CPU: Quad-Core Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz
Memory (RAM): 4GB (2 x 2GB)
Maximum Memory: 8GB
Hard Drive: 500GB SATA
Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 512MB
Keyboard and Mouse: Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse
iMac at a glance.
All Quad-core.
One powerful desktop.
Quad-core Intel Core i5 and i7 processors across the line make iMac our most powerful all-in-one yet. So everything you love to do, from managing photos to watching video, is faster than ever before.
All-new AMD graphics.
Raising performance. And expectations.
iMac features an all-new AMD Radeon HD graphics processor that gives you graphics performance up to 3x faster than before.* So HD videos look incredible, and your favourite games feel even more responsive.
Thunderbolt.
Data transfer at lightening speeds.
Thunderbolt technology lets you connect high-performance peripherals such as external drives to a single port with data transfer rates up to 20x faster than USB 2.0 and up to 12x faster than FireWire 800.
FaceTime HD camera.
Great to see you, you and you.
With FaceTime for Mac and the new FaceTime HD camera, you can make full-screen HD video calls that are astonishingly crisp. And a new widescreen format means everyone can join in.
Every Mac comes with the worlds most advanced operating system, as well as iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, and iWeb so you can do more with your photos, movies, and music.
Included software
Mac OS X Snow Leopard + iLife '11
Display
High-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colours.
21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colours
Resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
Processor and Memory
Powered by a quad-core Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and DDR3 memory.
Processor
2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Memory
4GB (two 2GB) of 1333MHz DDR3 memory
Configurable to 8GB (all models) or 16GB (select models), only at the Apple Online Store.
Storage
500GB or 1TB hard drive.
500GB (7200 rpm) hard drive
1TB (7200 rpm) hard drive
Graphics
Advanced AMD Radeon HD discrete graphics.
AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
Video Support and Camera
Built-in FaceTime HD camera.
FaceTime HD camera
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560x1600 pixels) on an external display
Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
Audio
Built-in stereo speakers, built-in microphone and headphone mini-jack.
Built-in stereo speakers
Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers
Headphone / optical digital audio output (mini-jack)
Audio line in / optical digital audio input (mini-jack)
Built-in microphone
Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Connections and Expansion
SuperDrive, SDXC card slot, audio in, audio out, USB 2.0, FireWire 800, Thunderbolt, Gigabit Ethernet.
One Thunderbolt port on 21.5-inch iMac
Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
Four USB 2.0 ports
SDXC card slot
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer burning (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Audio in/out
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
IR receiver
Input
Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad.
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
Wireless
Latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
Wi-Fi
802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
Size and Weight
An all-in-one design for a small footprint.
Height: 45.1 cm (17.75 inches)
Width: 52.8 cm (20.8 inches)
Depth: 18.85 cm (7.42 inches)
Weight: 9.3 kg (20.5 pounds)
Electrical and Operating Requirements
Line voltage: 100-240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Maximum continuous power: 205W (21.5-inch models); 310W (27-inch models)
Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)
Storage temperature: -20° to 47° C (-4° to 116° F)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Maximum altitude: 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)
Typical acoustical performance
Sound pressure level (operator position): 18 dBA at idle4
Limited Warranty and Service
Your 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 computers 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-authorised technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 0844 209 0611
Environmental Status Report
iMac is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
Arsenic-free display glass
BFR-free
PVC-free
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Highly recyclable aluminium and glass enclosures
Meets ENERGY STAR 5.2 requirements
Rated EPEAT Gold6
Apple and the Global Environment
Learn more about Apples dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products.
Recycling
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimisation. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.
In the Box
iMac
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Apple Magic Mouse
Power lead
Install/restore DVDs
Printed and electronic documentation
Included Software
Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools and more. Learn more about Mac OS X Snow Leopard
iLife
Includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand and iWeb. Learn more about iLife
Configurable Options
Purchase from the Apple Online Store to upgrade processor, graphics, memory and hard drive, or to swap Magic Mouse for Magic Trackpad.
Magic Trackpad
8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)