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Your guide to the best Apple hardware and third-party accessories
EXPECTED OCT 2024 UPDATED OCT 2023
iMac
From £1,399
In October 2023, Apple updated its only iMac – the 24in model, so that it now benefits from Apple’s also newly-released M3 chip. You can now choose between an 8-core CPU/8-core GPU at the entry-level, or an 8-core CPU/10-core GPU on the mid-range and top-tier versions. You still get a 4.5K (4480x2520) Retina display, and all models come with 8GB of memory as standard, but this is now upgradeable to 24GB throughout. The solid-state drive (SSD) storage ranges from 256GB on entry-level and mid-range versions to 512GB on the top tier, although you can add up to 1TB on the entry-level and up to 2TB on mid-range and top-tier models.
The entry level version is available in Blue, Green, Pink and Silver, but the mid- and top-tier models are also available in Yellow, Orange, and Purple. Each M3 iMac also comes with a 1080p FaceTime camera, and a six-speaker sound system with support for spatial audio. You’ll also find two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports on each model, with mid-range and top-tier options offering two additional USB 3 (USB-C) ports. Rather surprisingly – and pleasingly – the starting price remains unchanged at £1,399.
iMac 24in £1,399
(Entry level)
Display: 23.5in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone Chip: Apple M3 with 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Memory: 8GB (upgradeable to 24GB)
Storage: 256GB (upgradeable to 512GB or 1TB)
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 1x Gb Ethernet (option)
iMac 24in £1,599
(Mid-range)
Display: 23.5in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone Chip: Apple M3 with 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Memory: 8GB (upgradeable to 24GB)
Storage: 256GB (upgradeable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB) Ports: 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 2x USB 3, 1x Gb Ethernet
iMac 24in £1,799
(Ultimate)
Display: 23.5in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone Chip: Apple M3 with 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Memory: 8GB (upgradeable to 16GB)
Storage: 512GB (upgradeable to 1TB or 2TB)
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 2x USB 3, 1x Gb Ethernet
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
From £179
This extended keyboard is a great upgrade option for any Mac and comes with Touch ID for faster Mac logins. The black version costs £199.
Apple Magic Mouse
From £79
Design quirks aside, (we’re looking at you, Lightning Port) the Magic Mouse is a great pointing device, thanks to its Multi Touch support. The black version costs £99.
Apple Magic Trackpad
From £129
This Multi Touch glass trackpad is a thing of beauty, giving you lots of control over macOS and it’s rechargeable too. The black version costs £149.
EXPECTED JUNE 2024
UPDATED JUNE 2023
MacBook Air
From £999
Released in June 2023, the 15-inch MacBook Air actually has a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display. The laptop boasts a silent, fanless design, a six-speaker sound system (the 13in has a fourspeaker set-up), and immersive spatial audio. As per the 2022 Air update, the 15in model also comes with an M2 chip.