Apple Desktop Computer - MC814X/A - Apple iMac 27" - Apple iMac 27" (2560x1440) Core i5 3.1Ghz, 4GB, 1TB, DVDRW, ATI 6970M/512MB, WIFI, BT, OSX
Apple Desktop Computer - MC814X/A - Apple iMac 27" - Apple iMac 27" (2560x1440) Core i5 3.1Ghz, 4GB, 1TB, DVDRW, ATI 6970M/512MB, WIFI, BT, OSX
Big, beautiful displays.
21.5- and 27-inch displays.
Today’s iMac has come a long way from the first 15-inch iMac. Take one look and you’ll see just how far. A 21.5- or 27-inch display with edge-to-edge glass covers nearly the entire front of the enclosure. When all you see is the display, nothing gets between you and what’s onscreen. Movies, FaceTime HD video calls, websites,  photos — everything looks stunning on the widescreen 16:9 iMac display.
LED backlighting.
 The more pixels a display has, the more light those pixels need to achieve the best picture possible. And that’s exactly what the LED backlighting in iMac does: It pushes light through each pixel with remarkable brightness and efficiency. Because the LED backlight doesn’t take up much space, the iMac enclosure stays thin — even with all the high-performance components inside.
High resolution.
The 21.5-inch iMac features 1920-by-1080 HD resolution. Apple engineers could simply have stretched that resolution up and out for the 27-inch iMac. Instead, they took the display well beyond HD with 2560-by-1440 resolution. That’s 78 per cent more pixels than the 21.5-inch iMac display.
All-in-one simplicity.
Evolution of iMac.
It was a great idea then, and it’s a great idea now. The all-in-one design of the first flat-panel iMac cleaned up the desktop. It put everything you need — display, processor, graphics card, hard drive, optical drive, memory and more — inside one simple enclosure. Today, iMac is the gold standard for an all-in-one desktop computer.
Seamless enclosure.
While you’ll find a collection of ports on the back of iMac, you won’t find much else. A seamless, precision-forged enclosure makes the back one continuous aluminium surface. And there’s only one cord: the power cord.
Cool, quiet components.
The widescreen iMac display allows more room to separate the two hottest components, the CPU and the GPU. This keeps things cool inside the iMac enclosure. Apple engineers also implemented an intelligent control system that monitors temperatures and delivers just the right amount of airflow to critical components. And the three fans inside iMac have been tuned to be ultraquiet, so you hardly know it’s on.*
Details that matter.
Edge-to-edge glass.
The glass that surrounds the LED-backlit display wraps around the edge of the aluminium enclosure.
Tapered pedestal.
Another victory over clutter, the finely tapered pedestal practically disappears on the desktop.
Integrated speakers.
Built-in speakers deliver loud, clear sound with notable bass response and very little distortion.
Environmentally friendly design.
iMac is designed to have less impact on the environment than most other computers. It’s energy efficient, free of many harmful toxins and made of highly recyclable materials. Learn more about iMac and the environment
Talk about screen appeal.
LED backlighting. One bright idea.
Full brightness with no waiting. That’s the advantage of the LED-backlit iMac display. Unlike displays that take time to warm up before they reach maximum brightness, an LED-backlit display is instantly on and uniformly bright. LED backlighting also lets you finely tune the iMac display to suit the ambient light in even the dimmest room. 
More pixels. Better picture.
The 21.5-inch iMac features 1920-by-1080 resolution. The 27-inch iMac boasts even greater resolution of 2560-by-1440. That’s a whopping 78 percent more pixels than the 21.5-inch model. And more pixels mean images look crisp and true to life. A 1000:1 contrast ratio gives you more vibrant colours and blacker blacks. All in a 16:9 aspect ratio — the same as an HDTV. 
Stunning from every angle.
The iMac display looks great from any seat in the house, thanks to a premium display technology called in-plane switching (IPS). IPS gives you a bright picture with excellent colour — even if you’re viewing the display from the side.
Next-generation quad-core Intel processors.
Powered by quad-core processors, the new iMac is our fastest yet — up to 70 percent faster than the previous generation.1 Every model in the lineup comes standard with the latest Intel Core i5 quad-core processor. You even have the option to configure the 21.5- or 27-inch iMac with the Intel Core i7, the fastest quad-core processor available. But why stop there? Add up to 16GB of DDR3 memory and an ultrafast 256GB solid-state drive,2 and you’ve got an all-in-one that can handle just about anything. Learn more about processor performance 
All-new advanced AMD Radeon HD graphics.
With advanced AMD Radeon HD graphics processors across the line, iMac performs even better than before — up to three times better, in fact.1 So you see more frames per second in 3D games, and you can edit HD home videos with more speed and responsiveness than you ever thought possible. Learn more about graphics performance 
Thunderbolt.
The fastest, most versatile I/O in a desktop.
Ultrafast and ultraflexible, the Thunderbolt port features two 10-Gbps data channels for data transfer that’s up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800 and up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0. And it offers unprecedented expansion capabilities for a new generation of high-performance peripherals. The new 27-inch iMac gives you not just one but two Thunderbolt ports. So in an instant, iMac can go from a family computer to a filmmaker’s dream machine. Learn more about Thunderbolt
The new FaceTime HD camera.
The better to see you with.
Get more of your friends in the picture with crisp, widescreen HD video. The new FaceTime HD camera lets you make FaceTime video calls in 720p resolution. The picture is so clear, it will look and feel almost like you’re in the same room. Make HD calls from one new iMac to another or to a new MacBook Pro. You can also make video calls to other Intel-based Mac computers, iPad 2, iPhone 4 or the latest iPod touch.3 Learn more about FaceTime for Mac
The new widescreen format lets more of your friends in on the fun.
