Apple updates all-in-one iMac line with new models

True to form, Apple has introduced a new range of all-in-one iMac models, where they will run off a choice of Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors coupled with powerful new graphics capability. Depending on your needs, prices start from $1,199 upwards, making it the fastest ever iMac line thanks to dual-core processor speeds of up to 3.6GHz, while quad-core speeds can burn at a cool 2.93GHz. Despite boasting all of that firepower, it is still eco-friendly by complying to Energy Star 5.0 requirements while achieving EPEAT Gold status. Of course, other hardware specifications include an SD memory card slot that does the SDXC format as well, a 256GB solid state drive as a primary or secondary drive, a LED-backlit display, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard as the operating system of choice. For the full range of models from the new iMac line, read on after the jump. Looks like their previous warning of short term shortage might come true after all.

21.5-inch 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac ($1,199)

• 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
• Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse

21.5-inch 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac ($1,499)

• 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 SDXC SD card slot
• One FireWire® 800 port
• Built-in stereo speakers and microphone
• Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse

27-inch 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac ($1,699)

• 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 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
• Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse

27-inch 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 iMac ($1,999)

• 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 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
• Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse

Edwin Kee
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Tags: Apple Inc, iMac