Image Credit:  Apple Inc.


Introduced: October 23, 2012
Terminated: N/A


Logic Board
Processor:
  • Standard:  3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (I5-3470)
  • Optional:  3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (I7-3770) for $200 US
System Bus Speed:   5 GT/s (Direct Media Interface)
L1 Cache:   32K/32K
L2 Cache:   256K per core (4 cores)
L3 Cache:   6 MB shared
ROM:   EFI
Expansion Slots:   SDXC SD Card

Memory
RAM Type:   PC3-12800 DDR3
RAM Slots:   4
Standard RAM:   8 GB
Maximum RAM:   32 GB
Minimum RAM Speed:   1600 MHz
Onboard RAM:   none

Ports
USB:   4 x USB 3.0
Thunderbolt:   2

Communications:
  • 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
  • Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
  • 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Video:
  • Built-in FaceTime HD camera
  • Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
Audio:
  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

Graphics and Video Support
Display:
  • 27-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
Graphics Support:
  • Standard: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX graphics processor with 1 GB of GDDR5 memory
  • Optional: VIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory ($150 US)
  • Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Support for millions of colors
  • 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
  • Support for Target Display Mode via the Thunderbolt port using a Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)

Storage
Optical Drive:
  • None
Internal Hard Drive:
  • Standard:  1 TB 7200-rpm serial ATA hard drive
  • Optional:  3 TB 7200-rpm serial ATA hard drive ($150 US)
  • Optional:  1 TB Fusion drive ($250 US)
  • Optional:  3 TB Fusion drive ($400 US)
  • Optional:  768 GB Flash Storage ($1,300 US)

Operating System
Original OS:   X v10.8.2 (Mountain Lion)

Compatible MacOS:
X v10.8.2 (Mountain Lion)

For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Model No.:   MD096LL/A
Form Factor:   iMac (27-inch)(Late 2012)
Dimensions (Inches):   20.3 H x 25.6 W x 8 D
Average Weight (lbs):   21
Original Price:   $1999 US
Apple Inc.
Image Credit:  Apple Inc.


Comments
Model originally shipped with Mac OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion (Mac App Store, Safari, Mail, Messages, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Notes, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Game Center, iTunes, iLife); 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.



What's in the box:

  • iMac
  • Apple Wireless Keyboard
  • Apple Magic Mouse
  • Power cord
  • Printed and electronic documentation


Configure-to-order options:

  • Magic Trackpad
  • 16 GB Memory Upgrade (2 x 8 GB)
  • 32 GB Memory Upgrade (4 x 8 GB)
  • 3.1 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
  • 3 TB Hard Drive
  • 1 TB or 3 TB Fusion Drive
  • 768 GB of Flash Storage
  • 3.4 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX graphics processor with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory


Accessories:

  • iWork
  • Aperture
  • Logic Express
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Time Capsule
  • AirPort Express Base Station
  • AirPort Extreme Base Station
  • AppleCare Protection Plan
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
  • Magic Trackpad
  • Apple USB SuperDrive
  • Apple Battery Charger