Apple Introduces Entry Level 21.5-inch iMac

Apple has just introduced a new 21.5-inch iMac starting at just $1,099, making the popular all-in-one desktop even more affordable.

The new 21.5-inch iMac features a 1.4 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost Speeds up to 2.7 GHz, Intel HD 5000 graphics, 8GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. All iMac models include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and two Thunderbolt ports and four USB 3.0 ports.

Starting at $1,099, which is $200 less than the previous cheapest iMac model, , the new iMac features a 1.4 GHz processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.7 GHz, 8GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. Configure-to-order options include a 1TB hard drive, a 1TB Fusion Drive, and up to 256GB flash storage.

iLife and iWork come free with every new Mac. iLife lets you edit videos with iMovie, create new music or learn to play piano or guitar with GarageBand, and organize, edit and share shots with iPhoto. iWork productivity apps, Pages, Numbers and Keynote, make it easy to create, edit and share documents, spreadsheets and presentations. iWork for iCloud beta lets you create your document on iPad, edit it on your Mac and collaborate with friends, even if they?re on a PC.

Every Mac comes with OS X operating system. Earlier this month, Apple announced OS X Yosemite, a new version of OS X redesigned with a fresh look, new apps and continuity features that make working across your Mac and iOS devices fluid. The final version of OS X Yosemite will be available for free from the Mac App Store this fall.

	21.5-inch iMac
Display	21.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 1920-by-1080 resolution with support for millions of colors
Price	$1099	$1299	$1499
Processor	1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache	2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz) with 4MB L3 cache	2.9GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache Configurable to 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz).
Memory	8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory	8GB (two 4GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 memory Configurable to 16GB.
Storage¹	500 GB 500GB (5400-rpm) hard drive Configurable to 1TB hard drive, 1TB Fusion Drive, or 256GB of flash storage.	1 TB 1TB (5400-rpm) hard drive Configurable to 1TB Fusion Drive or 256GB or 512GB of flash storage.
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 5000	Intel Iris Pro Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
Video Support and Camera	FaceTime HD camera Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built‑in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes Support for Target Display Mode via the Thunderbolt port using a Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
Audio	Stereo speakers Dual microphones Headphone port Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack) Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Connections and Expansion	Headphone SDXC card slot Four USB 3 ports (compatible with USB 2) Two Thunderbolt ports Mini DisplayPort output Support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately) 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) Kensington lock slot
Input	Apple Wireless Keyboard Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted ?T? arrangement) Magic Mouse Smooth, seamless Multi-Touch surface with support for simple gestures (scrolling and swiping). Click and double-click anywhere. Ambidextrous construction accommodates left- and right-handed users. Magic Trackpad Glass Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch and expand, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, rotate, screen zoom, scroll, click and drag, click drag and lock, secondary click A and B.
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Size and Weight	Height: 17.7 inches (45.0 cm) Width: 20.8 inches (52.8 cm) Stand depth: 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) Weight: 12.5 pounds (5.68 kg)
Electrical and Operating Requirements	Line voltage: 100-240V AC Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
Limited Warranty and Service	Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.
In the Box	iMac Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse Power cord
Operating System	OS X Mavericks AirDrop AirPlay Dictation Gatekeeper Notification Center Facebook Integration Twitter Integration Multiple Display Support Finder Tabs and Tags iCloud iCloud Keychain Dashboard Mission Control Spotlight Search Safari Power Saver App Nap Power Nap Compressed Memory Built-in Sharing
Built-in Apps	iPhoto iMovie GarageBand Pages Keynote Numbers Maps iBooks Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Calendar Contacts Reminders Time Machine Photo Booth iTunes Game Center Preview Notes Mac App Store
Configure to Order	21.5-inch iMac 1.4GHz Magic Trackpad 1TB hard drive 1TB Fusion Drive 256GB of flash storage	21.5-inch iMac 2.7GHz Magic Trackpad 16GB memory upgrade (two 8GB) 1TB Fusion Drive 256GB or 512GB of flash storage	21.5-inch iMac 2.9GHz Magic Trackpad 16GB memory upgrade (two 8GB) 1TB Fusion Drive 256GB or 512GB of flash storage 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz) with 8MB L3 cache