Interesting that the entry-level iMac only has the two Thunderbolt ports, not the extra 2 USBs.
I was really hoping for a new iPad mini. I’ve got the 2018 12.9 iPad Pro and I want to move to something smaller, but want FcceID and Apple Pencil 2 support…
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To me it feels like the iMac they just released is the replacement for the 21, and the 27 will be rolling out later.
I just thought it was interesting that they removed the two USBs on the lower-priced model. I’m not sure how expensive USB ports are, but I would guess that removing them requires at least some more work along the supply chain as they’d have to produce two different back panels. That may be one of the reasons it’s only available in 4 colors rather than 7.
It feels like they designed the new iMac, then tried to figure out what they could strip out to hit a lower entry-level price point.
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No mention of whether they’ll sell the Touch ID keyboard separately or not. Looks like we still need to harpoon the turtle…
The host Mac would probably need TouchID support of some sort. How many existing non-M1 Macs would that describe?
Anybody who previously would’ve gone with a 21, presumably? 
And maybe more importantly, Apple probably needs an iMac to occupy the lower price point in the lineup.
After seeing the event today, I feel like this was all about picking the last of the low-hanging fruit and unveiling the broad strokes of the new iMac industrial design. That, and the TouchID keyboard is pretty cool.
After today’s event it feels like maybe Apple is trying to keep the number of Apple Silicon designs to a minimum. That way when they rev the M1, they’ll be able to effectively upgrade iPad, all the low-end laptops, and the low-end iMac at the same time.
Personally, I’m expecting one more design for the higher-end Minis and larger iMacs, and possibly something different for the Pro if the Pro doesn’t get discontinued entirely.
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Looks like I wont be spending much money as a result of today’s releases. 
I don’t want an iMac, my 2018 iPad Pro is good enough for at least 1-2 more years, I don’t want a purple iPhone and there was nothing compelling about the new Apple TV. That said, I will buy AirTags once I begin domestic travel again.
I’m more likely to spend money following WWDC if they release a new “M1x” 14” MBP.
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I was hoping for an iPad Mini. If that would’ve dropped they probably would’ve pried some money out of me.
If I could get the new Siri remote for my existing Apple TV for a reasonable-ish price I might jump.
AirTags do look cool though. The thing with the directional sensing would be very awesome.
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Sadly too big to stick to my specs… which is where I need one 
I wonder if those new touch ID Magic Keyboards are compatible with the old Intel Macs.
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Pretty much every MacBook made in the past few years has Touch ID. I hope that suffixes 
I too would have purchased one if it reflected the current iPad designs. But alas …
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I would imagine part of the reason there is a base model is so that people can buy an upgraded model and feel good about themselves for not buying the base model. It’s not about the cost of the ports, which is essentially negligible. To wit; here is a 7-port hub on Alibaba for about $13.
Yup. It needs to exist to cost-justify the fancier ones. 
I’m very happy with the announcement. I can’t wait to get the iMac, it’s going to be a painfully long wait.
I know I’ll be ready to buy on day one. Now I’ve got 10 days to decide what color 
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OMG, there are Hermes AirTags for $299 - $449, lol. There is always something for people who just want to spend more. (Signaling and all.)
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Did you buy a lotto ticket?
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I have a friend who is hooked on the Hermes Editions.
He’s a multimillionaire so fair play, he likes to have the best of the best.
Those are obscene prices. The markup and profit on those has to be huge! That said, if Apple can sell them, more power to them; it is a free country. 
I was too busy to catch it live. Watching now!
What is your favorite item from the event?