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iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011)

2011 · iPhone era iMac

Introduced

2011

Original price

$ 1499

Processor

Intel Core i5 (I5-2400S) (Sandy Bridge)

Original OS

Mac OS X 10.6.6 (10J4026)

Colors

Aluminum

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorIntel Core i5 (I5-2400S) (Sandy Bridge)

Speed2.5 GHz

Cores4 (Quad Core)

Architecture64-bit

Cache256k L2 per core, 6 MB shared L3

System busDirect Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM4 GB (1333 MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM)

Max RAM16 GB

RAM type1333 MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM

Memory slots4

GPUAMD Radeon HD 6750M

VRAM512 MB dedicated GDDR5

Display21.5-inch glossy 16:9 LED-backlit TFT Active Matrix LCD with IPS technology

Resolutions1920x1080 native

Display connectionThunderbolt (backwards compatible with Mini DisplayPort)

Storage

Storage500 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive

Connectivity

USBFour USB 2.0 ports

ThunderboltOne Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)

FireWireOne FireWire 800 port

EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Wi-FiAirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n)

SD cardSDXC card slot

Software

Original OSMac OS X 10.6.6 (10J4026)

Power

Weight20.5 lbs (9.3 kg)

Dimensions17.75 x 20.8 x 7.42 inches

Identifiers

Model IDiMac12,1

Model N°A1311

EMC2428

Order N°MC309LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2011

History

Introduced in October 2009, the iMac (Late 2009) models featured larger displays and faster processors compared to the previous iMac (Early 2009) line. The iMac (Late 2009) was marketed in 4 configurations: 21.5"/3.06 GHz/4 GB RAM/500 GB HD/256 MB shared VRAM/$1199 USD, 21.5"/3.06 GHz/4 GB RAM/1 TB HD/256 MB VRAM/$1499 USD, 27"/3.06 GHz/4 GB RAM/1 TB HD/256 MB VRAM/$1699 USD and 27"/2.66 GHz Core i5/4 GB RAM/1 TB HD/512 MB VRAM/$1999 USD. Custom order options included up to 16 GB of RAM and an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor at 2.8 GHz.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_transition_to_Apple_silicon · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The iMac Late 2009 represented a significant generational leap, offering 27-inch screens for the first time alongside 21.5" models, doubling the available size options compared to the previous generation. • With a starting price of just $1,199 for the base 21.5-inch model, the iMac Late 2009 made Apple's all-in-one computers more accessible, democratizing access to the brand's premium design. • Customizable configurations allowed expansion of RAM up to 16 GB and selection of the powerful Intel Core i7 quad-core processor at 2.8 GHz, transforming these iMacs into professional machines capable of handling complex editing and design tasks.

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