Apple atualiza linha iMac

A Apple atualizou a sua linha iMac hoje, com modelos que vão de um básico com tela de 20”, por US$ 1.199, a um mais sofisticado com tela de 24”, por US$ 2.199. Não houve atualizações estéticas, apenas internas.

A Apple atualizou a sua linha iMac hoje, com modelos que vão de um básico com tela de 20”, por US$ 1.199, a um mais sofisticado com tela de 24”, por US$ 2.199. Não houve atualizações estéticas, apenas internas.

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O fodão dos novos iMacs vem com monitor de 24”, processador Intel Core 2 Duo a 3,06 GHz, 4 GB de RAM, disco rígido de 1 TB e solução gráfica Nvidia GeForce GT 130 com 512 MB. [EK: A memória pode ser aumentada para 8 GB (por US$ 1.000!), e a placa de vídeo pode ser uma ATI Radeon HD 4850 com 512 MB (mais US$ 50).]

O mais basicão tem monitor de 20”, processador Intel Core 2 Duo a 2,66 GHz, 2 GB de RAM, disco rígido de 320 GB e solução gráfica Nvidia GeForce 9400M. As outras opções ficam entre essas duas, basicamente. [Apple]


     24-inch iMac Starts at $1,499

    CUPERTINO, California-March 3, 2009-Apple® today announced updates to
    its iMac® and Mac® mini desktop lines, including a 24-inch iMac that
    is priced more affordably than ever before and a Mac mini with
    powerful new integrated graphics. For the same $1,499 price as the
    previous generation 20-inch iMac, the new 24-inch iMac delivers a 30
    percent larger display, twice the memory and twice the storage.
    Delivering up to five times better graphics performance, the updated
    Mac mini now features the same groundbreaking NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
    integrated graphics introduced with the aluminum unibody MacBook®
    family.* The Mac mini is the world’s most energy efficient desktop,
    drawing less than 13 watts of power when idle.** All iMac and Mac mini
    systems come with Mac OS® X Leopard®, the world’s most advanced
    operating system, and iLife® ’09, Apple’s unparalleled suite of
    consumer applications for managing and organizing photos, making
    movies and creating and learning to play music.

    "Our flagship 24-inch iMac with twice the memory and twice the storage
    is now available for just $1,499," said Tim Cook, Apple’s COO. "The
    Mac mini is not only our most affordable Mac, it’s also the world’s
    most energy efficient desktop computer."

    The elegant, full-featured iMac line starts with the 20-inch iMac for
    only $1,199 with a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of 1066
    MHz DDR3 memory, a 320GB Serial ATA hard drive and NVIDIA GeForce
    9400M integrated graphics. The 24-inch iMac features a beautiful
    1920-by-1200 pixel widescreen display that offers 30 percent more
    screen real estate than the 20-inch model, and starts at just $1,499.
    The 24-inch iMac includes up to a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor,
    4GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 memory, a 640GB or 1TB Serial ATA hard drive, and
    a variety of graphics technology from NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated
    graphics to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 or ATI Radeon HD 4850 discrete
    graphics for ultimate performance.

    Every iMac features a glossy display with a built-in iSight® video
    camera, mic and speakers in a thin aluminum and glass design. The new
    iMac also includes a Mini DisplayPort connector for a pure digital
    signal to Apple’s new 24-inch LED Cinema Display with adapters
    available for DisplayPort, VGA, DVI and Dual-Link DVI displays. iMac
    includes built-in AirPort Extreme® 802.11n Wi-Fi networking; Bluetooth
    2.1+EDR; Gigabit Ethernet; a total of six USB 2.0 ports (including two
    on the Apple Keyboard); and one FireWire® 800 port.

    Starting at $599, the Mac mini is an innovative, tiny desktop
    measuring only 6.5 by 6.5 by 2-inches. Available in two models, Mac
    mini features a 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB of DDR3
    1066 MHz memory, up to 320GB Serial ATA hard drive, five USB 2.0
    ports, FireWire 800 and a SuperDrive®. The Mac mini features NVIDIA
    GeForce 9400M integrated graphics for up to five times better graphics
    performance than before* and now with dual display support can drive
    two Apple or third-party displays with Mini DisplayPort or DVI
    connections. Using less than 13 watts of power at idle, up to 10 times
    less power than a typical desktop PC, the new Mac mini is the most
    energy efficient desktop in the world.**

    Continuing Apple’s commitment to the environment, both iMac and Mac
    mini extend their leadership in green design. Both iMac and Mac mini
    exceed current Energy Star 4.0 requirements and are leading the
    industry as early adopters of the more stringent Energy Star 5.0
    requirements which will become effective later this year. Both iMac
    and Mac mini use PVC-free internal components and cables and contain
    no brominated flame retardants. Both iMac and Mac mini feature
    material-efficient system and packaging designs and use highly
    recyclable materials. Apple’s new desktop lineup joins its recently
    introduced aluminum unibody MacBook family in achieving EPEAT Gold
    status.***

    Every Mac comes with Apple’s innovative iLife ’09 suite of
    applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and
    learning to play music. iLife ’09 features iPhoto®, which introduces
    Faces and Places as breakthrough new ways to easily organize and
    manage your photos; iMovie® with powerful easy-to-use new features
    such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and
    drop; and GarageBand® which introduces a whole new way to help you
    learn to play piano and guitar. Every Mac also includes Leopard, the
    world’s most advanced operating system which features Time Machine™,
    an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac; a
    redesigned Finder™ that lets users quickly browse and share files
    between multiple Macs; Quick Look, the best way to instantly see files
    without opening an application; Spaces®, an intuitive feature used to
    create groups of applications and instantly switch between them; Mail
    with easy setup and elegant, personalized stationery; and iChat®, the
    most advanced video chat.

