Pros
- Zippy performance from Sandy Bridge quad-core processors
- Facetime HD camera
- Two Thunderbolt ports
- Fastest graphics performance in iMac line
- Has the most configuration options
Cons
- Not much faster overall than the less expensive members of the iMac family
- No anti-glare screen option
Manufacturer’s Description
The 27-inch iMac Desktop Computer from Apple 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. Apple's innovative wireless Magic Mouse is included for cursor control, giving desktop users the same powerful multi-touch input capabilities that are found in Apple notebook trackpads -- in a desktop mouse form factor.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MC814LLA |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor speed | 3.1 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 | 27.0 inches |
| Included monitor | All-in-One |
| Display type | Glossy LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | AMD Radeon HD 6970M |
| Secondary Graphics Chipset | ATI Radeon HD |
| Number of Graphic Cards included | 1.0 |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 1000.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200.0 RPM |
| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Ethernet Type | Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Slots | SDXC Card |
| Power | |
| Power Supply Wattage | 310.0 watts |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 25.6 inches |
| Depth | 8.15 inches |
| Height | 20.4 inches |
| Weight | 30.5 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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