Apple today updated its all-in-one iMac line, widely praised as the
world’s best desktop computers, with the latest Intel Core i3, Core i5
and Core i7 processors and powerful new graphics. Starting at $1,199,
the new iMac line is the fastest ever with dual-core processor speeds up
to 3.6 GHz, quad-core speeds up to 2.93 GHz and discrete graphics
including the powerful ATI Radeon HD 5750. The new Magic Trackpad, with a
smooth glass and aluminum design, gives iMac users the same intuitive
Multi-Touch gestures that Mac notebook customers have come to love and
is available separately for $69.
“We took the world’s best all-in-one and made it even better,” said
Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product
Marketing. “With the latest processors, high-performance graphics and
signature aluminum and glass design, customers are going to love the
latest iMac.”
Dual-core Intel Core i3 and Core i5, and quad-core Core i5 and Core i7
processors set a new benchmark for iMac performance. The processors
feature an integrated memory controller to access the system memory
directly, allowing the new iMac to take full advantage of its faster
1333 MHz memory. New discrete ATI Radeon HD processors deliver
incredibly smooth, crisp graphics for the most demanding 3D games,
creative software and technical applications. iMac displays feature IPS
technology to deliver a brilliant image across a wide 178 degree viewing
angle. The SD card slot on the iMac now supports the SDXC format to
handle the latest high-capacity storage cards. Customers of the 27-inch
iMac have the option to order a 256GB solid state drive (SSD) as a
primary or secondary drive. The iMac SSD supports up to 215 MB/s data
transfer rates for faster startup and application launch times.
Every iMac comes with Apple’s innovative Magic Mouse and customers can
also order the new Magic Trackpad as an option. The Magic Trackpad
brings the intuitive Multi-Touch gestures of Mac notebook trackpads to
the desktop. With its glass surface, the wireless Magic Trackpad enables
users to scroll smoothly up and down a page with inertial scrolling,
pinch to zoom in and out, rotate an image with their fingertips and
swipe three fingers to flip through a collection of web pages or photos.
The Magic Trackpad can be configured to support single button or two
button commands and supports tap-to-click as well as a physical click.
Continuing Apple’s commitment to the environment, Apple’s desktop lineup
is a leader in green design. The iMac meets stringent Energy Star 5.0
requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status. iMac features LED-backlit
displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. iMac
uses PVC-free components and cables, contains no brominated flame
retardants, uses highly recyclable materials and features
material-efficient system and packaging designs. A new Apple Battery
Charger provides a convenient and environmentally friendly way to always
have a fresh set of batteries for your Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse and
Wireless Keyboard. The Apple Battery Charger is available for $29 and
comes with six long shelf life rechargeable batteries.
Every Mac also comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world’s most
advanced operating system, and iLife, Apple’s innovative suite of
applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and
learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X
innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, core technologies
and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features
iPhoto, with breakthrough ways to organize and manage your photos by
who appears in them and where they were taken; iMovie with powerful
easy-to-use features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and
advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand which offers a whole new way to
help you learn to play piano and guitar.
Pricing & Availability
The new iMac line is shipping now and available through the Apple
Store (www.apple.com),
Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The new 21.5-inch 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac, for a suggested retail
price of $1,199 (US), includes:
- 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display;
- 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache;
- 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
- ATI Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics with 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM;
- 500GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
- slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R
DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW); - Mini DisplayPort for audio and video output (adapters sold
separately); - AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth
2.1+EDR; - iSight video camera;
- Gigabit Ethernet;
- four USB 2.0 ports;
- one SDXC SD card slot;
- one FireWire 800 port;
- built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
- Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.
Configure-to-order options include up to 8GB of RAM.
The new 21.5-inch 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac, for a suggested retail
price of $1,499 (US), includes:
- 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display;
- 3.20 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache;
- 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
- ATI Radeon HD 5670 discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3;
- 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
- slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R
DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW); - Mini DisplayPort for audio and video output (adapters sold
separately); - AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth
2.1+EDR; - iSight video camera;
- Gigabit Ethernet;
- four USB 2.0 ports;
- one FireWire 800 port;
- one SDXC SD card slot;
- built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
- Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.
Configure-to-order options include a faster 3.6 GHz Core i5 processor,
2TB hard drive and up to 8GB of RAM.
The new 27-inch 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac, for a suggested retail price
of $1,699 (US), includes:
- 27-inch 2560 x 1440 LED-backlit display;
- 3.20 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache;
- 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
- ATI Radeon HD 5670 discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3;
- 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
- slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R
DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW); - Mini DisplayPort for audio and video input and output (adapters
sold separately); - AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth
2.1+EDR; - iSight video camera;
- Gigabit Ethernet;
- four USB 2.0 ports;
- one FireWire 800 port;
- one SDXC SD card slot;
- built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
- Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.
Configure-to-order options include a 3.6 GHz Core i5 processor, 2TB hard
drive, 256GB solid state drive (SSD) and up to 16GB of RAM.
The new 27-inch 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 iMac, for a suggested
retail price of $1,999 (US), includes:
- 27-inch 2560 x 1440 LED-backlit display;
- 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache;
- 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
- ATI Radeon HD 5750 discrete graphics with 1GB GDDR5;
- 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
- slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R
DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW); - Mini DisplayPort for audio and video input and output (adapters
sold separately); - AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth
2.1+EDR; - iSight video camera;
- Gigabit Ethernet;
- four USB 2.0 ports;
- one FireWire 800 port;
- one SDXC SD card slot;
- built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
- Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.
Configure-to-order options include a 2.93 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
processor, a 2TB hard drive, 256GB solid state drive (SSD) and up to
16GB of RAM.
Additional accessories include: Magic Trackpad, Apple Battery Charger,
wired Apple Mouse, wired Apple Keyboard, wired Apple Keyboard with
numeric keypad, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to
Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA
Adapter, Apple Remote, the AppleCare Protection Plan; and
pre-installed copies of iWork, Logic Express 9, Final Cut Express 4
and Aperture 3.
