The new iMac model is beautifully thin, but it still touts the iconic iMac shape. Schiller discussed the iMac’s striking 5mm edge, as well, noting Apple used a “friction stir welding” technique to create the new desktop that apparently boasts less reflection than older displays.
Schiller also mentioned a new “Fusion Drive” option that is a combination of storage and software. It provides a 128GB SDD and 1TB or 3TB HDD melded into a single volume for faster read-and-writes and better performance.
iMac specs:
- Two sizes: 21.5-inch and 27 inch
- Edge-to-edge glass—5mm thinner display, 80 percent thinner than previous generation, extends entire length, super strong and nearly seamless, LED-backlit display with IPS technology
- Removed 2mm air gap, lamintated display directly to glass, 45 percent thinner
- Anti-reflective coating, plasma deposition—apply coating down to nanometer thickness, 75 percent less reflection than previous generation
- FaceTime HD camera, dual mics, stereo sound system
- Sheds up to 8 lbs
- Audio: stereo speakers, dual microphones, and headphone port
- Connections: SDXC card slot, Four USB 3 ports, Two Thunderbolt ports, Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI, 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
- Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking —IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible; Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
- OS X: Mountain Lion