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iMac Intel 27"  Teardown
iMac Intel 27" Teardown
We're doing a teardown of the newest (and largest) iMac in Apple's line-up -- the 27" Intel iMac! We disassembled this iMac on October 21, 2009. Want up-to-the-minute updates? Follow @ifixit on twitter. Check out the super-fast video slideshow of the teardown! It has banjo ...
Apple Unveils New iMac With 21.5 and 27-inch Displays
apple.com — 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display; 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2... cache; 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB; NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics; 500GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm; a slot-load ... (more) Apple Unveils New iMac With 21.5 and 27-inch Displays
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter incompatible with new iMac
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter incompatible with new iMac
appleinsider.com — Apple's new 27-inch iMac and its 16-by-9 ratio screen is currently incompatible with devices not equipped with... a Mini DisplayPort, limiting its capabilities as an external display. (more) Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter incompatible with ...
Apple iMac Hands On [Apple]
Apple iMac Hands On [Apple]
gizmodo.com — The new iMac comes in two sizes, 21.5 and 27-inches. The screens are 16:9 with the same... edge to edge glass of the Macbook Pro and they'll come out with both Core2Duo and new i5/i7 quadcore chips. And Unibody. The first thing I noticed when playing ... (more) Apple iMac Hands On [Apple]
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Apple iMac 27″ Teardown
Gadget Venue — ... aspect ratio and can display full HD. The Apple iMac 27″ model can take up to 16GB of RAM that is located on the bottom edge of the screen behind an access door. This is easily accessed with 3 screws. After removing the large sheet of glass covering the front of the device and a number of screw removals later the LCD panel also came out. The LCD panel is a hefty part of the unit weighing 11 lbs on it’s own. For the full teardown of the iMac check out iFixit. Apple iMac 27″ Teardown > ...

Come and see inside the new 27-inch iMac, thanks iFixit
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — They’ve torn apart the MacBook, looked inside Apple’s new Mac Mini, now those ever-busy tech elves over at iFixit have ripped apart an iMac so that we, the public, can take a little look inside. They’ve found a few bits and pieces, such as that the external display won't be able to be powered without the integral one being on as well, and that the LG-manufactured LCD panel weighs in at nearly 11 lbs. “Then again, it is a massive 27" beauty,” they remark. Go and take a look ...

27-inch iMac torn into tiny bits for the greater good
Engadget — ... You've seen the outside of what the new iMacs look like, but do you know what's inside them? If you guessed "lots of tiny components," you win! The folks at iFixit are always on the bleeding edge when it comes to taking big things and turning them ...

iMac Teardown Reveals What Apple Hides Behind Its Logo [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... And one piece of disappointment: the iMac's mini DisplayPort is run through its logic board, meaning the computer needs to be on if you want the iMac to serve as a second monitor. [iFixit] ...

A look inside Apple's new 27-inch iMac (teardown photos)
AppleInsider — ... features a large 2560 by 1440 pixel LED-backlit display. The model disassembled by iFixit sports a 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo processor. The high-end model can be outfitted with a quad-core processor i5 or i7 processor, which uses a different socket. The LG-manufactured screen weighs in at nearly 11 pounds, with a resolution identical to a 30-inch Apple Cinema Display. It was noted that the panel is very glossy. The new hardware features edge-to-edge glass, which is a change from the 4mm aluminum bezel that surrounded the screen of the previous iMac. In their disassembly of the ...

New Apple iMac Gets Taken Apart
Geeky Gadgets — ... to disect one of the new 27 inch Apple iMac’s. The new iMac features an edge-to-edge glass. This is different from the 4 mm aluminum bezel that surrounded the glass on the previous iMac. Hopefully Apple’s got some pretty strong magnets to keep the glass where it belongs. After upgrading the RAM in our iMac, we noticed the glass was slightly out of alignment on one side. Head on over to iFixit to see exactly what is inside the new 27 inch Apple iMac. iFixit via 9 to ...

