Apple Refreshes iMacs With Latest Intel Processors

Apple announced the updated iMac® with fourth generation Intel quad-core processors, new graphics, next generation Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage options. The updated iMac brings the latest technology to the stunningly thin design and gorgeous display of the world’s leading all-in-one desktop.

The new iMac now features the following specs:

Processor: 2.7 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 for 21.5-inch entry level; quad-core Intel Core i5 processors up to 3.4 GHz for 21.5-inch high end; optional quad-core Intel Core i7 processors up to 3.5 GHz

Display: 21.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 1,920 x 1,080 resolution or 27-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2,560 x 1,440 resolution

Graphics: Intel Iris Pro on entry level 21.5-inch model, NVIDIA GeForce 700 series for high-end 21.5-inch; optional NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M series graphics with up to 4GB of video memory

Memory: 8GB configurable up to 32 GB

Storage: 1TB hard drive. Configurable to 3TB Fusion Drive

Wireless: 802.11 ac WiFi wireless networking that is IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n backwards-compatible; Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

iMac also comes with two Thunderbolt and four USB 3.0 ports for connecting to external storage and other high performance peripherals.

The new iMacs are available via Apple’s website with the price starting at US$1,299 for the base 21.5-inch, Core i5 model.

Check out additional details here.