The iMac is a range of all-in-one Macintosh desktop computers designed and built by Apple Inc. The iMac was described by Steve Jobs as, "The excitement of the internet. The simplicity of Macintosh." It has been the primary part of Apple's consumer desktop offerings since its introduction in 1998, and has evolved through four distinct forms. In its original form, the iMac G3, the iMac was gum drop- or egg-shaped with a CRT monitor, mainly enclosed by colored, translucent plastic. The second major revision, the iMac G4, moved to a design of a hemispherical base containing all the main components and an LCD monitor on a freely moving arm attached to the top of the base. The iMac G5 and the Intel iMac placed all the components immediately behind the display, creating a chunky unified design that tilts only up and down on a simple metal base. On July 27, 2010 Apple updated it's line of iMacs to feature the new Intel Core processors across the line. Both 21.5 inch models now feature Core i3 processors as does the low end 27 inch model. With this refresh Apple also did away with the black back plate on the iMac transitioning to a seamless Aluminum enclosure. Other design changes include the tapering of the pedestal and a redesign of the speakers to make them clearer and louder with better bass response and less distortion. On this date Apple also announced it's new "Apple Magic Trackpad" peripheral, a trackpad similar to that of the Macbook Pro for use with the iMac. They also introduced their first ever AA NiMH battery charger intended to simplify the use of batteries in it's new peripherals ... Read More
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User Review
The cons include the fact that my 3.5 year old iMac had a matte screen, and the glass front of this 21.5 " iMac does pick up reflections easily. But since I tend to keep my place dark and being a morning person don't have a lot of sunshine to contend with...for me it is actually a better screen than my old iMac's matte screen. It shipped with Apple's shortened keyboard (no number pad) and that took a bit of acclimation. Technology advances so my old firewire devices now need an adapter to work, firewire 400 to 800, but that is a tiny problem. Wish Apple would build in a fold down port for iPods to recharge. And all that glass on the front makes it a little heavy to haul around.
All in all, I love this computer and can heartily recommend it, and that comes from a relatively low income person who watches his money closely..... Read More Read Pro Review
21.5 Inch iMac 3.2GHz - MC509LL/A - Originally $1,499
* July, 2010 Model
* 3.2GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i3 (optional 3.60GHz i5 add $200)
* 4GB memory
* 1TB hard drive
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics with 512MB memory Configurable options at the Apple Store
21.5 Inch iMac 3.06GHz - MC508LL/A - Originally $1,199
* July, 2010 Model
* 3.06GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i3
* 4GB memory
* 500GB hard drive
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics with 256MB memory Configurable options at the Apple Store
21.5 Inch iMac 3.06GHz - MC413LL/A - Originally $1,499
* Oct, 2009 Model
* 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (optional 3.33GHz -- $200 extra)
* 4GB memory
* 1TB hard drive
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics with 256MB Configurable options at the Apple Store User Reviews
21.5 Inch iMac 3.06GHz - MB950LL/A - Originally $1,199
* Oct, 2009 Model
* 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (optional 3.33GHz -- $200 extra)
* 4GB memory
* 500GB hard drive
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics Configurable options at the Apple Store User Reviews
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