Its beauty is far more than screen deep.

All-new quad-core processors. Advanced graphics. Thunderbolt technology. FaceTime HD. iMac is a desktop workhorse disguised as an all-in-one wonder.

Talk about screen appeal.

LED backlighting. One bright idea.

Full brightness with no waiting. That’s the advantage of the LED-backlit iMac display. Unlike 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 lets you finely tune the iMac display to suit the ambient light in even the dimmest room.

More pixels. Better picture.

The 21.5-inch iMac features 1920x1080 resolution. The 27-inch iMac boasts even greater resolution of 2560x1440. That’s a whopping 78 per cent more pixels than the 21.5-inch model. And more pixels mean images look crisp and true to life. A 1000:1 contrast ratio gives you more vibrant colours and blacker blacks. All in a 16:9 aspect ratio — the same as an HDTV.

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 colour — even if you’re viewing the display from the side.

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Next-generation quad-core Intel processors.

Powered by quad-core processors, the new iMac is our fastest yet — up to 80 per cent faster than the previous generation.1 Every model in the lineup comes as standard with the latest Intel Core i5 quad-core processor. You even have the option to configure the 21.5- or 27-inch iMac with the Intel Core i7, the fastest quad-core processor available. But why stop there? Add up to 16GB of DDR3 memory and an ultra-fast 256GB solid-state drive,2 and you have an all-in-one that can handle just about anything. Learn more about processor performance

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All-new advanced AMD Radeon HD graphics.

With advanced AMD Radeon HD graphics processors across the line, iMac performs even better than before — up to three times better, in fact.3 So you see more frames per second in 3D games, and you can edit HD home videos with more speed and responsiveness than you ever thought possible. Learn more about graphics performance

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Thunderbolt.
The fastest, most versatile I/O in a desktop.

Ultra-fast and ultra-flexible, the Thunderbolt port features two 10-Gbps data channels for data transfer that’s up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800 and up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0. And it offers unprecedented expansion capabilities for a new generation of high-performance peripherals. The new 27-inch iMac gives you not just one but two Thunderbolt ports. So in an instant, iMac can go from a family computer to a filmmaker’s dream machine. Learn more about Thunderbolt

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The new FaceTime HD camera.
The better to see you with.

Get more of your friends in the picture with crisp, widescreen HD video. The new FaceTime HD camera lets you make FaceTime video calls in 720p resolution. The picture is so clear, it will look and feel almost like you’re in the same room. Make HD calls from one new iMac to another or to a new MacBook Pro. You can also make video calls to other Intel-based Mac computers, iPad 2, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S or the latest iPod touch.4 Learn more about FaceTime for Mac

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It’s very well connected.

Thunderbolt

The new Thunderbolt port lets you daisy-chain as many as six devices, plus an additional display. So with just one port, you can create the ultimate do-anything desktop. If you choose the new 27-inch iMac, a second Thunderbolt port lets you expand even more. And since Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology, you can plug any Mini DisplayPort display straight into the Thunderbolt port.

USB and FireWire

Bring on your iPad, iPod, digital camera, mobile phone and external hard drive — there’s no shortage of ports on iMac. Four USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire 800 port give you plenty of peripheral possibilities.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

The latest 802.11n wireless technology in iMac makes it effortless to connect to a Wi-Fi network.5 iMac automatically finds available networks and lets you join them with a click. Bluetooth wireless technology is also built in, so you can use your favourite wireless accessories straight out of the box.

SDXC

Transfer photos and videos to your iMac as fast as you take them. The built-in SDXC card slot supports SD and SDHC cards with capacities up to 2TB. Just insert your camera’s memory card and import your photos to iPhoto.

It’s like having your own team of experts.

Every new Mac comes with professional advice, award-winning service and support, and a world of online resources.

Support from AppleCare.

A Mac includes 90 days of free telephone technical support and a one-year limited warranty. If you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan, you can extend that coverage to three years from the original purchase date of your Mac.

Online tutorials at Apple.com.

You can find everything you need to know about a Mac online at Apple.com. Watch video tutorials on iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Mac OS X, accessing Wi-Fi networks and more. Learn great Mac tricks and tips. And find out how to get the most out of your Mac.
  1. Testing conducted by Apple in April 2011 using pre-production 21.5-inch 2.7GHz Intel Core i5–based iMac units and shipping 21.5-inch 3.2GHz Intel Core i3–based iMac units. For After Effects CS5, units were configured with 8GB RAM. For all other application tests, units were configured with 4GB RAM. Modo test files: BathFaucet.lxo and Couch.lxo. After Effects CS5 test files: Animal.aet and Monolith.aet. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of iMac. Testing conducted by Apple in April 2011 using pre-production 27-inch 3.4GHz Intel Core i7–based iMac units and shipping 27-inch 2.93GHz Intel Core i7–based iMac units. For After Effects CS5, units were configured with 8GB RAM. For all other application tests, units were configured with 4GB RAM. Modo test files: BathFaucet.lxo and Couch.lxo. After Effects CS5 test files: Animal.aet and Monolith.aet. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of iMac.
  2. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.
  3. Testing conducted by Apple in April 2011 using pre-production 21.5-inch 2.5GHz Intel Core i5–based iMac units with AMD Radeon HD 6750M and 512MB graphics memory, and shipping 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core i3–based iMac units with AMD Radeon HD 4670 and 256MB graphics memory, all configured with 4GB RAM. Portal v(4295)(400) tested using mydemo1.dem, maximum graphics quality, 8x anti-aliasing, 16x anisotropic filtering, at 1920x1080. Call of Duty 4 v1.7.1 tested using Timedemoambush, Timedemobog, Timedemopipeline, maximum graphics quality, 4x anti-aliasing, at 1920x1080. Half-Life 2: Episode Two v(4295)(400) tested using storm.dem, high graphics quality, 4x anti-aliasing, 4x anisotropic filtering, at 1920x1080. StarCraft II v1.3.2.18317 tested using Metalopolis 1V1 replay, high graphics quality, at 1920x1080. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of iMac. Testing conducted by Apple in April 2011 using pre-production 27-inch 3.4GHz Intel Core i7–based iMac units with AMD Radeon HD 6970M and shipping 27-inch 2.93GHz Intel Core i7–based iMac units with AMD Radeon HD 5750, all configured with 1GB graphics memory and 4GB RAM. Portal v(4295)(400) tested using mydemo1.dem, maximum graphics quality, 8x anti-aliasing, 16x anisotropic filtering, at 2560x1440. Call of Duty 4 v1.7.1 tested using Timedemoambush, Timedemobog, Timedemopipeline, maximum graphics quality, 4x anti-aliasing, at 2560x1440. Half-Life 2: Episode Two v(4295)(400) tested using storm.dem, high graphics quality, 4x anti-aliasing, 4x anisotropic filtering, at 2560x1440. StarCraft II v1.3.2.18317 tested using Metalopolis 1V1 replay, high graphics quality, at 2560x1440. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of iMac.
  4. Requires a FaceTime-enabled iOS device with a Wi-Fi connection or a FaceTime-enabled Mac with an Internet connection and FaceTime for Mac software (may require separate purchase). Not available in all areas.
  5. Wireless Internet access requires a wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply.