27" 16:9 Widescreen Display

• LED Backlight

The computer's IPS display features a LED backlight for superior image quality. Traditional LCD displays take time to warm up before they can achieve their maximum brightness; a LED-backlight display turns on instantly with uniform brightness across the panel. It also gives you complete control over the screen's brightness level, allowing you to fine tune the display to look its best based on the ambient light in the room

• More Pixels, Better Picture

The 27" 2560 x 1440 display delivers 78% more pixels than the 21.5" iMac. It boasts a 1000:1 contrast ratio, producing more vibrant colors and blacker blacks. The display's 16:9 aspect ratio, the same found in HDTVs, is wider than that of earlier iMacs

• 178° Viewing Angle

You'll be able to view the display from almost any angle, without sacrificing image quality. The premium in-plane switching (IPS) technology gives you a bright picture with excellent color consistency, even from angles as great as 178°

Fastest iMac Ever

• 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor

The powerful dual-core Intel processor gives you ample power for everything you do, including photo management, HD video editing, or 3D gaming. Mac OS X Snow Leopard is designed to take full advantage of the dual-core architecture, ensuring that you get the fastest possible performance from your computer

• ATI Radeon HD 4670

The high-performance ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics card features 256MB of GDDR3 VRAM, giving you ample power to make games run smoothly, photos load quickly, an pro applications work efficiently

• Memory and Storage

The iMac is loaded with 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 RAM, with a maximum memory capacity of 16GB. It features a 1TB hard drive, giving you ample space to store photos, videos, and music

• Integrated Wi-Fi

The system boasts dual-band 802.11n Airport Extreme Wi-Fi, which is capable of connecting to 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. When used in conjunction with the optional Apple Time Capsule, you'll be able to browse the Internet and perform wireless Time Machine system backups. Add an optional Airport Express Base Station to print wirelessly and stream music from iTunes to your home stereo

Wireless Magic Mouse & Keyboard

• Magic Mouse

Boasting wireless Bluetooth technology, Apple's Magic Mouse represents a revolutionary step in mouse design. A true Multi-Touch device, the mouse doesn't need a scroll ball, clunky click wheel, cord, or visible buttons.

You can control all aspects of your cursor with Multi-Touch gestures, just as you would on a MacBook Pro trackpad. The entire surface of the mouse is a button, allowing you to click with ease. Use two fingers to right click, and simply slide your finger across the mouse's smooth surface to scroll through documents. Holding the control key while scrolling allows you to magnify your screen, and the two-finger swipe gesture allows you to move forward and back in iPhoto and Safari. You'll swear that it's magic

• Wireless Keyboard

The included compact wireless keyboard features a low-profile aluminum design. Designed to occupy as little space on your desk as possible -- 24% less than larger keyboards -- it omits the numeric keypad that is found on full-sized keyboards. The chiclet-style keys match the look and feel of those found on Apple laptops

iSight Camera

• Webcam & Microphone

Hidden snugly behind the glass display at the top of the iMac is the iSight camera. Working together with the computer's internal microphone, the camera allows you to participate in video chat with up to 3 friends simultaneously using the included iChat application. The included Photo Booth application allows you to add fun photo effects to self portraits

A Plethora of Ports

• Mini DisplayPort

The Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect the iMac to an external display, perfect for those who require a dual-display configuration. The port can also be used to take input from a computer that features a Mini DisplayPort output, including MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks, to use your iMac as an external display

• SD Card Slot

Located directly underneath the SuperDrive, the SD card slot allows you to download pictures from your digital camera directly into iPhoto. There's no need to use a clunky external card reader or connect your camera to your computer via USB -- simply insert the card into your iMac and download your photos with ease

• VESA Wall Mount

The iMac is compatible with the optional VESA Mount Adapter Kit, allowing you to use it with standard wall mounts and articulating arms

• USB 2.0 and FireWire-800

The iMac boasts 4 USB 2.0 ports and 1 FireWire-800 port for peripheral device connectivity. You'll be able to connect your iPod, digital camera, mobile phone, external hard drive, or other device to the computer with ease. FireWire-800 devices can be daisy-chained, eliminating the need for a hub. The FireWire-800 bus is fully compatible with legacy FireWire-400 devices via optional 9-pin to 6-pin FireWire cables

