Pros
- Fast performance from Sandy Bridge quad-core processor
- Fast hard drive
- Facetime HD camera
- Thunderbolt port
Cons
- Slower 3D performance compared to other models
- No SSD option
- No anti-glare screen option
Manufacturer’s Description
The 21.5-inch iMac desktop computer is a sleek all-in-one computer with a stunning 16:9 HD display. Capable of displaying 1080p HD video at full resolution, the display features a LED backlight and IPS panel technology for superior image quality. The iMac sports a sleek aluminum and glass industrial design, with a matching wireless slimline aluminum keyboard.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MC309LLA |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor speed | 2.5 MHz |
| Cache size | 6.0 KB |
| Processor count | 1 |
| Memory | |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1333.0 MHz |
| Memory max | 16000.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 21.5 inches |
| Included monitor | All-in-One |
| Display type | Glossy LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | AMD Radeon HD 6750M |
| Secondary Graphics Chipset | ATI Radeon HD |
| Number of Graphic Cards included | 1.0 |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 500.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200.0 RPM |
| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces |
|
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Slots | SDXC Card |
| Power | |
| Power Supply Wattage | 205.0 watts |
| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 20.8 inches |
| Depth | 7.42 inches |
| Height | 17.75 inches |
| Weight | 20.5 pounds |
| Optical Drive | |
| Optical Drive Speed | 8.0 |
| Optical Drive Type | SuperDrive |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
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| Case | |
| Chassis style | All-in-one |


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