Apple is giving up the iMac Pro and will sell the remaining ones “Until stocks run out” according to a new message added on the desktop product page on Friday.
MacRumors first saw the new notification on the iMac Pro product page and then confirmed with Apple that the device is discontinued. Apple told the media that once consumption runs out, the iMac Pro will no longer be available. In fact, the only version available now is the standard version, which costs $ 5,000, because Apple has removed additional upgrade options.
On MacRumors, Apple said that 27-inch iMac launched last summer, which will probably be the last with an Intel chip, is the preferred choice for the vast majority of pro iMac users. The company added that customers who need even more performance and expansion can choose Mac Pro.
Launched in 2017, the iMac Pro was released as The most powerful Apple computer of that time, or as we have called it in the past, is “Super-strong workhorse.” Over the years, however, it has never been clear whether the iMac Pro has sold well. In fact, he did not receive substantial hardware updates from the beginning.
His place in the Apple family was also up in the air. As mentioned by 9to5Mac, Mac Pro 2019 was also designed for people who wanted a state-of-the-art workstation. It also faced the rivalry of the brothers from the high-end iMac models in terms of performance.
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In addition, keeping the iMac Pro on the shelves may also have made little sense to Apple, as it appears it intends to do so. redesign your iMac and releases new versions later this year. Refurbished iMacs will drop the Intel chip and replace it with Apple Silicon.
It is reported that 27-inch 2020 The iMac will be the last to have the traditional iMac design or thick frames around the display with an aluminum chin and a large Apple logo in the middle. If true, this would be the first overhaul of the iMac in nine years. TThe company is also presumed works on two new Mac Pro, which is its most expensive desktop.
Although we may miss the iMac Pro, Appleworld seems to be full of interesting new products. Goodbye iMac Pro. It was good to meet you.