Apple Updates iMac

SYDNEY, Australia—29 April 2008—Apple today updated its all-in-one iMac line withthe latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and the most powerful graphics ever available in aniMac. With prices starting at just A$1,599 RRP inc GST, iMac includes faster processors with 6MB L2 cacheand a faster 1066 MHz front-side bus across the entire line, and 2GB of memory standard inmost models. The 24-inch iMac now offers a 3.06 GHz Intel processor and the high-performanceNVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics as options, extending iMac’s lead as the ultimateall-in-one desktop computer for both consumers and professionals.

“The iMac’s gorgeous aluminium and glass all-in-one design has been an incrediblehit with our customers and is just one of the reasons Mac sales are growing three and a halftimes faster than PC sales,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice presidentof Worldwide Product Marketing. “With the latest Intel processors, a faster new graphicsoption and more memory, customers now have even more reasons to love the iMac.”

Packing dual-core performance into the convenience of a striking all-in-one design, the newiMac includes faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors across the line; a 1066 MHz front-side bus;up to 4GB of 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory; and a widescreen flat-panel display supportingmillions of colours. For the first time, the 24-inch iMac features an optional NVIDIA GeForce8800 GS with 512MB of video memory, to deliver up to two times standard performance forgraphic intensive applications*. Providing the latest in high-performance connectivity optionsto quickly and conveniently transfer digital photos, music and video, iMac includes built-inAirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi networking for up to five times the performance of 802.11g**;Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; Gigabit Ethernet; built-in iSight video camera; a total of five USB 2.0ports (including two on the Apple Keyboard); and one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port.

The iMac furthers Apple’s commitment to environmental progress with highly recyclableand durable materials including scratch-resistant glass and professional grade aluminium. Everymodel in the iMac line is rated EPEAT Silver and the power-efficient iMac also meets thestringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements for power consumption.

Every Mac in the Apple lineup comes with iLife ‘08, the most significant update ever toApple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring a major newversion of iPhoto and a completely re-invented iMovie, both seamlessly integrated with the new.Mac Web Gallery for online photo and video sharing. Every Mac also includes Leopard, thesixth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system which features TimeMachine™, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac***; aredesigned Finder™ that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs;Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application; Spaces, anintuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them;a brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock and majorenhancements to Mail and iChat. .Mac members can use the new Back to My Mac feature to browseand access files on their home computer from a Mac over the Internet while on the road****.

Pricing & Availability
The new iMac line is available immediately through the Apple Store (www.apple.com.au) and Apple Authorised Resellers.

The new 20-inch 2.4 GHz iMac, for a recommended retail price of A$1,599 inc GST, includes:

The new 20-inch 2.66 GHz iMac, for a recommended retail price of A$1,999 inc GST, includes:

The new 24-inch 2.8 GHz iMac, for a recommended retail price of A$2,399 inc GST, includes:

Build-to-order options and accessories include: a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to4GB DDR2 SDRAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS with 512MB of video memory and up to a 1TB Serial ATAhard drive on the 24-inch iMac; up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM and up to 750GB Serial ATA hard drive onthe 2.66 GHz 20-inch iMac; and up to 4GB of DDR2 SDRAM and up to 500GB Serial ATA hard driveon the 2.4 GHz 20-inch iMac. Additional options include: Apple Wireless Keyboard and WirelessMighty Mouse; AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme Base Station; the AppleCare Protection Plan;and pre-installed copies of iWork ’08, Logic Express 8, Final Cut Express 4 andAperture™ 2.

*Testing conducted by Apple in April 2008 using preproduction 24-inch iMac units with 2.8GHzIntel Core 2 Duo processors. Based on Quake 4 using 1920 x 1200 High Quality setting.Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximateperformance of iMac.

**AirPort Extreme is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Actual performance willvary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors.

***Time Machine requires an additional hard drive (sold separately).

****The .Mac service is available to persons aged 13 or older. Annual membership fee andinternet access required. Terms and conditions apply.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and re-inventedthe personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead theindustry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife andprofessional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with itsiPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobilephone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

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John Marx
Apple
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