Apple unveils new iMac

Apple has unveiled an new all-in-one iMac line featuring gorgeous 20- and 24-inch widescreen displays encased in elegant, professional aluminum and glass enclosures.

The entire new iMac line features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and a new, ultra-thin aluminum Apple keyboard, built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing and iLife '08, making it the ultimate digital lifestyle desktop computer for both consumers and professionals.

The 20-inch iMac starts at Lm550, Lm100 less than the previous 20-inch model, and the 24-inch iMac starts at just Lm785, Lm165 less than the previous 24-inch model.

"This new iMac is the most incredible desktop computer we've ever made," Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO said. "Our new design features the innovative use of materials, including professional-grade aluminum and glass, that are highly recyclable."

Redefining Apple's signature all-in-one design, the new iMac integrates the entire computer system into a sleek, professional aluminum enclosure for a striking, clutter-free desktop.

An elegant glass cover joins precisely to the aluminum enclosure, creating a virtually seamless front surface. The new iMac's 20- and 24-inch glossy widescreen displays provide crisp images, ideal for photos and movies, using the all new iLife '08 suite of digital lifestyle applications that are included.

The new ultra-thin aluminum Apple keyboard is just 0.33 inches thin at its front edge. A new optional Apple wireless keyboard is a compact design that, with Apple's wireless Mighty Mouse, offers a cable-free desktop.

Packing professional performance into the convenience of an all-in-one design, the new iMac includes the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors running up to 2.8 GHz with 4 MB of shared L2 cache and up to 4 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory.

The iMac line features ATI's next generation of graphics with the ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256 MB of GDDR3 memory and the ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128 MB of GDDR3 memory.

The new iMac now offers up to 1 TB of internal storage to accommodate a user's growing library of digital photos, movies and music.

Providing the latest in high-performance connectivity options to quickly and conveniently transfer digital photos, music and video, the iMac includes built-in AirPort Extreme (AirPort Extreme is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors) 802.11n Wi-Fi networking, delivering up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11 g; Gigabit Ethernet; a total of five USB 2.0 ports (including two on the new Apple keyboard); and one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port.

The new iMac, with its stunning design, features highly recyclable and durable materials, including scratch-resistant glass and professional grade aluminum. The power-efficient iMac also meets the stringent new Energy Star 4.0 requirements.

Every iMac also includes iLife '08, the most significant update ever to Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring a major new version of iPhoto and a completely reinvented iMovie, both seamlessly integrated with the new .Mac Web Gallery for online photo and video sharing.

The new iMac also comes with the world's most advanced operating system, Mac OS X version 10.4.10 Tiger, including Safari, Mail, iCal, iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth.

The new iMac line is available immediately through the Apple's retail stores and Apple authorised resellers. The new 20-inch 2.0 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price Lm550, comes with 1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 4 GB; a slot-load 8x SuperDrive® with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW); ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128 MB GDDR3 memory; built-in iSight video camera; built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7,200 rpm; mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately); built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and the new Apple keyboard, Mighty Mouse and infrared Apple remote.

The new 20-inch 2.4 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of Lm655 comes with 1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 4GB; a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD± RW/CD-RW); ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256 MB GDDR3 memory; built-in iSight video camera; built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7,200 rpm; mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately); built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and the new Apple keyboard, Mighty Mouse and infrared Apple remote.

The new 24-inch 2.4 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of Lm785, comes with 1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 4 GB; a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW); ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256 MB GDDR3 memory; built-in iSight video camera; built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7,200 rpm; mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately); built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and the new Apple keyboard, Mighty Mouse and infrared Apple remote.

Build-to-order options and accessories include: a 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme processor, up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM and up to a 1TB Serial ATA hard drive on the 24-inch iMac; up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM and up to 750 GB Serial ATA hard drive on the 2.4 GHz 20-inch iMac; and up to 4 GB of DDR2 SDRAM and up to 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive on the 2.0 GHz 20-inch iMac. Additional options include: new Apple Wireless Keyboard and wireless Mighty Mouse; AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme Base Station (now with Gigabit Ethernet); the AppleCare Protection Plan; and pre-installed copies of iWork '08, Logic Express 7, Final Cut Express HD 3.5 and Aperture 1.5.