The whole package. And then some.

iMac comes packed with software for everything you do — from the day-to-day things to the dare-to-dream things. And it lets you do them in ways that are simple, intuitive and fun. It’s part of what makes a Mac a Mac.

Mac OS X. The world’s most advanced operating system.

At the heart of every iMac — and every Mac — is Mac OS X, an operating system custom made for the Intel multicore processors and advanced graphics inside. Mac OS X comes with all the apps you need to do the everyday things — send and receive email, browse the web, edit and share photos, and more — the moment you turn on your iMac. And Mac OS X does something else that’s pretty remarkable: it backs up your data for you automatically, thanks to an app called Time Machine. Time Machine backs up your entire system to your external hard drive or Time Capsule. It keeps a spare copy of every file, and it remembers how your system looked on any given day. So you can revisit your Mac as it appeared in the past. Learn more about Mac OS X

One thing a Mac doesn’t do: get PC viruses.

Trojan horses, worms, email viruses. The digital world can be a scary place. Thankfully, a Mac isn’t susceptible to the thousands of viruses plaguing Windows-based computers. Mac OS X comes with built-in defences that keep you safe, without any work on your part. And when a potential security threat arises, Apple responds quickly by providing software updates and security enhancements you can download automatically and install with a click.

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The Mac App Store.
A thousand more reasons to love a Mac.

More than a thousand Mac apps are a click away at the Mac App Store. Find the ones you want and simply click to download and install. No more boxes. No more disks. No more hassle. You can browse apps by category or search for something specific. And you can easily keep your apps up to date, because your Mac will let you know when updates are available. Learn more about the Mac App Store

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FaceTime. Now making HD video calls.

iMac comes with the new FaceTime HD camera and easy-to-use FaceTime for Mac software. Just click to make HD video calls to another new iMac or new MacBook Pro. You can also make video calls to other Intel-based Mac computers, iPad 2 or the latest iPod touch.* FaceTime automatically displays your contacts from Address Book, so you don’t have to build a friends list. And calls ring through to your Mac even when you don’t have the FaceTime app open. Learn more about FaceTime for Mac

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iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand. All part of iLife ’11.
And all part of every new Mac.

With iLife ’11, you’ll do more with photos, movies and music than you ever thought possible. iPhoto lets you browse, edit and share your photos with full-screen views. iMovie turns your home videos into epic movie trailers. And GarageBand gives you everything you need to make a great-sounding song — including tools for keeping your song in perfect rhythm and guitar and piano lessons. Learn more about iLife ’11

* 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.