Apple iMac MC309LLA (Aluminum)

21.5" 2.5GHz 500GB iMac desktop computer

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While it may look like a work of art, the 2011 21.5" 2.5GHz iMac desktop computer has been built for performance. With an Intel i5 quadcore processor and 4GB of RAM, the iMac can handle nearly any task you throw at it. A beautiful full HD 1080p LED backlit screen and AMD Radeon HD graphics card make sure movies, games, and, well, everything else come alive with incredible color, clarity, and speed. Plus, the built-in HD FaceTime camera lets you easily connect with friends and family.

Built-in FaceTime HD camcorder and Thunderbolt ultra-high speed connection.

Better… faster… iMac

You know you want three things when it comes to your desktop computer: speed, graphics, and the ability to use it without a Ph.D in computer science. With a blazing fast i5 intel quad-core processor, the 2011 Apple iMac desktop computer you can be sure that whether you're editing your latest vacation photos and movies with the included iLife software, streaming video, or composing your newest blog post (or, all of that at once), the 21.5" iMac will be able to keep things running smoothly. Movies, games and more have never looked better than on the 21.5" full HD 1920 x 1080p screen. Backlit LED technology gives you a bright, colorful picture, while the AMD Radeon HD graphics processor with 512GB of dedicated video RAM ensure smooth, eye-popping graphics whether you're into gaming, high-def movies, or taking advantage of the built-in FaceTime camera to communicate with friends and family around the world in high definition. All this speed and convenience is wrapped up in Apple's intuitive Snow Leopard OS X. With easy to use and understand simplicity, plus a world of additional apps via the Mac App Store for nearly any situation, you'll be finding plenty of ways to push your iMac to the limit — if you can.

Thunderbolt

Transferring data from external devices can be a slow process, whether it's high quality video from a camcorder, media or presentation files from an external hard drive, or music from a backup collection. Until now. With the Apple Thunderbolt input, developed in conjunction with Intel, you can expect read speeds up to 10GB per second — up to 20x faster than traditional USB 2.0 standards. That means you get to spend less time waiting for your files, because there are more important things to do than watch progress bars.

In the box

Included with your purchase are: iMac, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Apple Magic Mouse, power cord, install/restore DVDs, product documentation, Mac OS X Snow Leopard (preloaded), iLife (preloaded)

Comparison Specifications

2.5GHz Intel Core i5 Quad-Core processor with 6MB shared L3 cache (supports Turbo Boost)
500GB, 7200 RPM hard drive
Memory: 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVDÂ±R DL/DVDÂ±RW/CD-RW)
SDXC card slot
Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g compatible)
4 USB v2.0 ports / FireWire 800 port / Thunderbolt port
AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
Built-in stereo speakers with two internal 17W high-efficiency amplifiers
Mac OS X Snow Leopard / iLife

Additional Specifications

Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack) / audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
Built-in microphone
Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
21.5" LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display
1920 x 1080 pixels / 16:9 aspect ratio / millions of colors at all resolutions
178° vertical x 178° horizontal viewing angle; 375 cd/m2 brightness
Built-in FaceTime HD camera (supports up to native display resolution)
Wireless Magic Mouse included

Manufacturer Specifications

Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and input from external DisplayPort sources (adapters sold separately)
Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes / simultaneously supports full native resolution on display and up to 30" (2560 x 1600) external display
ENERGY STAR 5.2 certified
Rated EPEAT Gold
Arsenic-free display glass
BFR- and PVC-free
Highly recyclable aluminum unibody and glass screen
FaceTime requires a FaceTime-enabled iOS device with a Wi-Fi connection or a FaceTime-enabled Mac with an Internet connection and FaceTime for Mac software (may require separate purchase). Not available in all areas.