Apple throws iMac out: There is no longer an affordable entry-level model

Apple continues to convert its Mac product portfolio. As has now become known, the iPhone manufacturer quietly withdrew the previously cheapest model from the range. But there is no real alternative. It becomes more expensive for customers.

In the spring, Apple introduced the current iMac with a 24-inch display and an M1 chip, the successor to the previous Intel models with a 21.5-inch display, but there was still one for strategic reasons alone Variant with Intel processor as an entry-level model to buy. From now on there are no more. According to the current state of knowledge, the discontinuation took place without much fuss in the last days of October (source: 9to5Mac).

Small iMac only with M1 chip, Intel model is thrown out

So far, customers have been able to purchase this model at the official recommended price of 1,249 euros. For the cheapest iMac with an M1 chip, Apple would like to have at least 1,449 euros – 200 euros more. As of now, this is the cheapest entry into the world of the iMac. So it will be more expensive for potential buyerseven if they get better technology for the money. Last but not least, there is a good deal of future security with the M1 model.

Price-conscious buyers will no longer have to avoid the model with the M1 chip. What do you get with him? In the video you get the necessary information:

If you are still interested in the now discontinued Intel variant, you can look around in free trade. There are still Remaining stock that are also cheaper than Apple. That’s how we pay for example at Amazon currently only 1,086.96 Euro (view on Amazon). Important to know: For the cheapest model with the M1 chip, the retailer is currently charging € 1,308.96 (see Amazon).

Apple’s plans for 2022

But even if Apple is now throwing this model out, it is not yet the last iMac with an Intel chip on offer from Apple. If you really want to buy a version with a larger 27-inch display (5K), you can still only get one with an Intel CPU. According to current rumors, Apple does not want this until next year finally replace the large iMac with a new model.