New iMacs are out, MacBook refreshed

Apple launches 21.5-inch, 27-inch iMacs


Apple today completely revised its iMac with a new design and much faster performance. The series now switches to wider 16:9 aspect ratio, LED-backlit displays and a new look with edge-to-edge glass and a seamless aluminum body. The displays are also much denser and start at 1920x1080 (1080p) for a 21.5-inch display and an extremely sharp 2560x1440 for a new, largest-ever 27-inch model. Both now use color-accurate IPS (in-plane switching) displays versus the cheaper TN (twisted nematic) panel from the old 20-inch iMac.
The lineup also marks the first appearance of Intel's Nehalem architecture in a Mac outside of the Mac Pro and sees certain 27-inch models use Core i5 or Core i7 quad-core processors that should dramatically speed performance; the Core i7 part supports Hyperthreading and theoretically behaves like an eight-core processor under certain circumstances.

Apple's design also incorporates important design changes such as the addition of an SD card slot, four notebook-sized RAM slots that handle up to 16GB of memory, Mini DisplayPort output, and the inclusion of both a wireless keyboard and Apple's new multi-touch aware Magic Mouse.

The line starts at $1,199 for a 21.5-inch iMac with a 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo, 4GB of RAM, GeForce 9400M integrated graphics, a 500GB hard drive and a DVD burner. A higher-end version of the smaller system at $1,499 adds dedicated ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics and doubles hard drive space to 1TB.

27-inch models begin at $1,699 with the same specifications as the higher-end 21.5-inch model. A $1,999 model brings a 2.66GHz Core i5 and Radeon HD 4850 video without changing other features. A build to order option exists for a 2.8GHz Core i7 processor.

The 21.5-inch model is shipping immediately from the online Apple Store, but 27-inch models won't arrive until November.





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Apple intros new unibody plastic MacBook

Fulfilling earlier rumors, Apple has introduced a new base-level MacBook. While still made of polycarbonate plastic, the computer sports a new unibody design, borrowing from the manufacturing technique currently used for MacBook Pros. Also carried over from the Pros is LED backlighting, and an integrated seven-hour battery.
The system now uses a glass multi-touch trackpad, and a non-slip bottom surface. Internal specifications include a 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo processor with 2GB of RAM, alongside an integrated GeForce 9400M video chipset from NVIDIA. Storage is presented in the form of a 250GB hard drive. The computer costs $999, and should now be available from Apple and third-party resellers.





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repost buddy

 

huh???????

 

new white macbook looks sweet! now really the only difference between the entry level 13 inch mbp is the aluminum construction

 

Ugh, i5...why didn't they just slap in an i7 in there?

 

Personally, I thought the Mini Server was the most interesting introduction. A very economical (for Apple), low-risk(ditto) and smart way to broadside both WSBS and WHS.

 

I must admit that those iMacs look interesting...the ATI solutions on them are quite powerful, and the MacBook is a good laptop now (finally got rid of the X3100), so this is a good move.

 

How are they using ATI sets with Intel processor and not the usual AMD? Most OEM's dont.....

 

The MacBook uses 9400M G (posted above in the OP), I mean ATI in the iMacs.

 

To lazy to customize it, but under tech specs it says i7 So I guess you can add it if you want.

 

It can have up to i7...but you can chose i5 too.
And the i5 is a great CPU...

 

The i5 uses a certain type of ram/slower ram than i7 ...

 

I don't understand your point? Troll.

 

Pardon me, but what is your point?

RAM speed is negligible. Why is that of any importance here? And for most users, an i5 is more than enough, not to say overkill. Even C2Ds are overkill for tons of users.

 

yeah check AMD's posts under his account he's been trolling Mac forums the last 3 days heavily.

 

The i5 is just a cheap version of the i7 to compete with AMD's value,theres been wondering if intel will even keep the chip platform in the i5 a year from now.

 

I know he has, I don't know why he isn't banned yet, since trolling is against the rules.

*Edit* NVM

 

ATI dedicated video work happily with Intel, Amd and Nvidia chipsets, heck I have ATI dedicated on all 3, just cant use the ATI IGP's without the AMD southbridge

 

Does anyone else think they should have kept a 24" option; with 21 being on the small side nowadays and 27 being too big for some? Also, why didn't Apple bring out a wireless KB that has a Numpad? I have both the small wireless and the wired full-KB and I'm always using the latter.

 

agree on both cases, I cant live without a number pad so I have always used some sort of cabled keyboard or a logitech wireless desktop

 

The previous white macbook already had the 9400 for some time now. I just really want to see the 27" imac in person. And why didn't they throw in a tv tuner while they were at it?

 

I think their imacs should of been 21", 24", then probably 30"

21"-27" is too big of a gap.

 

I like the new Mac Mini but I'd like to see a 7200RPM drive as an option.

 

I definitively agree there. The 24" is a great size, and I would say the best for a all-in-one. Not too big, nor too small.

 

well, I just took my ruler and compared 27" dimensions to my 24" samsung, and the difference is not really that big! C'on, we get more space and res. on almost the same space and for the same price!

 

It's 3 whole inches bigger then the 24" it's not that much difference, If some one wanted a 24" (witch is already big) then a 27" would be fine for them. Don't people always want bigger screens and bigger TV's?

 

i want to join the dark side...... iMac 27 inch has such a high native resolution.... and it is IPS......

 

The thing I am interested in most is whether it can do PIP or not...

 

7200 RPM for a server? Not economical and really not needed either.

I think what that product needed was bay-accessible drives and a lower price. Not 7200rpm.

 

That is more interesting, the amazingly high res and the IPS!! Down with TN! lol Now, if Apple starts using IPS only screens on their MBP, I might be tempted to join the "fruit" side (no offense...hahaha)

 

IPS would surely be tempting, but i certainly hope they replace these hot 9600m gt...my legs become red after i use it on windows...

 

A rumor said they were going to carry GT200M cards...but no idea.

I would rather see an ATI 5000HD in there.

 

same here....ati definitely runs cooler but i heard the gt240m runs quite cool(it's 40nm)

 

Steve Jobs please accept as your apprentice........