#Imac 27 late 2013 mac os x
Just days after we received our review model, Apple introduced Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks as a free upgrade. The limitation feels arbitrary, though at the same time, paying $200 extra to step up from the model we received to the highest end starting points yields a faster processor (3.4GHz quad-core Intel core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz) and burlier graphics (GeForce GTX 775M). For example, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M and 780M graphics options are only offered on the most expensive iMac starting at $1,999, and not the one we received. Unfortunately, some upgrades are tied to specific baseline models.
#Imac 27 late 2013 upgrade
While upgrade options aren't quite as robust as what you'll find from boutique system builders and even some competing OEMs, Apple does allow you a little bit of leeway to customize your iMac when ordering, such as adding more RAM, increasing and/or changing the type of storage, and adding accessories. The Cupertino company also outfitted these latest models with faster flash storage options, including support for PCI-E based storage, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology, all wrapped in a gorgeous 21.5-inch (1920x1080) or, as reviewed here, 27-inch IPS display with a 2560x1440 resolution. It's a process commonly found on mission critical applications, such as the construction of rocket booster tanks.Īpple's late 2013 edition iMacs are largely unchanged in external form, though they're upgraded in function with a revamped foundation that now pairs Intel's Haswell 4th Generation Core processors with NVIDIA's GeForce 700 Series graphics (still based on Kepler). It was such a radical design change that Apple had to abandon traditional welding methods in favor of a process called friction-stir welding, which combines friction-generated heat and pressure to force molecules from two separate aluminum surfaces to mingle with one another. What emerged was a sleek display measuring just 5mm at its edge with up to 40 percent less volume than the previous generation.
It was roughly a year ago when Apple revamped its all-in-one line, tasking the company's engineers to flatten the design as much as possible without sacrificing performance.
#Imac 27 late 2013 full
This a1419 computer still stands tall among competitors and will continue to stand tall for a long while regardless of the amount of development that happens in the computer world.It's hard to believe there's a full fledged system packed inside Apple's slim and sexy iMac chassis.
It also had a powerful graphics processor included with its GeForce GTX 775M graphics processor with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory with a built-in FaceTime HD camera. The basic components of a computer such as the RAM were upgraded as this model had an 8 GB of 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM which could be upgraded on purchase to a 32 GB RAM but not recommended for an upgrade after even though it is a possibility. A number of more conventional features of a computer were absent – such a DVD drive slots and the FireWire ports that were traditional with the Apple iMac brand and new features appeared – such as the Thunderbolt port which allows for the passage of both visual and audio signal. About this iMac The Apple iMac Intel Aluminum released in September 2013 was another step in creativity in the world of computers.