A bit of magic from Apple - the new Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, Mouse and iMac

On September 9, 2015, Apple announced the next model of its iconic smartphone - the new iPhone 6S , iPhone 6S Plus and several iPads were presented to the general public . As usual - hundreds of thousands of viewers have an online broadcast, queues and record numbers in the first days of sales, an incredibly quick transition of users to the new iOS - since this happens, apparently, the company is doing everything right. But today is not about that. Today we’ll talk about the new devices of the company, which were announced just yesterday without a pump. New aimak, keyboard, trackpad and mouse - if “ Apple is not the same ”, then welcome to Cat. Well, let's talk about everything in order.

His Majesty iMac

Fans of the company have been waiting for updates of this product for a long time. However, it really is time. The line of devices has traditionally been represented by several models - with a diagonal of 21.5 and 27 inches.



The younger model received high resolution 4K (4096x2304, that is, 9 million pixels!), Although there is a modification with the Retina 5K P3 screen (with a resolution of 5120x2880, as in the older model). By the way, about P3 - it is this appendix to the name of the model that promises color rendering improved by 25% (according to the assurances of the company), improved detail and in general the most realistic picture.

As a filling, the younger model uses Intel Core i5 processors with a clock frequency of 1.6 to 3.3 GHz and integrated Intel Iris Pro graphics (not including the Intel HD 6000 in the budget model itself). While the "adult" 27-inch model uses the new Intel Skylake processors and discrete graphics AMD Radeon R9 M380 with 2 gigabytes of video memory.



The RAM capacity of all devices is quite modest by modern standards, 8 GB (2 modules of 4 GB). It is interesting that in the 27-inch (Retina 5K) model, the RAM strips are replaceable and, if desired, the amount of RAM can be increased up to 64 GB. The owners of the 21.5-inch model will not have such an opportunity, but maybe this is for the best - if they look at the cost of a 64 GB memory kit, they will not be very upset.

As for the memory for storing data, here again Apple decided to save on Fusion Drive - if previously solid state drives of 128 GB were inserted in monoblocks, now only the model with a 3-HDD HDD will have such capacity, while the model with 1TB, a solid-state drive will only receive indecent 24GB. Given that now users do not have the opportunity to choose the amount of SSD / HDD as options, you will have to make a decision about the configuration in advance.


Such a novelty has come out. Darling, with some compromises, but still welcome.



Traditionally, the company makes money by selling accessories and the release of new iMacs (the mouse and keyboard are included) timed the release of new peripheral models, the mention of which was recently discovered by enthusiasts in the system files of the new OS X El Capitan.

Immediately upset - the devices look almost the same as before, just by tradition they have become a little better.

Apple magic keyboard

One of the trends of new products is the rejection of finger-type batteries in favor of built-in batteries, which will have to be charged through the universal Apple Lightning connector. We consider this approach extremely correct and user-friendly.


If you look at the keyboard from above, the only difference is the larger function keys and a slightly redesigned block of arrows, which, in our subjective opinion, remained uncomfortable. There is no backlight on the keyboard.




The keys use the traditional “scissor” mechanism, not the “Butterfly” as in the new MacBooks. The key travel is approximately 1mm.



The battery life on one battery charge is about 1 month - when the charge is over, it will be enough just to wire the keyboard to the computer.

Apple Magic Trackpad 2

The new trackpad looks much more interesting - it is at least visually different from its predecessor, and there was no backlight in it initially :)






One of the key differences is the increased size of the workspace. Almost 30%. There are no dead zones on the upper side of the touchpad, the dimensions of the working area are now 16 centimeters wide.



The tactile sensations promise the former, although two “rubber” buttons have disappeared - instead of them now ForceTouch (technology that distinguishes the degree of pressing) on ​​the glass surface - apparently the same as in the new MacBooks. Optionally, FT can be turned off - then the trekad will become completely silent.

The device requires Bluetooth 4.0 to work - in order to use it with older devices, you have to resort to using a wire.

By the way, following the above-mentioned trend, the trackpad got rid of the “hump” with AA batteries and switched to a more compact built-in battery, which is also charged via the Lightning interface. The charge lasts about a month, and the time for a full charge is about 2 hours.



A white color ?! Did you notice him ?!

Apple Magic Mouse 2

Mouse updates have also been waiting for a long time and now it happened. True, you are unlikely to distinguish the new product from its predecessor, if you happen to see somewhere in the store - on the outside they are completely identical.


Well, except that there is a slight difference below - the “apple” has turned black, and the battery compartment is “brewed” - instead of it now there are built-in batteries. Which will have to be charged using the same Lightning cable. But if in the case of the keyboard and mouse, the location of the charging connectors still somehow fit into the design and common sense, then in the case of the Magic Mouse we can not explain the location of the connector. It is not in front and not on the side, it is from below.


For the rest, this is still the same bar of soap with a multitouch function - a function that other mice do not yet have.

The end

Well, how do you like the long-awaited update?



Oh yes. All of these devices will be available for sale shortly after the start of official sales (iPhones are already there and you do not need to wait for them). Thanks for attention