Apple 27-inch iMac CTO 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with wired keyboard with numeric keypad

The iMac. The world's best all-in-one computer.

There is so much glass and aluminum in the 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs we sometimes mistake them for gull-winged Deloreans. Edge-to-edge glass covers nearly the entire front of the enclosure. Apple likes to say "when all you see is the display, nothing gets between you and what's onscreen." With a 16:9 aspect ration (the international ratio standard) movies, TV shows, websites, photos, well, everything looks stunning on the iMac display.

LED backlighting = crazy bright.

Basically, an LED display is like an LCD display that "goes to 11." You see, when a display has more pixels, you need to push more light through them to achieve the best picture possible. LED backlighting in the iMac does exactly that, with remarkable brightness and efficiency. Because the LED backlight doesn't take up much space, the iMac enclosure stays thin... even with all the high-performance components inside.

Seeking a higher power resolution.

The 21.5-inch iMac features 1920-by-1080 HD resolution (compared to 1680-by-1050 resolution on the previous gen 20" iMac.) Apple engineers could simply have stretched that resolution up and out for the 27-inch iMac. But, rather than envoke the wrath of the Display Resolution Gods they took the 27-inch iMac display well beyond HD with 2560-by-1440 resolution.

That's 78 percent more pixels than the 21.5-inch iMac. And as we all know, 78 percent of Smoot is 4.3549974 feet.

IPS technology. The little gift from Hitachi.

The iMac display is designed to look great from almost any angle. A technology called in-plane switching (IPS) makes this possible. First developed by Hitachi in 1996, IPS was designed to improve the poor viewing angles and poor color reproduction of TN panels at that time. Because of the wide viewing angle and accurate color reproduction IPS monitors are widely embraced by professional graphic artists and designers. The latest version of E-IPS has drastically reduced both the cost and response time of the technology, making it possible to bring this higher standard to the mainstream display market.

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.

All-in-one simplicity.

iMac evolved. Now with less brow ridge.

In comparison to this iMac, you might think the early iMacs resemble something in the way of a dinosaur. Well, the old iMacs can more than pull their weight, and de-cluttering the desktop is a powerful step towards productivity.

What is it they say about cleanliness? At any rate, the display, processor, graphics card, hard drive, optical drive, memory, and more still all reside inside one simple enclosure. New technology inside and out makes the iMac a worthy addition to the all-in-one dynasty. Even if it mocks the earlier iMacs with its superior craniofacial angle.

Seamless enclosure. Or as full as an egg is of meat.

While you'll find a collection of ports on the back of iMac, you won't find much else. Much like all you'll find in an egg is well, egg. A seamless, precision-forged enclosure makes the back one continuous aluminum surface (you know, to ward off alien death rays or something.) And there's only one cord: the power cord. Pete Townshend would be proud.

Cool, James Dean-like components.

The wider iMac display is like a rebel with a cause. A cooling cause, minus the teen angst. It allows more room to separate the two hottest components, the CPU and the GPU. This keeps things cucumber 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. The result of all this tinkering with heat and sound? A system that operates at 18 decibels when idle... so quiet, you hardly know it's on.

Details that matter.

• Edge-to-edge glass.

  The glass that surrounds the LED-backlit display wraps around the edge of the aluminum enclosure.

• Tapered pedestal.

  Another victory over clutter, the finely tapered aluminum pedestal practically disappears on the desktop.

• Redesigned speakers.

  New speakers deliver louder, clearer sound with better bass response and less distortion.

Wireless keyboard and Magic Mouse. Standard.



iMac comes standard with a wireless keyboard and the Magic Mouse.

Clutter-free wireless.

iMac embodies simple design that eliminates desktop clutter. So naturally, it's the first Mac to come standard with the Apple Wireless Keyboard and the wireless Magic Mouse.

Multi-Touch technology.

Magic Mouse is designed to do all the things a mouse should do... pointing, clicking, and scrolling... but with no scroll wheel, no trackball, and no visible button. Magic Mouse uses Multi-Touch technology to let you click, scroll, or swipe anywhere on its perfectly smooth, seamless top shell. But the real magic of Magic Mouse is how it knows what you want to do.

A chip inside Magic Mouse acts as a brain, detecting the difference between a resting hand, a scrolling finger, a two-finger swipe, and a simple click. It's the smartest mouse Apple has ever made.

LED backlighting. One bright idea.

Full brightness with no waiting. That's the big advantage of the LED-backlit iMac display. Unlike most displays that take time to warm up before they reach maximum brightness, an LED-backlit display is instantly on and uniformly bright. LED backlighting also gives you greater control over screen brightness. So you can finely tune the iMac display to suit the ambient light in even the dimmest room.

More pixels. Better picture.

The iMac offers some prime pixel real estate. The 21.5-inch, 1920-by-1080 display has 17 percent more pixels than the previous 20-inch iMac. The 27-inch, 2560-by-1440 display has a whopping 78 percent more pixels than the 21.5-inch iMac. And a 1000:1 contrast ratio gives you more vibrant colors and blacker blacks. All that in a widescreen display with a 16:9 aspect ratio... the same as an HD TV.

Stunning from every angle.

