Apple Releases New Sandy Bridge Quad-Core iMacs with Thunderbolt

MacRumors · 07:47 AM

Apple released the much anticipated iMac updates today, upgrading the processors to Quad-Core CPUs across the entire range.

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Apple today updated its signature all-in-one iMac with next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, groundbreaking high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime HD camera. Starting at $1,199, the new iMac is up to 70 percent faster and new graphics deliver up to three times the performance of the previous generation.

The new iMacs feature quad-core Intel Core i% processors with an option for customers to choose Core i7 processors up to 3.4GHz.

The 21.5-inch iMac has a single Thunderbolt port while the 27" features two Thunderbolt ports.

21.5" 2.5GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6750M, 500GB, $1199
21.5" 2.7GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6770M, 1TB, $1499
27" 2.7GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6770M, 1TB, $1699
27" 3.1GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6970M, 1TB, $1999

Core i7 Processors are available as configure-to-order options.[/quote]

Article Link: Apple Releases New Sandy Bridge Quad-Core iMacs with Thunderbolt

mozmac · May 3, 2011, 07:34 AM

Finally. I have been waiting.

shazzam · May 3, 2011, 07:35 AM

Yay!

lyngo · May 3, 2011, 07:35 AM

Wow... Those are looking hot!

fabian9 · May 3, 2011, 07:35 AM

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Awesome! I might be interested in one of these...

iStudentUK · May 3, 2011, 07:35 AM

But the UK and US stores are still down for me! Is somewhere up yet?

EDIT- ok, the iMac page is up.

Rogue. · May 3, 2011, 07:36 AM

And the specs?

UK store still down at this time...

So enough of the speculation, and post when you have something worth posting

tazinlwfl · May 3, 2011, 07:36 AM

This might be the time to buy a new iMac... finally

Really impressed with the specs and price point on these. Can't wait to see all of the options.

BJMRamage · May 3, 2011, 07:36 AM

nice!
Gotta tell my friend who is looking to buy an iMac.

mulo · May 3, 2011, 07:36 AM

i'm not seeing them in the store

KPOM · 07:43 AM

Nice. I can hardly wait for the MacBook Air update coming next, along with (I assume) the Mac Mini and MacBook updates.

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Originally Posted by mulo

i'm not seeing them in the store

It just updated a few minutes ago. Interestingly, a 256GB SSD is a $500 option, while a 1TB HD + 256GB SSD is a $600 option (I didn't realize 1TB drives were so cheap). Anyway, it adds 2-3 weeks to the shipping time. Not that I care, since I'm not getting an iMac (but every new Mac refresh gets me closer to the one I'll actually get - MacBook Air Rev E).

BigBeast · May 3, 2011, 07:37 AM

6970!? Yes!

CristobalHuet · May 3, 2011, 07:37 AM

Press Release:

http://www.businesswire.com/news/hom...ssors-Graphics

yetanotherdave · May 3, 2011, 07:37 AM

http://www.apple.com/imac/
store down, but the details are here.

CristobalHuet · May 3, 2011, 07:37 AM

There it is

http://www.apple.com/imac/

SpyderFCS · May 3, 2011, 07:37 AM

The iMac page is updated on the US site.

http://www.apple.com/imac/

DCJ001 · 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lyngo

Wow... Those are looking hot!

Yes they are, Paris.

meli · May 3, 2011, 07:38 AM

It doesn't even get above the fold on Apple's homepage.

talkingfuture · May 3, 2011, 07:39 AM

Looks like a solid update, might get one in a couple of months.

aiqw9182 · May 3, 2011, 07:40 AM

This is the first time Apple has advertised their iMac GPU's as being mobile(with the exception of the 9400M).

Eduardo1971 · May 3, 2011, 07:40 AM

Cool. After all this waiting...

Rogue. · May 3, 2011, 07:41 AM

UK store now up, i7 still a BTO

Smokin AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5 [+ £80.00] though

AAPLaday · May 3, 2011, 07:42 AM

Hmm upgrade graphics option AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB

DrJohnnyN · May 3, 2011, 07:42 AM

Cool!

jaw04005 · May 3, 2011, 07:42 AM

Not really sure why Apple can't bring themselves to put an i7 by default in a $2,000 machine. That's kind of ridiculous.

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