Apple Unleashes New Quad-core iMacs with Thunderbolt and FaceTime HD

Apple reveals its new quad-core iMacs that features Intel Core i5 processors, which boasts integrated memory controller and powerful video encoding and decoding. According to the Cupertino-based company, the new quad-core iMacs have the most powerful graphics in an all-in-one desktop because of its AMD Radeon HD graphics processor.

It also includes the Thunderbolt I/O technology, and a built-in FaceTime HD camera and software for crisp, widescreen video calling. Moreover, the new camera supports high-definition video calls between all FaceTime HD-enabled Macs and standard resolution calls for iPad 2, iPhone 4, the latest generation of iPod touch and other Intel-based Macs. Apple’s new quad-core iMacs also highlights its signature aluminum and glass design, IPS LED-backlit high-resolution display, SD card slot, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad.

The quad-core iMacs will be available at the Apple Store, its retail stores and authorized resellers, with prices starting at $1,999. See the complete tech specs and configurations below.

TECH SPECS

21.5-inch iMac

21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
Resolution: 1920 by 1080 pixels

* $1,119
– 2.5Ghz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
– 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM (configurable to 16GB)
– 500GB hard drive
– AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory

* $1,499
– 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache (configurable to 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7)
– 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 memory (configurable to 16GB)
– 1TB 7200rpm hard drive (configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive)
– AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory

27-inch iMac

27-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colors
Resolution: 2560 by 1440 pixels

* $1,699
– 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
– 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 memory (configurable to 16GB)
– 1TB 7200rpm hard drive (configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256 solid-state second drive)
– AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory

* $1,999
– 3.1Ghz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache (configurable to 3.4Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7)
– 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM (configurable to 16GB)
– 1TB hard drive (configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive)
– AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory (configurable to AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB DDR5)

CONFIGURATIONS

Video Support and Camera
* FaceTime HD camera
* Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display
* Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes

Audio
* Built-in stereo speakers
* Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers
* Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
* Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
* Built-in microphone
* Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

Connections and Expansion
* One Thunderbolt port on 21.5-inch iMac
* Two Thunderbolt ports on 27-inch iMac
* Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
* One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
* Four USB 2.0 ports
* SDXC card slot
* Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer burning (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
* Audio in/out
* 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
* IR receiver

Input
* Apple Wireless Keyboard
* Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad
* Magic Mouse: Smooth, seamless Multi-Touch surface with support for simple gestures (scrolling and swiping). Click and double-click anywhere. Ambidextrous construction accommodates left- and right-handed users.
* Magic Trackpad: Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch and expand, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, rotate, screen zoom, scroll, click and drag, click drag and lock, secondary click A and B

Wireless
* Wi-Fi: 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;2 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
* Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology

SIZE AND WEIGHT

21-inch
Height: 17.75 inches (45.1 cm)
Width: 20.8 inches (52.8 cm)
Depth: 7.42 inches (18.85 cm)
Weight: 20.5 pounds (9.3 kg)

27-inch
Height: 20.4 inches (51.7 cm)
Width: 25.6 inches (65.0 cm)
Depth: 8.15 inches (20.7 cm)
Weight: 30.5 pounds (13.8 kg)

ELECTRICAL AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

Line voltage: 100-240V AC
* Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
* Maximum continuous power: 205W (21.5-inch models); 310W (27-inch models)
* Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
* Storage temperature: -4° to 116° F (-20° to 47° C)
* Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
* Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet
* Typical acoustical performance
* Sound pressure level (operator position): 18 dBA at idle

INCLUDED SOFTWARE

Mac OS X Snow Leopard: Includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools, and more.
iLife: Includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, and iWeb.