The USA is the keyboard layout that this article has here and the other article has the keyboard layout Switzerland.
Layout 2 simply means that the model is available in 2 different layouts.
Unfortunately, I don't recognise any difference, except for the price, which is currently higher. I hope I have answered your question.
I find it strange that digitec has not answered your question.
You cannot connect your old USB cables directly to the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports as they only support USB-C connectors. For USB-A cables, you need an adapter or a USB-C hub that provides USB-A ports. This means you can easily connect your older USB devices without having to buy a model with explicit USB-A ports.
According to my research and the manufacturer's specifications, the special characters é, à and è are printed on the keyboard. Physically, there is only one Swiss keyboard, with ö and é, à and ä, ü and è printed together on the keys, so yes, a QWERTY keyboard with Swiss layout.
According to our information, this iMac comes with a keyboard without a numeric keypad. Unfortunately, we do not currently offer a student discount or similar.
Due to different suppliers and delivery conditions, there may be price differences compared to other suppliers, especially in international comparison. Unfortunately, we cannot adjust the price for the time being.
According to our information, you can return your old iMac free of charge to an official collection point or directly to one of our stores as part of the SWICO recycling system.
Yes, it is possible to order the iMac with a keyboard with a numeric keypad. However, this is a so-called CTO product (Configure-to-Order), which is specially configured. Such configurations can also be ordered directly from the manufacturer or, if possible, through us. 😊
The iMac 2024 (M4, 16 GB, 512 GB, Apple M4 10-Core) cannot be used directly as a monitor for a MacBook as it does not support Target Display Mode. This mode is only available on older iMac models (between 2009 and mid-2014) that use macOS High Sierra or earlier.
However, there are alternative methods to use an iMac as an external monitor:
1. AirPlay: Newer iMac models from 2019 onwards support AirPlay, which makes it possible to wirelessly display the screen of another Mac on the iMac. However, both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network and use macOS Monterey or newer.
2. third-party software: Programmes such as Duet Display or Luna Display offer a way to use an iMac as an external monitor, even if it does not support Target Display Mode. However, these solutions require installation on both devices and may have some limitations.
Overall, using a modern iMac as a monitor for a MacBook is not possible without special software or hardware.
The iMac 2024 has no conventional USB ports, only Thunderbolt 4 ports, which can also be used as USB-C. To use older USB devices, you will need an adapter or a USB-C hub that offers USB-A ports.
SI the iMac M4 is equipped with 2 thunderbolt 4 ports. You can connect an external source using an adapter or a thunderbolt-HDMI cable. The only thing to keep in mind is that apple products have a particular density per inch of 218 PPI, which in simple terms means that using particular graphic resolutions (e.g. 5120x2880 pixels) therefore if sources with low resolutions (e.g. 1920x1080 pixels) are connected, the images will not be perfectly sharp but may appear slightly blurred. This defect is hardly visible to the untrained eye, but it is fair to list it. If, on the other hand, the PC is equipped with a good video card that can withstand very high resolutions, the problem does not exist. Cordially. Stefano
The mouse and keyboard are already included in the price of the iMac 2024 (M4, 16 GB, 256 GB, SSD, Apple M4 8-Core). A Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a Magic Mouse are included in the scope of delivery.