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One of the new "features" not mentioned here is that the iMac Pro is no longer user-serviceable. The screws to open the back are gone, and you can't replace the

by andr 9y ago

One of the new "features" not mentioned here is that the iMac Pro is no longer user-serviceable. The screws to open the back are gone, and you can't replace the RAM and, presumably, the SSD. For a $5000 Pro machine, that's disappointing.

dxf 9y ago
I've got a rather old iMac. Even though it has screws on the back, you replace the drive (which I just did) by going through the front -- step one, attach suction cups and remove the screen. (Shout-out to iFixit for their informative guides.) You've confirmed this truly not user-servicable? (edited typo)
dunham 9y ago
That's disappointing, where did you read this? The images on apple.com show socketed RAM, which suggests to me that it might be possible to open the unit: https://www.apple.com/v/imac-pro/a/images/overview/storage_large.jpg I was kinda hoping that'd be the case, as it would be a welcome change from my 2012 iMAC, which is glued shut and limping along on a HDD.
- trynewideas 9y ago
  MKBHD via MacWorld: https://www.macworld.com/article/3242187/macs/imac-pro-shipping-december-14-ram.html https://www.macworld.com/article/3242187/macs/imac-pro-shipp... > Brownlee got a chance to play with the new 10-core machine for a week, and while he praises the speed, he notes that the iMac Pro isn’t user upgradeable. Even the RAM door that is on the back of the 5K iMac is gone, which will surely upset power users. 9to5 also reported that back in June, claiming confirmation from Apple.
JustSomeNobody 9y ago
> For a $5000 Pro machine, that's disappointing. That's an understatement.
apple4ever 9y ago
I was super excited at the announcement of the iMac Pro. But then I saw the lack of upgradable memory. Couple with the price, that's a hard pass. Maybe the Mac Pro will be better.
- rbanffy 9y ago
  Yes, but I doubt it'll start at price or performance lower than a mid-range iMac Pro. The point here is that it can be upgraded later to a much beefier configuration than the top-of-the-line iMac. It will probably ditch the Xeon W and go for one that can, at least, offer a dual-socket system. It also wouldn't come with a built-in display, which would allow it to have a slightly better spec for the same price as an iMac Pro.

by andr 9y ago

dxf 9y ago

I've got a rather old iMac. Even though it has screws on the back, you replace the drive (which I just did) by going through the front -- step one, attach suction cups and remove the screen. (Shout-out to iFixit for their informative guides.) You've confirmed this truly not user-servicable? (edited typo)

dunham 9y ago

That's disappointing, where did you read this? The images on apple.com show socketed RAM, which suggests to me that it might be possible to open the unit: https://www.apple.com/v/imac-pro/a/images/overview/storage_large.jpg I was kinda hoping that'd be the case, as it would be a welcome change from my 2012 iMAC, which is glued shut and limping along on a HDD.

trynewideas 9y ago
MKBHD via MacWorld: https://www.macworld.com/article/3242187/macs/imac-pro-shipping-december-14-ram.html https://www.macworld.com/article/3242187/macs/imac-pro-shipp... > Brownlee got a chance to play with the new 10-core machine for a week, and while he praises the speed, he notes that the iMac Pro isn’t user upgradeable. Even the RAM door that is on the back of the 5K iMac is gone, which will surely upset power users. 9to5 also reported that back in June, claiming confirmation from Apple.

JustSomeNobody 9y ago

> For a $5000 Pro machine, that's disappointing. That's an understatement.

apple4ever 9y ago

I was super excited at the announcement of the iMac Pro. But then I saw the lack of upgradable memory. Couple with the price, that's a hard pass. Maybe the Mac Pro will be better.

rbanffy 9y ago
Yes, but I doubt it'll start at price or performance lower than a mid-range iMac Pro. The point here is that it can be upgraded later to a much beefier configuration than the top-of-the-line iMac. It will probably ditch the Xeon W and go for one that can, at least, offer a dual-socket system. It also wouldn't come with a built-in display, which would allow it to have a slightly better spec for the same price as an iMac Pro.