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I am looking to buy the new iMac and noticed on the website on the back theuy are showing 4 ports but were is the Ethernet port cause I am using a cable modem? I am looking into this one Please show me were it is?
Thank you all gfor your help
Frank
https://www.apple.com/imac-24/specs/
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Keith Barkley
Thanks for getting back to me what is the OWC dock? And my iMac is late 2012 so which adapter do I need and do the stores stock them if theft do can you provide me screen shot of the one i need from Apple and then I can check stock in my local store.
Is this the one, Which model did you get? Screen shot that one for me and what ws the price?
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD463LL/A/thunderbolt-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter
Thank you for your help.
Frank
I didn't recommend anything, I just said I got the top-o-the-line iMac24 with 16GB and 2TB SSD.
Here are the links
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HMX02ZM/A/caldigit-thunderbolt-3-mini-dock
The Ethernet port comes built into the power brick of the Upper end models.
You must custom order a power brick with an Ethernet port for the Lower end models.
If you go to > https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/imac and select the lower end model, then you can order it with Gigabit Ethernet for an additional $30.
Do you have a Time Machine backup of the 2012 iMac?
see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250
If so, then you can use that to move your user data to a new iMac.
If not, then you need to get an external drive for Time Machine before the old iMac's drive dies.
If you want/need assistants with the 2012 iMac? Then it would be best to close out this thread and start a new that is just about the 2012 iMac.
Keith Barkley,
Thanks you for getting back to me. So the one i scren shot is no good? Thank you for this info very helpful. I was on the chat yesterday with Apple and they really messed me up and got me so confuse I do not know which one I should get now.
I am on a limited income cause out of work due to covid which I am strugging with which one is llike my old one?
But do need Ethernet for my calbe modem. So confusing?
https://www.apple.com/mac/compare/?modelList=iMac-24_2,iMac-24_4,iMac-5K
Thank you again.
Frank
Why do they make it so hard to get a new iMac.
G'morning Frank,
Remember that Apple is not here. We are your fellow end users and have no more idea why Apple does or doesn't do things than you.
If you want something as close to your current iMac as possible I would consider the 27-inch model. However, there are some features that the upcoming version of macOS will not work on an intel-powered Mac.
If you go for an M1 24-inch in a similar config to what you have now, you need one of the two higher-specced models:
That gets you the ethernet port and four, not two, USB/Thunderbolt ports—super important.
Because RAM cannot be added after the computer leaves the factory, I strongly recommend the 16GB RAM option, That is as close to future-proofing as you can do.
Also ANY storage less that 512GB can be crippling. People here are already reporting storage space issues with Macs having 256GB storage.
i want the same one just updated with all the new features
I understand and concur. It is tough when "cutting edge" becomes a "bleeding edge."
Allan
Here is the link for the Dock:
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/docks/owc-thunderbolt-3-dock
Gigabit Ethernet is faster, but backwards compatible, so unless you need to move a *lot* or internet traffic *fast* it is not that big of a deal.
There are multiple versions of the 24". I think they all have the headphone jack, but the ethernet is only standard on the higher end models. The website den.thed showed is pretty clear on all this.
Note that if you get a dock, like I did ( the https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/docks/owc-thunderbolt-3-dock) you don't need the goofy ethernet port in the power brick, the dock has one.
I am so confused when I bought this iMac late 2012 no issue plain and simple and lasted this long. Want the same one I have now but newer cause my hard drive is failing and very sluggish according to the etrecheck report. Takes forever to load up and slow to do backups so it showing signs of on its way out. I was so luck this lasted this long. What do you think should I should I do shut down or put it into sleep and if I shut down maybe will not boot up? If you know its going to die what would you do before a purchase of a new one. I will have to go to the store and see what i want then. But cannot afford it now i am hoping this last a little longer.
Thank you all for your help.
Frank
den.thed
Ok thanks for the info one more question do you think the stores stock the power block as a accessory?
Thank you all for your help will let you all know what i will be doing. Taking all of your discussion with me when i go.
Frank
frank_the_snake_master_01 wrote:
Is this the one I would need they have it in store
Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with built-in Thunderbolt cable
I can not see which one you are referring to.
No do not use time machine using Western Digital 1TB for iMac.
Is this a backup, that you can also use to move to a new or newer Mac.
Is this the one I would need they have it in store
Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with built-in Thunderbolt cable
No do not use time machine using Western Digital 1TB for iMac. Why do they make it so hard to get a new iMac. i want the same one just updated with all the new features. I want to br able to hook up my iMac to my cable modem and use the head phone jack too.
I just cannot quit this cause I really still do not have the answer I need. I was on chat with apple they got me more confused so I figure I go here for the help like in the past this place helps me out more than ever.
Thank you all again for your help
Frank
Allan,
Thanks for this info but never got your email from you on this. Also if I were to buy the cheaper one will this adpator work for internet see screen shot? Also please email me so I do not always go on here to check to who responded to me unless I get the email saying I was contcted by a user and go to the discussion.
Thank you all for all your hard work I am so confused I will miss my IMac and really hate to go to Microsoft which I hate but Apple is not makingthe same one i have is very disappointing to me.
Frank
Wasn't hard or disappointing for me. I just ordered the top of the line, with 16GB of memory and the 2 TB hard drive. After some delay, I got it (and the above dock), used time machine to transfer my files from my 2012 MacBook Air, and was ready to go.
I actually have *two* ethernet ports, and don't use either. 8^)
Oh and that adapter should work fine, unless it is TB1, then you will need a TB2 to TB1 adapter like I use for my FireWire adapter.
Again, I suggest the OWC dock and you are covered.
Keith Barkley
Thanks again can you do me a favor from the apple store find me the one i need please i am so confused. I do not have any pictures of the one your telling me to get do not see it maybe due to my covid effecting me. Need you expertise,
Thank you for help again.
Frank
Does the New 24 inch iMac have ethernet port and headphone jack?
