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Apple iMac 27'' - 2011 All-in-One Desktop PC

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Overview of Apple iMac 27''

Release Date: May 2011

The latest iMac is equipped with most powerful second generation quad-core processor and supports up to 16GB RAM, which boosts significantly the system performance. It comes with upgraded graphics for 3D gaming experience, advanced energy efficiency and Thunderbolt port — novelty for extremely high speed connectivity. The design of Apple iMac all in one pc is subject primarily to high tech performance but to aesthetic appeal as well.

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Key Features At a Glance

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Technical Specifications of Apple iMac 27''

Display Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
Display Size 27''
Display Type LCD
Matrix Technology TFT active matrix
LED Backlight LED backlight
Display Features Glossy Surface
IPS Panel Technology
Touchscreen/ Multitouch no
Full HD Quad HD
3D Capable no
Max Resolution 2560 x 1440
Widescreen Display yes
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Contrast Ratio 1,000:1
Image Max H-View Angle 178°
Image Max V-View Angle 178°
Brightness 375 cd/m2
Response Time 12 ms
Pixel Density 109 ppi
Pixel Pitch 0.2335 mm
 
Processor Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
Processor Family 2nd Generation Intel® Core™
Type Intel® Core™ i5-2500S Intel® Core™ i5-2400 Intel® Core™ i7-2600
Processor Speed 2.7 GHz 3.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz 3.8 GHz
Turbo Technology Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Processor cores 4 (Quad-Core)
Processor threads 4 4 8
Cache 6 MB L3 cache
 
Graphics Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
Graphics Processor AMD Radeon™  HD 6970M AMD Radeon™  HD 6970M AMD Radeon™  HD 6970M
Max Graphics Memory 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Core Speed 680 MHz
Memory Speed 900 MHz
Pipelines 960
3D Visual Support Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
DirectX Support DirectX 11
 
Memory/RAM Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
Installed Memory Size 4 GB 4 GB 8 GB or 16GB (select models)
Max Memory 16 GB
Memory Type DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Speed 1333 MHz
Memory Slots 4 SO-DIMM
 
Storage Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
HHD 1TB HHD - 7200rpm 1TB HHD - 7200rpm 2TB HHD - 7200rpm
Max HHD Capacity 1TB HHD - 7200rpm 1TB HHD - 7200rpm 2TB HHD - 7200rpm
SSD no 256GB SSD second drive 256GB SSD second drive
Optical Drives

Slot Load DVD±RW/±R DL
Blu-ray Disc™ drive (optional)



Platform Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.7 Lion
 
Input Devices Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
Keyboard Features
  • Apple Wireless Keyboard
  • Bluetooth Connectivity
Mouse Features
  • Apple Wireless Mouse
  • Bluetooth Connectivity Laser Technology
  • Multi-touch Features
  • Optional Magic Trackpad
 
Networking Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Ethernet yes
WiMAX no
 
Connectors Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
Expansion Slots SDXC card slot
IR receiver yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) Firewire 800
USB 2.0 4
USB 3.0 no
VGA through adapter sold separately
DVI through adapter sold separately
HDMI through adapter sold separately
eSATA no
TV in for TV Tuner option no
Audio In/Out 1
Thunderbolt 2
 
Design Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
Dimensions HxWxD 20.4'' x 25.6'' x 8.15''
517 x 650 x 207 mm
20.4'' x 25.6'' x 8.15''
517 x 650 x 207 mm
20.4'' x 25.6'' x 8.15''
517 x 650 x 207 mm
Weight 30.5 lbs
13.8 kg
30.5 lbs
13.8 kg
30.5 lbs
13.8 kg
Chassis Color White
 
Miscellaneous Apple iMac 27in 2.7GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.1GHz Apple iMac 27in 3.4GHz
Audio Features
  • Integrated sound card
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Integrated microphone and headphone minijack
Camera Integrated FaceTime HD Camera 720p
TV Tuner no
Power Supply /Consumption AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
310W
Green Compliance Energy Star
EPEAT Gold
Warranty - Service & Support 1 year warranty