Description of Apple iMac 21" Core i5/2.5GHz/4GB/500GB
Overview:
The latest 21.5-inch iMac features the new Intel i5 quad core processor along with native resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. It also come with some fantastic features to give you signature Apple features, and includes an Apple wireless keyboard and a magic mouse which can be swapped with the magic track pad at no additional cost if purchased from the Apple Online Store.
Design
The design philosophy of the iMac's 21.5" 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 rest inside the beautifully crafted enclosure. The stunning LED backlighting supports millions of colours and pushes light through each pixel with remarkable brightness and efficiency. It has a fantastic 21.5-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colours.
Performance
The new i5 quad-core processor is based on Intel’s Sandy Bridge micro architecture, which integrates the CPU, cache, and memory controller on one chip, allowing for fast data access over fewer buses. The same processor is nearly 24% faster than the older i3 dual core processors. The desktop also comes with a standard 4GB memory which is upgradeable to 8GB along with the new slot-loading, 8X SuperDrive that can burn dual-layer DVDs at 4X speeds, and a SDXD card slot for easy transfer of photos and videos from SD cards used in cameras and camcorders.
Multimedia Configuration and Connectivity
A brilliant new feature in the iMac is the new Face Time HD camera which allows you to make video calls to other Face Time clients in 720p resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio and a much-improved low-light performance which is unprecedented. A new external connection called Thunderbolt can be used to attach Mini Display Port monitors to the machine as well. The highlight of this desktop is the AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics with 512MB of video memory which offers up to three times the performance offered by the previous generation graphic cards. The machine has a 500 gb harddisk that can be used by you to store and back up all of your data with ease.
Operating system
The iMac runs on the Apple OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.7, which is loved and favoured by Mac lovers all over. Additional software 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.
Technical Specifications of Apple iMac 21" Core i5/2.5GHz/4GB/500GB
| Specifications |
| Processor |
2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache |
| Storage |
500GB (7200 rpm) harddrive |
| Graphics |
AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 512MB of 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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