aluminum imacs announced by apple
August 7th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob
As expected, Apple today took the wraps off their new iMac models, and boy do they look slick. The new models will come in 20-inch and 24-inch versions, and will offer all of the capabilities that you’d want in an all-in-one computer.
The new models’ industrial design is a beautiful combination of aluminum and glass, making them look more like Apple’s gorgeous Cinema displays that past versions of the iMac. All models come with a slot-loading SuperDrive, and a built-in iSight camera too. You’ll also be able to easily upgrade RAM up to 4GB, or up to 1TB of disk.
They’re loaded with just about every connection you could need: USB 2.0, Firewire 400, Firewire 800, and mini-DVI for video. There’s also built in 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.0 wireless connectivity.
Apple also showed off a cool new keyboard design that includes direct access to media control features and screen brightness/dimming too. The new keyboard measures in at a ridiculously svelte 0.33″ thick, more than 60% slimmer than old models. I’m am a bit concerned about the Chiclet-like ergonomics of the new keys though. There’s an optional Bluetooth wireless version available too (without the numeric keys, though.)
Base configurations of the aluminum iMacs are as follows:
- $1199 configuration: 20-inch widescreen (1680×1050), 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM, 250GB SATA Hard Drive, Radeon HD 2400 XT Graphics, 8X SuperDrive
- $1499 configuration: 20-inch widescreen (1680×1050), 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM, 320GB SATA Hard Drive, Radeon HD 2600 Pro Graphics, 8X SuperDrive
- $1799 configuration: 24-inch widescreen (1900×1200), 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM, 320GB SATA Hard Drive, Radeon HD 2600 Pro Graphics, 8X SuperDrive
All the new iMac models are available immediately, and should be on the Apple Store shortly.
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Nice! And that’s the FIRST real picture I’ve seen of one (instead of one snapped at today’s press conference). Looks like a visit to the Apple store is in order. I may not replace my Mac Pro, but a new, wireless keyboard may be in order.
Speaking of which, I have my mouse and iPhone USB’ed into my keyboard. I guess I won’t be able to do that. Of course, the new keyboard probably comes with a wireless mouse too.
Actually, the included keyboard is wired. The wireless version doesn’t have a numeric keypad (BOO!) and costs an additional $79.00.
More details here:
http://www.apple.com/keyboard/
that is so flippin cool. if i didn’t already have 2 computers i would ask for this for christmas…
and you DO have the best photos of all the posts i’ve read on this news, FYI… good work!