

 

[David1986H]

Not even a mention about WIFI 7

It's very odd the M4 MBP's don't have wifi 7 when the iPhone 16 does. For a product that is kept for 3-5 years on average id expect more orders if it had wifi 7.

And possibly even bluetooth 6.

im saving up for next years M5 Max hoping it will be more future proof.

 

[kamyk35]

I'd feel disappointed. get a Mac mini m4 and a studio display instead.

The only downside is that the studio display alone, costs $200 more then the iMac 🤣 it's not really a solution for iMac buyers

 

[Rychiar]

The only downside is that the studio display alone, costs $200 more then the iMac 🤣 it's not really a solution for iMac buyers

buy it when its on sale and its $1299, add a $499 Mac mini to that and the pricing isn't really any different than the iMacs of yore🤷‍♂️ with upgrades from that point out

 

[FasterQuieter]

That base Mac Mini is the most appealing computer I have ever seen. I want to buy it even though I have no use for it. Storage is a problem, so I was looking at external solutions. Seems a 40GBPS NVME enclosure is about $80 and a fast enough 1TB NVME SSD to saturate that bandwidth is another $80. Not bad at all.

 

[Rychiar]

That base Mac Mini is the most appealing computer I have ever seen. I want to buy it even though I have no use for it. Storage is a problem, so I was looking at external solutions. Seems a 40GBPS NVME enclosure is about $80 and a fast enough 1TB NVME SSD to saturate that bandwidth is another $80. Not bad at all.

I couldn't resist and bought it lol. its gonna hold me over til my next studio and then ill use it for a media machine in the living room

 

[carestudio]

The base-model 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 chip supports two external displays, even when the laptop's lid is open. --> this is the most existing one

 

[MallardDuck]

Preparing to ship, card charged, but still says 19-21...there's a glitch somewhere

 

[Peterrocks!]

Wait, the power button is located on the bottom?!

 

[carestudio]

Wait, the power button is located on the bottom?!

welcome to a compact world