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iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011)

2011 · iPhone era iMac

Introduced

2011

Original price

$ 1199

Processor

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

Original OS

Mac OS X 10.6.6 (10J4026)

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Processor

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

Speed2.5 GHz

CoresQuad Core (4)

Cache256k L2 per core; 6 MB shared L3

System busDirect Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s (no traditional system bus)

Memory & graphics

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

Max RAM16 GB (four 4 GB modules)

RAM typePC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333 MHz

Memory slots4

GPUAMD Radeon HD 6750M

VRAM512 MB dedicated GDDR5

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

Resolutions1920x1080 native

Storage

Storage500 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive

Connectivity

USBFour USB 2.0 ports

ThunderboltOne Thunderbolt port (backwards compatible with Mini DisplayPort)

FireWireOne FireWire 800 port

EthernetGigabit Ethernet

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

BluetoothBluetooth 2.1+EDR

SD cardSDXC card slot

Software

Original OSMac OS X 10.6.6 (10J4026)

Included peripheralsSlot-loading DVD±R DL SuperDrive (built-in)

Power

Weightapproximately 20.5 lbs

Dimensions17.75 x 20.8 x 7.42 inches (H x W x D)

Identifiers

Model IDiMac12,1

Model N°A1311

EMC2428

Order N°MC309LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2011

History

Introduced in May 2011, the iMac (Mid 2011) models represented an improvement over the previous iMac (Mid 2010) line, adding quad-core processors across the entire range. The iMac (Mid 2011) were also the first Mac desktop computers to include the new high-speed Thunderbolt I/O port. The iMac (Mid 2011) were marketed in four configurations: 21.5"/2.5 GHz/4 GB RAM/500 GB HD/512 MB VRAM/$1,199 U.S., 21.5"/2.7 GHz/4 GB RAM/1 TB HD/512 MB VRAM/$1,499 U.S., 27"/2.7 GHz/4 GB RAM/1 TB HD/512 MB VRAM/$1,699 U.S., 27"/3.1 GHz/4 GB RAM/1 TB HD/1 GB VRAM/$1,999 U.S. Custom order options included up to 16 GB of RAM, quad-core Core i7 processors at 2.8 GHz or 3.4 GHz, a 2 TB hard drive, a 256 GB SSD, and 2 GB of VRAM.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_(Intel-based) · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The May 2011 iMac was the first Apple desktop computer to introduce the high-speed Thunderbolt port, revolutionizing the connectivity of peripheral devices. • All iMac (Mid 2011) models were equipped with quad-core processors, representing a significant technological leap compared to the previous 2010 generation. • Customizable configurations allowed expanding RAM up to 16 GB and choosing Core i7 processors up to 3.4 GHz, offering storage options up to 2 TB for demanding professionals.

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