Apple renews the iMac range with spectacular Retina displays. New wireless accessories that bring Force Touch to the desktop.
iMac with Retina Display and New Magic Accessories
Apple today announced that it has revamped the entire lineup of iMac computers. The 21,5-inch model debuts a Retina 4K display and all 27-inch models include the sensational Retina 5K display. Photos and videos come to life on the new Retina displays thanks to a wider color gamut and spectacular image quality. These iMac also feature more powerful processors and graphics, dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, and new storage options that put the high-performance Fusion Drive setup at an even more affordable price.
Apple today also introduced a new range of wireless accessories: the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2. They have a new design that is more comfortable than ever and incorporate a rechargeable battery so users no longer have than to use disposable batteries. Plus, the new Magic Trackpad 2 brings Apple's revolutionary Force Touch technology to your desktop to interact with your iMac in a whole new way.
“From the first iMac to today, the essence of the iMac has not changed. It has always been a great desktop with the latest in technology, spectacular displays and the best design, ”said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “These are the most impressive iMac we've ever made. With new Retina displays, more powerful graphics and processors, and new Magic accessories, the iMac continues to redefine the concept of desktop computers. "
Text is better than ever to read on the Retina display, videos seem to pop off the screen, and photos are incredibly detailed. The 21,5-inch iMac is available with a Retina 4K display, with a resolution of 4.096 by 2.304 and 9,4 million pixels (4,5 times more than the standard 21,5-inch model). And all 27-inch iMac include a Retina 5K display, the highest resolution ever seen in an all-in-one, with 14,7 million pixels (7 times more than an HD monitor). Now with a Retina display on the 21,5-inch and all 27-inch models, the iMac with Retina display is more affordable than ever.
The new Retina displays show a wider color gamut so that the user can enjoy more vivid colors. Displays based on the sRGB standard are unable to display many of the colors. However, the new Retina 5K and 4K displays have a wider color gamut based on P3 that offers 25% more color. That is why the images are more detailed, vivid and real.
The new 5-inch iMac with Retina 27K display is faster and more powerful. It comes with 3,7th generation Intel Core processors and the latest in high-performance AMD graphics, delivering up to 4 teraflops of computing power. The new 21,5-inch iMac with Retina 2K display features a fifth-generation Intel Core processor and enhanced Intel Iris Pro Graphics. Now all iMac models include two Thunderbolt 20 ports as standard, with transfer speeds of up to 802.11 Gb / s for external drives and high-performance peripherals. Plus, 1,3ac Wi-Fi technology with three data streams allows you to connect to wireless networks up to XNUMX Gb / s. *
Fusion Drive combines the large capacity of a hard drive with the high performance of flash memory to boot up your computer faster and access apps and files at full speed. Fusion Drive works in tandem with OS X to adapt to the way you use your iMac, putting your most used files and apps into flash memory. Its incredible performance is now more affordable with a new configuration that combines a 1 TB hard drive with 24 GB of flash memory. Fusion Drive is also available in 2 TB and 3 TB configurations with 128 GB of flash memory to handle the most demanding tasks. And if users are looking for the ultimate in storage, a 100% flash option of up to 1TB is available that is up to 2,5x faster. **
The new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2 are more comfortable, versatile and respectful with the environment. As they are designed with a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, these three accessories no longer require disposable batteries, thus their internal structure is more robust and the quality is higher. The new Magic Keyboard has a full size and slim design that takes up 13% less space. Its lower profile has a new scissor mechanism for writing with greater precision, stability and comfort. The new Magic Mouse 2 is lighter and stronger, and its base is optimized for easier gliding. The new Magic Trackpad 2 features a 29% larger surface area and allows for the first time using Force Touch technology on a desktop. Force Touch opens the door to new ways to interact with your Mac, including the new hard click that lets you quickly look up words in the dictionary, preview a file, or show an address on a map. The new Magic devices pair with your Mac as soon as they connect with the Lightning to USB charging cable, and the battery lasts up to over a month on a full charge. ***
All new Macs come with OS X El Capitan, the latest version of OS X. Building on Yosemite's breakthrough features and advanced design, El Capitan enhances the Mac experience with new features in window management, built-in apps, and Spotlight searches, plus performance improvements to increase speed and responsiveness in daily activities such as launching and switching apps, opening PDF documents, and accessing email. El Capitan has been designed specifically for the Retina display and incorporates a new system font called San Francisco that has been optimized to be better readable on this display.
iMovie, GarageBand, and iWork applications are included free with every new iMac. iMovie was also updated today to support 4K video to create amazing movies. The user can use GarageBand to compose music or learn to play the piano or guitar. And the iWork suite of applications - Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - makes it easy to create, edit, and share stunning documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. With Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for iCloud, you can create a document on your iPhone or iPad, edit it on your Mac, and send it to a colleague even when you're working on a PC.
Prices and availability
The 5-inch iMac with Retina 27K display is available now on Apple.com, at Apple Stores, and at select Apple Authorized Resellers. The 27-inch iMac is available in three models with recommended prices starting at 2.129 euros, 2.329 euros and 2.629 euros (all prices include VAT). Learn more about technical specifications, custom configuration options, and accessories at www.apple.com/en/imac.
The 21,5-inch iMac is available now on Apple.com, at Apple Stores, and at select Apple Authorized Resellers. The 21,5-inch iMac is available in two models with recommended prices starting at 1.279 euros and 1.529 euros. And the model with a Retina 4K display starts at 1.729 euros (all prices include VAT). Learn more about technical specifications, custom configuration options, and accessories at www.apple.com/en/imac.
All new iMacs include the new Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2 as standard, and customers can order the new Magic Trackpad 2 if they wish. The new Magic accessories are also available on Apple.com, Apple Stores, and select Apple Authorized Resellers. The Magic Keyboard is now available for the MSRP of 119 euros, the Magic Mouse 2 for the MSRP of 89 € and the Magic Trackpad 2 for the MSRP of 149 € (all prices include VAT).
IT WAS TE | Apple Press Department
