Image Credit:  Apple Inc.

Introduced: October 20, 2009 Terminated: N/A

• Standard:   2.66 GHz Core i5 (I5-750)
• Optional ($200 US):  2.8 GHz Core i7 (I7-860)

• 64-bit "Lynnfield/Nehalem" Intel processor with quad cores (four independent processor cores on a single silicon chip)
• Does not support Hyper Threading

• Direct Media Interface (DMI) that connects between the processor and chipset in lieu of a traditional system bus
• Cache bus speed is 2.66 GHz (built-in)

• Each core has its own dedicated 256k (x4) level 2 cache and the system has 8 MB of shared level 3 cache

• 2 or 4 GB modules

• Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
• Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
• Built-in IR receiver, optional VESA Mount Adapter Kit
• Built-in iSight camera

• Built-in stereo speakers with two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers
• Built-in microphone
• Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
• Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
• Support for Apple Stereo Headset with microphone

• ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics processor with 512 MB of GDDR3 memory

• Built-in 27-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display with IPS technology
• 2560 x 1440 pixels pixels
• Millions of colors at all resolutions
• Typical brightness: 375 cd/m
• Typical viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal; 178 degrees vertical
• Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
• Supports input from external DisplayPort sources (adapters sold separately)
• Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
• Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 x 1600 pixels) on an external display

• Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW); Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed; Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed; Writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed; Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed; Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed; Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed; Reads CDs at up to 24x speed

• Standard:  1 TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
• Optional ($250 US):  2 TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive

Image Credit:  Apple Inc.

Comments
Model originally shipped with Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools); iLife '09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand); Apple Wireless Keyboard; Magic Mouse; Cleaning cloth; Install/restore DVDs; 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.



Configure-to-order options:

• 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (quad core)
• 8 GB Memory Upgrade (two 4 GB or four 2 GB)
• 16 GB Memory Upgrade (4 x 4 GB)
• 2 TB Hard Drive
• Apple Mouse
• Apple Keyboard
• Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
• Apple Remote
• Software: iWork '09, Aperture, Logic Express, Final Cut Express

• Time Capsule
• AirPort Express Base Station
• AirPort Extreme Base Station
• VESA Mount Adapter Kit
• AppleCare Protection Plan
• Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
• Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
• Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter