Apple Rolls Out New Updated iMacs

This week Apple updated their iMac lineup. The 21.5-inch and 27-inch machines now offer more processing power and better graphics performance.

Now the iMacs offer Intel’s Dual Core i3, i5 and quad-core i5 and i7 configurations.

The graphics got a bit of a boost as well. Apple has chosen to use ATI Radeon HD 4670 (256MB of GDDR3 memory) for the low-end 21.5-inch, Radeon HD 5670 (512MB of GDDR3 memory) for the mid-range 27-inch and the Radeon HD 5750 (1GB of GDDR3 memory) for the high-end 27-inch models.

According to a recent Apple press release, the options set new benchmark records.

“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.”

Here is a complete list of options for iMac, which is available now at apple.com

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.