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This is a midway solution, there are plans for the Mac Pro line: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/04/04/apple-updates-mac-pro-and-more/ https://www.macrumors.com/

This is a midway solution, there are plans for the Mac Pro line: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/04/04/apple-updates-mac-pro-and-more/ https://www.macrumors.com/2017/04/04/apple-updates-mac-pro-a...

jkestner 9y ago
They didn't have the time to put RAM slots in a "midway" solution? Though, the image of the motherboard halfway down Apple's product page shows four slots. Might just need the tools to pry open the back.
- awinder 9y ago
  Did this change for the iMac pro, ram has at least been user-serviceable on the latest iMacs https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ram-upgrade-complete-imac-2017-5k.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900 https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ram-upgrade-comp...
  - lumisota 9y ago
    iMac Pro RAM is not user-serviceable: https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/imac-pro-ram-and-space-gray-accessories/ https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/imac-pro-ram-and-space-gray-a...
  - wlesieutre 9y ago
    That's correct: https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/imac-pro-ram-and-space-gray-accessories/ https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/imac-pro-ram-and-space-gray-a... > Additionally, Apple has confirmed to us that the RAM in the iMac Pro will not be user-replaceable. This shouldn’t come as too big of a surprise given Apple’s other recent products, but nevertheless it means users are stuck with however much RAM they purchase from Apple. Currently, the 27-inch iMac features user-upgradeable RAM, while the 21.5-inch model does not.
    - awinder 9y ago
      ugh Apple is insufferable right now...
    - wlesieutre 9y ago
      Past the edit window, but apparently the RAM is in slots rather than soldered to the motherboard, meaning it can be so if you take the computer apart. So instead of the hatch on the back you need to have it done at service center (or be very confident in your $5000 Mac disassembly/reassembly skills and not mind voiding the warranty). Not clear if you can supply your own RAM for them to install or if you pay Apple prices on it. ECC RAM isn't cheap either way, but I assume buying it from Apple would be even pricier. Maybe the independent authorized repair centers will take user supplied parts. https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/941324098583511040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macrumors.com%2F https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/941324098583511040?re...

This is a midway solution, there are plans for the Mac Pro line: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/04/04/apple-updates-mac-pro-and-more/ https://www.macrumors.com/2017/04/04/apple-updates-mac-pro-a...

jkestner 9y ago

They didn't have the time to put RAM slots in a "midway" solution? Though, the image of the motherboard halfway down Apple's product page shows four slots. Might just need the tools to pry open the back.

awinder 9y ago
Did this change for the iMac pro, ram has at least been user-serviceable on the latest iMacs https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ram-upgrade-complete-imac-2017-5k.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900 https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ram-upgrade-comp...
- lumisota 9y ago
  iMac Pro RAM is not user-serviceable: https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/imac-pro-ram-and-space-gray-accessories/ https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/imac-pro-ram-and-space-gray-a...
- wlesieutre 9y ago
  That's correct: https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/imac-pro-ram-and-space-gray-accessories/ https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/imac-pro-ram-and-space-gray-a... > Additionally, Apple has confirmed to us that the RAM in the iMac Pro will not be user-replaceable. This shouldn’t come as too big of a surprise given Apple’s other recent products, but nevertheless it means users are stuck with however much RAM they purchase from Apple. Currently, the 27-inch iMac features user-upgradeable RAM, while the 21.5-inch model does not.
  - awinder 9y ago
    ugh Apple is insufferable right now...
  - wlesieutre 9y ago
    Past the edit window, but apparently the RAM is in slots rather than soldered to the motherboard, meaning it can be so if you take the computer apart. So instead of the hatch on the back you need to have it done at service center (or be very confident in your $5000 Mac disassembly/reassembly skills and not mind voiding the warranty). Not clear if you can supply your own RAM for them to install or if you pay Apple prices on it. ECC RAM isn't cheap either way, but I assume buying it from Apple would be even pricier. Maybe the independent authorized repair centers will take user supplied parts. https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/941324098583511040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macrumors.com%2F https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/941324098583511040?re...