Product Features
- Apple's iMac is one of a kind it's an all-in-one computer that's as powerful as it is stunning. At first glance, you'll notice the MC309B/A's big, beautiful 21.5" display
- Everything looks fantastic on this incredible, HD-quality (1920 x 1080 pixels) screen, which includes LED backlighting to ensure you get the best picture possible
- This 16:9-format widescreen also boasts in-plane switching technology (IPS) to look great from almost any angle
- So whether you're sitting in front of the monitor or standing off to the side, you'll always have a perfect picture with superb colour reproduction and no loss of detail
- Intel Core i5 processor handles intensive applications and seamless multitasking with ease
- All-new AMD Radeon HD graphics processor for incredible HD videos and games
- Thunderbolt technology lets you connect high-performance peripherals to a single port--up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800
- FaceTime HD camera for crisp video calls, with widescreen format so everyone can join in
- IPS technology means the iMac display gives you a bright picture with excellent colour--even when viewing from the side
Technical Details
Display
21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colours
Resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
Processor and Memory
Processor
2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Memory
4GB (two 2GB) of 1333MHz DDR3 memory
Video Support and Camera
FaceTime HD camera
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560x1600 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 (mini-jack)
Audio line in / optical digital audio input (mini-jack)
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 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
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
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
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% non-condensing
Maximum altitude: 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)
Typical acoustical performance: Sound pressure level (operator position): 18 dBA at idle4
Limited Warranty and Service
Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited 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 or call 0844 209 0611*.
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
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 lead
Printed and electronic documentation
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.
Configurable Options
Magic Trackpad
8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
* Five pence per minute when dialled from a landline within the UK. Call charges may vary when calling from a mobile phone.
1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes
Actual formatted capacity less.
2. Wireless Internet access requires a wireless access point and Internet access
Fees may apply.
3. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
4. Acoustics measured on standard 21.5- and 27-inch iMac systems. Acoustics may vary by configuration.
5. PVC-free AC power lead is available in the US, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Venezuela.
6. iMac achieved a Gold rating from EPEAT in the US, Canada, France, Germany and the UK.
