iMac 2017: Kaby lake processor major reason for delay? Apple's next PC features VR compatibility, Thunderbolt 3

It has been a long since the iMacs have been update. Apple iMac's release date is rumored to be shifted to 2017 because of the widely-discussed Intel Kaby lake processor. In the upcoming computer many exciting features are also expected such as Thunderbolt 3 and VR compatibility.

According to Macworld report, a US leak that showed the release to be imminent for iMac 2017. But experts still believe that the device will be out in the first quarter of 2017. The common opinion among fans and speculations also say that the Apple iMac will sport the Kaby Lake chipset and also there is a possibility that it can also feature the AMD Radeon Polaris graphics chips.

Apple may also make its iMacs to be Virtual Reality compatible. As Tech Radar reports that Apple fans can expect a decent VR experience as the Polaris 10 and 11 chipsets are capable of providing that, which are coming in the iMac 2017.

Compared to other chipsets, the Polaris graphics chips provide better speeds and lower power consumption. Therefore, the Apple iMac 2017 will be a perfect for gamers as a combo of Intel Kaby Lake processor and Polaris chipset will help to raise the resolution.

The iMac 2017 could start a trend as to the storage features. The latest iMac could ave the fusion drives that could be seen as the default storage in the new Apple iMacs. In addition to this, the flash storage may become the standard starting with the Apple iMac 2017. You also have to know that the flash storage improves read and write speeds of the machine significantly.

Other features to look forward to in iMac 2017 include the thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports. The iMacs have always been one of the most popular products from Apple and an update seems to be imminent as fans will love to see more from the powerful PC lineup.

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