Design

• All-in-One Simplicity

Housed in a slim all-in-one form factor, the iMac is the perfect computer for users who appreciate the look of a clean desktop. Its 16:9 widescreen display features an edge-to-edge glass cover, protecting it from damage. The major heat-generating components, the CPU and GPU, are placed as far away from each other as possible to help facilitate efficient and quiet cooling

• Glass & Aluminum Construction

The system is housed in a precision-forged aluminum enclosure with only one cord, for power, emanating from its back. Edge-to-edge glass wraps around the edge of the enclosure, and a tapered pedestal does its best to disappear into your desk. The iMac features a newly designed speaker system which delivers loud, clear sound with powerful bass and very little distortion

Performance

• Photo Editing

The new iMac is faster at importing photos and performing basic editing tasks, including red-eye removal, in iPhoto. Advanced photographers will appreciate its ability to run Apple's professional photo workflow application, Aperture

• Productivity

A perfect platform for Apple's iWork productivity suite, you'll be able to use the computer to create complex transitions in Keynote presentations, add 3D charts to a Numbers spreadsheet, and design a document in Pages

• Video Editing

You'll be able to edit HD video in iMovie with ease. The system's large HD screen and powerful Intel CPU allow you to make corrections to video, including removal of camera shake. Professionals will be happy to know that the iMac is fully capable of running Final Cut Studio

• Gaming

Thanks to the advanced ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics card, the iMac is capable of playing advanced 3D video games. Feel free to gear up and delve into the complex 3D worlds found in Call of Duty 4 and Doom 3: the iMac is up to the task

The Mac Experience

• Every Day Use

Every Mac is designed to make your life easier, not more difficult. The system ships with Mac OS X "Snow Leopard," which gives you all the tools you need for e-mail, personal organization, Internet browsing, watching movies, and more. Its software and hardware are designed work to together seamlessly, eliminating the compatibility nightmares that often plague PC users. What's more, the iMac can run Windows via Boot Camp, perfect for users who have a Windows-only application that they absolutely need to use

• iLife '09

The included iLife '09 suite is a suite of applications that help you organize your digital life. It includes iPhoto for photo management and editing, iMovie for HD video editing, iDVD to burn your movies to disc, GarageBand for music production, and iWeb for web publishing

• Secure and Reliable

Worried about viruses and malware? Don't be. The iMac isn't plagued by constant attacks from the outside world. It is designed to be secure out of the box, eliminating the need for additional software to protect your system from danger. OS X will warn you if a downloaded file is potentially dangerous, ensuring that you don't accidentally open a malicious application. Apple responds quickly to any security threats, prompting you to download updates that keep your Mac up to date and safe

• Advanced Technology, Standard

Powered by an Intel dual-core CPU, the iMac is fully loaded with 3D graphics, an iSight camera, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. You'll find features on this system that are foreign to the PC world, including the single-cord design. A powerful 64-bit operating system built on a UNIX foundation, Snow Leopard, is pre-installed on the system

• Environmentally Friendly Design

Apple understands that the Earth is our most precious resource. They've worked to create a computer that is energy efficient, free of many toxins, and highly recyclable. Because Apple designs both hardware and software, the iMac is able to use a highly efficient power supply that reduces wasted power. The iMac is free of mercury and arsenic, and its internal components are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). When the computer reaches the end of its long life, you can rest assured that it can be recycled. It is constructed from materials, including aluminum and glass, that are highly desirable to recyclers. The iMac has been awarded EPEAT Gold status for responsible manufacture, energy efficiency, and recyclability

• Tech Support

Have a problem with your Mac? Get support and advice at the Genius Bar, located at every Apple Retail Store. Apple also provides online tutorials, troubleshooting forums, and 90 days of phone support for users who aren't able to make it to an Apple store

• Optional AppleCare

Apple provides 90 days of free phone support and a 1-year limited hardware warranty on the computer. You can opt to add an AppleCare Protection Plan, at additional cost, which covers support and repairs for 3 years from the date of purchase. AppleCare can be purchased at any time within the first year of ownership of the computer

Faster

• Don't waste a minute. Setting up Parallels Desktop for Mac is simple and quick -- so you can quickly start running your Windows applications at lightning speed!

