New Apple iMac

New Zealand New Apple iMac

Apple-lovers have been drooling over the new iMac and its sleek, aluminium design. Read on to find out what's new about the new iMac computer and what specifications you can expect from the new Apple.

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With the newest addition to the Apple family, the new Apple iMac gets a revamped look and a style overhaul, but holds on to the things that have made Apple's computers so popular.

What's new in the new iMac?

The thin-line iMac has been held as the epitome of style in the computer world since the advent of the iMac G5, but the new iMac heralds a new era. The new aluminium and glass aesthetics are the most obvious change in the new iMac computer, but features include:

• A 20" model and a massive 24" model make the 17" monitor redundant.
• Gloss display replaces matte display, creating bolder colours but also causing high reflectivity. Keep your glass screen free of smudge and grime with the black cloth provided.
• A sleek anodized aluminium style replaces the thin-form white look which has made Macs instantly recognisable (the new look is similar to the iPhone's style).
• Intel's Santa Rosa/Centrino Duo platform.
• A redesigned keyboard with a more metallic look and feel; the keyboard itself is thinner and there is greater spacing between keys making for a better key strike rate.

At a glance, the white iMac and newly released aluminium iMac computer compare favourably in terms of specifications:

White iMac                                                               
CPU: 2.16GHz                                                         
Memory: 1GB/3GB                                                                           
Video Card: ATI Radeon X1600                
HDCP support: Absent                                  

FSB: 667MHz                                                              
Wireless connectivity: 802.11b/g/n                           
Hard drive: 250GB                                    

Aluminium iMac

CPU: 2.40GHz

Memory: 1GB/4GB

Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro

HDCP support: Present

FSB: 800MHz 

Wireless connectivity: 802.11b/g/n

Hard drive: 320GB

The new iMac is different, but it's still the same
Many aspects of the new iMac remain the same. Why change something if it works well? The new iMac retains the specs of the slot-loading 8x SuperDrive, as well as iSight, iChat and the Mighty Mouse. Apple have gone with a safe refresh of a proven formula, so many aspects have stayed the same. This doesn't mean it's not a development; the new iMac has greater performance and a fresh visual style.

This apple is green
Apparently, the new iMac computer is more eco-friendly than its previous incarnations. The new model's aluminium case is fully recyclable and the display now uses glass; a large amount of plastic has been eliminated completely from the design. The new iMac also has a 4 star Energy Rating (the most restrictive), as do all of Apple's current range. It's great to see Apple putting thought into making their products more recyclable and leading the way in green computer technology.

Looking for more information? Find out more about the new Apple iMac.

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