Apple introduces new iMacs with more affordable pricing

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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
Apple on Tuesday announced updates to its iMac line of all-in-one desktops, including a 24-inch iMac that is priced the same as the company's previous-generation 20-inch model.



The new 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 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 same price as the previous generation 20-inch model.



"Our flagship 24-inch iMac with twice the memory and twice the storage is now available for just $1,499," said Apple chief operating officer Tim Cook.



The 24-inch iMac offers 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. Other features 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.







Continuing Apple's commitment to the environment, the new iMac exceeds current Energy Star 4.0 requirements and is leading the industry as an early adopter of the more stringent Energy Star 5.0 requirements which will become effective later this year. The new iMacs also use PVC-free internal components and cables and contain no brominated flame retardants. Like the company's latest notebooks, the iMac lineup has achieved EPEAT Gold status.







Every iMac comes with Apple's iLife '09 suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music, as well as Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.



Pricing & Availability



The new iMac and Mac mini lines are now shipping and available through the Apple Store, 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; andthe 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; andthe 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; andthe 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; andthe 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.
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  • Reply 1 of 322
    bdkennedy1bdkennedy1 Posts: 1,459member
    So much for upgrading my first gen aluminum.
  • Reply 2 of 322
    bigmc6000bigmc6000 Posts: 767member
    Should be an asterisk on all of that - it's cheaper for the US Customers - all the overseas folks are getting hosed because Apple has adjusted those prices to reflect the rise in the USD.



    #'s since July '08

    USD up 26.17% vs EUR

    USD up 42.31% vs GBP

    USD up 50.23% vs AUD
  • Reply 3 of 322
    saareksaarek Posts: 1,520member
    Let's see, Hmmmm yep Apple's really done it this time, can you picture the board meeting on this one:



    Ok, let's make people wait far longer than usual for an update, we don't really like desktops anymore so lets piss people off by bundling old CPU's with a medium powered GPU, we can claim "LOOK I'TS NEW!!!!" Off course we know it isn't, it's a system that we should have released 8 months or more ago.



    As for me, I am just gonna build a £500 AMD Phenom II computer with on average twice the specs, that way I can still use Mac OS X on my Macbook and not feel ripped off over having bought an iMac.
  • Reply 4 of 322
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bigmc6000 View Post


    Should be an asterisk on all of that - it's cheaper for the US Customers - all the overseas folks are getting hosed because Apple has adjusted those prices to reflect the rise in the USD.



    #'s since July '08

    USD up 26.17% vs EUR

    USD up 42.31% vs GBP

    USD up 50.23% vs AUD



    Well...c'est la vie as they say. You want Apple to subsidize currency depreciation? Then don't ask for price cuts when they appreciate. It's a two way street.
  • Reply 5 of 322
    abster2coreabster2core Posts: 2,501member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bigmc6000 View Post


    Should be an asterisk on all of that - it's cheaper for the US Customers - all the overseas folks are getting hosed because Apple has adjusted those prices to reflect the rise in the USD.



    #'s since July '08

    USD up 26.17% vs EUR

    USD up 42.31% vs GBP

    USD up 50.23% vs AUD



    And that is Apple's fault? Any answer but NO is asinine.
  • Reply 6 of 322
    applepiapplepi Posts: 365member
    Seems decent, but is the 9400M a good enough chip for a $1200 machine? I'm asking.
  • Reply 7 of 322
    lorrelorre Posts: 396member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bdkennedy1 View Post


    So much for upgrading my first gen aluminum.



    Yeah, nothing "wow" about this upgrade. The smaller keyboard is a huge drawback if you live in the AZERTY-part of the world, and I'm not sure if the 9400M is an upgrade over the Radeon HD 2600 Pro.



    Anybody know something about those NVidia GT GPU's or that new Radeon they offer? Are those any good?
  • Reply 8 of 322
    bigmc6000bigmc6000 Posts: 767member
    Well considering when the exchange rate went the other way they didn't decrease the prices of their computers (at least not as much as this time around) it's a bit shady but, it is what it is I suppose.



    The Mac Mini's this morning for the Europeans were 391 now the min is 499. It's the fact that they did it all at once, sticker shock and all of that.



    Note that I'm not blaming Apple, I'm just pointing out that their international sales are going to tank because of the "strong" dollar...
  • Reply 9 of 322
    red_kolared_kola Posts: 24member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LouisTheXIV View Post


    Well...c'est la vie as they say. You want Apple to subsidize currency depreciation? Then don't ask for price cuts when they appreciate. It's a two way street.





    If they'd ever given us $2 to the £1 back in the day (even taking VAT into account) then I'd agree it's a two way street. But it's more like a single track road with an occasional passing place.
  • Reply 10 of 322
    nvidia2008nvidia2008 Posts: 9,262member
    YUP... MORE AFFORDABLE? NOT REALLY.



    Everywhere outside the US got raped on the new pricing. Plus the 20" has an integrated GPU which is potentially not as great as the old ATI 2400 128mb *discrete* on the old cheaper 20".



    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bigmc6000 View Post


    Should be an asterisk on all of that - it's cheaper for the US Customers - all the overseas folks are getting hosed because Apple has adjusted those prices to reflect the rise in the USD.



    #'s since July '08

    USD up 26.17% vs EUR

    USD up 42.31% vs GBP

    USD up 50.23% vs AUD



  • Reply 11 of 322
    breezebreeze Posts: 96member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saarek View Post


    Let's see, Hmmmm yep Apple's really done it this time, can you picture the board meeting on this one:



    Ok, let's make people wait far longer than usual for an update, we don't really like desktops anymore so lets piss people off by bundling old CPU's with a medium powered GPU, we can claim "LOOK I'TS NEW!!!!" Off course we know it isn't, it's a system that we should have released 8 months or more ago.



