Apple Upgrades Hardware & Software

August 8, 2007: Apple Computer has unveiled new all-in-one iMac computers and announced upgrades to several software applications and online facilities.
Featuring 20- and 24-inch widescreen displays encased in aluminium and glass enclosures, the new desktop iMacs boast the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors running up to 2.8 GHz with 4MB of shared L2 cache and up to 4GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory. The new ultra-thin aluminium Apple Keyboard is just 0.8 centimetres thin at its front edge. A new optional Apple Wireless Keyboard is a compact design that, with Apple’s wireless Mighty Mouse, offers a cable-free desktop. A built-in iSight video camera is provided for video conferencing. Prices have also been reduced, with the 20-inch iMac now starting at an RRP of A$1,698 and the 24-inch iMac at A$2,599.
The iMac line features ATI’s next generation of graphics with the ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB of GDDR3 memory and the ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB of GDDR3 memory. The new iMac now offers up to 1TB of internal storage to accommodate a user’s growing library of digital photos, movies and music. Every iMac also includes iLife ’08, which was unveiled at the same time. The most significant update ever to Apple’s suite of digital lifestyle applications, it features a new version of iPhoto and a completely reinvented iMovie, both seamlessly integrated with the new .Mac Web Gallery for online photo and video sharing. The new iMac also comes with Mac OS X version 10.4.10 Tiger, including Safari, Mail, iCal, iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth.
The new products are available now through the Apple Store (www.apple.com/au/store) and Apple Authorised Resellers. Full product information can be found at www.apple.com.au.