Apple iMac (27in, 2.9GHz, fall 2012)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MD095LL/A
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Apple iMac (27in, 2.9GHz, fall 2012) price range: $1,699.98 - $1,799.00
- Reviewed by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 11/30/2012
The good: A thin new design and a competitive, logical set of core component updates keep the top-end Apple iMac on elite ground.
The bad: The lack of HDMI input is frustrating, and Apple's continued reluctance to add a touch screen may bother some.
The bottom line: Apple sticks to the fundamentals with the new iMac, relying on design, strong features, and overall polish to maintain its leadership among high-end all-in-ones.
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- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MD095LL/A
- Description: Creating the stunningly thin design of the new iMac took some equally stunning feats of technological innovation. Apple refined, re-imagined, or re-engineered everything about it from the inside out. The result is an elegant all-in-one computer that's as much a work of art as it is state of the art. With third-generation Intel Core processors, the latest NVIDIA graphics, Thunderbolt, and groundbreaking storage options, the slimmest iMac yet is also the most powerful. OS X Mountain Lion makes every Mac intuitive and easy to use. It also makes it simple to find, organize, share, and do just about everything. And thanks to iCloud, it makes your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch work wonderfully together.
General
- Desktop type All-in-one desktop system
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Antenna,
Stereo speakers,
2 microphones - Localization English / United States
Processor / Chipset
- Type Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.9 GHz,
3 - Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz
- Number of Cores Quad-Core
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- CPU Qty 1
- Max CPU Qty 1
- Processor Main Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2
Cache Memory
- Installed Size L3 cache - 6 MB
- Cache Per Processor 6 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 8 GB,
32 GB (max) - Technology DDR3 SDRAM
- Memory Speed 1600 MHz
- Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- Configuration Features 2 x 4 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Hard Drive
- Type HDD
- Capacity 1 TB,
1 - Interface Type Serial ATA-300 Serial ATA
- Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Hard Drive (3rd)
- Type None
Optical Storage
- Type None
Card Reader
- Type Card reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card,
SDXC Memory Card,
SDHC Memory Card Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type LED - IPS
- Diagonal Size 27 in
- Max Resolution 2560 x 1440
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Monitor Features LED-backlit
Graphics Controller
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
- Video Memory 512 GB,
GDDR5 SDRAM Camera
- Form Factor Integrated
Input Device
- Type Mouse,
Keyboard Audio Output
- Type Integrated
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Keyboard
- Keyboard Name Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Connectivity Wireless
- Interface Bluetooth
- Localization & Layout English
Audio Input
- Type Two microphones
Mouse
- Connectivity Wireless
- Technology Laser
- Interface Bluetooth
- Features Multi-Touch
Networking
- Type Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Bluetooth 4.0,
IEEE 802.11a,
Fast Ethernet,
Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11g - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11g,
IEEE 802.11n,
Bluetooth 4.0,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11b Printer
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Features AirPlay
Expansion / Connectivity
- Slots 4 (total) / 2 (free) x SO DIMM 204-pin
- Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt,
4 x USB 3.0,
1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet),
1 x SPDIF output/headphones Power
- Device Type Power supply
- Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion,
- English - Software Apple iTunes,
Notification Center,
Apple Safari,
Apple FaceTime,
Apple iLife,
App Store,
Reminders,
Apple Time Machine,
Calendar,
Contacts,
Dictation,
iCloud,
Photo Booth,
Messages,
Game Center,
Apple Mac OS X Mail Dimensions & Weight
- Width 25.6 in
- Depth 8 in
- Height 20.3 in
- Weight 21 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.6
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.5
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