    As for me, I am just gonna build a £500 AMD Phenom II computer with on average twice the specs, that way I can still use Mac OS X on my Macbook and not feel ripped off over having bought an iMac.



    I'd like to know how many of you whiners use your Macs for anything more than social networking, browsing and email downloading porn etc...???



    I'd like to know how much PURCHASED professional software you use on a full time basis that requires more than a Macbook...I'd like to know if you've ever in your pathetic whining lives ever needed more computing power than any of the new Macs offer....



    I'd be willing to bet that most of the whiners here haven't even a clue, but will complain anyway, just because the internet affords every dog a throne ...
  • Reply 12 of 322
    pokepoke Posts: 506member
    Cheapest iMac is up £50 in the UK. The cheapest Mac Mini is up £100! Damn this currency!
  • Reply 13 of 322
    nvidia2008nvidia2008 Posts: 9,262member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Abster2core View Post


    And that is Apple's fault? Any answer but NO is asinine.



    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LouisTheXIV View Post


    Well...c'est la vie as they say. You want Apple to subsidize currency depreciation? Then don't ask for price cuts when they appreciate. It's a two way street.



    Umm... Apple is free to do whatever the heck it wants. It's pricing based on US currency is just a choice. For example, with the strength of the dollar overseas operations, marketing and manufacturing is cheaper to buy and pay for.



    What I'm saying is... It's just a choice they've decided to make. In all these countries outside the US people are still expecting better value for money. Apple is taking a risk by hiking up prices.
  • Reply 14 of 322
    nvidia2008nvidia2008 Posts: 9,262member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by breeze View Post


    I'd like to know how many of you whiners use your Macs for anything more than social networking, browsing and email downloading porn etc...???



    I'd like to know how much PURCHASED professional software you use on a full time basis that requires more than a Macbook...I'd like to know if you've ever in your pathetic whining lives ever needed more computing power than any of the new Macs offer.....



    By your reasoning most people buying Macs don't deserve to use a Mac.
  • Reply 15 of 322
    teckstudteckstud Posts: 6,476member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by breeze View Post


    I'd like to know how many of you whiners use your Macs for anything more than social networking, browsing and email downloading porn etc...???



    I'd like to know how much PURCHASED professional software you use on a full time basis that requires more than a Macbook...I'd like to know if you've ever in your pathetic whining lives ever needed more computing power than any of the new Macs offer....



    I'd be willing to bet that most of the whiners here haven't even a clue, but will complain anyway, just because the internet affords every dog a throne ...



    And how exactly does anything you mention erase the fact that's it's a FUGLY machine with its high gloss display, etc, etc?
  • Reply 16 of 322
    jcw5002jcw5002 Posts: 37member
    Wow I was really hoping/expecting they would have LED displays. Big disappointment!!! Although, the specs and pricing look pretty decent for the low-end 24" model.
  • Reply 17 of 322
    saareksaarek Posts: 1,520member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by breeze View Post


    I'd like to know how many of you whiners use your Macs for anything more than social networking, browsing and email downloading porn etc...???



    I'd like to know how much PURCHASED professional software you use on a full time basis that requires more than a Macbook...I'd like to know if you've ever in your pathetic whining lives ever needed more computing power than any of the new Macs offer....



    I'd be willing to bet that most of the whiners here haven't even a clue, but will complain anyway, just because the internet affords every dog a throne ...



    Listen pal, when you shell out premium money on a premium product it would be nice to have premium spec's to go with it!



    I love MAC OS X, but I also enjoy games, video encoding and have a large (126gb) music library, so perhaps I do whine, however taking into consideration the almost extortionate pricing I think that we as customer have the right to complain.



    So yes simply put, I expect a high performance system for my £1200, you may not, you may be happy for £500's worth of hardware in a fancy case bumped up to £1200, as for me I feel cheated, especially as I genuinely love the company and it's operating system.
  • Reply 18 of 322
    strawberrystrawberry Posts: 181member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by poke View Post


    Cheapest iMac is up £50 in the UK. The cheapest Mac Mini is up £100! Damn this currency!



    Just noticed that. Damn
  • Reply 19 of 322
    bigmc6000bigmc6000 Posts: 767member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by teckstud View Post


    And how exactly does anything you mention erase the fact that's it's a FUGLY machine with its high gloss display, etc, etc?



    If you think it's fugly then you really have a unique view on what attractive is. But, then again, to each his/her own. I suppose you think, say, Marisa Miller is hideous?
  • Reply 20 of 322
    nvidia2008nvidia2008 Posts: 9,262member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ApplePi View Post


    Seems decent, but is the 9400M a good enough chip for a $1200 machine? I'm asking.



    NO. Naughty hack on Apple's part stuffing integrated GPU only into 20" and for frak's sake a 24" (the entry level).



    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lorre View Post


    Yeah, nothing "wow" about this upgrade. The smaller keyboard is a huge drawback if you live in the AZERTY-part of the world, and I'm not sure if the 9400M is an upgrade over the Radeon HD 2600 Pro.



    Anybody know something about those NVidia GT GPU's or that new Radeon they offer? Are those any good?



    The Nvidia GT 120, 130 etc are just rebranded 9-series cards. Naughty hack on Nvidia.



    Overall though these Nvidia and Radeon cards are pretty good all-round middle to middle-high-end performers. Its a pity they come with an expensive iMac attached.
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