• Install Windows 7, Vista or XP just three easy clicks

• Enjoy virtual machines that run three times faster than our previous version

• Run it on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, including 64-bit Snow Leopard

• Quickly and easily migrate your entire Windows or Linux system (or 3rd-party VM) to your Mac

• Get instant access to your files, folders and data across Windows and Mac OS X with SmartX technologies

• Enjoy maximum performance that the latest Intel VT-x2 virtualization technologies provide

• Fully utilize Mac hardware to maximize Windows speed and virtual machine performance

• Automatically reclaims hard disk space when not being used, keeping your virtual machine optimized

• Parallels Compressor automatically reclaims hard disk space when not being used, keeping your virtual machine optimized

• Enjoy faster USB transfer speeds

• Quickly find all of your Windows apps in the new Windows applications folder in the Dock

• Full support for Aero and Flip 3D -- the premium desktop graphics experience in Windows 7 and Vista with OpenGL 2.1 support

• Adaptive Hypervisor automatically optimizes performance as you move between operating systems

• Define specific VMs to automatically boot during startup for faster access

• Over a network or on your desktop, share data, files, and folders between Windows and Mac OS X

• Run games and 3D graphics applications with DirectX 9Ex with Shader Model 3 and OpenGL 2.1 support for optimal performance

• Parallels Desktop is the first virtualization product for the Mac to provide the full Linux OpenGL 2.1 3D experience, side-by-side with your Mac, complete with Compiz

• 256MB video RAM support drives faster, smoother video output

• Enjoy faster, smooth response to user interaction

Smarter

• Transform Windows applications by making them look like native Mac applications with the MacLook Theme

• Pull the shades on Windows altogether. Access Windows and Mac apps from the Mac Dock in Crystal Mode

• Run Windows and Mac apps side-by-side as if both operating systems have melted together into one in Coherence Mode

• Choose to run your Virtual Machine as a separate window alongside your Mac apps thanks to Windows Mode

• View all your Virtual Machines and programs running in transparent windows working in Mac OS X in Modality Mode

• Don't give up the familiarity of Windows. Replace your Mac desktop with Windows 7, Vista, or XP thanks to a Full Screen Mode

• Support for Multi-Touch trackpad gestures in Windows applications -- yes, even 4-finger gestures

• Use Apple remote to control Windows applications or download our free iPhone app to manage virtual machines remotely

• Easily organize and view all open windows in stunning style with a single keystroke thanks to Exposé support

• Group our windows and reduce clutter by switching between views of open applications and windows via the OS X Spaces function

• Start, stop, and configure your virtual machines more easily with our new interface

• SmartSelect allows you to open Windows files with Mac apps and Mac files with Windows apps. Set on the fly or as your default

• Just drag and drop to move files, folders, images and data seamlessly back and forth between Windows and Mac OS X

• Move formatted text and graphics between Windows, Linux and Mac apps without losing formatting via Smart Copy & Paste

• Start Menu integration allows you to launch Windows and Mac apps right from the Dock. Easy access to all of your Windows applications from the Windows applications file

• Use select voice commands to talk to Parallels Desktop and just tell it what you want

• Share screenshots across Windows and Mac OS X with this easy-to-use, one-click tool

• Improved USB device compatibility with printers, cameras, mobile phones, scanners, GPS, and more

• Run Mac and Windows applications on more than one monitor for more flexibility

• Mount removable devices to Windows and Mac OS X simultaneously for instant access across both systems

More Powerful

• Run more than 60 different operating systems side-by-side with Mac OS X, including Linux, BSD, and Windows

• Use thousands of programs, including Outlook, Project, Access, Internet Explorer, QuickBooks, and more

• Step up to full support for Mac OS X Server, 8 virtual CPUs, 64-bit Windows, and 64-bit Snow Leopard Server

• Get extra long battery life when you use Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac on your laptop

• Run games and 3D graphics applications with DirectX 9.0c/9Ex with Shader Model 3 and OpenGL 2.1 support for optimal performance

• Parallels Image Tools allow you to instantly maximize disk space and easily resize VM partitions with virtual hard disk capacity changes

