Apple iMac M1 Now Available In Malaysia; Full Blown Specs Goes For RM 11,048

Following the arrival of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with purple colourway as well as the M1-powered iPad Pro, here comes yet another new product from Apple’s Spring Loaded event into Malaysia. This time around, it is the all-new 2021 iMac which features not only an ultra-thin profile but is also equipped with the M1 chip.

As per previously released M1-based products, the variants available for the new iMac is generally based on the chip itself. For example, the M1 chip for the base model carries a 7-core GPU while the higher-end options come with 8-core GPU instead.

With a starting price of RM 5,599, the base model comes with 8GB unified memory, 256GB solid state drive, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Mouse. It doesn’t come with Gigabit Ethernet as standard though, so customers need to fork out an additional RM 110 if they want this feature for their iMac.

On another hand, the price of the iMac M1 with an 8-core GPU starts at RM 6,449 which also includes 8GB memory, 256GB SSD, and Magic Mouse just like the base model with a 7-core GPU. However, it does come with extra features including two additional USB 3 ports as well as Gigabit Ethernet support and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID as standard.

If you’re curious on how much an iMac M1 with full specs would cost in Malaysia, that would be RM 11,048. For that price, it covers 16GB of memory, 2TB SSD, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Keypad.

Given the availability of the new iMac M1 through Apple Malaysia’s online store, expect it to pop up at local Apple Authorised Resellers very soon in case you prefer to take a look at the actual machine first before committing to it

M1-Powered Apple iMac Features Colourful Slim Body, Alongside A Starting Price of RM 5,599

Aside from the new iPad Pro, Apple has also announced another M1-powered product at its Spring Loaded event today in the form of an all-new iMac. As the in-house chip allows the company to utilise a smaller logic board, it subsequently led to a slimmer body design for the new model as well.

With a thickness of just 11.5mm, the new desktop machine can be obtained in seven different colourways including green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver. Aside from the new processor, the M1-based iMac also comes with a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display that has a maximum brightness level of 500 nits and True Tone technology.

Apple also said that it has fitted the new iMac with the 1080p FaceTime HD camera which the company claimed as the best camera in the entire Mac family. It also comes with a triple-microphone array that apparently has studio-quality output alongside a six-speaker sound system with two pairs of force-cancelling woofers and supports spatial audio for Dolby Atmos videos.

The new iMac also features a new power adaptor that has a built-in 1Gbps Ethernet port as well as a magnetic power connector with colour-matched woven cable. Apple also took the opportunity to introduce a new Magic Keyboard variant that has not only matching colourways but also a Touch ID sensor that also works with the Fast User Switching feature.

Just like the previously released M1-based MacBook Pro, the base price of the new iMac depends on the M1 variant that comes with it. The version with 7-core GPU and 256GB SSD starts at RM 5,599 while the model with 8-core GPU and 256GB SSD can be obtained from RM 6,449 onwards.

On another hand, the unit with 8-core GPU and 512GB SSD have a starting price of RM 7,249. Users can also choose to obtain the new iMac with up to 16GB of unified memory together with up to 1TB or 2TB SSD depending on the specific variant.

Even though its local pricing has been officially listed by Apple, the company has not yet revealed the actual release date for the new M1-based iMac in Malaysia. As always, we will keep you posted once we have further updates for you.