CUPERTINO, California–September 6, 2006–Apple today announced that
its entire iMac line now features the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor
in every model, delivering up to 50 percent faster performance than
the previous iMac.* A new 24-inch iMac with a brilliant 24-inch
widescreen display joins the 17- and 20-inch models, and iMac prices
now start at just $999. Every new iMac includes a built-in iSight
video camera for video conferencing out-of-the-box; Apple’s
breakthrough Front Row media experience; and iLife ’06, the next
generation of Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle
applications.
“Every iMac–from the $999 model up through the new dazzling 24-inch
widescreen model–now features blazing Core 2 Duo performance,” said
Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product
Marketing. “And the new 24-inch widescreen iMac is the fastest,
biggest and brightest iMac we’ve ever made.”
The new iMac lineup includes four models: a 1.83 GHz and a 2.0 GHz
17-inch, a 2.16 GHz 20-inch and the all-new 2.16 GHz 24-inch iMac,
and features the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor which delivers up to
50 percent faster performance than the previous 20-inch iMac running
industry standard benchmarks.
Ideal for both consumers and professionals, the 24-inch iMac features
a 24-inch widescreen LCD display with a 1920-by-1200 pixel resolution
that offers 30 percent more screen real estate than the 20-inch model
and a brighter display to make reading text and viewing images even
easier. The all-new 24-inch iMac packs professional performance into
the convenience of an all-in-one design and includes a 2.16 GHz Intel
Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB of shared L2 cache, 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2
SDRAM memory, a 250GB Serial ATA hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
graphics with 128MB of GDDR3 memory and a SuperDrive for burning
professional-quality DVDs. Delivering greater customization for
performance and expansion needs, users can configure the new 24-inch
iMac with a 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 3GB of 667 MHz
DDR2 SDRAM memory, a 500GB Serial ATA hard drive and the NVIDIA
GeForce 7600 GT with 256MB of GDDR3 memory for outstanding graphics
performance.
Every iMac includes a built-in iSight video camera for video
conferencing out-of-the-box using Apple’s award-winning iChat AV, or
recording a video podcast or iMovie using iLife ’06, and the
breakthrough media experience of Front Row for a simple, intuitive
and powerful way for consumers to enjoy their content. Providing the
latest in high-performance connectivity options, the iMac includes
built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed
networking, built-in AirPort Extreme, a total of five USB ports
(three USB 2.0) and two FireWire ports (including one FireWire 800
port on the 24-inch model).
Every iMac also comes with iLife ’06, the next generation of Apple’s
award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications featuring
iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand and iWeb, the latest iLife
application that makes it super-easy to create amazing websites with
photos, blogs and podcasts and publish them on .Mac for viewing by
anyone on the Internet with just a single click. Every iMac also
comes with the latest release of the world’s most advanced operating
system, Mac OS X version 10.4.7 “Tiger” including Safari, Mail, iCal,
iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth, running natively on the
Intel-based desktop.
Pricing & Availability
The new iMac line is shipping today and will be available through the
Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple
Authorized Resellers. Apple today also increased processor speeds on
both models of the Mac mini, delivering dual-core performance across
the line at no additional cost. The $799 model now includes a 1.83
GHz Intel Core Duo processor, up from 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo
processor, and the $599 model now includes a 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo
processor, up from a 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo processor.
The new 24-inch 2.16 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,999
(US), includes:
* 24-inch widescreen LCD display;
* 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
* 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 3GB;
* 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW);
* PCI Express-based NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT with 128MB GDDR3 memory;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* the infrared Apple Remote, Mighty Mouse and Apple Keyboard.
The new 20-inch 2.16 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,499
(US), includes:
* 20-inch widescreen LCD display;
* 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
* 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 3GB;
* 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW);
* PCI Express-based ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* the infrared Apple Remote, Mighty Mouse and Apple Keyboard.
The new 17-inch 2.0 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,199
(US), includes:
* 17-inch widescreen LCD display;
* 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
* 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 3GB;
* 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW);
* PCI Express-based ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* 160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* the infrared Apple Remote, Mighty Mouse and Apple Keyboard.
The 17-inch 1.83 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $999 (US), includes:
* 17-inch widescreen LCD display;
* 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
* 512MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 2GB;
* 24x Combo drive;
* Intel GMA 950 graphics;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking;
* 160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* Mighty Mouse and Apple Keyboard.
Build-to-order options and accessories include: a 2.33 GHz Intel Core
2 Duo processor, up to 3GB DDR2 SDRAM, NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT with
256MB GDDR3 video memory and a 500GB Serial ATA hard drive on the
24-inch iMac; a 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 3GB DDR2
SDRAM, 256MB GGDR3 video memory and a 500GB Serial ATA hard drive on
the 20-inch iMac; a 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 3GB
DDR2 SRDAM and a 500GB Serial ATA hard drive on the 2.0 GHz 17-inch
iMac; and up to 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and Apple Remote
on the 1.83 GHz 17-inch iMac. Additional build-to-order options also
include: pre-installed copies of iWork 06, Logic Express, Final Cut
Express and Aperture; AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme Base
Station; Apple Wireless Keyboard and wireless Mighty Mouse; Apple USB
Modem; and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
*Based on estimated results of industry-standard SPECint and SPECfp
rate tests. SPEC is a registered trademark of Standard Performance
Evaluation Corporation (SPEC); see http://www.apple.com/iMac for more
information.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the
Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the
Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation
with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating
system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also
spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable
music players and iTunes online music store.
