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27-525: The Magic Keyboard is an Apple trademark used on several of their keyboards, referring to: Magic Keyboard (Mac) , a wireless keyboard released by Apple in 2015 Magic Keyboard for iPad , a wireless keyboard with an integrated trackpad for use in iPads with a Smart Connector, released in 2020 The built-in keyboard of the MacBook Pro since 2019 and MacBook Air since 2020. Older Apple notebook keyboards that used

54-427: A 2TB SSD. Unlike other Apple computers of the time, each component upgrade was available a la carte, rather than some upgrades being tied to higher-priced configurations. The iMac Pro received only minor updates after release. The configuration options were updated on March 19, 2019, adding a 256   GB memory and AMD Vega 64X graphics option. Apple discontinued the 8-core processor option on August 4, 2020, making

81-653: A computer using a USB to Lightning cable, it functions as a wired keyboard, not needing the Bluetooth connection. It used an ST Microelectronics STM32F103VB 72 MHz 32-bit RISC ARM Cortex-M3 processor and included the Broadcom BCM20733 Enhanced Data Rate Bluetooth 3.0 Single-Chip Solution. It was compatible with Macs running OS X El Capitan and later, iPhones and iPads running iOS 9 or later, and TVs running Apple TV Software 7.0 or tvOS 10 or later. The Magic Keyboard (A1644)

108-674: A minor visual update with new Control and Option key symbols. A space gray Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad with black keys was bundled with the iMac Pro and later made available for standalone purchase. A version in a silver finish with black keys was bundled with the 2019 Mac Pro , though never available as standalone purchase. An updated Magic Keyboard design introduced in 2021 includes asymmetric corner keys, eject key assigned to Sleep, fn key assigned to Input Source, and F4-F6 function keys reassigned to Spotlight, Dictation/Siri, and Do Not Disturb. Using this new design, two additional model options also include Touch ID sensors in place of

135-480: A radically-redesigned cylindrical model. The 2013 Mac Pro was sold for years without any updates, and Apple later said that its small design and focus on dual graphics processing units (GPU) had been a mistake. In April 2017, Apple convened a roundtable of journalists and executives to restate their commitment to professional Macs. As part of the announcement, Apple said a new monitor and Mac Pro were being developed but would not arrive that year. In June, Apple announced

162-409: A roundtable with journalists promising a redesign and commitment to professional Mac computers; the iMac Pro was introduced in the interim before the revised Mac Pro shipped in 2019. Externally, the iMac Pro is nearly identical to the consumer iMac, albeit in a darker finish. Apple redesigned the internals to provide cooling for workstation Intel Xeon processors and AMD Vega graphics. The iMac Pro

189-417: A user's needs could quickly outstrip the machine's capabilities. Subsequent iMac revisions narrowed the performance gap, with the cheaper models often faster in certain metrics. After the iMac Pro's discontinuation, Jason Snell picked the machine as one of the greatest Macs of the 2010s, and one that helped tell the story of Apple during that period. Suggesting the iMac Pro was at one time intended to replace

216-512: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Magic Keyboard (Mac) Apple also refers to the internal keyboards in MacBooks released after November 2019 as the Magic Keyboard, which uses an identical scissor-mechanism with slightly shallower keys. The original Magic Keyboard design was available in two models: This keyboard's design

243-560: The iPad Air released later that year. IMac Pro The iMac Pro is an all-in-one personal computer and workstation sold by Apple Inc. from 2017 to 2022. At its release, it was one of four desktop computers in the Macintosh lineup, sitting above the consumer range Mac Mini and iMac , and serving as an all-in-one alternative to the Mac Pro . After the cylindrical Mac Pro redesign went years without any update, Apple hosted

270-492: The 10-core model the base model. The iMac Pro was discontinued on March 5, 2021; Apple continued to sell the computer while supplies lasted. It was delisted from Apple's website and online store on March 19, 2021. Apple directed customers to either purchase an iMac, which had become faster than the iMac Pro, or to the Mac Pro. The discontinuation preceded the release of iMac models powered by Apple's custom processors , which pivoted

297-508: The butterfly-switch mechanism do not use this brand name. Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Magic Keyboard . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Magic_Keyboard&oldid=1162917627 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

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324-415: The eject key. This update also discontinued the space gray Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad. The updated keyboard models include: The keyboards that have Touch ID sensors can scan the user's fingerprint to unlock Mac models that use Apple M-series chips. Keyboards that come bundled with the iMac M1 also have a color-matched aluminum finish. The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (A2520)

351-410: The graphics processing unit (GPU) is soldered to the motherboard. The solid-state drive (SSD) is user-replaceable, but requires disassembly of the iMac Pro and an Apple Configurator restore after the new storage modules are installed. The iMac Pro's stand is user-replaceable with a licensed OEM VESA mount kit sold by Apple. The mount uses zinc screws that may be prone to breaking. The iMac Pro