27-inch iMac torn asunder, geeks everywhere cry a little bit
SlashGear — ... that Apple unveiled this week you are not alone. If you have been trying to resist the urge to tear your shiny new iMac apart and see what’s inside iFixit has the shots of the innards of the iMac you crave (you sicko). ...

Open ye 27-inch iMacs while ye may
CrunchGear — ... The iMac teardown is equally exciting with pictures of the iMac spread out against a lightbox like a patient etherized on a table. Fun stuff. ...

iFixit tears down 27-inch iMac
SlipperyBrick.com — ... IFixit reports that the screen is made for Apple by LG. The iMac has an input that will allow you to play your Blu-ray through the iMac, but the machine does not ship with the adapter needed for connection. The machine has an upgradable RAM slot and everything else is hidden away and requires surgery to get to. The inside of the machine look just like any other PC to my eyes. I wonder if they were able to get the computer up and running again after the tear down. iFixit

Inside the New Apple iMac
Tech Blog — ... The crew over at iFixit provides us with an inside look at the new 27-inch (2560x1440 resolution / 16x9 full HD) Apple iMac with their latest teardown. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. This iMac sports a cool new feature that allows you to display video from external sources on the internal display. [via Gizmodo - iFixit] ...

New Apple iMac Bares All For Wallpaper Photo Shoot [Image Cache]
Gizmodo — While tearing down the new Apple iMac, the folks at iFixIt got requests for wallpaper quality images. They most certainly came through with these two stunning shots of full-frontal openness. I'm almost blushing. You can get the above wallpaper right here and one that's even more up close and personal, right here. [iFixIt] ...

Inside the new 27-inch iMac
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... , it's only a matter of time before someone gets their hands on one only to rip it up and tear every little piece out to see what's in there. And that's exactly what iFixit did with the brand new iMac -- most of us would kill to get one and keep it, and they got one and killed it. But at least we can learn from their destruction: the LCD panel is the same resolution as ...

New iMac Ripped Apart (For You)
Ubergizmo — ... ? Would you stare at it in awe, hug it, turn it on, or start customizing it? Well, if you’re anything like the folks over at iFixit, you’ll rip it apart just to see what’s inside and how everything works. While we pity the poor iMac that was taken apart, we’re fairly happy that it was taken apart for the benefit of us Internet folks, so if you need instructions to take apart your iMac in the future, the information is there. One of the more noteworthy discoveries is that the Airport antenna is wrapped in the Apple logo in the iMac, ...

Apple iMac 27-inch Disassembled
iTech News Net — Apple’s another new product, the 27-inch iMac, has also be disassembled. The new iMac gets a large 27-inch LED-backlit display with 2560×1440 resolution and is available with Core i5 or Core i7 options. More photos of 27-inch iMac Teardown. Details of Apple’s new iMac 27-inch. ...

