Description of Apple iMac 27" Core i5 3.1GHz/4GB/1TB
Overview:
The Apple iMac 27-inch features a powerful 3.1 GHz Core i5 processor, matched with the OS X 10.7 Lion to ensure supreme speed and efficiency. The iMac is enforced with 4GB of RAM that can be extended to 16 GB, along with the AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics processor with 1GB GDDR5 memory which makes this iMac an outstanding desktop computer that delivers phenomenal performances.
Design
The design philosophy of the iMac's 27" remains the same as it was a decade ago, which is its elegance and beauty with a top class performance. Its classic all-in-one design of flat-panel makes it clean and puts traditional class to the beautifully crafted enclosure. The stunning LED backlighting supports millions of colours and pushes light through each pixel with remarkable brightness and efficiency. The iMac's 27" provides 2560 x 1440 High Definition resolution that brings you a sharp and pleasant display. It weights around 30.5 pounds (13.8 kg). It even has a full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement). The Apple iMac 27" comes up with an intelligent control system that checks temperature and infuse right amount of air to critical components inside.
Performance
Apple iMac 27" is powered by the quad-core Intel Core i5 processor and DDR3 memory. Apple iMac 27" performs 1.7x times faster at the core which is standard on the new iMacs and nearly twice as fast compared to its previous generation iMacs. The iMac is provided with 4GB of RAM that can be extended to 16 GB. It also features the AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics processor with 1GB GDDR5 memory which makes the iMac an outstanding desktop computer for watching videos and gaming. Its 1Tera Byte (7200rpm) hard-drive brings more space for extensive storage.
Multimedia Configuration and Connectivity
The iMac delivers great multimedia offerings which include integrated FaceTime HD camera supporting up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display, in built stereo speakers with 2 internal 20-watt high-efficiency amplifiers, microphone and Gigabit Ethernet for audio and video input & output. The iMac has four 2.0 USB ports, one FireWire 800 port, one thunderbolt port and SDXC SD card slot to allow rapid and effortless connectivity. It brings the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology. Supplementary accessories include Magic Trackpad, wired Apple Mouse, wired Apple Numeric Keyboard and Apple Remote, the Apple iMac is a polished and proficient desktop computer, offering high performance leaving no stones unturned.
Operating System
This iMac runs on universally acclaimed Apple MacOS X 10.7 Lion, built on a plausible UNIX foundation. The OS X is devised to completely utilize the technologies in every new Mac. The built in apps includes Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iChat, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple iLife, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Photo Booth, Apple Spaces, Apple Quick Look and Apple Time Machine.
Technical Specifications of Apple iMac 27" Core i5 3.1GHz/4GB/1TB
| Specifications |
| Processor |
3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache |
| Storage |
1 TB (7200 rpm) harddrive |
| Graphics |
AMD Radeon HD 6970Mgraphics processor with 1GBof GDDR5 memory |
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| Video Support and Camera |
| 1) |
FaceTime HD camera |
| 2) |
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560x1600 pixels) on an external display |
| 3) |
Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes |
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| Audio |
| 1) |
Built-in stereo speakers |
| 2) |
Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers |
| 3) |
Headphone / optical digital audio output (mini-jack) |
| 4) |
Audio line in / optical digital audio input (mini-jack) |
| 5) |
Built-in microphone |
| 6) |
Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone |
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| Connections and Expansion |
| 1) |
One Thunderbolt port on 21.5-inch iMac |
| 2) |
Two Thunderbolt ports on 27-inch iMac |
| 3) |
MiniDisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately) |
| 4) |
One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts |
| 5) |
Four USB 2.0 ports |
| 6) |
SDXC card slot |
| 7) |
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer burning (DVDR DL/DVDRW/CD-RW) |
| 8) |
Audio in/out |
| 9) |
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) |
| 10) |
IR receiver |
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| Input |
| Apple Wireless Keyboard |
Full-size keyboard with 78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted �T� arrangement) |
| Magic Mouse |
Smooth, seamless Multi-Touch surface with support for simple gestures (scrolling and swiping). Click and double-click anywhere. Ambidextrous construction accommodates left- and right-handed users. |
| Magic Trackpad |
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch and expand, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, rotate, screen zoom, scroll, click and drag, click drag and lock, secondary click A and B |
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| Wireless |
| Wi-Fi |
802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking,2IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology |
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| In the Box |
| 1) |
iMac |
| 2) |
Apple Wireless Keyboard |
| 3) |
Apple Magic Mouse |
| 4) |
Power lead |
| 5) |
Printed and electronic documentation |
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