The ultimate all-in-one. Turbocharged. The new iMac is the ultimate all-in-one computer. Its Intel Core i3 processor feature an advanced architecture and set new benchmarks for iMac performance. And fast discrete graphics processors now come standard in every iMac. The 21.5-inch widescreen displays is perfect for HD video, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse keep your desktop tidy.
Offering a brilliant 21.5-inch LED-backlit widescreen display in an edge-to-edge glass design and seamless all aluminum enclosure, the Apple iMac is ideal for watching high definition movies and TV shows from iTunes, or editing and watching your own videos or photos using iLife. The iMac now also comes standard with a wireless keyboard and the Magic Mouse, which features Apple's Multi-Touch technology. And it's been updated with a faster, more powerful dual-core 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 processor--with 4-way multitasking power that enables each core of the processor to work on two tasks at the same time.
The iMac's display offers a 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution (for native 1080p high-definition viewing), and it uses IPS technology to deliver consistent color across an ultra wide 178 degree viewing angle. This 21.5-inch model (MC509LL/A) also features improved graphics with ATI Radeon HD 5670 discrete graphics featuring 512 MB of GDDR3 memory and a 1 TB hard drive.
It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system--an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside--and it also comes with the iLife suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes.
This 21.5-inch model features an edge-to-edge glass display that covers nearly the entire front of the enclosure. When all you see is the display, nothing gets between you and what's onscreen. Movies, TV shows, websites, photos--everything looks stunning on the new 16:9 widescreen iMac display. And the LED backlighting in the new iMac helps push more light through the pixels with remarkable brightness and efficiency. And because the LED backlight doesn't take up much space, the iMac enclosure stays thin--even with all the high-performance components inside.
The iMac display is designed to look great from almost any angle. A technology called in-plane switching (IPS) makes this possible. Whether you're sitting in front of the display or standing off to the side, you'll get a perfect picture with superb color consistency and no loss of detail.
The wider 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.
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 aluminum surface. And there's only one cord: the power cord.
The iMac banishes desktop clutter completely with a wireless keyboard to go with the wireless Magic Mouse. This low-profile keyboard takes up less desk space--24 percent less--than larger keyboards. There's no numeric keypad, so you can place your mouse comfortably next to the keyboard. And built-in Bluetooth means there are no cables to connect.
Every Mac 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, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar.
A Mac also doesn't contain a lot of toxic materials. All Mac displays are mercury and arsenic free, and the internal components are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).
The iMac's display offers a 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution (for native 1080p high-definition viewing), and it uses IPS technology to deliver consistent color across an ultra wide 178 degree viewing angle. This 21.5-inch model (MC509LL/A) also features improved graphics with ATI Radeon HD 5670 discrete graphics featuring 512 MB of GDDR3 memory and a 1 TB hard drive.
It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system--an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside--and it also comes with the iLife suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes.
 The 21.5-inch iMac features a brilliant LED-backlit display with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. |
Key Specifications
 The iMac declutters your desktop with a wireless keyboard and new Magic Mouse--the world's first Multi-Touch mouse.. |
- 21.5-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with IPS technology, a 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 330 cd/m2 brightness rating, and 178-degree viewing angle (horizontal and vertical)
- 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (4 MB shared L3 cache). Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
- 1 TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
- 4 GB installed RAM (1066 MHz DDR3; supports up to 16 GB)
- ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics processor (with 512 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) with enhanced performance for graphics-intensive applications such as games and video editors.
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/
- Built-in iSight camera for video chatting
- Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
- Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000BASE-T)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
- Side-loading SDXC card slot
- Four USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
- Mini DisplayPort video output with optional adapters for DVI and VGA output
- Built-in stereo speakers with two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers along with built-in microphone, optical digital audio output/headphone out, optical digital audio input/audio line in
- Dimensions: 20.8 x 7.42 x 17.75 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 20.5 pounds
- Included Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse
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What's in the Box
iMac, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, cleaning cloth, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentationLimited Warranty And Service
The iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer's purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts.Key Features
 The slot-loading 8x SuperDrive and SDXC card slot. |
Big, Beautiful Display Combined with All-In-One Simplicity
The iMac has come a long way from the first 15-inch iMac. The all-in-one design of the first flat-panel iMac cleaned up the desktop, and put everything you need--display, processor, graphics card, hard drive, optical drive, memory, and more--inside one simple enclosure. New technology inside and out makes the new iMac a worthy addition to the all-in-one dynasty.This 21.5-inch model features an edge-to-edge glass display that covers nearly the entire front of the enclosure. When all you see is the display, nothing gets between you and what's onscreen. Movies, TV shows, websites, photos--everything looks stunning on the new 16:9 widescreen iMac display. And the LED backlighting in the new iMac helps push more light through the pixels with remarkable brightness and efficiency. And because the LED backlight doesn't take up much space, the iMac enclosure stays thin--even with all the high-performance components inside.
