Photo: Apple new iMacs and Magic Trackpad

Apple updated its all-in-one ‘iMac’ line, widely praised as the world’s best desktop computers, with the latest Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors and powerful new graphics. Starting at Rs 74,900 (Inc VAT), the new iMac line is the fastest ever with dual-core processor speeds up to 3.6 GHz, quad-core speeds up to 2.93 GHz and discrete graphics including the powerful ATI Radeon HD 5750, stated a release.

The new ‘Magic Trackpad’, with a smooth glass and aluminum design, gives iMac users the same intuitive Multi-Touch gestures that Mac notebook customers have come to love and is available separately for Rs 3,070 (Inc VAT).

“We took the world’s best all-in-one and made it even better,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice-president of worldwide product marketing. “With the latest processors, high-performance graphics and signature aluminum and glass design, customers are going to love the latest iMac.”

Dual-core Intel Core i3 and Core i5, and quad-core Core i5 and Core i7 processors set a new benchmark for iMac performance. The processors feature an integrated memory controller to access the system memory directly, allowing the new iMac to take full advantage of its faster 1333 MHz memory. New discrete ATI Radeon HD processors deliver incredibly smooth, crisp graphics for the most demanding 3D games, creative software and technical applications. iMac displays feature IPS technology to deliver a brilliant image across a wide 178 degree viewing angle. The SD card slot on the iMac now supports the SDXC format to handle the latest high-capacity storage cards. Customers of the 27-inch iMac have the option to order a 256GB solid state drive (SSD) as a primary or secondary drive.

The iMac SSD supports up to 215 MB/s data transfer rates for faster startup and application launch times.

Every iMac comes with Apple’s innovative Magic Mouse and customers can also order the new Magic Trackpad as an option. The Magic Trackpad brings the intuitive Multi-Touch gestures of Mac notebook trackpads to the desktop. With its glass surface, the wireless Magic Trackpad enables users to scroll smoothly up and down a page with inertial scrolling, pinch to zoom in and out, rotate an image with their fingertips and swipe three fingers to flip through a collection of web pages or photos. The Magic Trackpad can be configured to support single button or two button commands and supports tap-to-click as well as a physical click.

The Apple battery charger is available for Rs 1,140 (Inc VAT) and comes with six long shelf life rechargeable batteries. Every Mac also comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife, Apple’s innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music.

The new iMac line is shipping now and available through Apple authorized resellers. The retail price of new 21.5-inch 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac is Rs 74,900 (Inc VAT). It has features including 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache, 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB, ATI Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics with 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM, 500GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm, slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), Mini DisplayPort for audio and video output (adapters sold separately), AirPort Extreme® 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and iSight video camera.

Accordingly, the new 21.5-inch 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac’s suggested retail price is Rs 92,900 (Inc VAT). It includes 3.20 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache, 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB, ATI Radeon HD 5670 discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3, 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm, slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), Mini DisplayPort for audio and video output (adapters sold separately) and wireless Apple keyboard and magic mouse.

The new 27-inch 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac is available at a retail price of Rs 1,05,900 (Inc VAT). It is equipped with 27-inch 2560 x 1440 LED-backlit display, 3.20 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache, 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB, ATI Radeon HD 5670 discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3, 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm, slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), Mini DisplayPort for audio and video input and output (adapters sold separately), AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and wireless Apple keyboard and magic mouse.

The new 27-inch 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 iMac is available for a suggested retail price of Rs 1,23,900 (Inc VAT).

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