Apple has added
new storage options to its iMac lineup, allowing users to choose either a 256 GB or 512
GB flash storage drive as part of the order customisation process. The new
options are available as $300 and $600 surcharges respectively to replace the 1
TB traditional hard drive that is standard across all iMac models.
Previously, the
21.5-inch iMac had not been available with dedicated flash storage options,
only offering the standard 1 TB traditional hard drive and a $250 Fusion Drive
option. Apple's Fusion Drive marries a 128 GB flash drive with a 1 TB
traditional hard drive to seamlessly provide fast access to most-used files
while also offering relatively cheap mass storage for the remainder of the
user's storage needs. Those options remain available, but for those looking for
an all-flash storage solution, Apple is now offering that in 256 and 512 GB
capacities.
For the 27-inch
iMac, Apple did previously offer an all-flash storage solution, but only as a
768 GB drive carrying a $900 upgrade fee. The 27-inch iMac is also available
with 1 TB and 3 TB traditional hard drive options, with each of those also
available in a Fusion Drive configuration. But with the addition of 256 GB and
512 GB flash options, Apple is now offering users who do not need massive
amounts of storage the ability to maximize speed on their machines. [Source]
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