The iMac display is designed to look great from almost any angle. A technology called in-plane switching (IPS) makes this possible. Whether you're sitting in front of the display or standing off to the side, you'll get a perfect picture with superb color consistency and no loss of detail.
The wider 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.
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 aluminum surface. And there's only one cord: the power cord.
Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard
Forget the mouse as you know it. Every iMac comes with the wireless Magic Mouse: the world's first Multi-Touch mouse. Use it once and you'll wonder how you ever used anything else. There's no scroll ball, no clunky wheel, no cord, and no visible button. Instead, the Magic Mouse uses Multi-Touch technology to let you control everything with simple gestures. Give them a try and you'll find that Magic Mouse changes the way you interact with your computer. Built-in software lets you configure Magic Mouse any way you want. Its smooth, seamless design is ambidextrous, and it supports two-button clicking--without buttons. |
Built-in Wi-Fi
High-speed 802.11n wireless technology is built into iMac. And with Time Capsule or the AirPort Express Base Station, every computer in every room can wirelessly connect to iMac, the Internet, and each other. Over this network, everyone can print, surf the web, and play music on iTunes through your home stereo--wirelessly.iSight Webcam
Hidden behind the glass display at the top of iMac is an iSight camera. Use it with iChat, and you can be anywhere without actually being there. Video chat with up to three of your friends, share a video with a colleague, or present to a client. Use iSight with Photo Booth for fun photo effects. And there's no need to waste valuable primping time installing software or configuring the camera.Pre-Loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife
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Installed software
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
- iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)
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Environmentally Friendly Design
Because Apple designs both hardware and software, we can reduce our environmental footprint in ways others can't. For starters, a highly efficient power supply reduces the amount of power wasted when bringing electricity from the wall to your Mac. Unlike a lot of PCs, a Mac uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the operating system to conserve power--even between keystrokes.A Mac also doesn't contain a lot of toxic materials. All Mac displays are mercury and arsenic free, and the internal components are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).
Efficient Power Supply
The iMac includes a highly efficient power supply that reduces the amount of power wasted when bringing electricity from the wall to your computer. Lower power consumption reduces energy bills and lessens the environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.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
The iMac meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, making it ENERGY STAR qualified. ENERGY STAR 5.0 sets significantly higher efficiency limits for power supplies and aggressive limits for the computer's typical annual power consumption.Technical Details
- 3.2GHz Intel Core i3- 1TB Hard Drive, , 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM, DVD SuperDrive
- 21.5" LED-backlit display with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080 HD resolution
- ATI Radeon HD 5670 with 512MB
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, Magic Mouse
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"My favorite!" 2010-08-23By T. W. Huber (Baden-Baden)I absolutely had to buy a new PC. Of course I thought first of a conventional PC running Windows. With the enthusiasm of my iPhone, I set but then also smart about Apple. About the look of the new iMac with 21.5 inch screen, I was immediately smitten. However, I am a layman and would not do that to me first to change to Apple. Finally, the stimulus, however, was still greater than the "fear" of the new. I can only say I have not regretted the decision. The acquisition of all my data (music collection, pictures, documents, etc. was) absolutely simple. Unpacking, reading instructions to connect, transfer of data, lasted an hour.Toll is above all the iLife applications like iPhoto, iTunes and iMovie. Everything can be learned relatively quickly and easily. I am absolutely impressed by the possibilities of iPhoto. The sorting of the pictures by events, places and faces (with face recognition) is not only easy to use but are also completely new ways of sorting. Creating a slide show with backing music I managed eg in minutes!I wanted to do without entirely on Microsoft products, however, not yet. I therefore ordered the Office Home and Student package for the Mac. Again, there was no case of installation problems in the application so far.Something there is now but yet to find fault with "." The Internet browser Safari actually works fine but has the disadvantage that it is not supported by all sides. I therefore have firefox loaded for the use of certain pages down. And the acceptance of documents relating to the Mail application, I had some problems. Sometimes when I receive an attached Word or Exel document from a Windows PC running Outlook it was converted into a "Winmail. However, there are simple "conversion software" so that even this was not a problem.Especially great are the wireless keyboard and the Magic Mouse. Who has time tested this mouse would never want something else.Conclusion: I'm thrilled by the iMac total. Had before my PC are in our laundry room. PC with printer, monitor, and all the cables I did not want to be on my desk in the living room have. The iMac is such a gem that I can now work in the living room. The printer is still in the laundry room and is controlled by the Time Capsule from Apple via WLAN. About the Time Capsule is also the backup. Can the iMac all like I use mainly the Internet, create a few documents, and otherwise the PC will need to manage photos and music to recommend.
