American technology major Apple unveiled on Tuesday updated iMac desktops models loaded with the fourth-generation Intel Haswell quad-core processor.
The new iMac desktop series includes four models - two each of 21.5-inch and 27.5-inch screen PCs.
The smaller iMac PC sports a 21.5-inch (diagonal) IPS full HD (1920x1080p) LED back-lit display and runs on X Mountain Lion OS with 8GB (two 4GB) DDR3 RAM. The system is available in two models - a 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core-i5 with 3.6GHz turbo boost and a slightly faster 2.9GHz CPU speed with turbo boost of 3.6GHz
The 27.5-inch iMac model boasts of a superior IPS LED back-lit display having 2560x1440 pixel resolution. It comes in two variants with Intel's Haswell processors, with each differing in CPU speed and GPU configurations.
All the four new iMac desktops are said to be up for sale in India at authorised retailers with prices starting from ₹99,900.
Price and key specifications of Apple iMac Desktop Models:
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Model |
21.5-inch iMac |
27.5-inch iMac |
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Display |
21.5-inch (diagonal) IPS LED back-lit display with full HD (1920x1080p) resolution |
27.5-inch (diagonal) IPS LED back-lit display with 2560x1440p resolution |
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OS |
X Mountain Lion |
X Mountain Lion |
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Processor |
Available in two variants- one 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 (with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz) with 6MB L3 cache and another model features 2.9GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 (with Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache |
Also available in two variants- one 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 (with Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache and another model features 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 (with Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache |
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GPU |
2.7GHz processor model comes with Intel Iris Pro graphics, whereas higher model packs Nvidia GeForce GT 750M GPU with 1GB of GDDR5 memory |
3.2GHz processor model comes with Nvidia GeForce GT 755M GPU with 1GB of GDDR5 memory, whereas higher model packs Nvidia GeForce GTX 755M GPU with 2GB of GDDR5 memory |
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RAM |
8GB (two 4GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM |
8GB (two 4GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM with four user-accessible SO-DIMM slots |
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Storage Capacity |
Both models feature 1TB (5400-rpm) hard drive |
Both models feature 1TB (7200-rpm) hard drive |
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Camera |
FaceTime HD camera |
FaceTime HD camera |
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Add-ons |
Wi-Fi (802.11 ac), Bluetooth v4.0, stereo speakers, dual microphone, SDXC card slot, 4 x USB v3.0, mini display port, full sized wireless keyboard, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad( Glass multi-touch board for cursor control) |
Wi-Fi (802.11 ac), Bluetooth v4.0, stereo speakers, dual microphone, SDXC card slot, 4 x USB v3.0, mini display port, full sized wireless keyboard, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad( Glass multi-touch board for cursor control) |
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Dimensions |
528.0 x 450.0 x 175.0 |
650.0 x 516.0 x 203.0 mm |
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Weight |
5.68 kg |
9.54 kg |
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Price |
2.7GHz model is priced ₹99,900, whereas 2.9GHz variant costs ₹1,14,000 (both the prices include VAT) |
3.2GHz model is priced ₹1,39,900, whereas 3.4GHz variant costs ₹1,54,900 (both the prices include VAT) |
