• Apple Introduces New Quad-Core iMacs

    // Gradly // Apple, blog, News, Tech. 2 Responses

    The online Apple Store has just came back, new iMacs rolled out. As speculated, the latest refresh to Apple’s all-in-one desktop computer brings second generation quad-core Intel Sandy Bridge series of Core i processors, and the new Thunderbolt I/O port, along with a number of other enhancements.

    Here are the detailed specs for each base configuration:

    • 21.5-inch, 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB 7200 RPM HD, AMD Radeon HD 6750M
    • 21.5-inch, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB 7200 RPM HD, AMD Radeon HD 6770M
    • 27-inch, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB 7200 RPM HD, AMD Radeon HD 6770M
    • 27-inch, 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB 7200 RPM HD, AMD Radeon HD 6970M
    The new iMacs also all incorporate Thunderbolt ports, including two on all 27-inch models, and an SDXC card slot, in addition to one FireWire 800 port, four USB ports, a slot-loading dual-layer SuperDrive, audio in/out ports and an Ethernet connector. New iMacs are currently available in Apple’s online store.

  • Apple Store Is Down… New iMacs?

    // Gradly // Apple, blog, Rants & Raves, Rumors, Tech. No Responses

    Yesterday we posted that Apple will today introduce an iMac refresh. Apple is now busy updating the App Store and probably to unveil the new iMacs. Its believed the new devices will have Thunderbolt and SandyBridge processors which are extremely likely with other enhancements to the camera and maybe the possibility of an SSD drive. lets wait and see Apple.

  • New Sandy Bridge iMacs Coming Tomorrow?

    // Gradly // Apple, blog, Rants & Raves, Rumors, Tech. 2 Responses

    Citing sources “familiar with the matter,” a new report suggests Apple will launch its new lineup of iMacs tomorrow, May 3rd, featuring Intel’s newest family of Sandy Bridge processors, and the company’s high-speed Thunderbolt port in place of the current Mini DisplayPort.

    According to cultofmac, Apple has recently been taking steps to ensure a smooth roll-out of the new iMacs, according to the same sources, who apparently continue to provide accurate information when it comes to Apple’s plans, says the AppleInsider report. One confirmed that a “visual night” is scheduled for the early morning hours of May 3rd, “so it is highly likely that whatever new product that is going to be refreshed or introduced will be done on [that day].”

    A “visual night” is when several Apple retail employees are called in to work throughout the evening and into the early hours of the morning to make changes to store layouts, often removing old products to make room for new ones.

    Previous reports have already speculated that Apple was getting ready for the imminent launch of updated iMacs, and stock of the current generation all-in-one is slowly diminishing. The last time the iMac family was updated was some 9 months ago.