How to use Magic MouseWatch the video
Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad. Multi-Touch by choice.
Now you can choose the perfect cord-free setup. When you buy your new iMac from the Apple Online Store, you have the option to swap Magic Mouse for Magic Trackpad at no extra cost. With Magic Mouse, you can perform simple gestures across its smooth, seamless top shell. Scroll in any direction with one finger, swipe through web pages and photos with two, and click and double-click anywhere. For full gesture support, opt for Magic Trackpad. Made with a touch-friendly all-glass surface, Magic Trackpad is the largest Multi-Touch trackpad made by Apple. So there’s plenty of room for scrolling, swiping, pinching, rotating and then some.
Click
Click or double-click anywhere. The whole surface is the button.
Two-Button Click
Set up two-button click (right click) in System Preferences.
360º Scroll
Scroll with one finger to move vertically and horizontally.
Screen Zoom
Hold down the Control key and scroll with one finger to zoom the screen.
Two-Finger Swipe
Swipe left and right with two fingers to go forward or back in Safari.
Back to top
It’s very well connected.
Thunderbolt
The new Thunderbolt port lets you daisy-chain as many as six devices plus an additional display. So with just one port you can create the ultimate do-anything desktop. If you choose the new 27-inch iMac, a second Thunderbolt port lets you expand even more. And since Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology, you can plug any Mini DisplayPort display right into the Thunderbolt port. 
USB and FireWire
Bring on your iPad, iPod, digital camera, mobile phone and external hard drive — there’s no shortage of ports on iMac. Four USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire 800 port give you plenty of peripheral possibilities.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
The latest 802.11n wireless technology in iMac makes it effortless to connect to a Wi-Fi network.4 iMac automatically finds available networks and lets you join them with a click. Bluetooth wireless technology is also built in, so you can use your favourite wireless accessories right out of the box. 
SDXC
Transfer photos and videos to your iMac as fast as you take them. The built-in SDXC card slot supports SD and SDHC cards with capacities up to 2TB. Just insert your camera’s memory card and import your photos to iPhoto.
Display
High-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colours. |
- 21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colours
- Resolution: 1920 by 1080 pixels
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- 27-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colours
- Resolution: 2560 by 1440 pixels
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Price (A$ RRP inc GST) |
$1,399 |
$1,698 |
$1,949 |
$2,299 |
Processor and Memory
Powered by a quad-core Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and DDR3 memory. |
Processor
2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache |
Processor
2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Configurable to 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7. |
Processor
2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache |
Processor
3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Configurable to 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7. |
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Memory
- 4GB (two 2GB) of 1333MHz DDR3 memory
Configurable to 8GB (all models) or 16GB (select models), only at the Apple Online Store. |
Storage
500GB or 1TB hard drive.1 |
500GB
500GB (7200 rpm) hard drive |
1TB
1TB (7200 rpm) hard drive
Configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive, only at the Apple Online Store. |
1TB
1TB (7200 rpm) hard drive
Configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive, only at the Apple Online Store. |
1TB
1TB (7200 rpm) hard drive
Configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive, only at the Apple Online Store. |
Graphics
Advanced AMD Radeon HD discrete graphics. |
AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory |
AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory |
AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory |
AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
Configurable to AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB GDDR5, only at the Apple Online Store. |
Video Support and Camera
Built-in FaceTime HD 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
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Audio
Built-in stereo speakers, built-in microphone and headphone minijack. |
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Two internal 20-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
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Connections and Expansion
SuperDrive, SDXC card slot, audio in, audio out, USB 2.0, FireWire 800, Thunderbolt, Gigabit Ethernet. |
- 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
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Input
Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad. |
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Full-size keyboard with 78 (US) 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
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Wireless
Latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. |
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
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Size and Weight
An all-in-one design for a small footprint. |
| Height: |
45.1 cm (17.75 inches) |
| Width: |
52.8 cm (20.8 inches) |
| Depth: |
18.85 cm (7.42 inches) |
| Weight: |
9.3 kg (20.5 pounds)3 | |
| Height: |
51.7 cm (20.4 inches) |
| Width: |
65.0 cm (25.6 inches) |
| Depth: |
20.7 cm (8.15 inches) |
| Weight: |
13.8 kg (30.5 pounds)3 | |
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: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)
- Storage temperature: -20° to 47° C (-4° to 116° F)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Maximum altitude: 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)
- Typical acoustical performance
- Sound pressure level (operator position): 18 dBA at idle4
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Limited Warranty and Service |
Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one year warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorised technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support. |
Environmental Status Report |
iMac is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact: 
- Arsenic-free display glass
- BFR-free
- PVC-free5
- Mercury-free LED-backlit display
- Highly recyclable aluminium and glass enclosures
- Meets ENERGY STAR 5.2 requirements
- Rated EPEAT Gold6
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Apple and the Global Environment |
Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products. |
Recycling |
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimisation. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac. |
In the Box |
- iMac
- Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Apple Magic Mouse
- Power cord
- Printed and electronic documentation
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Included Software |
OS X Lion
Includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime and more. Learn more about OS X Lion |
Configurable Options
Purchase from the Apple Online Store to upgrade processor, graphics, memory and hard drive, or to swap Magic Mouse for Magic Trackpad. |
- Magic Trackpad
- 8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
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- Magic Trackpad
- 8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
- 16GB memory upgrade (four 4GB)
- 2TB hard drive
- 256GB solid-state second drive
- 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
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- Magic Trackpad
- 8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
- 16GB memory upgrade (four 4GB)
- 2TB hard drive
- 256GB solid-state second drive
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- Magic Trackpad
- 8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
- 16GB memory upgrade (four 4GB)
- 2TB hard drive
- 256GB solid-state second drive
- 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
- AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
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