"Apple iMac 3.2GHz Core i3 "2010-08-23By Michael S.Apple has the iMac to 27 July 2010 donated new processors and new graphics cards, in short, the iMac upgraded technically.On the design of the iMac has changed little, this is available in 21.5 "and 27" version. I opted for the "small" version.Delivery:
The packaging alone is already well thought out. Stable foam corners protect the iMac with the dispatch.In addition, the original packing carton is surrounded by another.
In the box you will find first a long, white box. Contained therein are the Bluetooth wireless keyboard (no numeric keypad), the Magic Mouse, the manual (also for the wiper / scroll movements of the mouse), a cleaning cloth, the two DVD with Mac OS X system recovery. Batteries for the keyboard and mouse are also already used.
The iMac is protected by a shell, also the panel is sealed with a plastic film (also like the keyboard, the mouse is in a small bag made of plastic). The foot is also protected by adhesive tape. In the box is then only the power cord.
Installation:
The interior is typical Apple. After removing the protective films can already turn on the Magic Mouse and the wireless keyboard, the mouse has a small slide switch on the underside, the keyboard has a switch right on the outside. In the iMac you have to plug in only the power cord and then activate them by the power switch ". The switch is located on the left rear of the device. It is easy to reach and easy to press.
It follows the first launch with the device, keyboard and mouse connect themselves with the iMac. After entering the few required data (user name, password, eg) the iMac takes off and you can get started. The software comes pre-installed and as you can same with Safari (Apple's browser) to the Internet.
Speed and impression:
Super. The only cable that you really need is the power cord. Thanks to Bluetooth and wireless LAN you would need almost non-existing interfaces. On the right rear of the iMac will find the USB ports, Firewire, Monitor (only output that can 27 "be used as input), Audio, LAN. Right on the side is the Multi Drive and Card Reader (SDHX).
Forward up on the panel is the iSight webcam hidden falls (on barely over the microphone on the top). The boxes are at the bottom and did not fall on, the sound is good.(The Ram can also increase even more, this is a door there.)
In short, all in one device is (beautifully wrapped) installed.
I connect the iMac via the LAN to the Internet. So that the boats will have to reduce set in the system, the Macintosh HD as the startup disk (do not worry, this is easier than it reads and also for the beginners in the Apple world is not a problem). So the iMac boots comfortable quickly.
Office, Internet and video shows and listen to music anyway is not a problem. For this performance the iMac is pure. Also for other complex applications, the iMac would be suitable. For MacOS X, I can not say unfortunately, because I was there just a "standard" use. With Boot Camp and Windows applications run well, too (older) games, newest and latest games and I can not, therefore, unfortunately, do not say!
Please consider first, is to run the software, which demands this places on the hardware and then choose the suitable iMac! Anyone who is undecided, should look at the benchmarks before the Internet. You can also buy the 21.5-inch model with a Core i5. From the dimensions of my 27 "unfortunately too big, just enough for me also the performance was of" little "iMac.
Conclusion:
The iMac is very successful. Why do I give only four stars?
A little to find fault I have the pricing policy of Apple, successor models are usually more expensive than its predecessor, the iMac makes it even here in a few euros. The hardware complies with the well-kept prices but not always the possible technical standards of the time. One could for example the core i5 take as a base model and already 8GB Ram and a block 1000GB HD (instead of 4GB Ram and 500GB HD as the smallest iMac).The Core i7 would be the high end version with 16GB Ram, SSD, and more.
There are also problems with some devices in the panel (yellow tint) and the devices whimpering in part when the screen brightness is reduced.
Last words:
All in all, the iMac a good work horse and I am finally going on countless cable.The desk has become much clearer.
2010-09-07By Game Fan (New York)
After 25+ years of using PC's (started in the MS DOS days) I got my first Mac, and I love it! Just an FYI, I ordered this model direct from Apple using an education discount, plus upgraded the processor to the dual core i5, but everything else is the same as the model above including screen, GPU, RAM, and Hard drive.
The screen is gorgeous! It has a tiny taint of "discoloration" towards the bottom of the screen (some people have referred to it as yellow), but it doesn't bother me, I hardly notice it all, and I only bring it b/c some hardcore mac users do test after test looking for this "defect". My machine is lighting fast, and ultra quiet. It gets a little hot at the top, but what do you expect for an entire desktop encased in aluminum?
I own an iphone and an iPad, but as a new mac user this was a breeze to set up. It took me a while to perfect the transfer of my itunes library as I'm very particular about not duplicating files, but now its all set up. I set up a 2nd account for my wife, pulling my media to her itunes as a shared drive system which was much easier than I thought it would be. The iSight camera works great for skype and iChat.
