As expected today, Apple updated their iMac line of all-in-one computers. Here's the release: CUPERTINO, California--May 3, 2011--Apple® today updated its signature all-in- one iMac® with next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, groundbreaking high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime® HD camera. Starting at $1,199, the new iMac is up to 70 percent faster and new graphics deliver up to three times the performance of the previous generation.* "Our customers love the iMac's aluminum enclosure, gorgeous display and all- in-one design," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, Thunderbolt technology and a FaceTime HD camera, we've made the world's best desktop even better." The new iMac features quad-core Intel Core i5 processors with an option for customers to choose Core i7 processors up to 3.4 GHz. These next generation processors feature an integrated memory controller for an amazingly responsive experience and a powerful new media engine for high-performance video encoding and decoding. With new AMD Radeon HD graphics processors, the new iMac has the most powerful graphics ever in an all-in-one desktop. iMac is the first desktop computer on the market to include groundbreaking Thunderbolt I/O ... Apple's new iMacs features quad-core processors across the board On Tuesday, Apple announced a new generation of iMac models, running at speeds up to 3.4GHz and powered by the next generation of Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The new iMacs have arrived. The Apple store is back online after being down this morning in anticipation of the updated desktop systems sporting the first Thunderbolt port on a desktop, AMD Radeon HD graphics and an HD FaceTime camera. After a brief period of downtime Tuesday, the Apple Store has returned with brand new iMacs, confirming recent rumors about an imminent refres… Apple as expected today unveiled its 2011 iMac. The new models are all based on the Sandy Bridge architecture and are the first to go entirely quad-core, starting with the 2.5GHz Core i5 and scaling up to the 3.4GHz Core i7. Each now uses the same 10Gbps Thunderbolt technology from the MacBook Pro that also doubles as a mini DisplayPort output; two are on the back.... As reported, Apple has updated its all-in-one desktop computer line, the iMac, with Intel's latest processor family and improved specifications. Available in both 21.5-inch and 27-inch models, the new iMac can be configured with quad- core Sandy Bridge processors starting at 2.5 GHz and will come standard with AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, 4GB of RAM, and a 500MB or 1TB hard drive. The computers will also include Apple's new Thunderbolt I/O port for high-speed data transfers. "Starting at $1,199, the new iMac is up to 70 percent faster and new graphics deliver up to three times the performance of the previous generation," reads the press release. "The iMac continues to feature its signature aluminum and glass design, gorgeous IPS LED-backlit high resolution As reported, Apple has updated its all-in-one desktop computer line, the iMac, with Intel's latest processor family and improved specifications. Available in both 21.5-inch and 27-inch models, the new iMac can be configured with quad- core Sandy Bridge processors starting at 2.5 GHz and will come standard with AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, 4GB of RAM, and a 500MB or 1TB hard drive. The computers will also include Apple's new Thunderbolt I/O port for high-speed data transfers. "Starting at $1,199, the new iMac is up to 70 percent faster and new graphics deliver up to three times the performance of the previous generation," reads the press release. The press release is after the break. Apple Announces New iMac With Next Generation Quad-Core Processors, Graphics Apple validated some expectations early Tuesday morning by taking down the online Apple Store. The shop should go back up shortly after 8:30AM Eastern and is expected primarily to focus on newly upgraded iMacs. Most expectations have them leaping to Sandy Bridge (2011 Core) processors, Thunderbolt in place of DisplayPort, and newer AMD or NVIDIA graphics.... Rumor has it we'll see refreshed Apple iMacs as soon as Tuesday, May 3, including new Intel Sandy Bridge processors and new Thunderbolt ports. Even if the iMac isn't something you're terribly interested in, this is a release that all Apple-watchers should be excited about. Verizon Wireless has announced that it will issue a software update for the HTC ThunderBolt on May 3rd. The update will enhance the connectivity to Verizon's 3G network – when a 4G signal isn't available, of course – and will also fix some email and SMS bugs so that messages are stored properly in your inbox. Verizon also said that, after the patch is applied, the Backup Assistant application will display properly in the applications menu. Other fixes include faster loading of GPS updates and stability improvements for Facebook, KAYAK, Yahoo! Mail, My Verizon, and others. Unfortunately, the update doesn't appear to offer any improvements to the ThunderBolt's notoriously bad battery life. [Via Mobile Burn] Read At last, Apple will refresh its line of iMac all-in-one computers, adding the latest Intel Core i5/i7 "Sandy Bridge" architecture an… We have the thunder, will lightning will strike in 2015? THE ANNOUNCEMENT came late Thursday afternoon, an off day, like a thunderbolt out of a cloudless sky. Joe Blanton would not start against the Mets as scheduled. He was instead headed for the disabled list with an impingement in his right elbow. Righthander Vance Worley would ride in from Triple A Lehigh Valley to take his place. Yesterday was supposed to be a big day for Verizon Wireless customers: the Samsung Droid Charge was supposed to hit store shelves, giving customers two options when it came to handsets that used Big Red's new 4G LTE network (the other being the ThunderBolt). Unfortunately, Verizon Wireless' entire 4G LTE network went down earlier this [...] HTC Thunderbolt owners and Verizon Wireless 4G modem owners can breathe a sigh of relief: the company announed today that their 4G LTE network is back up and running. The network went down earlier in the week, but Verizon says they determined the cause of the issue late yesterday afternoon, and posted an update to [...] Intel is reportedly developing a new class of interconnect technology capable of transferring data at up to five times the speed of its recently launched Thunderbolt protocol. read more
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Apple updates iMacs to include i7 processors Thunderbolt iMac Refresh Introduces New Processors releases Thunderboltequipped line QuadCore with FaceTime Arrive Updates Lineup With CPUs & unveils new all quadcore introduces Sandy Bridge I/O Birdge Store down ahead of Makes an Electrifying Possibility Verizon issue HTC ThunderBolt update on May 3rd Roll Out [REPORT] Intel Looks Interface that is Faster than Worley Howard the rescue as Phillies rout Mets Wireless delays Droid Charge launch due LTE outage says its 4G network back up prepping successor for 2015