    Apple also announced that its popular AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi
    Base Station and Time Capsule® now feature simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5
    GHz dual-band networking for optimal performance, range and
    compatibility. An innovative Guest Network feature allows setting up a
    secondary network for friends and visitors with Internet-only access
    so you don’t have to hand out your WiFi password. Time Capsule
    combines an 802.11n router and server-grade hard disk for automatic
    wireless back-up with Time Machine, and is immediately available in
    two models: a 500GB model for $299 and a 1TB model for $499. The
    AirPort Extreme Base Station is also available immediately for a
    suggested retail price of $179.****

    Pricing & Availability
    The new iMac and Mac mini lines are now shipping and available through
    the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple
    Authorized Resellers.

    The new 20-inch 2.66 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,199
    (US), includes:
    • 20-inch widescreen LCD display;
    • 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
    • 2GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 8GB;
    • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
    • 320GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
    • a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
    • Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
    • built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
    • built-in iSight video camera;
    • Gigabit Ethernet port;
    • four USB 2.0 ports;
    • one FireWire 800 port;
    • built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
    • the Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse.

    The new 24-inch 2.66 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,499
    (US), includes:
    • 24-inch widescreen LCD display;
    • 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
    • 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 8GB;
    • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
    • 640GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
    • a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
    • Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
    • built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
    • built-in iSight video camera;
    • Gigabit Ethernet port;
    • four USB 2.0 ports;
    • one FireWire 800 port;
    • built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
    • the Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse.

    The new 24-inch 2.93 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,799
    (US), includes:
    • 24-inch widescreen LCD display;
    • 2.93 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
    • 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 8GB;
    • NVIDIA GeForce GT 120; with 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM memory;
    • 640GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
    • a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
    • Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
    • built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
    • built-in iSight video camera;
    • Gigabit Ethernet port;
    • four USB 2.0 ports;
    • one FireWire 800 port;
    • built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
    • the Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse.

    The new 24-inch 3.06 GHz iMac, for a suggested retail price of $2,199
    (US), includes:
    • 24-inch widescreen LCD display;
    • 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
    • 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 8GB;
    • NVIDIA GeForce GT 130; with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
    • 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
    • a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
    • Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
    • built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
    • built-in iSight video camera;
    • Gigabit Ethernet port;
    • four USB 2.0 ports;
    • one FireWire 800 port;
    • built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
    • the Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse.

    Build-to-order options and accessories for the iMac include: a 3.06
    GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM, up to 1TB Serial
    ATA hard drive, and NVIDIA GeForce GT 130, or ATI Radeon HD 4850 with
    512MB GDDR3 memory on the 24-inch iMac, and up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM and
    up to a 1TB Serial ATA hard drive on the 20-inch iMac. Additional
    options include: Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad, Apple Wireless
    Keyboard and Wireless Mighty Mouse; AirPort Express®, AirPort Extreme
    Base Station, Time Capsule; Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini
    DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini
    DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple USB Modem, Apple Remote, the
    AppleCare® Protection Plan; and pre-installed copies of iWork® ’09,
    Logic® Express 8, Final Cut® Express 4 and Aperture™ 2.

    The new 2.0 GHz Mac mini, for a suggested retail price of $599 (US), includes:
    • 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
    • 1GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable up to 4GB;
    • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
    • 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm;
    • a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
    • Mini DisplayPort and mini-DVI for video output (adapters sold separately);
    • built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
    • Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 BASE-T);
    • five USB 2.0 ports;
    • one FireWire 800 port; and
    • one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both
    optical digital and analog.

    The new 2.0 GHz Mac mini, for a suggested retail price of $799 (US), includes:
    • 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
    • 2GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable up to 4GB;
    • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
    • 320GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm;
    • a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
    • Mini DisplayPort and mini-DVI for video output (adapters sold separately);
    • built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
    • Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 BASE-T);
    • five USB 2.0 ports;
    • one FireWire 800 port; and
    • one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both
    optical digital and analog.

    Build-to-order options and accessories for the Mac mini include: a
    2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 80GB, 250GB
    or 320GB 5400 hard drives. Additional options include: LED Cinema
    Display, Apple Keyboard, Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad, Apple
    Wireless Keyboard and Wireless Mighty Mouse; AirPort Express, AirPort
    Extreme Base Station, Time Capsule; Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter,
    Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display),
    Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple USB Modem, Apple Remote, the
    AppleCare Protection Plan; and pre-installed copies of iWork ’09,
    Logic Express 8, Final Cut Express 4 and Aperture 2.

    *Testing conducted by Apple in January 2009 using preproduction Mac
    mini units with 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Based on Quake 4
    using 1280 x 1024 High Quality setting. Performance tests are
    conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate
    performance of Mac mini.

    **Claim based on energy efficiency categories and products listed
    within the EPA Energy Star 4.0 database as of February 2009.

    ***EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare
    the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products
    meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the
    optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT
    program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard
    for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more
    information visit www.epeat.net.

    ****AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule are based on an IEEE 802.11n
    draft specification. Actual performance will vary based on range,
    connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors.

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