I'm getting used to the keyboard and mouse, but overall I'm very please. I've already used bootcamp to install windows 7 ultimate 64bit, it runs fairly flawlessly. I installed parallels 5 as a virtual machine, it works quiet well, but windows "thinks" the VM is a new computer and asks you to reauthenticate windows and MS Office licenses which is a real pain in the ass. But that's a microsoft problem, not mac.
I haven't had a chance to use the iLife products yet, but I'm looking forward to it. I've started ripping my home DVD collection to iTunes via Hand brake and its super quick and easy. The 1 TB hard drive really comes in hand for the extra space.
I bought this as a media and productivity desktop as I don't do PC gaming anymore. I'm very happy for the switch, my iDevices sync flawlessly to the mac, as having full access to my contacts and calendar via iCal is great. I still have to use PC's for work, but I'll never buy another PC for home again. I am fully converted to Apple!
2010-09-07By Stephen (Brawley, US, Canada)
I anxiously awaited this summer 2010 update to the iMac line.
iMacs offer a better value than one might think, and the space saving they offer compared to having many components spread out on a desk, make them an attractive offering from Apple.
My current iMac was an aging model, summer 2007. The first iMac with aluminum enclosure. Honestly, however, it is not far off the machines of today particularly notebook models. The iMacs are aging nicely, and I'm sure this new model will too. iMacs tend to offer a better value than notebooks and because they aren't carried around, can have better reliability / longevity too.
When I opened this new computer, I loved the widescreen display. This display is 16x9 similar to a television, whereas conventional widescreen computer monitors were 16x10 (including my old iMac). The extra width gives you more room to fit documents across your desktop (screen) while working. I like that.
Furthermore, don't let anyone suggest that this is not a fast computer. Its 3.2 GHZ i3 processor includes hyper threading to give you up to four "virtual," cores. Some argue that this feature isn't useful, or that not enough applications utilize hyper threading. However, I was able to look at CPU usage and see video encoding software on my computer using the multiple threads. It was fast.
I chose the 21.5 inch model because my desk is simply too small to house the 27-inch model. The 27 is absolutely staggering in size. I would choose it, if I had the room, but the 21.5 is far from being a slouch and is somewhat more sensible looking.
It features standard 4GB of memory, which can be easily upgraded to 8GB by buying two additional 2GB sticks. A 1 TB hard drive being standard on this model will be plenty for all but the hard drive pack rats out there. While optical media is less popular today, do not forget this iMac can play DVDs and burn DVDs. Burning DVDs can also be useful to backup important data such as your family photographs. The speed of the drive is satisfactory, and it is the cool slot loading variety.
A SD card slot is located under the DVD drive, to easily load pictures onto your computer direct from your camera's SD card.
Why choose this 1499 model over the entry level 1199 model? Both are actually competent machines. The 1499 model gives you a larger hard drive (1 TB over 500 GB, so twice the size), and it has a faster graphics processor, which is useful when gaming and in other graphic intensive applications. While I chose the 1499 model, the 1199 doesn't lack much, if that final ten tenths of graphic performance and extra hard drive space is not something you believe you will need. Someone who needs the extra graphic performance or hard drive storage, will probably know it, for they are more intensive users.
The iMacs are great values over notebooks, if you don't need portability. You get more performance, more storage, and a massive display by comparison of a MacBook Pro. All at an attractive price.
One of my favorite features? iMacs have included for the past year bluetooth keyboards and mice standard! That means when you take the iMac out of the box, if you have wireless internet, you can be up and running by simply plugging in the power cord. The Magic Mouse and keyboard are both wireless and work flawlessly. They are easier on batteries than you might think too, though they take easy to acquire AAs.
Included software? The latest operating system Mac OS X Snow Leopard is included, plus iLife 09. iLife includes great and useful applications such as iPhoto, iMovie, and Garage Band.
Someone new to Mac might consider picking up the Student/Teacher/Home edition of Microsoft Office for Mac. It runs beautifully and has a Mac feel to it, despite being a Microsoft product.
My final verdict? I absolutely adored the machine. It was the fastest Mac I had ever used and a solid upgrade over my previous iMac. However, a week into ownership I discovered that the bottom and right side of my screen had a yellow tinge/appearance to it. A white background window, such as Amazon.com page, looked beautiful and white in the top left, but on the rest of the display, it turned yellowish. I had invested so much time transferring my data from my old iMac to my new one. I had to transfer everything back and securely erase the new one before returning it. I didn't want to go through that entire process again, during my busy time of the year, so I just returned it for a refund. Once I have some spare time to go through all the trouble, I will try again. Just be sure to check your display when it arrives because I have read some others having a similar display issue on the Mac Rumors forums.
Overall, this iMac was an impressive update. It features the latest processors, plenty of storage, and this particular model has a strong video card. The display is a great size and aspect ratio, but be sure to check it for the yellowish color when it arrives.
