American technology giant, Apple Inc. has unveiled a smaller version of iMac all-in-one desktop PC.
The new model sports a 21.5-inch LED back-lit IPS display with full HD resolutions (1920 x 1080p) and company offers configuration options for users to customize their system according to their preference such as Intel's Core-i5 series (1.4GHz to 2.7GHz), RAM (up to 8GB) and SSD storage (256GB flash storage, 500GB/1TB HD or 1TB Fusion drive).
Other stipulated features include Mac X OS (final versions of Yosemite X OS to be made available for free later this fall around September), FaceTime HD camera, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth v4.0 and like all recently unveiled Apple devices, new iMac comes with Thunderbolt ports and wireless full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or can go for 79 (ISO) keys with 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), Magic Mouse and Glass multi-touch Trackpad.
Apple's new 21.5-inch iMac will be initially made available in the USA starting on Thursday with prices beginning from $1,099 (around ₹66,000), according to the company.
| Model | Apple iMac |
| Monitor Display | 21.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit IPS display with 1920x1080p resolutions |
| OS | Mac OS X (final versions of Yosemite to be made available later this fall around September) |
| Processor | Configuration option include: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 CPU, 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz) with 4MB L3 cache and 2.9GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache |
| Graphics | 1.4GHz CPU model: Intel HD graphics 50002.7GHz CPU model: Intel Iris Pro graphics2.9GHz CPU model: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory |
| RAM | Configuration options: 1600 MHz 8GB LPDDR3 for 1.4GHz CPU model; 1600 MHz 8GB (4GB+4GB) DDR3 for remaining two models |
| Storage capacity | For 1.4GHz CPU model: 5400 rpm 500 GB (up to 1TB HD/ 1TB fusion drive or incorporate 256GB flash storage)For 2.7GHz and 2.9GHz models: 5400 rpm 1TB with options of 1TB fusion drive or 256GB/512GB flash storage |
| Camera | FaceTime HD camera |
| Add-ons | Latest Wi-Fi (802.11 AC) technology, Bluetooth v4.0, wireless full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), Magic Mouse, Glass multi-touch Trackpad |
| Ports | 2 x thunder bolt ports, 4 x USB v3.0, SDCX card slot, headphone, Kensington lock slot, 10/100/1000 BASE-T gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) |
| Price | 1.4GHz CPU model: $1099 (around ₹66,000)2.7GHz CPU model: $1299 (around ₹78,000)2.9GHz CPU model: $1499 (around ₹90,000) |
[Image Credit: Apple Inc.]