• Parallels Compressor automatically reclaims hard disk space when not being used, to keep your virtual machine optimized

• The Arconis Disk Director Suite for Windows facilitates data allocation and protection

• Access secure network resources with SmartCard authentication

• Your Mac and virtual machines can access VLANs set up by your IT administrator

• Virtual Machine Lock Down ensures that users cannot change a disk image by creating virtual machines that require an administrator password to add or remove programs

• Virtualize today's leading server operating systems (Leopard Server, Snow Leopard Server including 64-bit and Windows Server 2008/2003) in a guest environment

• Use administrator tools to protect and secure virtual machines, like Lock Down to prevent changes to the virtual machine and isolating virtual machines from OS X

• Parallels Internet Security provides protection against virus and spyware threats. Powered by Kaspersky technology, it includes a firewall, a scanner, filtering, and identity protection

• SmartGuard allows you to schedule automatic snapshots for easy and reliable virtual machine backup -- save a complete record including Windows, files, software and settings

• For private and secure computing, SafeMode enables you to reset and restore your virtual machine

• Organize contacts, clubs, and mailing lists

• Track projects, tasks, and deadlines

• Plan special events, parties, and weddings

• Link photos to contacts, projects, and events

• Manage students, classes, and lecture notes

• Search wine and movie collections

• Catalog inventory, assets, and equipment

• Record billable hours and payments due

• Keep a daily log of diet and exercise

• Store recipes and shopping lists

• Secure encrypted passwords

• See details of products for sale and items sold

• Change the icon for any library, and resize the icons as shown in the Libraries pane

• Browse, try, and apply themes thanks to the improved Theme Chooser

New in Bento 3

• iPhoto Integration

iPhoto integration allows you to store more information about photos than iPhoto allows and link them to contacts, projects, events, and other information stored in Bento, without having to go through a lengthy file import process. Photos can be viewed in any of Bento's available view settings

• Grid View

In addition to the venerable Table view, Form view, and Split view, you can now view images and forms in Grid view in order to see a visual display of your information. The view can be customized to display additional information under each image thumbnail

You'll even be able to create and view your own customized thumbnail forms, allowing you to, for example, create a form where you have an image of a product next to the part number and price, displaying multiple product "cards" together on one screen

• Simple List Field Type

Simple list field type allows you to add a freeform table to your forms, perfect for creating a quick to-do list or shopping list and for tracking gifts received at parties and weddings

• Library Folders

Library folders allow you to save space in your Libraries pane by grouping like libraries in a single folder. Libraries in the folder can also be exported as a group

• Image Box

Image box allows you to add a picture to any form

• Security

The password-protected Encrypted field type allows you to protect sensitive data using encrypted fields and password protection, perfect for protecting web site logins and banking information. You'll be able to assign a master password on a database level; you can also assign a sharing password, which gives other users library-level access to a database that you've shared over a LAN

• Multi-User Sharing

Share your Bento database or selected libraries with up to 5 other Bento users on your local network, complete with password protection. You'll be able to control access so that only authorized users make changes. As Bento is compatible with Apple's Bonjour protocol it will automatically find shared libraries on your network

• Group E-Mailing

Group e-mailing allows you to send one e-mail to multiple recipients using the Apple Mail program with only a few clicks

• Print Blank Form

Print a blank version of any form, perfect for surveys and sign-up lists

• Copy Forms

Copy forms within a library and between collections, allowing you to keep data consistent across your various libraries

• Additional Templates

Adds 10 ready-to-use templates to the software, bringing the total to 35. The new templates include: vacation planner, health records, job search, house search, wine collection, home maintenance, party planner, TV & movie catalog, user names and passwords, and meeting notes

Improved Features in Bento 3

• Related Data Field

The Related data field now allows you to see thumbnail images of media. You can use this feature to link a list of guests to an event, with a picture of each guest displayed on the event record

• File List

You'll be able to see a thumbnail image of each document in the File List, rather than just seeing a list of text containing file names as in the previous version of the software

• Table View with Media Cell

You'll be able to see mini versions of pictures, movies, or PDFs that are stored in a media field when you're in Table view thanks to Quick Look support