Apple 21.5" iMac Desktop Computer

21.5" 16:9 Widescreen Display

LED Backlight

Full brightness with no waiting. That's the big advantage of the LED backlit iMac display. Unlike most displays that take time to warm up before they reach maximum brightness, a LED backlit display is instantly on and uniformly bright. LED backlighting also gives you greater control over screen brightness. So you can finely tune the iMac display to suit the ambient light in even the dimmest room

More Pixels, Better Picture

The 21.5" 1920 x 1080 display delivers 17% more pixels than the previous-generation 20" iMac. It boasts a 1000:1 contrast ratio, producing more vibrant colors and blacker blacks. Its widescreen display features a 16:9 aspect ratio -- the same as that of an HDTV

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°

The New Performance Standard

3.06GHz Core i3 Processor

The powerful dual-core Intel Core i3 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, and pro applications work efficiently

Memory and Storage

The iMac is loaded with 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 RAM. It features four SO-DIMM slots for a maximum memory capacity of 16GB, allowing you to use more applications simultaneously. It features a 500GB 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.

Instead, Magic Mouse uses multi-touch technology to let you control everything with simple gestures. 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.

Built-in software lets you configure Magic Mouse any way you want. Its smooth, seamless design is ambidextrous, and it supports two-button clicking -- without buttons. You'll swear that it's magic

Wireless Keyboard

The included compact wireless Bluetooth 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 behind the glass display at the top of iMac is an iSight camera. Use it with iChat, and you can be anywhere without actually being there. Video chat with up to three of your friends, share a video with a colleague, or present to a client. Use iSight with Photo Booth for fun photo effects. And there's no need to waste valuable primping time installing software or configuring the camera. Like everything Mac, iSight just works

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

SDXC Card Slot

Transfer your photos and videos to and from your iMac just as fast as you're able to take them. The built-in SDXC works with the latest memory cards -- which support capacities up to 2TB -- as well as standard SD and SDHC cards. Just insert your camera's memory card and import your photos to iPhoto. From there, it's easy to organize your photos by the people in them, share them online, or create photo books

USB 2.0 and FireWire-800

Bring on your iPod, digital camera, mobile phone, and external hard drive. If it has a cable, iMac has a port for it. Four USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire-800 port give you plenty of peripheral possibilities

Design

All-in-One Simplicity

It was a great idea then, and it's a great idea now. The all-in-one design of the first flat-panel iMac cleaned up the desktop. It put everything you need --display, processor, graphics card, hard drive, optical drive, memory, and more -- inside one simple enclosure. The latest technology on the inside makes this iMac a worthy addition to the all-in-one dynasty

Seamless Enclosure

While you'll find a collection of ports on the back of iMac, you won't find much else. A seamless, precision-forged enclosure makes the back one continuous aluminum surface. And there's only one cord -- the power cord

Cool, Quiet Components

The widescreen iMac display allows more room to separate the two hottest components, the CPU and the GPU. This keeps things cool inside the iMac enclosure. Apple engineers also implemented an intelligent control system that monitors temperatures and delivers just the right amount of airflow to critical components. And the three fans inside iMac have been tuned to be ultra quiet. The result of all this tinkering with heat and sound? A system that operates at 18 decibels when idle -- so quiet, you hardly know it's on

The Details Matter

Small details can set a computer apart from the competition. The glass that covers the computer's display features an edge-to-edge design, actually wrapping around the edge of the aluminum enclosure. The system rests on a tapered pedestal, which features an unobtrusive design. Redesigned speakers deliver loud, clear sound with superior bass output and reduced distortion

Performance

Intel Core Processor Architecture

All iMac models come standard with Intel Core processors built on an advanced architecture. Based on Intel's 32-nanometer process technology, these processors set new benchmarks for iMac performance

Discrete ATI Radeon HD 4670 Graphics

Every iMac includes powerful discrete graphics, meaning the graphics processor is separate from the CPU. So whether you're an amateur filmmaker or an avid gamer, iMac gives you faster, smoother, crisper graphics. The 21.5" iMac offers fast graphics performance with the ATI Radeon HD 4670 with 256MB of dedicated memory -- the greater the memory, the faster the performance for graphics-intensive applications such as games and video editing software

Built for More Cores

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is designed to take advantage of the advanced multicore processor architecture, so every Intel processor reaches its full potential on iMac

Photo Viewing and Editing

The 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. The powerful Intel processor makes iWork fast and responsive

Video Editing

Shot some video you want to edit fast and share with friends? The large display and powerful processor are perfect for editing and stabilizing shaky video in iMovie. For more complex editing and encoding tasks, upgrade to the quad-core processor and get even faster performance with 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 EVE: 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 '11

The included iLife '11 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. An optional battery charger is available from Apple, allowing you to use rechargeable batteries to power the included wireless peripherals

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