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Apple M1 Chip 24-inch Retina Display Purple iMac
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Vibrant all-in-one iMac powered by Apple M1 with a stunning 24-inch 4.5K Retina display in Purple.
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Overview
Key Features
SUPERCHARGED BY M1 — M1 delivers exceptional performance for all you do on your iMac desktop. Everyday things like flipping through photos and browsing Safari are faster, and all your hardest-working apps have access to the power they need.
FITS PERFECTLY INTO YOUR LIFE — The all-in-one desktop design is strikingly thin and available in seven vibrant colors. And iMac comes with a color-matched Magic Mouse with Magic Keyboard.
SIMPLY COMPATIBLE — All your go-to apps run lightning fast — including Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Affinity Photo. You can even run many of your favorite iPhone and iPad apps directly on your iMac.
CINEMATIC DISPLAY — The 24-inch 4.5K Retina display features 500 nits of brightness and support for 1 billion colors, so everything from streaming movies to editing photos is sharp, vivid, and colorful.
CONNECT ALL YOUR ACCESSORIES — iMac features two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, up to two USB 3 ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and a headphone jack.
ADVANCED CAMERA AND AUDIO — Look sharp and sound great with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a studio-quality three-mic array, and a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio.
STORE ALL YOUR FILES — This iMac comes with 256GB and up to 2TB of fast SSD storage for all your photo and video libraries, files, and apps.
EASY TO USE — Getting set up is simple, and Apple ID makes it easy for you to switch to Mac. So you can get going, right out of the box.
WORKS WITH ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES — You can do amazing things when you use your Apple devices together. Copy something on iPhone and paste it on iMac. Use your iMac to answer FaceTime calls or send texts with Messages. And that’s just the beginning.
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. See legal disclaimers below.
Specifications
Brand
Apple
Model
MGPP3LL/A
Processor
Apple M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)
Display
24-inch 4.5K Retina, 500 nits, 1 billion colors
Memory
8GB Unified
Storage
256GB SSD
Ports
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4, up to two USB 3, headphone jack
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Camera
1080p FaceTime HD
Audio
Six-speaker system with Spatial Audio, three-mic array
Included Accessories
Color-matched Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard (Purple)
Color
Purple
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- M1 chip delivers fast, responsive performance while running silently with minimal heat output.
- 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with one billion colors provides an expansive, vivid workspace for creative and everyday tasks.
- Strikingly thin all-in-one design in Purple saves desk space and eliminates a separate tower or external display.
- 1080p FaceTime HD camera and six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio make video calls look and sound excellent.
- Color-matched Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard included in the box for a cohesive out-of-box setup.
👎 Cons
- 8GB of unified memory may become a limitation for heavy multitasking or memory-intensive professional workflows.
- 256GB SSD fills up quickly with large media libraries, likely requiring external storage.
- RAM and storage are not user-upgradeable after purchase, locking you into the configuration chosen at buy time.
- Supports only one external display, which may be insufficient for multi-monitor workflows.
- Only two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports on the base configuration, limiting wired peripheral connections without a hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor does this iMac use, and how does it compare to Intel-based iMacs?
This iMac is powered by the Apple M1 chip with an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU. It delivers significantly faster performance and better energy efficiency than the Intel-based iMacs it replaced, while also running iPhone and iPad apps natively.
Can the RAM or storage be upgraded after purchase?
No, the 8GB of unified memory and 256GB SSD are soldered and cannot be upgraded after purchase. Choose a higher configuration at the time of buying if you anticipate needing more memory or storage.
What display technology does the 24-inch iMac use?
It features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 500 nits of brightness and support for one billion colors, delivering sharp text, vivid images, and accurate color reproduction for creative and everyday use.
What accessories are included in the box?
This iMac comes with a color-matched Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard in Purple, along with a power cable and USB-C to Lightning cable for charging the accessories.
Does this iMac support external displays?
The M1 iMac supports one external display up to 6K resolution at 60Hz via its Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports.
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