iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013) - Technical Specifications

Display

• 21.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 1920-by-1080 resolution with support for millions of colors

Processor

• 2.7GHz

  • 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz) with 4MB L3 cache

• 2.9GHz

  • 2.9GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache

  • Configurable to 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz).

Memory

• 8GB (two 4GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 memory

  • Configurable to 16GB.

Storage¹

• 1TB (5400-rpm) hard drive

  • Configurable to 1TB Fusion Drive or 256GB or 512GB of flash storage.

Graphics

• 2.7GHz

  • Intel Iris Pro graphics

• 2.9GHz

  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory

Video Support and Camera

• FaceTime HD camera

• Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display

• Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes

• Support for Target Display Mode via the Thunderbolt port using a Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)

Audio

• Stereo speakers

• Dual microphones

• Headphone port

  • Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)

  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

Connections and Expansion

• SDXC card slot

• Four USB 3 ports (compatible with USB 2)

• Two Thunderbolt ports

• Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)

• 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

• Kensington lock slot

Input

Apple Wireless Keyboard

Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)

Magic Mouse

Smooth, seamless Multi-Touch surface with support for simple gestures (scrolling and swiping). Click and double-click anywhere. Ambidextrous construction accommodates left- and right-handed users.

Magic Trackpad

Glass Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch and expand, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, rotate, screen zoom, scroll, click and drag, click drag and lock, secondary click A and B.

Wireless

• Wi-Fi

  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking;² IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible

• Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Size and Weight

• Height: 17.7 inches (45.0 cm)

• Width: 20.8 inches (52.8 cm)

• Stand depth: 6.9 inches (17.5 cm)

• Weight: 12.5 pounds (5.68 kg)³

Electrical and Operating Requirements

• Line voltage: 100-240V AC

• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase

• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing

• Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet

Limited Warranty and Service

Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple- authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775.

In the Box

• iMac

• Apple Wireless Keyboard

• Apple Magic Mouse

• Power cord

Included Software

• OS X Mountain Lion: The world’s most advanced desktop operating system. Learn more about latest operating system

• Mac App Store

• Safari

• Mail

• Messages

• Calendar

• Contacts

• Reminders

• Notes

• Time Machine

• FaceTime

• Photo Booth

• Game Center

• iTunes

• iLife: iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.

Configure to Order

Configure your iMac with these options, only at the Apple Online Store.

Looking for an iMac you can mount on a wall or adjustable arm? Choose an iMac with a Built-in VESA Mount Adapter.

• 21.5-inch iMac 2.7GHz

  • Magic Trackpad

  • 16GB memory upgrade (two 8GB)

  • 1TB Fusion Drive

  • 256GB or 512GB of flash storage

• 21.5-inch iMac 2.9GHz

  • Magic Trackpad

  • 16GB memory upgrade (two 8GB)

  • 1TB Fusion Drive

  • 256GB or 512GB of flash storage

  • 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz) with 8MB L3 cache

iMac and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more about iMac and the Environment

iMac is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

• Arsenic-free display glass

• BFR-free

• PVC-free⁴

• Mercury-free LED-backlit display

• Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosures

• Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements

• Rated EPEAT Gold⁵

Apple and the Environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.

Acoustic Performance

DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296

1. L_WAd is the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).

2. L_pAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB).

3. 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).

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