Apple recently unveiled its latest Apple iMac 24-inch, the M3 model, at the Scary Fast online event, which also featured the latest MacBook Pro models. It’s worth noting that the previous 24-inch iMac, powered by the M1 chipset, was launched in 2021. Surprisingly, Apple skipped the M2 and went straight to the M3 for the 2023 refresh of the 24-inch iMac.
Apple claims that the 3nm M3 chip offers a significant performance boost of approximately 60% compared to the M1 processor. In terms of design, the new 24-inch iMac M3 retains a similar look to its M1 predecessor. Let’s dive into the pricing, availability, and specifications of the 24-inch iMac M3 in India.
Pricing & Availability of 24-inch iMac in India
Here are the details for the pricing and availability of the 24-inch iMac M3 in India:
- The base model with an 8-core GPU starts at Rs 1,34,900, and students and educators can enjoy a special price of Rs 1,29,900. This model is available in green, pink, blue, and silver.
- For those seeking more power, the 10-core GPU model begins at Rs 1,54,900, with an education discount option of Rs 1,49,900. This version comes in green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver.
It’s great to see Apple offering discounts for students and educators.
Apple iMac 24-inch Specifications & Features
The 24-inch iMac M3 boasts an impressive 4.5K Retina Display, offering a screen resolution of 4,480 x 2,520 pixels and support for an extensive palette of 1 billion colors. This high-quality display is enhanced by True Tone technology, a P3 wide color gamut, and a brightness of 500 nits. Furthermore, the iMac supports an external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz via native DisplayPort output over USB-C. It also includes Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10, and HLG support. In the audio department, Apple has equipped it with a high-fidelity six-speaker system featuring force-cancelling woofers, spatial audio with Dolby Atmos, and a three-mic array.
Regarding performance, the 24-inch iMac M3 features the latest M3 chip, providing options for an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, along with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. The new chipset incorporates Dynamic Caching for improved RAM management, as well as hardware-accelerated mesh shading and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, enhancing gaming and creative graphic rendering.
Apple offers the Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse with the 8-core GPU model. The 10-core GPU model includes the same accessories, with the exception of the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and Thunderbolt or USB-C 4 ports for seamless interaction and data transfer.
For those eager to get their hands on the 24-inch iMac M3 in India, you can place your order on the Apple India website and through the Apple Store app immediately. The shipping of the new iMac will commence on November 7, delivering it to customers. Additionally, starting from November 7, you’ll find the new iMac in Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Reseller stores. It’s an exciting opportunity to experience Apple’s latest offering in-person.
