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iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

● Obsolete 2012 · iPhone era iMac

Introduced

2012

Original price

$ 1299

Processor

Intel Core i5 (I5-3330S) Ivy Bridge

Original OS

OS X 10.8.2 (12C2034)

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Mac era

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iPod era

iPhone era

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Processor

ProcessorIntel Core i5 (I5-3330S) Ivy Bridge

Speed2.7 GHz

Cores4 (Quad Core)

Architecture64-bit

Cache6 MB shared L3

System busDMI

Process node22 nm

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM8 GB

Max RAM16 GB

RAM typeDDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM

Memory slots2 (SO-DIMM, 204-pin PC3-12800)

GPUNVIDIA GeForce GT 640M

VRAM512 MB GDDR5

Display21.5-inch LED-backlit IPS, glossy, fully laminated, anti-reflective coating

Resolutions1920x1080

Storage

Storage1 TB (5400 RPM) hard drive

Connectivity

USB4x USB 3.0

Thunderbolt2x Thunderbolt

EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Wi-Fi802.11n

BluetoothBluetooth 4.0

Audio outHeadphone/audio out

SD cardSDXC card slot

Software

Original OSOS X 10.8.2 (12C2034)

Apple statusObsolete

Included peripheralsApple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad

Power

Weight12.5 lb (5.68 kg)

Dimensions17.7 x 20.8 x 6.9 inch (H x W x D)

Identifiers

Model IDiMac13,1

Model N°A1418

EMC2544

Order N°MD093LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2012

Discontinued2013

Apple statusObsolete

History

In October 2012, a new iMac model was introduced that featured a monitor depth considerably thinner than previous models, measuring 5 mm at its thinnest point. The 21.5" and 27" screens maintained their previous resolutions, respectively 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. RAM was upgraded; the standard specification is now 8 GB, with 16 GB as the maximum optional in the 21.5" model. Apple also updated the computer's processors, using Core i5 and Core i7 based on Intel's Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. Video cards are now Nvidia series. USB 3.0 ports were included for the first time. The 2012 iMac also offers the option of a Fusion Drive that combines an SSD and a conventional HDD to create more efficient and faster storage.

Trivia

• In 2012, Apple revolutionized the iMac design by reducing thickness to just 5mm at its thinnest point, making it one of the most elegant desktop computers on the market. • The new generation introduced USB 3.0 ports on the iMac for the first time, enabling significantly faster data transfers compared to previous technology. • The iMac 2012 debuted with the revolutionary Fusion Drive, a hybrid technology that combined an SSD and a traditional hard drive to offer superior speed and storage capacity.

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