Apple iMac

Apple introduced the first iMac more than a decade ago. And the design philosophy remains the same: an all-in-one that’s as powerful as it is beautiful. With the current version iMac you have the ultimate all-in-one desktop now featuring quad-core processors, up to 3x faster graphics (compared with previous-generation iMac), Thunderbolt, and a FaceTime HD camera.

• Quad-Core Intel Core i5
• Edge-to-edge LED-backlit display
• Built-in speakers deliver loud, clear sound
• 4GB (two 2GB) memory

Today’s iMac has come a long way from the first 15-inch iMac. Take one look and you’ll see just how far. The new display with edge-to-edge glass covers nearly the entire front of the enclosure. When all you see is the display, nothing gets between you and what’s onscreen. Movies, FaceTime HD video calls, websites, photos — everything looks stunning on the widescreen 16:9 iMac display.

LED backlighting
The more pixels a display has, the more light those pixels need to achieve the best picture possible. And that’s exactly what the LED backlighting in iMac does: It pushes light through each pixel with remarkable brightness and efficiency. Because the LED backlight doesn’t take up much space, the iMac enclosure stays thin — even with all the high-performance components inside.

High resolution
The 21.5-inch iMac features 1920-by-1080 HD resolution. Apple engineers could simply have stretched that resolution up and out for the 27-inch iMac. Instead, they took the display well beyond HD with 2560-by-1440 resolution. That’s 78 per cent more pixels than the
21.5-inch iMac display.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
The latest 802.11n wireless technology in iMac makes it effortless to connect to your home Wi-Fi network. iMac automatically finds available networks and lets you join them with a click. Bluetooth wireless technology is also built in, so you can use your favourite wireless accessories right out of the box.

Next-generation quad-core Intel processors
Powered by quad-core processors, the new iMac is our fastest yet — up to 70 percent faster than the previous generation. Every model in the lineup comes standard with the latest Intel Core i5 quad-core processor.

All-new advanced AMD Radeon HD graphics
With advanced AMD Radeon HD graphics processors across the line, iMac performs even better than before — up to three times better, in fact. So you see more frames per second in 3D games, and you can edit HD home videos with more speed and responsiveness than you ever thought possible.

Thunderbolt. The fastest, most versatile I/O in a desktop
Ultrafast and ultraflexible, the Thunderbolt port features two 10-Gbps data channels for data transfer that’s up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800 and up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0. And it offers unprecedented expansion capabilities for a new generation of high-performance peripherals. The new 27-inch iMac gives you not just one but two Thunderbolt ports. So in an instant, iMac can go from a family computer to a filmmaker’s dream machine.

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.

A tidier desktop
iMac comes with a wireless keyboard and a Magic Mouse. With Magic Mouse, you get a mouse unlike any other. Its smooth, seamless design lets you control everything with simple gestures.

Mac OS X. The world’s most advanced operating system
At the heart of every iMac — and every Mac — is Mac OS X, an operating system custom made for the Intel multicore processors and advanced graphics inside. Mac OS X comes with all the apps you need to do the everyday things — send and receive email, browse the web, edit and share photos and more — the moment you turn on your iMac. And Mac OS X does something else that’s pretty remarkable: It backs up your data for you automatically, thanks to an app called Time Machine. Time Machine backs up your entire system to your external hard drive or Time Capsule (not included). It keeps a spare copy of every file, and it remembers how your system looked on any given day. So you can revisit your Mac as it appeared in the past.

Seamless enclosure
While you’ll find a collection of ports on the back of iMac, you won’t find much else. A seamless, precision-forged enclosure makes the back one continuous aluminium surface. And there’s only one cord: the power cord.

Cool, quiet components
The widescreen iMac display allows more room to separate the two hottest components, the CPU and the GPU. This keeps things cool inside the iMac enclosure. Apple engineers also implemented an intelligent control system that monitors temperatures and delivers just the right amount of airflow to critical components. And the three fans inside iMac have been tuned to be ultraquiet, so you hardly know it’s on.

One thing a Mac doesn’t do: Get PC viruses
Trojan horses, worms, email viruses. The digital world can be a scary place. Thankfully, a Mac isn’t susceptible to the thousands of viruses plaguing Windows-based computers. Mac OS X comes with built-in defenses that keep you safe, without any work on your part. And when a potential security threat arises, Apple responds quickly by providing software updates and security enhancements you can download automatically and install with a click.

The Mac App Store: a thousand more reasons to love a Mac.
More than a thousand Mac apps are a click away at the Mac App Store. Find the ones you want and simply click to download and install. No more boxes. No more disks. No more hassle. You can browse apps by category or search for something specific. And you can easily keep your apps up to date, because your Mac will let you know when updates are available.

Energy Efficiency
iMac is designed to be energy efficient right out of the box. It has even earned the EPA’s ENERGY STAR qualification for its low power consumption.

Advanced power management
Unlike a lot of Windows-based PC systems, iMac uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the operating system to conserve power. Mac OS X spins down hard drives and activates sleep mode on already energy-efficient LED-backlit displays. And it balances tasks across both central processors and graphics processors. Mac OS X never misses a power-saving opportunity, no matter how small. It even regulates the processor between keystrokes, reducing power between the letters you type. That’s just one of many ways Apple manages small amounts of power that add up to big savings.

ENERGY STAR qualification
iMac meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, giving it ENERGY STAR qualification. ENERGY STAR 5.2 sets significantly higher efficiency limits for power supplies and aggressive limits for the computer’s typical annual power consumption.

What's in the Box
iMac
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Apple Magic Mouse
Power cord
Printed and electronic documentation

Included Software
OS X Lion - includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime and more.
iLife - includes iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand.

Accessories you may like to consider:
Magic Trackpad
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Time Capsule
AirPort Express Base Station
AirPort Extreme Base Station
Apple Battery Charger
VESA Mount Adapter Kit
AppleCare Protection Plan