Apple has updated its signature all-in-one iMac with next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, groundbreaking high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and, new to the iMac, a FaceTime HD camera. Starting at under £1,000 the new iMac is up to 70 percent faster than before and new graphics deliver up to three times the performance of the previous generation.
Apple iMac 27-inch: 3.1GHz Specifications
- 3.1GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
- 2560x1440 pixels
- 4GB (two 2GB) memory
- 1TB hard drive
- AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 1GB
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WHAT'S NEW IN THE 2011 iMACS?!
Up to 1.7x faster at the core.
New quad-core Intel Core i5 processors are standard on the new iMac. Choose a 21.5-inch iMac with a 2.5GHz or 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5. Or expand your view with a 27-inch iMac featuring a 2.7GHz or 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5. You can even configure iMac with the fastest quad-core processor available - the Intel Core i7. All models use Intel's recently refined chipsets. That means the new iMac performs nearly twice as fast as the previous generation,1 adding a new dimension of speed to everything you do. And since Mac OS X is designed to take advantage of each core, it captures every last bit of performance from the processor.
Advanced AMD Radeon HD graphics.
When you need performance for things like playing 3D games, editing HD video or running design software, the discrete AMD Radeon HD graphics in iMac go to work. You see more frames per second and experience better responsiveness. With the AMD Radeon HD 6970M, the top-of-the-line 27-inch iMac offers the best graphics of any all-in-one. But no matter which iMac you choose, you're guaranteed superior graphics performance. With up to 2GB of dedicated GDDR5 video memory, these processors provide up to 3x faster performance than the previous generation.
Thunderbolt. Data transfer is now lightning fast.
Thunderbolt technology has arrived - and Apple computers are the first to have it. With one tiny port, you get lightning-fast transfer speeds and huge expansion capabilities. Two 10-Gbps data channels per port mean you can transfer data up to 12 times faster than with FireWire 800. And don't worry about a single drive or peripheral tying up the Thunderbolt port: you can daisy-chain as many as six devices plus a display. The 27-inch iMac includes a second Thunderbolt port for even more expansion possibilities. Connect up to six more devices or a display or two.
The new FaceTime HD camera. The better to see you with.
Get more of your friends in the picture with crisp, widescreen HD video. The new FaceTime HD camera lets you make FaceTime video calls in 720p resolution. The picture is so clear, it will look and feel almost like you're in the same room. Make HD calls from one new iMac to another or to a new MacBook Pro. You can also make video calls to other Intel-based Mac computers, iPad 2, iPhone 4 or the latest iPod touch.
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Full iMac Technical Specifications:
Display
- 27-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colours
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Processor
- 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache configurable to 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Memory
- 4GB (two 2GB) of 1333MHz DDR3 memory configurable to 8GB or 16GB
Storage
- 1TB (7200 rpm) hard drive configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive
Graphics
- AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory configurable to AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB GDDR5
Video Support and Camera
- FaceTime HD camera
- Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560x1600 pixels) on an external display
- Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
Audio
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers
- Headphone / optical digital audio output (mini-jack)
- Audio line in / optical digital audio input (mini-jack)
- Built-in microphone
- Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Connections and Expansion
- One Thunderbolt port on 21.5-inch iMac
- Two Thunderbolt ports on 27-inch iMac
- Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
- One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
- Four USB 2.0 ports
- SDXC card slot
- Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer burning (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Audio in/out
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
- IR receiver
Wireless
- Wi-Fi - 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;2 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
Size and Weight
- Height: 51.7 cm (20.4 inches)
- Width: 65.0 cm (25.6 inches)
- Depth: 20.7 cm (8.15 inches)
- Weight: 13.8 kg (30.5 pounds)
In the Box
- iMac
- Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Apple Magic Mouse
- Power lead
- Install/restore DVDs
- Printed and electronic documentation
Included Software
Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools and more.
iLife - Includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand and iWeb
Configurable Options
- Magic Trackpad
- 8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
- 16GB memory upgrade (four 4GB)
- 2TB hard drive
- 256GB solid-state second drive
- 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
- AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
