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Ars Technica published a review on November 12, 2026 of Apple's M6 iMac, the fourth refresh of the Apple Silicon iMac, which keeps its thin, screen-on-a-stand design and changes little externally. The base model costs $1,499, while the $1,699 version adds the full-speed M6 with 12 CPU and 12 GPU cores, up to 32GB of RAM, and four Thunderbolt ports. The reviewer said the computer is expensive but remains a good choice for a clean desk. The reviewer said the iMac charges a premium for its looks and convenience, noting that the $899 Mac mini has the same chip, RAM and storage for $800 less. Ars Technica said owners of an M1 iMac have little reason to upgrade, and that a refurbished M4 model offers the best value if one can be found. Options include a $30 2.5-gigabit Ethernet port housed in the power brick and a VESA mount adapter at no extra charge.