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Apple Launches New 4K & 5K iMacs, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 and
Magic Trackpad 2
Tuesday October 13, 2015 6:03 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
Apple today announced that it has updated its iMac lineup, introducing
new 21.5-inch iMac with Retina 4K Display and 27-inch iMac with Retina
5K Display models.
New-iMacs-2015
The all-new desktop computers feature faster processors and graphics,
two Thunderbolt 2 ports and up to 2TB of Fusion Drive storage for stock
configurations. The 4K 21.5-inch iMac has a 3.1GHz Core i7 Broadwell
processor and integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, while the 5K
27-inch iMacs have 3.2GHz to 3.3GHz Core i5 and i7 Skylake processors
and dedicated AMD Radeon R9 GPUs.
“From the first iMac to today, the spirit of iMac has never wavered —
deliver the ultimate desktop experience with the latest technologies,
gorgeous displays and cutting-edge designs,” said Philip Schiller,
Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “These are the
most stunning iMacs we’ve ever made. With our gorgeous new Retina
displays, more powerful processors and graphics and all-new Magic
accessories, the new iMac continues to redefine the ultimate desktop
experience.”
Apple has also launched all-new Magic accessories, including the Magic
Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2.
Magic-2-Accessories
The new Magic Keyboard, $99, features Bluetooth for wireless
connectivity and a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that
charges fully in about two hours using a Lightning to USB cable. The
redesigned keyboard has a reengineered scissor mechanism with 33% more
key stability and a lower profile for more precise and comfortable typing.
The new Magic Trackpad 2, $129, features Force Touch and a larger
edge-to-edge glass design with 29% more surface area. The new Magic
Mouse 2, $79, also has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery and
redesigned internal structure that includes fewer moving parts. The trio
of new wireless accessories are available through Apple and resellers
today.
The new 4K 21.5-inch and 5K 27-inch iMac are available today through the
Apple Store, Apple Online Store and select authorized resellers, with
pricing starting at $1,499 and $1,799 respectively. Apple will also
continue selling the non-Retina 21.5-inch iMac in two models starting at
$1,099 and $1,299.
The new iMacs include a Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2 in the box.
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