The iMac display looks great from any seat in the house, thanks to a premium display technology called in-plane switching (IPS). IPS gives you a bright picture with excellent color consistency... even if you're viewing the display from the side.



Now available with quad-core power.

The 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac models offer fast Intel Core 2 Duo processors up to 3.33GHz. Quad-core power comes to the 27-inch iMac with a 2.66GHz Intel Core i5 processor or 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 processor. Four cores deliver up to 2x faster performance for just about everything you do: managing your photos, editing HD video, even playing graphics-intensive 3D games. And since Mac OS X Snow Leopard is designed to take full advantage of Intel dual- and quad-core architectures, you get the fastest performance possible.

Revved-up graphics.



Every iMac comes with high-performance graphics that make games run smoother, photos load faster, and pro applications work better.

If you want even speedier graphics, choose an iMac with a more advanced ATI graphics processor. Learn more about iMac performance





More memory and storage.



The iMac has 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 memory standard, with room in its four SO-DIMM slots for up to 16GB, so you can run more applications simultaneously. And with a Serial ATA hard drive up to 2TB, feel free to load up on photos, videos, and music.

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.

The world's first Multi-Touch mouse.



Wireless Magic Mouse.

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, 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. Like magic.



Wireless keyboard.

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. Learn more about the Apple Wireless Keyboard that comes with iMac

An iSight camera, hidden in plain view.

Look closely: 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. Like everything Mac, iSight just works.

Ports for everything. And then some.



Mini DisplayPort.

The Mini DisplayPort lets you connect an external display, including the Apple LED Cinema Display, to your iMac. On the 27-inch iMac, the same port offers input, too. So you can connect any external source that has DisplayPort output... including a MacBook or MacBook Pro... and use your iMac as a display.

Wall mountable.

It's easy to give your iMac a place of honor on the wall. The 27-inch iMac is compatible with the VESA Mount Adapter Kit for use with wall mounts and articulating arms.

SD card slot.

Transfer your photos and videos to and from your iMac just as fast as you're able to take them. The iMac has an SD card slot built in. Just insert your camera's memory card and import your photos to iPhoto. From there, it's easy to organize your photos by the people in them, share them online, or create photo books.

USB and FireWire.

Bring on your iPod, digital camera, mobile phone, and external hard drive. If it has a cable, iMac has a port for it. Four USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire 800 port give you plenty of peripheral possibilities.

On every Mac.

Highly secure and reliable, a Mac is built on Mac OS X Snow Leopard: the world's most advanced operating system. And every Mac comes with software that lets you do more with photos, movies, and music.

What's in the box


• iMac
  
• Apple Wireless Keyboard
  
• Magic Mouse
  
• Power cord
  
• Install/restore DVDs
  
• Cleaning cloth
  
• Printed and electronic documentation

Included software


• Mac OS X Snow Leopard + iLife '09
  
• Every Mac comes with the world's most advanced operating system, as well as iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, and iWeb so you can do more with your photos, movies, and music.
  

Size and weight


• Height:
  20.4 inches (51.7 cm)
  
• Width:
  25.6 inches (65.0 cm)
  
• Depth:
  8.15 inches (20.7 cm)
  
• Weight:
  30.5 pounds (13.8 kg)

Connections and expansion


• One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
  
• Four USB 2.0 ports
  
• SD card slot

Communications


• Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;2 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
  
• Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Audio


• Built-in stereo speakers
  
• Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers
  
• Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
  
• Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
  
• Built-in microphone
  
• Support for Apple Stereo Headset with microphone

Display


• Built-in 27-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display with IPS technology
  
• Resolution: 2560 by 1440 pixels
  
• 16:9 aspect ratio
  
• Millions of colors at all resolutions
  
• Typical viewing angle: 178 horizontal; 178 vertical
  
• Typical brightness: 320 cd/m2 (21.5-inch model); 375 cd/m2 (27-inch model)
  
• Typical contrast ratio: 1000:1
  
• 27-inch model can be attached to a wall mount, articulating arm, or other VESA-compliant mounting solution using the optional VESA Mount Adapter Kit

Graphics and video support


• Built-in iSight camera
  
• Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately). 27-inch models also support input from external DisplayPort sources (adapters sold separately).
  
• Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
  
• Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display

Software


• Mac OS X v10.6 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)
  
• iLife '09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

Processor and memory


• 2.66GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache; Turbo Boost dynamic performance up to 3.2GHz
  
• 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache; Turbo Boost dynamic performance up to 3.46GHz; Hyper-Threading for up to eight virtual cores
  
• 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; four SO-DIMM slots support up to 16GB

Storage


• 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  
• Optional 2TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive

Optical drive


• Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  
• Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed
  
• Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
  
• Writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
  
• Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
  
• Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
  
• Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
  
• Reads CDs at up to 24x speed

Electrical and operating requirements


• Line voltage: 100-240V AC
  
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
  
• Maximum continuous power: 241W (21.5-inch model); 365W (27-inch models)
  
• Operating temperature: 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C)
  
• Storage temperature: -4 to 116 F (-20 to 47 C)
  
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  
• Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet
  
• Typical acoustical performance
  
• Sound pressure level (operator position): 18 dBA