Apple’s new model has zippy brains to match its 4K beauty

It’s an imac… only better. That’s about all you need to know.

Oh, you want specifics? Fair enough. Underneath the familiar ultra-minimal silver shell, Apple has given its dinkiest desktop a major makeover. We’re not talking about a few tweaks, but rather a complete overhaul.

The new imac has a faster CPU, speedier storage, and dedicated graphics to push all those pixels. And lets not forget a bright 4K display that uses the same wide colour gamut as the digital 4K projectors in your local multiplex. Only this time it’s even brighter and more colourful.

Out of all the improvements, it’s the screen that really makes this 21.5in imac stand out – and if you’re going to spend all day staring at one, you want it to be the absolute best.

Around the back, a pair of UCB-C / Thunderbolt 3 ports join the four USBS. They’re still awkward to plug things into without swivelling the machine around, but this model weighs so little that it’s hardly a chore.

With a few small but welcome improvements, our favourite all-in-one computer from last year is looking like a good bet to be this year’s darling too. This 21.5in version makes the most sense for day-to-day work, and there’s more than enough power for image and video editing.

After something with even more grunt? There’s always the 27in 5K version. Apple has you covered for whatever you need.