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Following the release of the new iMac 21.5-inch at the end of 2012, Apple had kept us patiently waiting on the edge of our GEEX seats for the redesign of the desktop dominator. Since its launch last October we have been enamoured with this all new stunning design. The evolution of iMacs has seen it change from its first 1998 plastic edition complete with handle, to a sleeker glossy white, to its current day shell of alluring grey and black aluminium.

So what about this new computer has got us all so excited? Once again it’s hats off to Apple design guru Jonathon Ive who has created a piece of mechanical art. Blink and its gone. Turning the desktop to it’s side is where the impressive transformation is most noticeable; compared to the previous model that was roughly the same depth all round, this 27-inch screen squeezes into a body that measures only 5mm thick at its edges. With gentle curves and a hidden bulge at the rear it appears practically catwalk thin. The skinny desktop dropped 9.5lbs this season, making it more portable than ever, given its wireless peripherals.

It’s beautiful, re-engineered widescreen display that’s 75% less reflective is the focus of attention; a 2560×1440 resolution means everything is brilliantly sharp and colours pop with plenty of room to create amazing Photoshop images. Options to include versions with a built-in VESA mount adapter means this desktop can turn from office to Oscars as it delivers an outstanding viewing experience all round.

Apart from its attractive bodywork the new iMac offers plenty of exciting mechanics under the hood to rev customer engines. With third-generation quad-core Intel Core processors and superfast NVIDIA graphics, Apple has built the most powerful iMac to date. The ability to expand the memory to 32GB of RAM and the proficient performance of the Tardis-esque Fusion Drives offered by Apple that come in 1TB and 3TB options includes a further monstrous 128GB of flash storage. Even its lack of optical drive can’t rain on the iMacs parade, with detachable SuperDrive’s readily available. Removing this component may seem a risky move but Apple have a strong track record here; when was the last time you used a floppy disk anyway?

This premium machine is undoubtedly the best on the market at the moment, with the ability to cater to a wide range of users who are looking for a machine with more muscle and a larger display, the iMac is truly a treat to use. Getting a super model on your desk has never looked so attractive.

The Mac Pro used to be the cornerstone of any good creative business. However, fans of the range have had to sit on the sidelines as the iMac has muscled into its territory. Whilst the iMac was given a major overhaul last year the Mac Pro was given the smallest of upgrades in June with a slight improvement in processors and built in RAM.

The update did not include the very latest processors, Thunderbolt or even USB 3.0 and this lead many of the traditional Mac Pro’s fan base to wonder what the future of the model was. Doubts increased when Apple had to stop selling the Mac Pro in Europe due to a law requiring more stringent electrical laws.

However, perhaps it was Apple’s decision to let the old model die out rather than to simply alter it that perhaps gives a true indication of what their plans were. It’s been almost 3 years since the Mac Pro was significantly updated and rumours are rife that a new model is on its way.

Whilst the rumour mill has been unable to clarify whether the replacement will be a tower like its predecessor, predications are that the new model could be with us as early as this month. Although, with Apple’s WWDC 2013 being held in June, many are putting their money on this being the time when Apple will announce the Mac Pro replacement.

Regardless of whether the new model is launched in April or June we are sure that there will be many diehard fans that will welcome a new Mac Pro with welcome arms.