378-496: The iMac Pro a statement from Apple that it was renewing its commitment to pro Macs. Ars Technica ' s Samuel Axon and Macworld ' s Dan Moren found that while the machine was priced and equipped beyond what a consumer would need, it felt short addressing every professional niche that the Mac Pro traditionally filled; The Verge ' s Dieter Bohn and PCMag ' s Tom Brant suggested that some professional users would want to hold off on buying an iMac Pro, since it

405-433: The iMac Pro regularly beat the iMac on most tasks, although depending on the workflow the speed might not justify the added cost. Though critics generally felt the high price was fair for the technology included, reviews often noted that most users could get a significant portion of the performance for much cheaper by getting a regular iMac. Grunin also questioned the wisdom of spending so much on an all-in-one machine when

432-417: The iMac Pro to fill the gap. The iMac Pro is an all-in-one workstation computer. It uses nearly the same chassis design as the 27-inch iMac that it was sold alongside, having the same screen, exterior dimensions, and stand. The iMac Pro comes in a darker "space gray" finish, with a color-matched Magic Keyboard , Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad . The iMac Pro also has more connectivity options than

459-427: The iMac Pro's storage, and has an image signal processor. Other changes from the regular iMac include a webcam that records at higher resolutions ( 1080p ), additional microphones for better sound quality, and larger speakers. Unlike the 27-inch iMac, the iMac Pro does not have a memory access hatch on the back, and upgrades require disassembling the computer. The processor is likewise socketed for upgrades, although

486-578: The iMac line towards a more entry-level consumer focus; Apple targeted the enthusiast and professional market instead with more powerful Mac minis and a new machine, the Mac Studio . The iMac Pro was positively received. Jason Snell , writing for Macworld , said that it was clearly not for average customers, but filled a niche for users like himself who had drifted from using pro desktops to iMacs yet still wanted more power than Apple's consumer line could offer. Wired , ZDNet , and others considered

513-431: The iMac, with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, four Universal Serial Bus (USB-A) ports, a headphone jack, and an SDXC card slot. The iMac Pro was the first Mac to ship with a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port, which can switch between speeds based on the connected network. The iMac Pro has IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless networking built in. Internally, the iMac Pro has a substantially different arrangement than

540-411: The regular iMac. The space for a 3.5-inch hard drive has been removed, being replaced with a larger cooling system for the processor. The iMac Pro uses Intel Xeon-W processors. It was the first Mac equipped with Apple's T2 chip , a custom Apple coprocessor that performs tasks, including the system management and storage controllers, previously performed by a number of different chips. It also encrypts

567-467: The stand. CNET ' s Lori Grunin faulted the professional machine for still using a consumer-class display from the base iMac, despite the all-in-one nature of the machine. Reviews noted that, even with its high-performance internals, the machine was quiet in operation. Performance tests showed that the iMac Pro was highly performant, with PCMag ranking it as the fastest all-in-one computer they had tested. ZDNet ' s testing found that

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594-538: Was announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5, 2017, and was released on December 14, 2017. Apple billed it as "the most powerful Mac ever made". The computer shipped in a base configuration of an 8-core Xeon processor, AMD Vega 56 GPU, 32GB of ECC memory , and 1TB SSD. It could be configured to an 18-core Xeon processor (sacrificing per-core clock speed for more multiprocessing power,) AMD Vega 64 graphics, 128GB of memory, and

621-475: Was available initially only in silver with white keys. On March 8, 2022, a version with black keys was introduced alongside the launch of the Mac Studio . The charging port was changed to USB-C in November 2024. [REDACTED] In March 2020, Apple announced a Magic Keyboard with integrated trackpad for 2018 and newer iPad Pros with trackpad support which connects through Smart Connector. It also supports

648-557: Was positively received by critics, who praised its quiet performance and appeal as an all-in-one machine, while criticizing its lack of expansion and upgradability, as well as the drawbacks it retained from the regular iMac. After receiving only minor updates, the machine was discontinued in March 2021, its niche in Apple's lineup replaced by the revised Mac Pro and the Mac Studio . In 2013, Apple replaced its tower Mac Pro workstation computer with

675-584: Was released alongside the Magic Mouse 2 and the Magic Trackpad 2 in October 2015. On June 5, 2017, Apple released the Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (A1843) to replace the wired Apple Keyboard which was discontinued that day. It was longer, and had an extended key layout with a numeric keypad and a different arrow key arrangement. At the same time, the Magic Keyboard without the numeric keypad (A1644) received

702-483: Was similar to its predecessor, but had a lower profile. Apple re-engineered the scissor mechanism to increase key stability by 33 percent and reduce key travel. Typeface on the keys was also changed, from VAG Rounded to San Francisco (SF Compact) . It had a sealed non-replaceable rechargeable Lithium-ion battery which is charged via a Lightning port on the rear of the keyboard. The rechargeable battery can generally last up-to one month between charges. If connected to

729-422: Was unclear at launch how it would compare to the upcoming Mac Pros. Critics praised Apple for being able to fit a more powerful computer in the iMac's svelte frame. The identical design was considered a strength and weakness, with critics noting that the iMac Pro inherited the faults of the regular iMac's design, such as hard-to-reach ports, a wide bezel around the screen, and not allowing height adjustment using

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