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Apple iMac Review: 27-Inches and Less Chin [Apple]
gizmodo.com 10/23/2009 — In the 10+ years since the iMac was born as Apple's simple computer, it's become visibly less of a computer and more of a display. And what a screen this new iMac has. But First, Simplicity This 1998 ad with Jeff Goldblum narrating implies ...
iMac line updated with 16:9 displays, quad-core Core i5 model
engadget.com 10/20/2009 — After months of speculation , Apple has unveiled some completely new iMacs , featuring 21.5-inch and 27-inch 16:9 displays and all-aluminum enclosures. The new widescreen IPS panels are LED-backlit and have 178-degree viewing angles -- the ...
The iMac Cylon Mask Is Both Trick and Treat [Halloween]Gizmodo
Giz reader Gary Katz has definitely fixed his iMac-o'-lantern error with this wonderful and even dorkierer iMac Cylon Mask . It uses an old lamp iMac base and Larson Scan Kit, like the one used in the Cylon Pumpkin . [Thanks Gary ]
iFixit tears down the 27-inch iMac, Magic MouseElectronista | The Macintosh News Network
iFixit has completed teardowns of Apple's new 27-inch iMac and Magic Mouse. The dissection of Apple's newest iMac reveals a revamped set of components used to create the largest iMac ever. The 27-inch display, with a 16x9 aspect ratio and 2560x1440 resolution, is an LG-branded (LM270WQ1) ...
New Product Teardowns Continue: iMac, Mac Mini, Magic MouseLatest iPhone News : iPhoneTopic.com
Following on the heels of yesterday's dissection of the new MacBook, the remainder of Apple's major new products have now been subjected to similar analysis. 27" iMac Teardown (iFixit) First, iFixit features the new 27" ...
New 27-inch iMac and Magic Mouse The Teardown TreatmentI4U News
iFixit does what you should not do with your shiny new Apple gear, they take it apart. You most likely won't be able to put it back together. I assume the iFixit guys can as they are a repair shop. iFixit takes inside the new 27-inch iMac and also the...
Novo iMac de 27″ é desmontado pelo iFixit, revela sua beleza interiorMacMagazine
Ontem mesmo, enquanto faziam a desmontagem do Magic Mouse , os caras do iFixit já prometeram que o novo iMac seria sua próxima vítima. Pois bem, dito e feito: aqui está o processo de abertura e dissecação de cada parte que faz o novo desktop tudo-em-um da Apple proporcionar montanhas de ...
Novo iMac de 27″ é desmontado pelo iFixit, revelando sua beleza interiorMacMagazine
Ontem mesmo, enquanto faziam a desmontagem do Magic Mouse , os caras do iFixit já prometeram que o novo iMac seria sua próxima vítima. Pois bem, dito e feito: aqui está o processo de abertura e dissecação de cada parte que faz o novo desktop tudo-em-um da Apple proporcionar montanhas de ...
New Apple iMac Fall 2009 Reviews Start To Trickle InI4U News
Apple unveiled the new iMac line for fall including the 21.5-inch and 27-inch models on Tuesday. WSJ's Walt Mossberg keeps his new iMac review, published today, short and crisp. He can recommend the iMac and says that the iMac has spectacular screens. I ...
Apple iMac 27Ployer
Apple has announced a 27'' inch display iMac. Apple's new desktop also comes in a 21.5'' model and are available in options such as 3GHz Core 2 Duo processors or the latest Quad-Core i5 or i7 processors, up to 16GBs of RAM, up to 2TBs of storage, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and a choice of Nvidia or ...
The iMac Remote's Guide to Style [Image Cache]Gizmodo
Through a minimal amount of effort, reader Jeff Li has transformed the new iMac remote into a humble but lovable model for all of the latest hairstyles. Only an Ive-designed remote could pull off the God of War . [ Thanks Jeff! ]
Apple’s new iMac line gets Core i5/i7iTech News Net
Apple launches its new iMac all-in-one desktop , which comes with 21.5-inch and 27-inch LED-backlit widescreen display in a new edge-to-edge glass design. The new iMac (October 2009) has a seamless all aluminum enclosure and comes with wireless keyboard and the new Magic Mouse . The new ...
Apple new iMac first-impressionsSlashGear
There’s been plenty of rumor and speculation over the past few months, but Apple have finally unveiled their updated iMac desktops , and we’ve already got the 27-inch model here to review. Already up for sale in the Apple Store for $1,699, our review unit has a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 ...
Apple’s New iMac: Detailed Look at the Available SpecificationsPR News:
Earlier today we briefly mentioned Apple’s new iMac’s which are now available via the Apple Store, there are four different base models available, however you can also customize exactly what you want. The cheapest base model is the 21.5 inch 3.06GHz iMac, this consists of an ...
What the 27" iMac means for a designerThe Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
We asked our colleague over at Download Squad, Matt Heerema, for a designer's eye view on the new iMac 27" model. Designers everywhere will rejoice at the announcement of the 27" iMac. With a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, you are just 160 pixels shy of a full, pricey 30" monitor (2560 ...
iMacThe Tao of Mac
This is an update to an item originally published on Friday, 24 September 2004. The old colors: The old Luxo -style iMac : The all-in-one slab: The 2007 edition: The amazing 21 and 27” 2009 editions, which can be used as external displays: Resources: 2009 model ...