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iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

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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Processor

ProcessorIntel Core i5 (I5-3330S, Ivy Bridge)

Speed2.7 GHz

Cores4

Cache6 MB shared L3

Process node22 nm

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM8 GB

Max RAM16 GB

RAM type1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-12800)

Memory slots2

GPUNVIDIA GeForce GT 640M

VRAM512 MB GDDR5

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

Resolutions1920x1080

Storage

Storage1 TB (5400 RPM) hard drive

Connectivity

USBFour USB 3.0 ports

ThunderboltDual Thunderbolt ports

EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Wi-Fi802.11n

BluetoothBluetooth 4.0

Audio outStereo speakers; headphone port

Software

Original OSOS X 10.8.2 (12C2034)

Power

Weightapprox. 12.5 lbs

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

Identifiers

Model IDiMac13,1

Model N°A1418

EMC2544

Order N°MD093LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2012

History

In October 2012, a new iMac model was presented characterized by a monitor depth considerably lower 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 memory was upgraded; the standard specification is now 8 GB, with 16 GB as the maximum optional on the 21.5" model. Apple also updated the computer processors, using Core i5 and Core i7 based on Intel's Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. Video cards are now Nvidia as standard. USB 3.0 ports were included for the first time. The 2012 iMac also features the option of a Fusion Drive that combines an SSD and a conventional hard drive to create more efficient and faster storage.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_G4 · Wikipedia

Trivia

• In 2012, the new iMac reached the incredible thickness of just 5mm at its thinnest point, representing a masterpiece of miniaturized engineering and design. • For the first time in iMac history, USB 3.0 ports were introduced, revolutionizing data transfer speeds and compatibility with peripheral devices. • The 2012 iMac featured the revolutionary Fusion Drive, a hybrid solution that combined SSD and HDD to guarantee data access speed and storage capacity without compromises.

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